Saw this on FB because it was posted by a guy I have had dinner with. Abreast pleasure to be around.
I'm sure the statistics are about the same else ware.
http://m.nbc29.com/default.aspx?pid=2771&wnfeedurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.nbc29.com%2fstory%2f18077591%2fvirginia-motorcycle-fatalities-surge-in-2012%3fclienttype%3drssstory
man.. 17 already in 2012, half being single vehicle accidents..
There's no extra risk worth taking. Took my first low side on tarmac last weekend, don't wait to go down to be more cautious!
Ride safe my twinner friends!