As a former motorcyclist, but not an avid one, I just want to make a PSA about safety.

Sunday I was driving south and on Rt 81 in PA. There was a slowdown up ahead due to an accident on the northbound side. Once I got near the site, I noticed a sport bike down on the highway and some distance away a body with a blanket draped over him; legs uncovered. Evidently the accident was recent as emergency vehicles were still arriving. Traffic stopped of course and later I saw all traffic being diverted into the next exit.

The sight made me sick inside.

So, please be careful out there.

Ride like everything and everyone is trying to kill you. Because they are.

Gear up, every time.

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Originally posted by Imabmwnut:
Ride like everything and everyone is trying to kill you. Because they are.

Yup, and as Money said, ATGATT. + I only ride in the rural country twisties or my mountain twisties. Weekends only. 10am - 2pm. No holiday weekend riding whatsoever.

Probably just another squid. Squids make up 90% of motorcycle riders in my experience. Full suit, airbag (great innovation here), SIPDE, MSF + MSF experienced, + some track days = winning. Sadly most aren’t smart enough. I’ve always said most who own motorcycles, shouldn’t.