Which is why loud (not overly/obnoxious/no baffle loud) pipes are good, as well as the nice and loud horn. As far as getting hit?? Yes there is that risk but as long as you are not a douche bag hotshot rider who is trying to compensate for other inadequacies, the risk is minimal. Riding a motorcycle requires constant attention. When I ride I know that most motorcycle accidents are caused by cars turning left in front of you. That is number 1 in my mind when I come to an intersection. I am always looking for the car that is going to kill me.
That sounds like fun.

I couldn't ride a motorcycle simply for this reason:
"What happened to your husband?"
"Oh he got ran over by an SUV turning left while he was out on his bike."
"Oh my god! That's terrible. Where was he going?"
"He was going down the corner store for some Cheetos."
"Hmm ... well at least he wasn't lost in vain."
I'd never leave the house -- there are very few destinations which are good enough to be "always looking for the car that is going to kill me."
But each to their own -- I'll be on the lookout for you when I'm turning left ... don't want to have to pay for a new paint job.
