If you have not crashed: What does it mean???

skiergirl · 05-29-2009, 11:02 AM

I have ridden sport bikes for 18 years now and have never 'crashed' I have dropped my bike stopped when I put my foot in gravel/oil whatever, I have dropped it loading it on the trailer, pushing it etc. I do not consider that a crash. I feel a crash is something over 5-10 mph.

I'd like to think it's a combination of many things that account for this fact.
1. 18 years of experience in handling a bike
2. I do not 'push it' to the limit like some people even at that track. I do push and I'm fast enough but I'm not out trying to beat my best time every lap riding to the limit.
3. I do not commute and my street riding is more hill country and as far away from others as I can get so the risk of crashing of mainly on me to control my bike.

I will do everything in my power to NOT crash however I do ride with all gear because I know it can happen and I'm prepared for it when/if it does.

Will I ever crash? probably but then again, maybe not...

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05-29-2009, 11:02 AM	#11
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	I have ridden sport bikes for 18 years now and have never 'crashed' I have dropped my bike stopped when I put my foot in gravel/oil whatever, I have dropped it loading it on the trailer, pushing it etc. I do not consider that a crash. I feel a crash is something over 5-10 mph. I'd like to think it's a combination of many things that account for this fact. 1. 18 years of experience in handling a bike 2. I do not 'push it' to the limit like some people even at that track. I do push and I'm fast enough but I'm not out trying to beat my best time every lap riding to the limit. 3. I do not commute and my street riding is more hill country and as far away from others as I can get so the risk of crashing of mainly on me to control my bike. I will do everything in my power to NOT crash however I do ride with all gear because I know it can happen and I'm prepared for it when/if it does. Will I ever crash? probably but then again, maybe not...