You hear a lot about close calls and danger when looking at motorcycles from the outside. I'm looking at motorcycles now for the first time, and my wife is concerned. As I just want a chill cruiser, I thought maybe some perspective from actual riders might help with the perceived danger. What do you guys think? Do you have any stories or opinions? Anyone experience any accidents that armor/air vests came in clutch? I appreciate any insight you guys may have!
Wow, thank you for all the recommendations! I'll check them out, and I plan on atgatt, it seems crazy to me to open yourself up to the risk when not wearing gear.
If you don't mind sharing, what could you have done differently to avoid going down?
It is crazy, but you still see cats out there on liter bikes in visors and flip flops. Totally nuts.
My problem was a fully reactionary sudden application of the front brake when I heard the squeal ahead of me. In a car, no prob. On a bike, bad idea. Locked the front tire and it was game over. Instead, I should have either progressively applied brake or just had an escape route in mind. Both are techniques that every course or vid or book will tell you, but its not until you build up that muscle memory that you'll for sure properly apply the right technique at the right time.
Good luck and ride safe!