Why I don't get a motorcycle.

http://jalopnik.com/348930/volkswage...doesnt-go-well

It was presented to senior management at NASA, JSC. The driver in the VW (?) was texting and pull in front of the cycle. You cannot use handheld cell phone at JSC.

Horrible way to die

Originally Posted by stylinexpat

Horrible way to die

Looks like it was a quick end.

Originally Posted by JoeM3

Why I don't get a motorcycle

The motorcycle was not the problem, it was the poor judgement of the operator.

Originally Posted by mullman

The motorcycle was not the problem, it was the poor judgement of the operator.

Maybe the OP is very self aware and understands he lacks the proper judgment and common sense to ride a motorcycle.

I say good for him.

Originally Posted by Double-S

Maybe the OP is very self aware and understands he lacks the proper judgment and common sense to ride a motorcycle.

People with proper judgement and common sense don't ride cycles in cities.

Originally Posted by mullman

The motorcycle was not the problem, it was the poor judgement of the operator.

Bingo.

This was the messge when the charts were presented to senior staff at Johnson Space Center. Different twist to the story...

Motorcycle rider was traveling approximately*85 mph. The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when they pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider's reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident.

The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them. The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.

All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly.

Stop talking on Cell phones*or*Texting while trying to drive!

Originally Posted by JoeM3

People with proper judgement and common sense don't ride cycles in cities.

Huh... I have been riding in cities for the past three years, and I average about 8k miles a year, city/hwy riding, and I've never made a mistake like this.
Perhaps you meant: "People with proper judgement don't go 85 mph in the city"

Originally Posted by JoeM3

People with proper judgement and common sense don't ride cycles in cities.

Garbage. When you make the decision to ride a motorcycle this includes the risks. A good rider knows what's going on around him or her and rides defensively in high traffic areas. I rode for 5 years in the Detroit area and never came close to having an accident. I also never went 85 anywhere but on a freeway.

Thanks, Mike.

Originally Posted by Michael Schott

Garbage. When you make the decision to ride a motorcycle this includes the risks. A good rider knows what's going on around him or her and rides defensively in high traffic areas. I rode for 5 years in the Detroit area and never came close to having an accident. I also never went 85 anywhere but on a freeway.

Thanks, Mike.

+1

I suspect the OP is just afraid of motorcycles given their capabilities and the required coordination and intelligence to ride one safely.

No big deal, my mom also thinks the same way.

My mom and I rode about 200 miles yesterday.
Yep, she is 60+ and averages 18K+ per year.

Originally Posted by mullman

My mom and I rode about 200 miles yesterday.
Yep, she is 60+ and averages 18K+ per year.

haha sweet dude! My mom is going to take her riding test next year, granted she won't be on a rocket, but I'd still ride with her

Originally Posted by mullman

My mom and I rode about 200 miles yesterday.
Yep, she is 60+ and averages 18K+ per year.

Awesome, I think that's great!

Originally Posted by Ryan...

haha sweet dude! My mom is going to take her riding test next year, granted she won't be on a rocket, but I'd still ride with her

When are you gonna get your woman riding?

Originally Posted by Ryan...

Huh... I have been riding in cities for the past three years, and I average about 8k miles a year, city/hwy riding, and I've never made a mistake like this.
Perhaps you meant: "People with proper judgement don't go 85 mph in the city"

Stop using logic.

PS: Why hasn't this been toe'd yet?

Originally Posted by Double-S

When are you gonna get your woman riding?

Next summer I'm going to get her riding, I'm borrowing my cousin's old Ninja 250 and I'll get her started on that. She's only 5'3 maybe 115lbs (IDK, never asked ), so I think a 250 is more than sufficient. She wanted to learn before she went off to school, (so she could bring a bike, cause she doesn't have her car there) but I don't think the busy traffic of Madison is a good place to start...

Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

Stop using logic.

PS: Why hasn't this been toe'd yet?

Yeah, I don't know where that blip of logic came from, surely it won't happen again

Originally Posted by Ryan...

Next summer I'm going to get her riding, I'm borrowing my cousin's old Ninja 250 and I'll get her started on that. She's only 5'3 maybe 115lbs (IDK, never asked ), so I think a 250 is more than sufficient. She wanted to learn before she went off to school, (so she could bring a bike, cause she doesn't have her car there) but I don't think the busy traffic of Madison is a good place to start...



Yeah, I don't know where that blip of logic came from, surely it won't happen again

can i borrow the 250 when she's done? i needs to learn too. everyone around me rides except, well, me. someone told me to get a 600/650 right off the bat to learn on. yeah... right.

Originally Posted by chivas

can i borrow the 250 when she's done? i needs to learn too. everyone around me rides except, well, me. someone told me to get a 600/650 right off the bat to learn on. yeah... right.

If you're Asian I'd stick with the Ninja 250 for starters.

It's not very heavy so when you dump it you'll be able to pick it up no problem.

Also, they're lower so you won't be on your toes at the lights.

The 600 sportbike is way too much bike unless you plan on hitting the gym regularly and upping your protein intake.

Also, avoid red bikes, they're way too fast.

Hope that helps...

That's the part of being a Paramedic that I am looking forward to the least.

Originally Posted by Double-S

If you're Asian I'd stick with the Ninja 250 for starters.

It's not very heavy so when you dump it you'll be able to pick it up no problem.

Also, they're lower so you won't be on your toes at the lights.

The 600 sportbike is way too much bike unless you plan on hitting the gym regularly and upping your protein intake.

Also, avoid red bikes, they're way too fast.

Hope that helps...

Originally Posted by Double-S

If you're Asian I'd stick with the Ninja 250 for starters.

It's not very heavy so when you dump it you'll be able to pick it up no problem.

Also, they're lower so you won't be on your toes at the lights.

The 600 sportbike is way too much bike unless you plan on hitting the gym regularly and upping your protein intake.

Also, avoid red bikes, they're way too fast.

Hope that helps...

Could be why scooters are so popular here in Taiwan along with the fact that they are automatic

Originally Posted by stylinexpat

Could be why scooters are so popular here in Taiwan along with the fact that they are automatic

Not just Taiwan, but most of Europe as well.

Originally Posted by Double-S

If you're Asian I'd stick with the Ninja 250 for starters.

It's not very heavy so when you dump it you'll be able to pick it up no problem.

Also, they're lower so you won't be on your toes at the lights.

The 600 sportbike is way too much bike unless you plan on hitting the gym regularly and upping your protein intake.

Also, avoid red bikes, they're way too fast.

Hope that helps...

Wow...I must be a God to handle a 1584cc bike...