This is a completely different league altogether. In the west, the driving or riding is more of process oriented that requires rider/drivers to remain overall less tension compared to the chaos in this country.

For example, once you enter a highway, one can choose to stay on the right most lane (left most on RHS drive) if one prefers to drive slow. They don't have the botheration of the big list of trouble one encounters here. Naturally, their tensions are less & mind is comparitively free. We'll get into indefinite debate (or rant rather) to discuss that

Also if you notice, the average median life of a motorcyclist has increased in US & I firmly believe the same is happening here too. As the median life increases, the safety aspects aren't increasing here, which is as good as...

That are precisely applicable & a lot more in this country. So I do agree upon that.

No it doesn't.

Does that mean, ppl driving cars are more attentive? The balancing act on two-wheeler can be a point to discard as we get old, but still, getting older affects both driving or riding isn't it?

On Ridermax point on reflexes getting slower, I've an incident to narrate...

I was talking to SriramEFunds yesterday who had a minor incident Friday evening. The issue was simple, as he was approaching a signal that was GREEN to him, some moronic cylist jumped his RED. He on the occassion of wanting to save the cylist & himself had a hard braking & unfortunately had a slip. Now I was suggesting him that, in this country, no matter if you've 101% right of way, you should still be cautious. While I was saying that, I also remembered as how I got that lesson in my mind.

Rewind...somewhere during 1997/98, I was at a junction at Anna Nagar signal waiting for GREEN to take right on a drizzling day. As soon as the GREEN was flashed, I took a right & while I was almost 75% complete, I was banged by another two-wheeler & fell on the road. Had minor wounds on elbow & palms, while my Max100 had suffered some scratches. As I lay on the ground, it took about few seconds for me to realize that...
- Its an accident
- I was not at fault
- I'm pretty sure I turned right on GREEN
- Must be the other guy jumped signal & banged on me

When I woke up & saw who'd hit me, the duo on other two-wheeler absconded from the spot immediately. I saw the cop in action - watching me get up & then continued regulating the traffic sitting inside his cabin.

So do I still speed up from the signal? Yes I do, but very cautiously, having a wide peripheral view to ensure nothing is moving, with my right hand on brake lever & right leg on pedal.

Am I having the reflex? I seriously don't know.

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Thanks , yes I still love riding bikes and intend to keep on ... infact i'm thinking of buying a bigger displacement one now for longer travels .. hopefully can rest my clutch hand on longer roads , i've bad left wrist pain owing to constant clutch riding in city traffic which I have to do daily .

Same thought here as I am hunting for a bigger displacement bike for touring in comfort,and keep my KB100 for city riding.Do not grip the handle bars tightly, and try to negotiate turns by leaning and shifting weight...It had helped both in city and long rides.