and this was posted four months back. silly me

@sundeep sir - so true, so very regular but so very neglected. Hope you don't mind, me passing this article to my group riders for a self introspection? keep inspiring the needy ones.

I already did that..

@ceasar.. hey buddy you from hyd too? which area?

Excellent !!!
I am not a new member to xbhp, but a silent one for sure.. I normally don't post any comments other than the problems I face in my bike, but couldnt help myself to display my feelings for your write up sir...
I really loved every bit of your write up and I agree to what you said that its uponevery individual to avoid an accident.
I happen to meet with an accident some time back and it was due to a huge stone lying in the middle of the road, so when I wa reading your post, I could only think about my accident.
I am not so safe rider as I do, sometime take risks and that only when I am getting late to reach somewhere and I always tell myself that I shouldnt be doing that...
But after reading your post, I will surely try to be more cautious and a responsible rider

hi OF..

yes.. i'd like to add in a key word..

its ANTICIPATION ... thats like the main survival mantra..

assume everybody on road is mad dog and anticipate the worst..

Nice write-up OF, reminds me of my dad's sayings (which he picked up from Reader's Digest wherein a British Bus Driver who retired without a single accident shares his experience)...

"Always regard the other drivers as fools" (You never know when they'll go crazy and hit you)...

On roads, its you whose responsible for your safety !!!

Excellent write-up there Sandeep Sir, like my Dad says-while riding/driving in our country we can always expect the unexpected!
The part I liked the most was about the difference in between the guy who falls&curses something that he had no control over, rather than skilfully avoiding the obstacle by exercising control over himself&his machine!
After all, the essence of this post is: We are responsible for our own lives, so why take chances with it!

Very well Explained...
Its been a honour to hear from you always... pure logic & experience!
No jokes, just great knowledge. That'll really ring a sense in my head while riding or whenever doing any cerebral activity, minor or major.

Thanks...and I would be more then happy with you sharing this with as many of our biker fraternity as possible.

Takes maturity to admit when one is 'not' safe as a rider...but the same self-awareness brings along the benefit of learning. Ride long and safe...

Yes Avin.....though I did put in 'anticipation' (see the last but one para). Hope your photography is going great guns as ever!

Wise quote there Paresh...and so relevant even across the seven seas.

Thanks Sarvajit...the need for a very strong sense of responsibility is the actual charm of riding. You are alone with your decisions in this match....a co-rider even a few feet away can't do anything to save you if you decide to hit a truck head-on...

Thanks spidey....it was great meeting you too. Yes...the lessons learnt from riding do percolate to the remotest corners of our life.

@ Sandeep sir....Read your article for the first time...already a fan of your's..What yous spoke of amidst those powerful words, are a rider's regular encounter, especially in cities with good Roads and heavy traffic.. But we seldom do take the time out to notice and introspect the obvious... No-Helmet Biking 'sensations' with punctured silencer, feet jutted out from underneath Brake and Gear paddle (really could never find a proper reason to the same), speeding through the traffic and taking undue rash turns (without bothering to give a hand signal to complement the mutilated indicators) putting fellow riders' at jeopardy are as common as use of clutch in city conditions. All we do is breathe a sigh of disgust and move along. Thanx again for the article.
Don't want to hurt any one or counter any one... some one in the posts said that he had no accidents in his biking experience YET... I had my first accident on the seventh year of my biking (the day I got my License), prior to that I had the same notion about my Biking...A kid jumped on my way... That's why Just wanna say on the road you are NEVER SAFE... Enjoy the experience but with Utmost caution... Ride Safe Buddies...
Thanx again Sandeep Sir...

All you wrote is very true and important and i preach it too.

But its the Adrenaline that distracts me from these basics...

After reading your article I am atleast 1 step more closer to safety.

Nice stuff thr...

Very well written. We often blame other things for a crash but never think that it could have been averted if we were a bit more careful.

Such a very amazing link!
Thanks you for the post.

Brilliant!

You said it Old Fox!
A motorcyclist is always in danger. The streets are filled with reckless and insane drivers and riders. A slight push would send the rider reeling down on the tarmac even though he/she has done nothing wrong! It is important to be focused all the time.

I think this is a 'must read' kind of artical for every age group rider.

reaching the heart of the matter is so smooth..that wonders me.

these lines have great importance while oon road to avoid any ..... mishapp... i follow this