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Out of curiosity, how long is long enough? Been riding for almost 50 years and I haven't gone down. IMHO, it is not a given if you're very alert, careful and assume nobody sees you.

How many miles per year do you ride?

If you ride an occasional few hours once or twice a month in good weather in non-city traffic, I can see you lasting a thousand years. If you ride every day 20 miles to work and back on the Interstates in Houston, I give you five years. I can't go five years without getting rear-ended in my truck in the stop-and-go traffic on 59. Getting rear-ended in a truck is no big deal. Getting rear-ended on a motorcycle is a different story entirely.

Don't get me wrong. I love motorcycles. After 50,000 uneventful miles I decided to quit while I was ahead. The thought of getting killed doesn't bother me that much. The thought of joining the ranks of Christopher Reeve bothers me a lot.

May the Good Lord keep you safe on your bike all the days that you ride.

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How many miles per year do you ride?
Many thousands. I am a rider, not a poser.

If you ride an occasional few hours once or twice a month in good weather in non-city traffic, I can see you lasting a thousand years.
I ride on all kinds of roads in all kinds of traffic, including big city traffic such as Boston, Chicago, etc. In a previous life, I spent quite a few years commuting into Boston, which may arguably have the worst drivers in the U.S. It's a place where motorists regard traffic signals as mere recommendations (often ignored :-) and the smaller size and maneuverability of the motorcycle allowed me to avoid more than a few rear-enders that would have otherwise resulted in a dented car or truck.

May the Good Lord keep you safe on your bike all the days that you ride
Thank you! Stay safe yourself, friend.