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Old 01-08-2023, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
Your right about non-riders, with many negative opinions, but I was a rider.
I brought my Goldwing down from Wisconsin 7 years ago when we move here full time.
Cycle riding gave me a high every time I rode, but people need to accept the consequences of what can happen at our age.

Well here's my thoughts:
Find a different pass time down here, seriously.
Traffic in Florida is nuts even in a car/truck

You don't heal very well at age 60, 70, or 80 after sliding across the blacktop.
Also, I didn't want my family feeding me through a straw for the rest of my life.

Your Life, Your Choice
Maybe you should get rid of your car then. Here is the AUTO fatalities in FLORIDA from only 2021:


Florida 3,863 auto fatalities

Deaths From Motor Vehicle Crashes - Florida Health CHARTS - Florida Department of Health


Florida 593 motorcycle fatalities

In 2021, the most recent year with complete data, 593 people died as the result of a motorcycle accident in the State of Florida

How Many Motorcycle Deaths Are There Per Year in Florida?.

How many motorcycle riders are in Florida?

620,077 registered

With Florida's warm and sunny weather, it's no surprise that many residents choose to ride motorcycles. In 2020 there were an estimated 620,077 registered motorcyclists in Florida