I ride the same model of Beemer. I always think I'm safer because of ABS brakes etc. but all it takes is to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This accident has reinforced the need for all of us to be on guard when you get to an intersection.
RIP
I have a friend that used to go on about the dangers of riding.
Believe it or not he was in an accident where a motorcycle T-boned him at an intersection.
He was in hospital for quite a while.
Mind you, the idiot on the bike died.
But I did see the irony.
Everybody is going to die.
If you look...
I was going to trade my Beemer RT for a sport bike but I realized I live in Ontario.
You need a Sport-Tourer to get you to the nice roads then it turns into a reasonable SS in the twisties.
I don't find it stressful. It's just part of my ride and I find situational awareness part of the fun of riding. I like the focus and heightened awareness that comes with it.
Check out SundayMorningRides.com . (Look under international and then Canada.)
It has all kinds of rides. There is a great one for TO to Huntsville. I did it last year and I am planning to do it again this year.
Ellie
I play a little game with myself. Think of it as a video game where you only get one life.
The idea of the game is to always know where everyone is around you. You get a strike against you if a vehicle ever catches you by surprise. (eg. Comes up beside you without you being aware of him).
It...
How's your common sense? (Answer: Not good means get off the bike).
How's your cage driving ability? How many accidents? (Answer: Not good means get off the bike).
Keep track of close calls on the bike. If you have a lot of them, they are a warning to get off and stay off.
Fear is bad. Caution...
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