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Hey guys I know we already have some of these threads but there isn't any new threads on the issue. Just feeling out who rides there motorcycle to med school, residency, or to work as an attending?? If you ride what do you ride?
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I'll tell you what I ride if you tell me what you ride.
 
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A cruiser 🙂
 

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I don't ride, but if I did, this is what I would ride. Vintage Harley Sportster. Unfortunately, too many crazy drivers and horrendous Motorcycle vs Car/truck cases that I have seen the aftermath of that if I ever do get one, I would only ride it on desolate mountain/country roads.
 
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I have a 2005 Sportster I bought in med school. Never rode before, just did some safety classes and picked it up. Lots of fun. Great way to get around, and you can park pretty much anywhere.
 
Brother is an M2 and rides a Honda 919, but gets grief from classmates, call them donorcycles. However, near med campus, it is free parking!! Dad is faculty and he rides some monster BMW with these huge side bags. No one gives him grief.
 
This is my daily driver for med school, grad school, and the foreseeable future.
Great for getting around quickly, easy to park anywhere, plenty of storage with the bags.
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Use to ride... In the ER they call them donor-cycles, got to see why
 
Just sold my Yamaha R6. Found I was barely using it because carrying around and storing the jacket and helmet was becoming kind of a drag (especially hospitals where the helmet wont fit in the locker). Also, my commute was short to the point that by the time I properly warmed up the bike, I would already be at my destination.
Planning to pick up another bike during residency!
 
Retired after an accident. 2007 Yahama R1, similar to this. Enjoy the ride and be safe guys.

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Not a motorcycle, but I cruise with them alot. Mostly for long cruises to carry gear and gas. And... To see if my car can keep up.
Can't do motorcycles. Too scared given how neglectful car drivers are. Too many stories about cars changing lanes into bikes and them crashing.

And, yes, that's a gorilla throwing up rainbows. Also have the cat from Alice in Wonderland with its infamous quote.

Also, bumper not painted because can't find a shop to paint it. They are adamant my color is custom.
 

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Starting vet school in September & trying to figure out what to buy. Super excited, wanted to do this since I was 16.
 
'95 HD Dyna with a 120cubic inch S&S engine, screaming eagle heads, and 6 speed transmission. She has over 100,000 miles.

15 grand and 15 miles don't make you a biker.
 
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Yamaha YZF600R is my dream bike, but I just can't justify the risk and sacrifice the practicality of a car that can carry stuff and people.
 
jdh71 said:
'95 HD Dyna with a 120cc S&S engine, screaming eagle heads, and 6 speed transmission. She has over 100,000 miles.

15 grand and 15 miles don't make you a biker.
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Huh? Didn't understand your last part. Can you expand on that?
 
jdh71 said:
Are you being serious?
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The 15 miles part didn't make sense is what I am referring to, and not sure who it was directed at. Perhaps you were saying riding 15 miles a day? But I didn't see anyone that said they rode 15 miles which is why I am unsure where you are coming from.
 
slopes23 said:
The 15 miles part didn't make sense is what I am referring to, and not sure who it was directed at. Perhaps you were saying riding 15 miles a day? But I didn't see anyone that said they rode 15 miles which is why I am unsure where you are coming from.
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If I didn't quote anyone then my commentary was directed at no one and everyone.

Anyone who doesn't actually ride isn't a biker.
 
jdh71 said:
If I didn't quote anyone then my commentary was directed at no one and everyone.

Anyone who doesn't actually ride isn't a biker.
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Who cares if you are actually a "biker". Just ride as little or as much as you want because you enjoy it, not because of a title.
 
jdh71 said:
I care. Lol.

You can tell yourself whatever you like though.
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Fair enough. I tell myself I don't ride period because I have nothing to ride so I am definitely not a biker. Rock Crawler, however, that I am. 🙂

Cheers
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Kaustikos said:
Wow. Take that ignorance elsewhere.
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Ignorance? We call them donor cycles around here for a reason.

https://www.east.org/education/prac...ad-injury-and-mortality-in-motorcycle-crashes

"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, in 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists died and 96,000 were injured. Motorcycles make up ∼3% of all registered vehicles in the United States and account for only 0.4% of all vehicle miles traveled. However, motorcycle crashes accounted for ∼10% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities, and per mile traveled, motor cycle crashes are ∼37 times more lethal than automobile crashes."

