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YEP! A LOT of the bikes that go down did it because there were acting the fool. Racing from one lane to the next, splitting lanes, crap like that. When I ride to work here I tend to get in close to someone going posed or little over and use them for cover. Stay up with them, really watch the person on either side to make sure they don't suddenly decide they want the same lane I am in and such. At intersections assume those cars are going to pull out in front of you.I rode a street bike for three years, mostly while selling real estate and meeting clients at houses. 3,000 miles per year. I cannot count the number of cars that pulled out in front of me. My biggest risk factor was riding too fast, so I sold it.
It is more dangerous obviously than a cage but if you pay attention and ride the speed limit you will greatly increase your the chances of survival.
Besides, the number one killer of street bike riders is a single vehicle accident while missing a corner at high speed.