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Originally posted by greenfoot
I've been a huge fan of bikes my entire life, helped my brother work on his when I was a kid *still am one, compared to most but hey*, and have plans to get one soon. I have every intention of taking things slow, getting a smaller low power bike, and attending the safety courses, etc.

But some of these stories scare me almost to the point of turning my back on motocycling. My mother was a nurse, so I heard a lot of these stories, etc, when my brother had his bike way back when, but they didn't phase me as much when I was younger. I love the sport, love the bikes, and can't wait to be able to just cruise, but it terrifies me to think that there is a bumper out there with my name on it

You sound VERY grounded, which is a HUGE relief I must say. Just remember your basics. Take the MSF if you can. Much of it focuses on how to keep yourself OUT of trouble for as much as you humanly can. Best of luck!