This is a scary and sobering topic. As a Steelers fan, Big Ben's impromptu 6 wheel sculpture was a recent reminder. A Cycle magazine article from back in the 70's has been saving
my life for over 30 years, It was called "The Invisible Man"
, the title says it all, ride as if they can't see you. I know many of us cover the front brake with a finger or two in tight spots, but covering the horn with your thumb helps
too. That being said, the biggest danger to us often comes from inside our head in the form of stupid decisions. Back in '83, too many pints of Abbott Ale caused a game of ground/sky/ground and left me with a left leg in over 50 pieces below the knee. It took 11 months to heal and it is now an inch and a half shorter than the right leg, so I have a reminder every other step. Now the rule is one drink and I'm
parked for the day. Good luck out there, my fellow moto locos, we're all in this together.
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