02-23-2016, 04:47 AM
There are some interesting stats on the link that I posted. It seems "sport bike riders" are FOUR times more likely to be in a fatal accident. It makes sense when you think about it.
Good point, Mike. I NEVER lane split at more than about 15mph faster than traffic. Any faster than that and you are just asking for it!
"When a motorcycle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS), the risk of a fatal crash is reduced by 37 percent according to the IIHS. However, when motorcycles lack ABS, the risk for injury and death are considerably higher."
Wow, I'm glad I coughed up the extra dough for my DLX.
Good point, Mike. I NEVER lane split at more than about 15mph faster than traffic. Any faster than that and you are just asking for it!
"When a motorcycle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS), the risk of a fatal crash is reduced by 37 percent according to the IIHS. However, when motorcycles lack ABS, the risk for injury and death are considerably higher."
Wow, I'm glad I coughed up the extra dough for my DLX.