Nutty said:
Its all very well for you Bikers to say you must have your freedoms but there are other other victims in these accidents including your Family and friends.
The greatest number of M/C accidents are and I quote the the Chief Constable of North Wales
""The overwhelming number of riders killed are white men, aged 35 or over, living in north west England or the Midlands, who die on left-handed bends," he said.
These being of the boy racer type bikes, "Blade etc" The incidence of M/C Deaths increases 26% over the age of 50 years. M/c are 1% of the traffic but 19% of the fatal accidents. over 700 last year.
Lets face it your reactions are just not fast enough to cope with a machine that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
So if you feel the need to bike at least move onto a sit and beg Harley or similar.
Nutty (Cyclist Biker off road only)
Mmmmm.
To answer some of your points...
1. All accidents have victims - not just motorcyclists and their families.
2. That copper in North Wales is a known bigot when it comes to bikers.
3. True, but not sure why
4. I ride a 'Blade' so does that make me a boy racer in the same way as a 40 something who drives performance car such as Porsche, Subaru etc?
5. Try telling that to 40 odd year old fighter pilot who 'rides' around at mach 2.4. I assume his reactions must be pants as well. :roll:
6. Ride a Harley? I would rather buy a tractor. :lol:
Most bikers deaths are caused by 'myopic' car drivers, especially 4x4 drivers who just do not look before manoeuvring. I have had many near misses and not one of them was 'my' fault. The old, "sorry, I did not see you there" routine. There are a few cars running around in the Pompey area with door panels dented, and I will continue to take such action when fecking idiots try to run me off the road. :twisted:
I will admit some bikers bring the wrong kind of attention to themselves by acting the fool, but I think you will find the majority of us are normal people who do not just simply terrorise local communities.
Rant mode off. :lol: