I am just glad you are all so perfect accident free drivers riders . You make me feel so much safer
knowing that you don't speed or make any mistakes. Look at the facts regarding the number of other vehicles on the roads compared to bikes,and the figures regarding mileage for said vehicles.
I am being criticised for saying that the lorry driver did not do it intentionally. my point being that most accidents, are what they are,accidents. Surely statistically if you only do 10,000 miles a year in comparison to 80,000 miles a year you are more likely to have an accident. I ride at night as do many of you but how many of you ride to the beam of your lights and adjust your speed accordingly or how many ride hoping the road is clear ahead of the beam-----be honest,I'll admit I don't ride to my visibility as most of my night riding is done on roads I know.
With the number of accidents,offs and incidents that get posted on this and other motorbike sites
it astounds me that we don't take more care,knowing we are at such high risk.but the"It will not happen to me" mentality persists. I've been on several ride outs and seen people overtake,filter,
speed and take chances on bends, not slowing down for changes in road condition but alas that seems to be the nature of biking,the thrill, the buzz,the rush call it what you like. What percentage
of SV ride outs are incident free?
----Its a high risk game and when its your turn,its your turn,in this case matey was a very very lucky person and I'm glad his injuries are minor. Sorry it had to happen and sincerely hope he feels better soon plus gets compensated accordingly for the loss of bike ,injury etc.
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