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.