Appreciation but.

[jared]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

mmmm!

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous. The day motorcycling becomes more of a hassle than an experience i'll give it up no problem. When you buy a motorbike and decide that that's that well you either accept the fact that you don't have a tonne of steel around you or you don't there's no more to it.

But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur. The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh!

[Spuds1234]

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous.

I had an accident once on the way to work. If I wasnt wearing full gear I woudnt be walking now. The hole in the knee of my Cordura pants was even enough of a reason for me to stop using my Dragon jeans as riding pants.

Personally it takes me 2 minutes to get into my gear and 2 minutes to get out of my gear, and I am easily able to store it at work so I'd wear the gear.

[The Baron]

Wow. I respect your right to say it but...........................are you stoned?

[CookMySock]

When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? [...]Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur.Haha, you are a walking dead man, bro. It's just a matter of time before you eat those words, and probably not live to talk about it.

You are not the only person on the road with a brain - there are countless people on the road who know exactly what they are doing and are plenty skilled to boot. It's YOU who is the newbie.

Finally, you had better start thinking about the safety of others. The deal is, I regard your safety as more important than mine, and the same principle applies in reverse. If that deal is off, then the road is a very unsafe place.

Not that you care about what "some random" said on some forum, nor will you do anything about it.

Walking dead man, bro.

Steve

[Miscreant]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

mmmm!

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous. The day motorcycling becomes more of a hassle than an experience i'll give it up no problem. When you buy a motorbike and decide that that's that well you either accept the fact that you don't have a tonne of steel around you or you don't there's no more to it.

But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur. The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh!

We would like to thank all participants in this years awards.
Without the likes of yourself there would be no Darwin awards for our amusement.
Keep up the good work, of cleaning up the gene pool for the rest of us.

[Str8 Jacket]

Dear Jared, could you and your noob scorpio please not come anywhere near me while riding on the roads of Wellington. If you were to have an accident in front of me, I may be quite pissed off with you if you have severly hurt yourself and have large gaping wounds.....

[Tink]

I remember every little thing that people tell me, on here, out there.... it helps a hell of a lot, and I love all the little stay safes that people send out. You may appreciate it but I don't think you get it... or you need to start to get it... all the above are right... I suggest you take heed of the words and live to see another day. Biking has come in leaps and bounds over the years, cars are faster, more I think I am the best driver/biker in the world idiots are around.

If you don't like what your reading move to another thread, but I still say wear the gear, it may save your life when someone pulls out in front of you one day! :)

[scumdog]

Nice troll - are you really boomer or carver???

[Str8 Jacket]

I remember every little thing that people tell me, on here, out there....

Yes, so do I. That's why I am too scared to leave the safety of my PC...

[Tink]

Yes, so do I. That's why I am too scared to leave the safety of my PC...

Haha, geez its another beautiful day in Auckland, where shall we go today!

[Str8 Jacket]

Haha, geez its another beautiful day in Auckland, where shall we go today!

Well if I were you I would be leaving and getting as far away from there as possible. That's what I did! ;)

[Tink]

Well if I were you I would be leaving and getting as far away from there as possible. That's what I did! ;)

Trust me I am trying.... but I have tie downs and they are a priority... plus there dad would be a tad peeved if I up and left, and I am not leaving them behind... South Island beacons constantly ;)

[cs363]

When the time comes, here's a useful link: http://www.darwinawards.com/slush/submit_story.html

[Scotty595]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

mmmm!

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous. The day motorcycling becomes more of a hassle than an experience i'll give it up no problem. When you buy a motorbike and decide that that's that well you either accept the fact that you don't have a tonne of steel around you or you don't there's no more to it.

But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur. The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh!

Okay bro, you have serious issues. Get a fucking cage.

[p.dath]

This is the best troll ever! It gave me a laugh when I realised you were taking the piss. But be nice now, people only liked being wound up so far. :)

I'm going to read some of your other threads. I'm hoping they'll be just as funny.

[Scotty595]

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[Headbanger]

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[Usarka]

A troll?

Where what you like.
Treat other rode users like their morons.

Sounds spot on to me, but may be i missed something.

[Katman]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!



Were you up in Auckland yesterday? :whistle:


Posted a little about this in another thread... but have to say if you see a Yamaha Scorpian 225, with a sturdy fella on board, no real bike gear, and rides quick... in Franklin (ak).... watch out... he overtakes on double yellow lines, and undertakes other bikes... grrrr. We were not impressed!!!

[Edbear]

Well if I were you I would be leaving and getting as far away from there as possible. That's what I did! ;)

But, but... You moved to the earthquake and wind capital of NZ...?

[Tink]

Were you up in Auckland yesterday? :whistle:

haha, I had exactly the same thoughts, BUT he is on the north shore, and I am south in Franklin.... ps I classify myself not as an Aucklander but a Franklin Lady. ;)

[jared]

oops, that's what happens when you leave the pub too early on a saturday night eh! Thanks all, had a blast writing it :)

[Scotty595]

So... was it you from the earlier posts??? -
Posted a little about this in another thread... but have to say if you see a Yamaha Scorpian 225, with a sturdy fella on board, no real bike gear, and rides quick... in Franklin (ak).... watch out... he overtakes on double yellow lines, and undertakes other bikes... grrrr. We were not impressed!!!