I mean, I'm just poking fun, a lot of my friends and family ride. But it's stupid dangerous.
 
Mad Jack said:
Ignorance? We call them donor cycles around here for a reason.

https://www.east.org/education/prac...ad-injury-and-mortality-in-motorcycle-crashes

"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, in 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists died and 96,000 were injured. Motorcycles make up ∼3% of all registered vehicles in the United States and account for only 0.4% of all vehicle miles traveled. However, motorcycle crashes accounted for ∼10% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities, and per mile traveled, motor cycle crashes are ∼37 times more lethal than automobile crashes."

I mean, I'm just poking fun, a lot of my friends and family ride. But it's stupid dangerous.
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10% of motor vehicle crash fatalities? So, cars carry the 90%? That means cars are donormobiles.
I get what you say about the dangers of these things. But (and it's not going to happen) if you took away the reckless teenagers or crashes due to cars running them over, I'd say it would be a lot lower. It's just that there are a significant amount of stupid people getting bikes and helping up that statistic. People trying to do wheelies on the highway. People driving between lanes to avoid traffic. And let's not forget those driving 150+ mph on the highway for no reason. And those not wearing protective gear. Some people still don't wear helmets! They give a bad name to bikers because there are the other majority who are stereotyped when they're respectful of the laws and don't act like jackasses.
Which, now I think about it, those jackasses deserve to be donors.
I mean, as an example, I was recently side swiped in my car and I can say if I were driving a bike... I'd be in a hospital.
 
Kaustikos said:
10% of motor vehicle crash fatalities? So, cars carry the 90%? That means cars are donormobiles.
I get what you say about the dangers of these things. But (and it's not going to happen) if you took away the reckless teenagers or crashes due to cars running them over, I'd say it would be a lot lower. It's just that there are a significant amount of stupid people getting bikes and helping up that statistic. People trying to do wheelies on the highway. People driving between lanes to avoid traffic. And let's not forget those driving 150+ mph on the highway for no reason. And those not wearing protective gear. Some people still don't wear helmets! They give a bad name to bikers because there are the other majority who are stereotyped when they're respectful of the laws and don't act like jackasses.
Which, now I think about it, those jackasses deserve to be donors.
I mean, as an example, I was recently side swiped in my car and I can say if I were driving a bike... I'd be in a hospital.
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We get a lot of experienced, careful riders that just get hit by dumb drivers though. Drunk drivers, teenagers, people that were on their cell phone- all it takes is one ******* and you're taking a dive. My father lost most of his left foot to somebody that didn't check their blind spot and swiped their way into his lane on the highway, for instance. It usually isn't the motorcyclist, it's the people that were either too distracted or not paying enough attention that are the problem. Regardless of the cause, the fact remains that being on a bike is waaaay more dangerous than being in a car. I just couldn't take that risk after some of the cases I've seen. Though if I did decide to give it a shot, I'd love to do it on one of these:
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You can be an experienced rider, be cautious, and still eat it on a bike. Mostly, it is due to unpredictable things that drivers do nearby. I love motorcycles, and I did ride one in med school, but I probably won't regularly ride one ever again. Unless, of course, I ever came into something like this:
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But... that just isn't going to happen.
 
Brick Majors said:
You can be an experienced rider, be cautious, and still eat it on a bike. Mostly, it is due to unpredictable things that drivers do nearby. I love motorcycles, and I did ride one in med school, but I probably won't regularly ride one ever again. Unless, of course, I ever came into something like this:
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But... that just isn't going to happen.
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Now that's my kind of bike.
 
