Just wanted to add my 2cents.
Like any activity, riding is dangerous. Mostly not because of what you control, but what you don't: Bad drivers, bad roads, and bad equipment. If it was just yourself, you can control how fast you go and ride faster as your skills improve. How dangerous depends on where you ride. Freeway during rush hour in a rain storm while you are lane splitting, then you are asking for it. However, if you ride in closed track with other riders, good road, good visibility, then you chances of getting hurt greatly diminishes.
I used to ride until my kids came along and I decided to stop riding. Like Claybird, I am waiting until my kids are old enough to take care of themselves and I will be back on 2 wheels.
If you decide to ride, ride safely and wisely. God bless.
