Bob I am not totally sure but I think fatalities are split about half
tourists and half entrants however for me personally if its my time to
go I would prefer to be doing something I enjoy than eaking out extra
time in an old peoples home unable to look after myself. I have been
unfortunate to witness more than the average amount of fatalities during
my years of driving, of course when you go out to ride you don't think
you will be killed, I am a fatalist though and think that when it's
your time there is not much point resisting, some are destined to live
long others not so, its just the way it is and no point wasting lots of
government one trying to change it.
Ian - who is feeling sorry for his mother one of seven siblings who has
lost a elder brother and now a younger sister in just 6 months and
another of her brothers is not looking to fit and healthy.
Must get back to taking and posting photos soon
On 3/22/13 9:33 PM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
> Well, I think it's interesting to note that, according to my cousin, who is a
> huge TT fan and career-long motorcycle mechanic/Honda factory rep, the
> injuries and fatalities among the riders in the TT is quite low. They always
> have a few fatalities each year, but they come on the day when the course is
> open to the unwashed.
>
> Whether this is true or urban legend, I don't know. Perhaps one of our UK
> aficionados can fill us in.
>
>
> On Mar 22, 2013, at 3:08 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
>
>> The difference is that the TT riders are hitting the same speeds, but
>> without roll cages, multi-point harnesses and "soft walls". They've
>> got trees, buildings, animals, people and rock walls to crash into
>> with their bodies. Frankly, I don't even know why the TT riders even
>> wear helmets.
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