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[quote=Anonymous]I rode a motorcycle in college and for a few years afterward in the DC area.  A couple of thoughts:

- Motorcycles are fairly easy to steal, so make sure to have a safe, garaged area to park it in.  I know someone who had his stolen out of his gated back yard while he was at work.

- You [b]will[/b] lay the bike down at low speed at some point, possibly even during your MSF course.  You'll probably even drop it when stopped at some point (motorcycles are heavy).  Unless you are very, very unlucky, it is unlikely that you will shatter your leg and never walk again.  Rather, you'll probably have some road rash that may scar (I have some on my ankle and knee).   You'll probably also scratch up your bike and potentially crack fairings depending on what you get.

- One of the top things you can do to avoid a potentially fatal crash is ride in areas with less traffic.  Even after riding for 7 years, I hated riding in the DC metro area, and usually tried to get out in the countryside towards WV.  When I rode around here, I rode extremely defensively (leaving lots of space between me and other cars).

- All this said, riding a motorcycle is a blast, and very enjoyable.  It's been probably a decade since I sold mine, and while I don't miss it everyday, I do look back on my riding days with fondness.  I know a lot of people who ride, and no one directly who died or was seriously injured (ie. lost a leg).  I think it's a perfectly fine hobby IF you are both very careful / attentive, stay away from population centers, and embrace safety gear.

- Last point, on safety gear, buy and use it.  Obviously wear a helmet, but also wear boots, jeans or leathers, and an armored motorcycle jacket.  Way too many people riding around in helmets, shorts, and T shirts, just waiting to need skin grafts.  [/quote]

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