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Comment on Riding Safe by R.J.

R.J. — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:56:36 +0000

Very well thought out and written reply, David. I appreciate your viewpoint, but I, too, ride every day and tend to agree with the NHTSA statistics.

It’s not always about you predicting what the other drivers will do. What about someone running into the back of you at a stoplight? What about wild animals? What about a dumptruck dropping gravel in a turn? There’s a lot of scenarios that you can’t predict and in which you would be much safer in a car.

On top of that, I wear highly visible motorcycle gear, but there never seems to be a shortage of drivers who just don’t look for motorcyclists.

Comment on Riding Safe by David Wright

David Wright — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:02:30 +0000

I can’t scientifically disagree with your statistics, but as a daily motorcycle commuter I would have to say I have fewer close calls on my Bike than I do when I drive my car. I have more room to maneuver when I am on my Bike. I always wear High Visibility apparel and am contantly aware of my position to other drivers and their blind spots. Rarely have I encountered close calls. I firmly believe the key is a yielding attitude and bright clothing. I certainly do not feel 32 times more likely to be in a crash, but I am aware of the increased potential of injury.

Ride smart and dress appropriately. I fail to understand why everyone insists on wearing black while traveling on a motorcycle. The Fonzi look is a fashion trend that died a long time ago. Is the gang biker look alike style getting you the respect you think you deserve. Join the trend of motorcycle safety and you may never know the pain you avoided by not being creamed by some distracted soccer mom busy talking on a cell phone in her SUV. You may not think you look real stylish wearing safety green, but those open back hospital gowns aren’t exactly trendy.

Comment on Vegas Man Dies in Alaskan Motorcycle Crash by Veph

Veph — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:40:10 +0000

Maybe the helmets were made out of tin foil.

They were also old. Old people are fragile, you know.

Comment on MotoGP World Championship Rolls Into Indianapolis by Sportbiker Blog » Blog Archive » Rossi Ends Stoner’s Streak with Pole Position at Indy

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:23:22 +0000

[...] so well in qualifying, this being only his third race on a MotoGP bike; but as I mentioned before: he is the only rider to have experience on an 800cc machine at Indianapolis. I hope he does [...]

Comment on Motorcyclist Fatally Crashes off Vegas Overpass by R.J.

R.J. — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:11:23 +0000

Hi some girl,

I don’t really know if you could classify what happened as anything other than stupid.

If there’s more to the story, why don’t you tell us?

Comment on Motorcyclist Fatally Crashes off Vegas Overpass by some girl

some girl — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:31:19 +0000

its not that he was stupid for not wearing a helmet and grabbing liquor from the store.there is way more to that than what the news tells you.he wanted it that way and it ended up in tragedy.rip joseph we love you.

Comment on Motorcyclist Fatally Crashes off Vegas Overpass by Sportbiker Blog - SportBike News, Sport Bike Pictures, Product Reviews, Videos » Blog Archive » Motorcyclist Who Died in Crash Off I-15 Offramp Identified

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:34:18 +0000

[...] Who Died in Crash Off I-15 Offramp Identified Sep04 4 September 2008, R.J. @ 7:33 pm The man who crashed his motorcycle off an offramp yesterday in Las Vegas has been identified. According to police, the man is 25-year-old Joseph [...]

Comment on Pinole Man Killed in Richmond Motorcycle Crash by R.J.

R.J. — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:43:54 +0000

That’s really sad, Hajie. You expect more from police officers and expect them to do the right thing, but obviously that is not always the case…

Comment on Pinole Man Killed in Richmond Motorcycle Crash by Hajie

Hajie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:04:52 +0000

Its all wrong. 2 off duty cops were riding as paul pulled up next to them riding his harley, they wanted to race. They got to about the bend right before rod&gun club,& one of the off duty cops lost control, paul swearved out of the way not to run him over & then thats when paul hit the curb got thrown off his bike hit 2 trees & a pole & died. If you read every article about paul it doesn’t say nothing about the cops, WHY IS THAT ARE THEY HIDDING SOMETHING. I know the whole story cause i know the other person with paul when it happenned.

Comment on R1-Forum.com Member Tragically Passes by R.J.

R.J. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:47:51 +0000

Thanks for the beautiful sentiment, Paytheon.