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Norton

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the Wastelands
Jun 16, 2011 - 07:13pm PT
Yes Apogee, I remember the Hurt report when it first came out.

And I believe its statistics are as valid now as then.

The basic conclusions:

1) riding under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, big cause of death

2) riding without a valid motorcycle endorsement: ie riding with out proper instruction

3) the infamous left turning automobile across from a rider at an intersection

This is the single most dangerous situation for a motorcyclist to be involved with.

Rider about to cross an intersection and an oncoming car takes a left in front of him.
Because the car driver has the entire middle and right half of their car between them and the motorcycle, they feel very protected and "see" the motorcycle less well, and thus are emboldened to proceed making the left turn, too often then killing the oncoming rider.

I am very aware of this potential intersection situation on my bike!
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