[56821]

They obviously interviewed a well informed source who is actively involved in motorcycles, judging from inciteful quotes such as, "The problem is, those Harleys weigh a couple hundred pounds, and they're a whole different animal than a car."



I'd like to see one of these Harley's that only weighs, "...a couple hundred pounds..."



Maybe all the victims were trying to pass RV's. . .

 

[35286]

Why target aggression? Inexperance seems to be the problem.Training is the key.

 

[Anti-ChickenStrip]

That (RV's), or the ham-fisted KPoke as he villianously lulls them into a way too hot corner entry by playing the slingshot Ninja passing game.

 

[58710]

From the article:
"In about a third of the fatal crashes, the rider was not legally endorsed to drive a motorcycle, and inexperience appears to be a factor in the rising death count, he said."

So the answer to this is to crack down on aggressive drivers? I at least hope they mean aggressive cage drivers as well. 75% of my near misses are from cages driving poorly (and sometime illegally). I hate to admit the other 25% is from my own stupidity.

---grieve

 

[35377]

Excellent point! Take out the unlicensed third and the fatality rate increases proportionally with the increase in registrations.



So how does the fuzz respond to the unlicensed rider issue? "The patrol is planning a crackdown on aggressive motorcycle driving using aerial surveillance and infrared cameras this week."



Is everybody in Washington State as stupid as Kpaul?

 

[51629]

200 lb Harley

My Harley weighs less than 150 pounds. It's a 1950 Harley Hummer (125cc). How much does your Hayabusa weigh?

 

[Buzglyd]

Dudes

Dude #1: Hey dude, can I ride your new Gixxer?

Dude #2: Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before?

Dude #1: No, but I have TT on Playstation 2.

Dude #2: Cool, just don't crash it ok?

Dude #1: Right on.

 

[21684]

What's the big deal? That many or more die in Iraq every month. They'd better send their aerial surveillance over to Iraq.

 

[48659]

"aggressive motorcycle driving "



That's a code phrase for "sportbike". Ironic, since the crash example they used was a lady on a Harley.



Obviously they don't see drunken, inexperienced, no protective gear cruiser riding as a problem? Those sportbikes are the problem!



Male Bovine Excrement!!!

 

[48659]

Poor KP! How did that old song go? "Why's everyone always pick'n on me!!!!"

 

[44744]

Iraq is for a good reason, continued freedom for terror here and freedom for Iraqis, if they want it. Motorcyclist deaths are from a variety of reasons, two being stupid riders and stupid cage drivers. It's easier to curb stupid riders, first by summarily pulling their license (if they even have one) for a period of time and education about motorcycles and riding. We all can't be as lucky (or dumb) as Big Ben Rosthlisburger.

 

[48659]

Re: Dudes

This actually happened this past weekend:

Dude#1: Hey dude, can I ride your new 999?

Me: Have you ever ridden a streetbike before?

Dude #1: No, but I have dirt bike.

Me: When hades freezes!

Dude #1: Waaaaaahh!

 

[57335]

Re: Dudes

LOL. True enough, however if the report has any accuracy, that's not the demographic they're saying is crashing the most -- it's middle-aged cruiser riders with no real knowledge or experience of how or what they're riding. At least that's what I gleaned.

 

[bbtowns]

While the subject is not funny at all, especially since I ride in WA. once a week while living in Portland, some of the quote are hillarious. "Even with a helmet and leathers, there's nothing between you and the roadway..", well except for the helmet and leathers I just mentioned. Not too mention the too light Harley he previously referenced. Non-sensical article about a serious subject.

 

[48659]

Re: Dudes

That sounds correct to me:

Where I live in Doddrige Co, WV population 6500 souls. There have been 3 cruiser deaths so far this riding season and 0 (Zero) deaths on any other type bike.

 

[57335]

Nice sarcasm! ;-)



That's what 300+ billion was supposed to pay for. Me thinks it's went down the pockets of private/corporate armies and not our own "legit" soldiers, but let's leave local police enforcement money to protect local areas... BushCo has plenty of taxpayer money to buy surveillance with... if only they'd have had an exit strategy.



But I digress. Back to bikes! ;-D

 

[57335]

Re: 200 lb Harley

My Hayabusa only weighs 21 ounces. Oh wait, that's my cool die cast model on my desk.

 

[Buzglyd]

Oh boy

Here come the links and exclamation points!

 

[Buzglyd]

Re: Dudes

The Harley P&A catalog came in the mail yesterday and it's about 2 inches thick. So, in addition to cruiser crashes you could put postal worker's hernias into the mix of injury accidents.

 

[normankv]

"Why target aggression? Inexperance seems to be the problem.Training is the key."



Why ???? Often aggression (show-boating, wheelies down I-5, excessive speed and weaving) and inexperience go hand-in-hand