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Comment by gritspants

4 hours ago

MC rider. Many accidents occur during the early years, particularly as the new rider gets comfortable. There's a transition period where your muscle memory kicks in for basic riding skills, but not developed enough to keep you out of trouble. It is an incredible feeling of false confidence that makes you feel invincible. It's possible to be 'smart' and reduce risk during this period, but I'm not advocating people generally go out and start riding either.

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throw0101a  1 hour ago

> MC rider. Many accidents occur during the early years, particularly as the new rider gets comfortable.

A large portion (half?) of crashes also involve alcohol.

  • theshackleford  1 hour ago

    And riding beyond the conditions. Motorcyclists cause in fact in my country, many of their own accidents. This despite the fact they’ll claim it’s everybody else’s fault.

    Too bad the statistics say otherwise.

    I am a motorcyclist myself. I just don’t have the will to lie to myself or others.