how long have you been riding and have you ever had a serious crash(es)?

[PFFOG]

Originally Posted by bradzdotcom

sergio~
by now you've probably assumed the position many of us have adapted concerning cars:

#1. I am invisible to cars. They will hit me and eat me and never even see me.
.................

Tell the wife and kids that every time we/they ride.

[agypsy]

Originally Posted by Deans BMW

Been riding over 50 years, last crash in '77 on a brand new R100RS up on Skyline in Nor Cal.

hi dean, that's a pretty good average!

[Effervescent]

This is my 20th year of riding. Probably about 100k miles total.

One accident. Sitting at a red light a drunk tapped my leg, bike, and passenger's leg.

A dented -up fairing, a bruised-up leg for me and her. 3 months in county jail for him.

-Eff

[agypsy]

Originally Posted by ejfbmw

My most recent latest crash was on Sept 30, 2007. Broke a collarbone, 7 ribs, thumb and big toe with a variety of bumbs and bruises. This was a low speed low side. All the usual suspects were present; ::familiar road::not paying 100% attention::Tired and Stressed::too much confidence::a tiny bit of gravel:: It's really been a learning lesson all around. All is well and have been riding for 25 years and at least 250K miles. I plan to take a little ride over the Blue Ridge today. Ride Safe !!

looks like you've recovered well, physically and mentally. lesson's learned indeed. i'm thankful it wasn't worse for me. i hope your ride was good yesterday.

[kiwi az]

Originally Posted by bradzdotcom

#1. I am invisible to cars.

Words to live by. After splitting traffic aggressively in LA for 14 yrs it became a mantra.

I've taken my small share of pavement samples, and they do space out as I get older. I put that down to experience more than chance.

I love riding, but I would never suggest anyone take it up.

[John Lyon]

35 years - no serious accidents. Been over the handlebars several times on dirt, but just got scraped up so not serious. On pavement, only 2 slow-speeders due to gravel / new tires - not serious. Broke the forks off in a head-on with another bike (dirt), but we missed each other in mid-air so again, not serious.

[lennie]

34 years for me.

A couple of slides, hit the odd car with the worst spinning an old mini like a top at about 50 mph. The car was a right off, the bike sustained repairable damage and the worst for me was a fractured wrist and an all night train ride home.

Could have been much, much worse if the timing was different with a lost leg or a dead mini driver. I am real lucky with that one and I was only 18 at the time so young enough to heal quickly.

Mostly leave a 20 to 30 % margin for error with the full understanding of my own capabilities.

[geothepencil]

43 years, not a scratch. Have had a couple slow speed slides that I elected to not to participate in that resulted in a few bent parts. Came close last fall with a full tilt braking event outside of St. Louis, but overall, I would say I have been very lucky and have been fortunate to have lived in mostly lower risk areas than many of you.

geo

[agypsy]

Originally Posted by geothepencil

43 years, not a scratch. Have had a couple slow speed slides that I elected to not to participate in that resulted in a few bent parts. Came close last fall with a full tilt braking event outside of St. Louis, but overall, I would say I have been very lucky and have been fortunate to have lived in mostly lower risk areas than many of you.

geo

dang geo, you hold the record so far!