ride2die.

[oneworld]

i came across this sight today while looking for some motorcycle safety stuff..i saw this and now i almost dont want to get on a bike again..this sight made more of an impact on me thn actually wrecking!

its called ride2die.com (www.ride2die.com)

THIS SIGHT HAS SOME GRAPHIC PICTURES!! (some semi-graphic ones)

if you like riding..dont go to it tho

[ahellers]

ok.... that very last picture is just.... just......uhhhhhgggggg....... sick...
needless to say, i WAS thinking about buying a bike..... not so sure now.

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[MoeMag]

[bornl33t]

They tell you a DL is a privilage but in all honesty you can't very well not issue one because the person is incapable of handling a vehicle, or can you?

For the record, I drive a 3/4 ton and I'm freaking scared of what I see on the roads these days.

[koleah]

Damn, now I'm really scared to go out on my bike. Wow. Picture really is worth a thousand words huh.

[cyclic]

I've worked EMS for 17 years now, nothing new in those pics. Some of the amazing stuff NOT said in the web site is most of those are caused by two things- lack of experience for the motorcyclist, and freakin cagers!!!! Cagers- a degratory term to describe a person operating a 3 ton vehicle who shoudn't be allowed to operate a red pull wagon in public.

When I ride I would be called aggressive by police, I actively move-out, away from people who visibly are "struggling" to safely operate their car. My head is on a swivel, look around, know what is ahead AND behind. If you took off your mirrors to look cool, PUT THEM BACK ON!!!! People are idiots, assume they are out to kill you, and you should be fine.

[Indignant]

people die every year in car accidents too. car drivers are often just as stupid, if not stupider, than motorcyclists, they only live more often because they are better protected.

if you love to ride, ride. people having died doing it shouldn't stop you if you love it.

[skife]

I've worked EMS for 17 years now, nothing new in those pics. Some of the amazing stuff NOT said in the web site is most of those are caused by two things- lack of experience for the motorcyclist, and freakin cagers!!!! Cagers- a degratory term to describe a person operating a 3 ton vehicle who shoudn't be allowed to operate a red pull wagon in public.

I'll agree with you there, I see alot of guys on motorcycles that have no clue what their doing and just start driving fast.

Not saying I'm good at riding motorcycles, I've been riding since I was 8ish though.
That site doesn't discourage me from buying a bike, It just reminds me to ride responsible.

[oneworld]

That site doesn't discourage me from buying a bike, It just reminds me to ride responsible.

thats kind of my take on it as well, im still going to fix my bike and ride it for the summer, but it really makes you more cautious of what could happen..and dont be stupid. (i had that problem when i had my bike, ill think twice next time) good sight over all.

[CaptaiN_JacK]

I see alot of guys on motorcycles that have no clue what their doing and just start driving fast.

I laugh every time I hear someone talking about buying a crotch rocket when they've never even operated a motorcycle. Then they balk at the idea of having to take a motorcycle safety class. I generally dissuade people from buying a rocket, especially if it's their first bike. It's not a matter of riding experience, it's about having a fast bike that makes you want to do stupid stuff! I know I would if I had a rocket--which is why I don't.

[Steelrat]

Don't forget our own Z-man's misadventures.

[Bear_Claw]

Eh Nothing on that sight deters my love for riding. Nore has witnessing crashes happening right in front of me. I even had the misfortune of watching my Mother get hit head on by a Cage driver crossing over the line into her lane (resulting in some similar images as to those posted on that sight).

Now I am not saying those image don't disturb me but they don't affect the love of everything to do with bikes. I will also say that after my mothers accident i have calmed down on the street considerably and am probably a MUCH better ride because of it. My mom also was back riding a month after her accident (that how long it took for me to get her bike somewhat fixed enuff to be safe down the road). She was still bandaged up from the accident but was back on the bike and riding regardless. Although she is now a lot more cautious on turns (especially blind ones) yo can tell she truly loves riding.

All that being said riding is not for everyone. Its a sport thats obviously has its risks. These risks are still there even if your fully geared up (although your much better off geared up rather than not). AS a rider i accept these risks (i am aware of em) but i accept them to enjoy the hobby i truly enjoy and take as many resonable precaution to minimize said risks.

Like i always say "Motorcycles are idiot proof, Act like an idiot and the motorcycle will prove it true"

[Z-man]

Don't forget our own Z-man's misadventures.

Hey I got Novocain out of that deal and I ain't done riding! Me and my KLR are havin a lovely time here in the rain each day so fooey on all you!

[oneworld]

There's a hole there..


after a few days the pictures lose effect..i just need another 590.00 and i will have my bike back

[gimp]

I've seen that site a few times before. It's always a fresh reminder of the danger in riding a bike. You need to be alert and concentrating 110% of the time when your riding. I love riding motorcycles. I'll only consider giving it up when I have kids.