Live to Ride. Ride to Die. (Bike crash images)

[Pixie]

This site shows the dangers of obesity.
It will make you think.

http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/bike.htm

Nearly every pic has a fatty in it!

[Ixion]

Blurdy hell , one of those was a BMW. That's not right !

[Bekki]

That is awful. I wish I hadn't clicked on the link. :no:

Graphic crash scene photos.

Can you please edit your first post and add some kind of a warning Pixie?

[thealmightytaco]

You're not thinkin' twice about ridin' now are ya Bekki?

[Brian d marge]

That should be made a sticky and to be blunt , ( how do I put this politely ) ..I cant ,,,

Ill put it another way, the Ferryman can be very expensive sometimes.

Crashing on the road SUX big time, The point is NOT to crash

Defensive driving lowers the chances of ever crossing the River Styx. ( no that doesnt mean riding like an old lady)
Some people Clock up huge Milages per year and hardly have even a scary moment ,,,,

Stephen

who is still paddling around in circles on the river Lethe :shutup:

[Bekki]

You're not thinkin' twice about ridin' now are ya Bekki?
It's not that.. People die of heart attacks and I still eat bacon... I just don't like seeing photos of dead people. :(

[nudemetalz]

Was there any need for posting that link ???:argh:

[Big Dave]

I bet the graph of the accident rate is exactly the same curve as one charting peak motorcycle horsepower over the same time.

Pretty fucked way of making people click the link btw.

[Harry33]

Was there any need for posting that link ???:argh:

Yeah I was kind of thinking the same.....Nothing new really, bikes are dangerous but so's walking to the shops,eating a sandwich etc

[Maha]

Yea, i never saw one fatty..............not one i say......:moon:

[Buster]

Im going to a funeral tomorrow. Why couldnt you put a warning on that? :mad: For fucks sake.

[Ixion]

What Mr D'Marge said.

Get it wrong on a bike, and that's what happens. Not nice, but sticking head in sand won't make it less so.

Best idea is not to fall off.

Actually, reckon every applicant for a licence of ANY sort should have to view those photos (and a few more). Then answer some test questions about them to make sure they looked closely.

[XP@]

I bet the graph of the accident rate is exactly the same curve as one charting peak motorcycle horsepower over the same time.

Pretty fucked way of making people click the link btw.

Probably more that there are more riders coming back in to biking and riding high HP machines (or harleys which don't handle) and cos it is the usa, darwin rules when they don't wear a lid.

But as always... it looks like most of their examples are not the bikes fault... we just have to learn how to stay out of trouble.

[nudemetalz]

It reminds me of when I was on Basic Training in the Army. They would hand you around big gory pictures of recruits who'd failed to operate weapons correctly and been killed because of it. Basically scare tactics to make you stand up and think.
I took note of them, that's for sure !!!

[SwanTiger]

Scary stuff alright because it certainly provides a reality check a lot of us may be lacking. However I still don't give too much of a shit should I die on a Bike, though in saying that I would hate living with injuries or bearing disfiguring scars for the rest of my life after having an accident.

I knew I needed to invest in some more gear and after seeing this I don't need any more encouragement.

[Ixion]

Yup. And if the pictures themselves don't make people stop and think and ease back on that twisty thing : try imagining your mother/wife/partner/father/husband/whatever having to go along to the morgue and identify you - when you're looking like that.

[Ixion]

,,

I knew I needed to invest in some more gear and after seeing this I don't need any more encouragement.

What sort of gear d'you reckon would have saved the guys in those pictures ?

[SwanTiger]

Nah I saw a fat volunteer fireman in one of those pics.

Welcome to the world of RR, FF, myself and the cops and everyone else that attends these things for a "job".

Cheap way to get new gear.

[DMNTD]

Yup. And if the pictures themselves don't make people stop and think and ease back on that twisty thing : try imagining your mother/wife/partner/father/husband/whatever having to go along to the morgue and identify you - when you're looking like that.

