RickkciR

First things First... This is called a Motorcycle.  It's Not. Or, maybe it is.  It's technically a Trike , which  qualifies it as a Motorcycle in the US . Calling it a Trike stills drives a few nutz. Calling it a Motorcycle pushes the hardcore biker off the deep end! Ok, lets be honest.  It's a 3 wheeled car, that doesn't have to meet all the BS safety regulations due to it being, legally, a Trike.  So, it's legally a Motorcycle.  Still with me? It's got 2 wheels up front, 1 in back.  Remember when the CanAm Spyder came out and we were all scratching our heads?   Same concept except the passengers sit side by side. So, you can use the HOV lanes in heavy traffic; by ourself.  You can attend motorcycle rallys ( that'll piss a few off ) .  You can ride with or without a helmet ( well, depends on your motorcycle helmet laws).  Mostly, you get to be different and have some crazy fun! So, we can agree that legally.. technically... its a Bike.  Ok..

Just read a heart wrenching summary of a Riders' recovery after a near fatal accident about 2 years ago....   Additionally, this morning, I learned of some friends losing their son last night in a bike accident ( still shook up about that one ) ...    Some folks question 'why we ride' ...  Is it safe? .. is it smart? .. is it...., you get the point. We ride because its who we are.  Some of ride with helmets.. some without.  Some in full riding gear, some not so much .  It's who we are....it's our choice .. If I was going to worry about the 'dangers' of Riding a bike all the time.... I'd be giving in to our primal fears.   I'd sell the bike(s) .  I'd sell the sports car.  .. I'd just drive around in my F350 Dually .. maybe with some extra metal on the Front Bumper to protect my paint when running over the imports and other inadequate vehicles on the roadways... but ...   I don't worry. Life is Short... enjoy it and love those around