:p

[98tls]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

mmmm!

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous. The day motorcycling becomes more of a hassle than an experience i'll give it up no problem. When you buy a motorbike and decide that that's that well you either accept the fact that you don't have a tonne of steel around you or you don't there's no more to it.

But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur. The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh! In many ways for this old motorcyclist i found this post at least refreshing,least your telling it how you see it rather than the endless boring tripe many post up because they seem to consider it popular opinion.Yep bikes are dangerous,they were 38 years ago when i started riding and they will be for years after ive gone,simple really and as you say none of whatever i read on an interweb site is in my head when i head off on the bike.As for the gear thing,i dont ride to work etc etc,my bikes when ridden are ridden for lengthy periods and with my share of offs in my time the pain involved with them has ensured i tend to wear good gear whenever i ride,if i had to use my bike on a daily basis to go to work etc i doubt i could be bothered putting it on.There will hopefully come a day in your motorcycling lifetime when you will look back on this thread and chuckle,not at your wisdom now but then.

[TOTO]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it?

If you are talking about the right of oneself to gain experience for himself and therefore choose or not to learn from it, then rest assured that life will not spare you the pleasure.

If you are talking about katman sounding like a broken record with his safety messages, then I agree with you. (even though I agree with him too)

[sleemanj]

I've only been riding a few months

I'm guessing you're of the younger generation. Still bullet proof. That's ok, we were all there once.


when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day.

Wear them under your gear. Bit difficult to find in NZ (don't know why), but good cordura overpants are awesome, I had some made with zips up both legs (inside) to well above knees, I can put them on and take them off in seconds without even taking off my boots. Zips above the knees (about mid way up the inside thigh) is the trick, if they are below the knee you can't get your boots through easilty.

Seriously, it's zero hassle, I'm a pretty inherently lazy guy, if it takes >30 seconds to gear up, I'm not interested. This is why I got them.

[Scotty595]

I'm guessing you're of the younger generation. Still bullet proof. That's ok, we were all there once.


Luckily i got out of that state of mind pretty quickly... Road sliding against my knee was a pretty quick wake up call

[Jonathan]

I agree that wearing protective gear is your own personal choice, it's your skin after all (and ACC levies couldn't possibly get higher than they already are, could they?). As a student balancing a part time job and study I couldn't afford the whole kit anyhow (well, I could have foregone food for a couple of months and bought a second hand set of leathers). I also tried to squeeze as much life out of my tread as I could to save money on tyres. Of course the result is that I have a few nice circular patches of scar tissue over my legs but I have no regrets.

On the other hand, in my opinion you must certainly respect those on the road with you, regardless of their being morons. If you ride like an idiot and piss off other vehicle users then it means you are putting other's well being at risk through your actions. That is unacceptable in my books.

[Jonathan]

I just realised I was being a bit hypocritical when it comes to tread. I take this opportunity to make the symbolic gesture of apologising to all those I have slid in front of in the past due to my bald tyres!

[Mudfart]

classic. I had someone send me a bad karma vote coz i said i was pissed with a 4x4 that didnt want to share the road. they told me to kill myself quickly to do us all a favour. I luv the anomnity of the net, there is no way to even know who sent the message, it was sumone with no balls.
I crank my bike hard, i enjoy it, its the whole reason i ride is because i have changed my attitude to life. Live it as hard as you want for as long as you can. Coz sometimes someone else doing something beyond your control, COULD, MAYBE, take it away from you.

[Murray]

classic. I had someone send me a bad karma vote coz i said i was pissed with a 4x4 that didnt want to share the road. they told me to kill myself quickly to do us all a favour. I luv the anomnity of the net, there is no way to even know who sent the message, it was sumone with no balls..

Once you get your post count up (cant remember what to? may be in FAQ) you will get to see who gives you rep. Good or Bad!

[6ft5]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

mmmm!

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous. The day motorcycling becomes more of a hassle than an experience i'll give it up no problem. When you buy a motorbike and decide that that's that well you either accept the fact that you don't have a tonne of steel around you or you don't there's no more to it.

But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur. The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh!

Do what you want, you obviously have no idea what body damage does to your life.

I am not going to waste my time on idiots that don't listen to sound advice

[jared]

Do what you want, you obviously have no idea what body damage does to your life.

I am not going to waste my time on idiots that don't listen to sound advice

thank goodness

[Addict]

You are eithier an idiot or a comedian - I will asume you are being funny.

HA HA very funny................blah blah blah

[caseye]

jared, troll or not, DB said it best and believe me he usually doesn't.Go on away with you, ride in shorts and jandals we none of us will stop to ask if it's you as we do the best we can to stop you dying.Pity really it costs nothing to give a damn and it takes so little to kit up and ride with some forethought, but hey knock yourself out go for the highest darwinian there is.
If I give bling be it green or red I put my name to it, there are however many who like to hide behind the nets skirts.