I agree 100% with what you're saying...the only thing I'm pissy about is my boy was standing within view of the screen :angry2:
Excellent point shown....extremely bad delivery. How about a warning next time eh?

[Quasievil]

Didnt click on it to see but Im thinking if you got something graphic to post if you dont warn people its a sin bin offence, this is a public forum ie Kids can come on here, my kids !!

[SwanTiger]

What sort of gear d'you reckon would have saved the guys in those pictures ?

Well the ones who were in pieces, absoloutely nothing.

There were a few pictures of riders that had sustained quite nasty injuries, I believe a decent jacket with armour, leather pants with hardcore knee protectors and a quality pair of boots, plus a good back protector, would of reduced the severity of the injury.

Take for example my bin on Mark's pitbike last night, if I had of been wearing knee pads I wouldn't have a chunk of skin missing. My helmet and jacket handled just fine, however my elbow is slightly bruised.

If I was in a leather jacket/nothing else I don't think my elbow would be "just bruised". More likely a broken/chipped bone.

[SwanTiger]

Didnt click on it to see but Im thinking if you got something graphic to post if you dont warn people its a sin bin offence, this is a public forum ie Kids can come on here, my kids !!

I have a stake. Lets burn him instead.

[Ixion]

A Helmet? ..


Uh, some of those guys were in several pieces? The photo shows the pieces, with the guy's helmet in the centre. One had a helmet,it ended up stuck in the grille of the truck . One was decapitated. Helmet stayed on, head didn't. Magic gear may help, won't guarantee.

[Ixion]

I agree 100% with what you're saying...the only thing I'm pissy about is my boy was standing within view of the screen :angry2:
Excellent point shown....extremely bad delivery. How about a warning next time eh?

Uh, wasn't me as started the thread. But agreed about the warning.

[SwanTiger]

Shit happens.

I ride because its not stressful, I enjoy every minute of it, even the scary near-fuckups upon reflection (and a change of underwear).

Personally, I don't see the point in worrying too much. If you have the right gear, that is the best you can do.

[DMNTD]

Uh, wasn't me as started the thread.

Sorry mate I didn't mean to word it to sound like that :innocent:
Was too busy trying not to swear at the time

[Sutage]

those pictures are alll prob from america where you dont have to wear a helmet and can ride any cc bike when you want (in most states or some at least)
even still it does happen

[gamgee]

http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/1accident2.gif
enough to make me want to sell my bike?
FUCK NO!!!!
enough to make me want to wear my gear, fuck yes!

[Lou Girardin]

I'm getting a little sick of crash pictures to be honest. I've seen enough of the real thing and THAT never stopped me riding.

[Colapop]

I agree with point that trying to be made here, but I don't agree that such graphic pictures are the way to achieve that. Promoting biker safety is one thing but posting a link to such graphic and disturbing pictures is another.

FF,RR,SM and others have a job that I do not envy. I'll help out as much as I can but I couldn't take seeing that regularly. You guys have the utmost respect for the essential work you do. Thanks.

[TygerTung]

Seems that site is about stopping people from riding.

[terbang]

Yup a timely reminder to all of us about our hobby. It is dangerous and we risk ending up like these unfortunate people. The best we can do is continue to be proactive in reducing our risk. In other words be carefull..!
Not entirely convinced about the method that this thread was posted after I got red repped today, by the site administrators I guess, for starting a thread about a Kiwi road accident in this forum.

[R6_kid]

that website is gay, i mean sure it shows lots of m/cycle accidents but all the pictures are small as and you cant see quite what happend in each particular accident (other than that a bike/rider gets badly fucked up).... got sick of seeing that guy getting taken out by some fuck in a 4x4.

the website is obviously american, so you have to remember that a learner licence over their means you can get any bike... kinda think they would've changed that by now.

Either way it shows you the gory side of biking, and illustrates that skin does not like pavemnent.

