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Originally Posted by Michael G.
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
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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