I gave up my street bike completely about five years ago. Now, my motorcycle time is spent exclusively at the track. Did track days for a few years and last year started racing. My decision to give up street riding was based much more on boredom than danger. I rode only as hobby/pastime so I only rode when road conditions, weather, and traffic were optimal. I can honestly say that it was quite rare to feel genuine danger while I rode. My biggest enemy though was heavier and heavier traffic, road construction, and the general disintegration of Edmonton's roads. I was never one to wear anything less than full gear and sitting in traffic on 30 degree days while wrapped in leather head to toe became old real fast. Plus, once I spent some time on a racetrack, the street just didn't do it anymore. I often think about getting a new street bike, but I think it will only happen if I move or if the race track closes.
