but here goes:
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I am 71 years old, and have at least a 100,000 miles on motorcycles that I can account for, The last time I 'dropped' a bike while in motion was 1972 when a corner intersection that I turned on at least 4 times a day and knew exactly how fast I could take the turn, and how far I could lean in the turn was unexpectedly modified by two workmen digging a ditch alongside the road and happened to throw a couple of shovels full of dirt in the path of my tires... No injuries except a wounded pride and a broken turn signal perch shaft.
That was 46 years ago. I am still riding... and don't plan to stop until I no longer feel safe... not anytime soon I can assure you.
Safety is every driver's business. Not just the motorcyclist. I am often asked by "young" people how fast my motorcycle will go... my reply is 0-60 in about 5 seconds, and a top end of 125 MPH... BUT NOT WITH ME ON IT.
Ride safe my friends... to quote an old beer slogan, "You only go around once in life, and you have to grab for all the gusto you can!
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