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Motorcycling is inherently dangerous...there is absolutely nothing safe about riding a cycle:

1) You are operating a vehicle which wants to fall over when it is not moving.

2) When you are moving, you are in a state of constant argument with the laws of physics -- you need to understand the rules of centrifugal force in order to effectively operate the machine.

3) Those same laws of physics dictate the fact that if something interferes with you -- a bird, a bug, a car, a puddle, an oil slick -- you will lose.

Henceforth, to survive the operation of a cycle, you must mitigate all risk factors involved: assume EVERY driver is out to kill you (even your Grandmother); wear what you feel comfortable wearing in regards to injury mimimalization; ride YOUR bike at YOUR skill level; consistent periodic maintenance on your machine; remember that ONE beer can affect your judgement.

Lastly, I don't go for the fact that "they died doing what they loved best" -- sliding along a median, watching a truck getting ready to run you down, while your skin is peeling off is not what I love best.

Other than that, I absolutely LOVE riding!