[jared]

thank goodness

negative feedback for this??

Bet ya don't tell every smoker that cigarettes cause cancer though eh!

[jared]

thank goodness

negative feedback for this??

Bet ya don't tell every smoker that cigarettes cause cancer though eh!

[6ft5]

thank goodness

You obviously don't have a clue, you want to ride a bike but don't wish to think about consequences - you should go see a shrink or better yet have a few beers before you get on the bike that way you can make accidents and don't give a shit

[davebullet]

I've only been riding a few months....

So you are saying you don't have the experience to comment?


All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day....

What injuries did you get last time you came off? How long did it take you to recover last time you came off your bike?


But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

Agreed. One day, sooner or later we will all have an accident. Who is at fault won't matter. I might not see the other vehicle, or may have nowhere to go. I will end up sliding down the road. Covering your arse with protective clothing makes sense.


The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

The rules are there because people lack the intelligence, common sense or care for others to protect themselves (the dummies give the country its average IQ right?). Can I ask a simple question... Would you wear a helmet of any sort if not legally required to do so?


To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh!

If you had visited a friend in hospital pretty much munged due to a road accident, I suspect you wouldn't have posted this in the first place and wished they had worn protective gear. I won't give you any retribution. You won't understand until it happens to you or a good mate.

[davebullet]

PS: I wear cordura that fits over my work pants - so I can be comfortable at work.

[Berries]

One day, sooner or later we will all have an accident.

If I thought that I would catch a bus. One day I may be involved in a crash, and that's part of the calculated risk you run on two wheels, but "will" is a bit strong IMO.

[bogan]

If I thought that I would catch a bus. One day I may be involved in a crash, and that's part of the calculated risk you run on two wheels, but "will" is a bit strong IMO.

I agree, though it is fairly likely we will crash its not a certainty, crashing is probably the quickest (only in some cases) way to learn that you are not bulletproof, and also learn the limits of the bike. And also mess up some chrome and ally frame :crybaby:
Better idea is to learn bike limits on track days, and wake up to the obvious fact that 80kgs of meat atop 140kgs of metal, is only good if it stays that way up :msn-wink:

[Herman Jelmet]

We would like to thank all participants in this years awards.
Without the likes of yourself there would be no Darwin awards for our amusement.
Keep up the good work, of cleaning up the gene pool for the rest of us.
Excellent!!!! ahhaahhahahaaah I love it

[Mudfart]

you seen how many people have died waiting for buses lately? There's a good chance it wont only pick you up, it'll run you down too, or drag you.

[Lucy]

you seen how many people have died waiting for buses lately? There's a good chance it wont only pick you up, it'll run you down too, or drag you.

Or a truck loses it's wheel which comes crashing through the windscreen and kills you.

[crazyhorse]

I've only been riding a few months and i think others feel the same way. I think it's fuckin lame the way people go on about this ride safe and be careful internet bullshit. When you get on your bike the last thing your thinking about is what some random poster babbled out on this forum so why bother saying it? It's a fuckin downer dude, get on with it. Everyone here knows the risks involved with these things and if it freaks you out then for your own sake buy a car. Your thinking about the safety others? Hell, i'm not thinking about yours and that's the truth of it!

mmmm!

This ATGATT time thing. All the gear all the time! hahaha oh man when I'm commuting the 15 minute ride to work in the morning i'll wear whatever the hell is going to make me feel comfortable for the other 8.5 hours of the day. Full leathers etc. all the time? Get the fuck out. it's so unrealistic and inconvenient it's ridiculous. The day motorcycling becomes more of a hassle than an experience i'll give it up no problem. When you buy a motorbike and decide that that's that well you either accept the fact that you don't have a tonne of steel around you or you don't there's no more to it.

But it's best to cover your ass and treat other road users like they don't know what they're doing

No one knows what the hell they're doing that's why so many accidents occur. The point is that we do it anyway despite the potential consequences because it's fun. It's something to look forward to before you fall asleep at night or when you've had enough of working. There's so many rules with this stuff already the last thing biking needs is your flakey moral convictions.

To post this and risk the retribution of people who have been hurt or know others who have been hurt or killed while biking? God bless the internet eh!

I don't hink you have been riding long enough, nor have the experience others have had, to make some of your comments :done:

[avgas]

Yep its like the old saying goes. You can ride anywhere - but you only die once

[Big Col]

Wont be long folks, that ashphalt will soon grind the rough edges of the young fella.

[caseye]

Just hope what he is wearing wil be enough to make sure he can ride/walk properly again afterwards and that no one else gets hurt in the process.

[Ratti]

It's the attitude that I find difficult with this poster. Sweetheart I fully support your right to damage yourself, but FFS there are other road users who will suffer if you come off and get damaged beyond repair. I know, a few years after a boyfriend I had was killed in a collision I chanced to met up with a girl who had been a child passengar in the car that hit him. She was still shaking about it.
Think on it for just a few minutes...