It's all about how much risk you are willing to accept. If you aren't willing to accept the risk then perhaps it isn't for you.

 

I think you should be asking yourself that question and not us.

 

it's all a matter of choice...there's a risk in anything and everything...

i just did a 650 mile run yesterday from CT to VA...got in VA around 4am...and almost got hit by cagers en route...

but i enjoyed it...i was tired and weary, but i enjoyed it...

 

Sounds like you have too many fears of riding and should hang it up

 

I have a lot better chance of avoiding an accident on my bike. I dont think I'd ever be foolish enough to drive into a house, let alone do it then say good driving runs in the family. I've been on the road for 7 years without an accident. I've had countless people make mistakes on the road that could of harm me, but I keep my bike in order. Sportster or kawaski doesnt matter, on my sporty I don't drive as fast, on the rocket I do because I can safely

 

I have not had a close call as of yet over the past few months of my young Harley riding career. I put on more miles on my bicycle(900 miles/month) then on my Harley (or my car). I feel I am more of a risk when I am pedaling, sharing the road with cars. I am not going to give up cycling nor my new love for my Forty Eight. Its all about asking one self whats worth the risk.

 

Hey, that's a tough one.

I've been riding on the street for almost 40 years. Had two minor accidents 35 years ago and then a big one 2 years ago. 20 broken bones. I can no longer hold up a bagger because of the permanent damage to my right foot. I CAN and DO still have a blast on my sporty. But for long trips I am now on a Trike.

In fact, right now I am in the middle of a 10k + mile trip around the Country with my wife.

When I was still in the hospital, and then when I was stuck in bed for 4 months at home recuperating, I was not sure the wife would ride with me again..and I would never ask her to...there was no small amount of pain in the healing process...and I was lucky, it could have been MUCH worse.

One day when I was lying in bed she came in the room and asked when I was going to be better? It was a great day for riding!

It is just in both our blood to be in the wind.

I have always been a careful rider, but there IS a risk.

You can greatly reduce those risks by how you ride, and also by where you ride, but in the end it comes down to YOUR priorities.

 

I've been riding and driving for 9 years..I've written off two cars and crashed two others, never crashed any of my bikes on road (dirt bikes don't count) I don't look forward to the day I crash my bike...and statistically it will happen.

 

I didn't ride until my youngest graduated from high school. I am glad that I was always there for my kids. it is essential that they have a Dad til their 18, then we are mostly entertainment, and a Handyman after that.

Now I don't think I could give up the bike, as it is a great stress reducer. You could stop riding or just decrease riding during risky times. You can reduce accidents with good situational awareness, and Advanced Riding courses, but let's face it we are at the mercy of distracted, blind, drunk drivers. Look at what just happened to the Muskegon riders in Taycheedah, WI. Although that douche could have hit an SUV and killed someone anyway.

You pays your money and you take your choice. Good Luck.