[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by 4zpeed

To be fair you have probably known many more people who own automobiles.

"The chances of a fatality in a motorcycle accident are approximately 30 times higher than in a car.
Motorcycles have a staggering 80% injury or death rate, while car accidents remain around 20%."

"According to J.D. Power, the chance of a fatality in a motorcycle accident is 30 times higher than
in a car. The National Safety Council says the odds of a motorcyclist dying in accidents is 1 in 747."

I do know on average an automobile driver has much less respect on the road
for a motorcyclist than another car. I have lost a few friends in that manner.
Frank

Rode bikes, super-bikes for 50 yrs. of my 72 yrs. on earth.
Felt much safer racing-riding a bike till I didn't and quit.
Most killed on bikes don't know how to ride safely.
It really is a special skill most don't ever develop.
I'm sure Luck is also involved.

While still in high school I lost 8 friends in car accidents alone.
4 in a GTO that went off the road at speed and hit a tree.
4 in a GTX that lost control and hit a tree.

[jerry455]

Most younger people don't seem interested in Harley's. My kids both had "crotch rockets", a Kawasaki Ninja 600 and a Yamaha YZF 600. I hated them riding them but it is their choice. They had them for several years, no accidents and both were Medics. They are both married with families now, so the bikes are gone.

[TAKerry]

Love the original post, I about peed myself reading the list. The only exception is #12. It has been a couple of years since I have been to a HD dealer. On our recent trip my wifes best friend had us stop at all along the way and get t shirts for her family. The new bikes have a bigger screen above the tank than a couple of tvs in my house! IMO absolutely ridiculous. My bike still has a carb. A few years ago I needed some parts for my 01 Roadking (they mustve made a zillion of these things). Parts were no longer available but you can find any kind of baby booty, bib, dog leash or bandanna with Harley Davidson branding. I will keep my old ride chugging along as far as I can, and will stick with my antique brit bikes. NO new Harleys for me. I have been riding since 1973, starting with dirt bikes, my first street bike was 'the widowmaker' (mach III), bought my first kick start only harley in 1982. I have ridden all over the country.