Some good valid post but I do why he would want this. Never thought about a letter since to me it sounds more a "sucide" note than anything. However, as I "rush" junkie I've been since 19, I've always had a living will cause you never know what would happen. Of course life insurance to my parents in case if it doeS happen where my debt would be taken care off.

But I can see what you mean, I think 50% of time I suit up to go riding, "it" crosses my mind that "will I be back". But......this isn't the 1st time it crosses my mind since I used to sky-dive as well even after 100 jumps. Shit, some of the guys that I used to sky dive still have this mindset after 1,000 jumps. But w/ many of us, you live life the fullest and enjoy it every second of it.

Also, when I go riding, I have a separate wallet thta I keep in my pocket of my jacket. IT has my parents contact(s) numbers, closed freinds, blood type, what I"m alergic too (iodine), SS# and some other mics. I did this cause you never know.

So, to the orginal poster, what your doing isn't a bad idea but don't let it get to you.

 

its not gettin to me, its just i was lookin at bikes and the thought popped into my head and i was just like should i do one or has anyone else done it? but yeah thats a good idea with phone numbers and names and whatnot.

 

I started doing this last year when I took my road trip to kansas. This is a very creepy topic. I think that " what if I never come home" question every time I put my helmet on. The most important people in the world to me are my Wife and my unborn daughter and I make sure to tell them that I love them every time I leave. You just never know. All the skill in the world wont save you if something just happens.
The note sounds like a bad idea because you'd be mind setting yourself into failure. But if your that worried about something happening to you, maybe now is not the time to take that risk if ever. Or you could just ride the track like a lot of people do.

 

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i have lived through a fatal accident, the accident would have been fatal of the nurse that forgot her purse that morning, would have brought her purse with her......... You just never know. You have to be able to live with whatever happens everytimne you put that helmet on, and twist the throttle. Never in a million years, would i have pictured my self with a half a leg, having to go through what i went through, putting my family, and friends through that shit. it was never planned, i didnt get up that morning and decide today was the day i am going to have a nasty wreck, and lose my leg". Shit happens, there are numoruos people on this forum who have wrecked, by no fault of there on, or doing something stupid. You can ask them, did they want to wreck that day, or planned on it???? Yes there are people out there that do stupid shit everyday, i use to wheelie. Did i know what could happen if i lost it/someone cut out in front of me/leaned to farback/gravel in the road etc.......the list goes on for the factors. I knew what the out come could be, lose of life, lose of freedom for a manslaughter charg/ fucked up bike/ fucked up body,that i did know could happen if i ever went down doing stupid shit, or just riding period.

Shit happens, there called "ACCIDENTS" for a reason. Shit can happen anywhere, i dont give a fuck how good you think you can ride, you may never see that car coming that didnt stop for the sign/light.

I think the kids idea is a good one in the sense of it, but like a couple members have said, you said thank and tell the ones you love as many times as possible.

 

I think about that everytime i leave the house....It has nothing to do with the way i ride or that i think im gonna do something stupid so just in case...Its out of respect...when people pass away loved ones are left with the question....I wonder how they felt what they were thinking were they in pain.....

theres so many questions and blame.....Everytime i leave the house i think what if i dont come home...what if my mom gets that call...my poor little brothers.....Then people will say then dont ride your selfish....riding is my escape i love this sport....Theres just serious risk a rider is willing to take....but i would seriously think a letter is a good idea just to seal up some of the questions loved ones may have..........

 

Guys seriously about the previous deaths?

Do you say "oh wait to get a car for a couple years because a shit load of teens have been dieing in them?" (more than bikes)

Do you call people stupid after going down on a bike if they get another bike?
cause i seriously doubt they are saying "your gonna get another car!? you had that fender bender back when blah blah..." NO you dont hear that.

people who are good at riding will die, just the same as people who are good at driving cars will also die.

dont be afraid to do anything in life if someone has died doing it. people die marinating in there apts for god sake. do what you want, get a bike and ride. its a wonderful experiance. just try to keep your head on your sholders and not in the clouds and refrain from acting a fool on the road and hopefully youll be alright.

good luck

 

There is a time and a place for everything... riding a sport bike on public roads at 17????

 

holy shit! he actually used proper english for once!!...but yeah, raul has the right idea on life, i agree with what he said. he needs to become the TR Bike Tech Guideance counselor.

 

+1.

thats why its so short,
that kid has 2 brain cells left, and ones giving the other CPR

 

Like BertO, I have an ICE (In Case of Emergency) card I carry on me AND the bike. It has my personal, who to contact and medical information. It clearly states that I AM an organ donor and have a living will on file with UCH and St. Joseph's hospitals; AND that my family knows my wishes. One of my biggest fears is ending up like a Terri Schiavo. That is what prompted me to have that conversation with my family and close friends.

I agree with Raul. By telling AND showing your family and friends how you feel; then THAT is the best legacy and/or inheiritance you can leave them.