all i have to say is that i have lost many firends to motorcycle accidents and yet i still continue to ride. people are neglagent and it is no different than getting in a car and driving it the same fate can be reached. rideing is something i love to do and will continue to do. Sorry for your loss but there is no reason to bash people that love to ride. some of you say that bikes are not worth it, but i know most of you have been in excess of 100mph in your cars on public highways where is the certainty in that. its a dozen in one hand and half in the other or however that saying goes. its all about perspective, i've lost friends to car accidents aswell. life can throw you some pretty ugly turns, that is the way it goes. that is my 2cents and all i have to say. those of you that hate bikes voice your opinions else where and those of you that love to ride like me continue to enjoy your ride and be careful.