I don't know if it is still true but my dad once told me that 90% of the motorcycle fatalities occur during the first WEEK of ownership.

Newbie just gets comfortable operating the bike without falling over and overdrives he skill.....crunch!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.