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You're deluded if you think a bike is anything close to as safe as a car. At any rate, not a rider, but was thinking of picking it up toward the end of 4th year. Have wanted to for a lonnnnnnnng time
 
Mad Jack said:
Ignorance? We call them donor cycles around here for a reason.

https://www.east.org/education/prac...ad-injury-and-mortality-in-motorcycle-crashes

"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, in 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists died and 96,000 were injured. Motorcycles make up ∼3% of all registered vehicles in the United States and account for only 0.4% of all vehicle miles traveled. However, motorcycle crashes accounted for ∼10% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities, and per mile traveled, motor cycle crashes are ∼37 times more lethal than automobile crashes."

I mean, I'm just poking fun, a lot of my friends and family ride. But it's stupid dangerous.
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We call them donorcycles because we're are influenced by the events we are exposed to. In other words, if you work in the place where all the motorcycle crashes go, you're going to think something is more dangerous than the rest of the population. Regardless, I still know plenty of ER physicians and nurses who ride...just saying. Also, how "dangerous" motorcycles are is a relativity. More dangerous than cars? What if cars are relatively safe?

Also, the NHTSA breaks down the statistics of motorcycle crashes. For instance, 1/3 of motorcycle deaths involve riding over the limit. 1/2 involve speeding. 1/10 involve being rear ended. 1/3 involve not wearing a helmet. The list goes on...Basically, don't drink, travel super fast, or blow through intersections. Wear a helmet and protective gear and split traffic safely when you can (California lets us do this) to avoid getting nailed from behind. I would be curious to see what individual rider risk is taking into account the above. Obviously too lazy to do this 😛
 
Triumph TT600 for a couple years. Plan on getting a newer supersport during residency.
 
Mad Jack said:
We get a lot of experienced, careful riders that just get hit by dumb drivers though. Drunk drivers, teenagers, people that were on their cell phone- all it takes is one ******* and you're taking a dive. My father lost most of his left foot to somebody that didn't check their blind spot and swiped their way into his lane on the highway, for instance. It usually isn't the motorcyclist, it's the people that were either too distracted or not paying enough attention that are the problem. Regardless of the cause, the fact remains that being on a bike is waaaay more dangerous than being in a car. I just couldn't take that risk after some of the cases I've seen. Though if I did decide to give it a shot, I'd love to do it on one of these:
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I know. Had a friend who recently went through that with a severely fractured femur with the possibility of amputation because of the arterial lac. One year later and he's back on. Props to him given how it happened.

Brick Majors said:
You can be an experienced rider, be cautious, and still eat it on a bike. Mostly, it is due to unpredictable things that drivers do nearby. I love motorcycles, and I did ride one in med school, but I probably won't regularly ride one ever again. Unless, of course, I ever came into something like this:
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But... that just isn't going to happen.
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This is why I feel more comfortable in a car. If I come across a bad road or hydroplaned, I'd know what to do and feel better if I wrecked.
Cytarabine said:
You're deluded if you think a bike is anything close to as safe as a car. At any rate, not a rider, but was thinking of picking it up toward the end of 4th year. Have wanted to for a lonnnnnnnng time
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We aren't saying they're more safe. They're dangerous as hell. But experienced riders know this and the smart ones take precautions. I love it when people try to mock riders for their leather attire, not realizing its protective.
Also, learning to ride a bike isn't easy. It's possible, but don't expect being comfortable immediately. Taking turns.... man.
 
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Hey guys I know we already have some of these threads but there isn't any new threads on the issue. Just feeling out who rides there motorcycle to med school, residency, or to work as an attending?? If you ride what do you ride?
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who rides *their* motorcycle
 
I'm riding a Ducati monster s2r. Before my duc I rode a Honda CBR 600 which was a solid bike as well. I was asked about it quite a bit at med school interviews, either my interviewer rode or they questioned my judgement for putting myself in so much danger.
 
Dude Mad Jack. This is a thread literally for people who ride. This was not a tangent in another thread. If you don't want to contribute to their community, then don't. The high horse stuff has to go. These are educated people who are capable of researching the risks of riding and making informed decisions.

Edit: Read your later posts. I see you were mainly joking. Carry on.
 
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