Rash of motorcycle accidents here lately

[Broken Hand]

I love to open the throttle, but never on blind curves or hills. I have to see my surroundings ahead of me. Period. Humans, animals, road hazards are on my top list of culprits!

[VStarRider]

I love to open the throttle, but never on blind curves or hills. I have to see my surroundings ahead of me. Period. Humans, animals, road hazards are on my top list of culprits!

Just had a reminder of this yesterday, while not completely paying attention. Coming down a hill with a nice curve, hello, there's a Nissan Pathfinder stopped, waiting to turn left. Had to get on the brakes pretty hard. I went home after that, realizing my focus was not as sharp as it needed to be.

[wjduke]

Recently had my first accident in 25+ years of riding. Topped hill in curve I had ridden many rimes before (rural TN road) and a truck was stopped waiting to turn left. I wasn't speeding...maybe 35, but had less than 30 yards to stop, hit the brakes and ditch and came away with broken thumb, various scrapes and bruises....and, totaled my '16 F6BD. Hitting truck rear would have been much more damaging. This was a true accident. No way to avoid. That's what worries me! While on the mend, another procedure on thumb next week, I wonder what my desire will be, when healed, to ride again. Extremely lucky but next time who knows. I really enjoy riding, nothing else compares. I'll add I am retired and in mid-60's. Pondering the future......time will tell if the itch returns.

This is kind of where I'm at. Only that this was my second time. After the first, I was all gung ho to ride again. Not so much this time. I just turned 62, so that's part of it too. Just make the decision for you, not outside pressure.

Just had a reminder of this yesterday, while not completely paying attention. Coming down a hill with a nice curve, hello, there's a Nissan Pathfinder stopped, waiting to turn left. Had to get on the brakes pretty hard. I went home after that, realizing my focus was not as sharp as it needed to be.

I've done that. Saw a couple of close calls, been involved in a couple, said to myself, this isn't the day to be out.