Wilsons Sandbox

Brad, there are 2 kinds of riders. Those that have gone down, and those that are on the way. HOWEVER after you graduate from the MSF course, you will know that the vast majority of motorcycling accidents and fatalities in particular involve either unlicensed riders, teenagers, or intoxicated riders. I know from personal experience that people do not see bikes, I get cut off once a day minimum. However when you learn to SIPDE (scan, interpret, predict, decide, execute) and become familiar with your bike's controls and handling, you'll be well equipped to deal with the perils of the road. After you read all these scary crash reports, temper your apprehension with reading some ride reports and looking at some photos of the spectacular destinations. It's yin and yang man, there is a heck of a lot of good associated with motorcycling. But hey, it's your life... You can buy the A9 and have some fun, or you can sit on the couch and wonder what you're missing... CA Stu <-- another quote from my Dad "There are old riders and there are bold riders, but not many old bold riders." Ride safe.