Maybe some justice for the rider killers.
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Well I can say that in 6 years of riding everyday that I have had 1 accident where somebody tapped the tail of the bike. Didnt even use the gear I had on. So I beleave that if you ride to your skill level then you should not have any problems. Its when you try to be badder than you truly are that you crash. The fact is most accidents on a bike are cuased by the rider. I know that you guys are gonna bitch and complain but thats only cause the truth hurts. Most every memorial ride I have been on has been the riders fault. Just last week I was riding with a TRBT member and we were flying over the bayside if something had happen it would have been our fault. In short if you fuck up man up and own it.
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I think you're right about the common cause, bit it's exactly that; common. Full gear will help a little if someone rear-ends or pulls out in front of you, but how often does it really happen in a way thats unavoidable?
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It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are as everyone makes mistakes. The point of gear is to help mitigate the damage when someone does make a mistake, be it you or another rider/driver. I've been out riding with people that have gone down due to mechanical issues as well, like a chain snapping while engine breaking into a sharp corner or a tire going flat. People wreck for all sorts of reasons every day, it is just a matter of time before you go down as well.
You also have to remember gear only helps protect you, it is not an invincibility suit. So while I understand there are extremes, from the sandal and wife beater squidbillies to the full leathers race day track suit wearers, you just have to find the level of gear that is right for you. Personally, I wear a helmet, gloves, and jacket at a bare minimum, but again, to each their own. After all, only you are going to pay when the day finally comes that you get up close and personal with the asphault.
RIP to the rider in this story, we'll never know if gear could have saved his life. And I hope the SUV driver does time in prison.
You also have to remember gear only helps protect you, it is not an invincibility suit. So while I understand there are extremes, from the sandal and wife beater squidbillies to the full leathers race day track suit wearers, you just have to find the level of gear that is right for you. Personally, I wear a helmet, gloves, and jacket at a bare minimum, but again, to each their own. After all, only you are going to pay when the day finally comes that you get up close and personal with the asphault.
RIP to the rider in this story, we'll never know if gear could have saved his life. And I hope the SUV driver does time in prison.
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It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are as everyone makes mistakes. The point of gear is to help mitigate the damage when someone does make a mistake, be it you or another rider/driver. I've been out riding with people that have gone down due to mechanical issues as well, like a chain snapping while engine breaking into a sharp corner or a tire going flat. People wreck for all sorts of reasons every day, it is just a matter of time before you go down as well.
You also have to remember gear only helps protect you, it is not an invincibility suit. So while I understand there are extremes, from the sandal and wife beater squidbillies to the full leathers race day track suit wearers, you just have to find the level of gear that is right for you. Personally, I wear a helmet, gloves, and jacket at a bare minimum, but again, to each their own. After all, only you are going to pay when the day finally comes that you get up close and personal with the asphault.
RIP to the rider in this story, we'll never know if gear could have saved his life. And I hope the SUV driver does time in prison.
You also have to remember gear only helps protect you, it is not an invincibility suit. So while I understand there are extremes, from the sandal and wife beater squidbillies to the full leathers race day track suit wearers, you just have to find the level of gear that is right for you. Personally, I wear a helmet, gloves, and jacket at a bare minimum, but again, to each their own. After all, only you are going to pay when the day finally comes that you get up close and personal with the asphault.
RIP to the rider in this story, we'll never know if gear could have saved his life. And I hope the SUV driver does time in prison.
