Why I don't get a motorcycle.

WOW! That's a pretty tragic sight. I started riding 10yrs ago, and no matter how many times you see something like that, it doesn't get any less sobering.

To all of my riders: "Be smart, be careful, pay attention, and think quickly."

To all of my drivers: "Be smart, be careful, pay attention, and think quickly."

BTW, that looked like a Honda RC45 in the pic... That's a pretty rare machine these days!

Originally Posted by calicant

That was a sad story and a reminder to watch the speed approaching junctions.

I ride a motorcycle almost every day and try to expect a car or truck to turn in front at any moment. I also drive a car and hope I never turn in front of a bike myself.

Riding is more dangerous but I'd rather be riding my bike than driving the car (although many of you here would think thats because I drive a MB C240!).

We are about to trade in the C240 for a 328i Convertible. Which will I want to take out then - the car or the bike?

I used to ride my bike over the M5...

Originally Posted by Ryan...

I used to ride my bike over the M5...

My bike is much faster than my car.

Is your bike as fast as your M5?

yes for the first 80mph.

Originally Posted by calicant

My bike is much faster than my car.

Is your bike as fast as your M5?

I had an old Honda F2, so the M5 would have been quicker. The experience is so much more invigorating on a bike, so much to watch for, see, feel, etc...

Originally Posted by lild

yes for the first 80mph.

I'm sure my 600rr would beat the M5 up to 150, after that it peaks around 163

really sad

I came to this forum to generate interest in a bike. This was the first thread I read and my previous thoughts are confirmed. A dangerous proposition.

Originally Posted by dalekressin

I came to this forum to generate interest in a bike. This was the first thread I read and my previous thoughts are confirmed. A dangerous proposition.

everything in life is dangerous to one degree or another, mitigate your risk with proper training and proper riding gear.

remember

You Never See a Motorcycle parked outside a Psychiatrists office.

Pure sex..

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The trouble is, at those speeds, by the time you see something, its too late to stop. I like to give the Beemer a squirt every now and then, but I wait until I can see for a couple os ks, preferably at the top of a roise where the road is good and there are no farm houses close to the road. 180ks is a bit enought buzz for me and then only under ideal circumstances.