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Originally posted by gestalt1
i'm a non-biker but with the cost of gas and my long commute i've been thinking about taking lessons and getting a bike. my big problem is the safty factor. many of my biker friends either don't want to think about it or tell stories of all there close calls - making me feel this is not worth it. i know many here are also bikers, any one with input? i think there is a huge difference between the typical kid on sportbike w/ no helmet and a responsible biker without the big ego. but how much do you feel is an accident caused by stupidity or by circumstances beyond your control?
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A) It's not worth it, especially if you have a family that depends on you.
B) It's usually not the biker's fault.
C) If it is the biker's fault, they were probably doing something stupid/reckless.
Get an economy car. Those can still be squashed by an SUV, but odds are you'll live longer.