[terbang]

You hit anything solid like a car at speed and no matter what your encased in you are going to be screwed. Our bodies ar not capable of taking G forces that high. Lets be careful of saying Oh its only the yanks and they are not as smart as us or thier rules arn't as good. That translates to "it cant happen to me" in my view. Look at the images and have a think, thats all they are trying to provoke. The rest is up to ourselves..

[Sketchy_Racer]

Notice how none of the pictures are from a race track......

Nether the less. I think that a little warning would be good.

I dont care how many people are killed on bikes, i will never stop riding.

[Ivan]

Notice how none of the pictures are from a race track......

Nether the less. I think that a little warning would be good.

I dont care how many people are killed on bikes, i will never stop riding.


Yeah I aint looked just aint my thing the person died show some dignity for them

[babyB]

agreas about the warning....these would not be good for them at their age. even thought it is real life

and in real life ......
stand and bow ya heads for a minute...........





these are still Ashphalt Angels

[N4CR]

Sadly, seen this shit too much to slow me down. Most of those pics there are from people fucking up badly - putting themselves in risky situations and or inexperience (aka that car should'nt pull out infront of me.. right?) etc. When you ride fast on the road you have to ride to well within your limits and leave a decent % of 'error recovery' and judge things VERY carefully.
Noticed a few of them are from bikes running wide, mainly sports bikes it seems.

I do think that webmaster is a bit biased, but hey - all hail cotton wool amerika. (In saying that he did show emails which contradict him as such).

If I have to go out in life on a bike, at least I know i'll be having the most fun I can possibly have, enjoying something I love to do. Good quote for a funeral eh.

[MisterD]

I bet the graph of the accident rate is exactly the same curve as one charting peak motorcycle horsepower over the same time.


That graph is the ratio of mcycle fatalities versus cage fatalities, so what we're really looking at is probably a combination of:

Increase in cage safety, (crumple zones, airbags..when did seatbelts become compulsory in the US?)
The related increase in cagers feeling invulnerable and therefore driving like fuckwits
Petrol prices starting to drive more people back onto two wheels
Increase in HP as you say
"Born Again Bikers"

You can prove anything you like with statistics....

[Sketchy_Racer]

all hail cotton wool amerika. .

YOu CanT SpeLL America (god bless :tugger:) with a 'K'

a 'K' Has ShArp edGes that cAn hUrt YoU!!!

[Edbear]

That graph is the ratio of mcycle fatalities versus cage fatalities, so what we're really looking at is probably a combination of:

Increase in cage safety, (crumple zones, airbags..when did seatbelts become compulsory in the US?)
The related increase in cagers feeling invulnerable and therefore driving like fuckwits
Petrol prices starting to drive more people back onto two wheels
Increase in HP as you say
"Born Again Bikers"

You can prove anything you like with statistics....
I agree with most of the views here. As a "returning biker" my GSX-F has twice the power of my old T500, but also is lightyears ahead in handling and braking! The new bikes are better again! Gave myself a couple warning frights due to the power and have become very careful with the throttle hand. I've always ridden as though I'm invisible to other drivers and that has saved my bacon on many occasions! When I joined KB i spent a lot of time browsing the Images and posted a thread about the gory accident scenes some time ago which drew a lot of comment similar to this one. The pics don't put me off riding, but I am very aware that falling off is gonna likely hurt a lot, so I try to avoid that and I don't take silly risks as I've seen too many bikers do! Live to ride, ride to live is a good motto. Also I wont go anywhere without the full gear on! Call me a Nanna, but I do have fun and enjoy myself hugely! Love the Coro loop, first time I got the pegs scraping, a good place to learn without having to do high speeds!

[DirtMad]

what a downer !:blink:

[Sniper]

Those pics are meant to scare people from bikes and I don't agree with it. You are in danger from the moment you are born and you could be killed by any manner of things. Pity those guys happened to get caught out doing things they enjoyed. Riding a motorcycle is an experience, its not a farking death wish.

NM, I remember those pics all too well. I also remember a mate who lost a part of his hand while trying to fix a stoppage on the C9, no doubt that pic is being shown to new recruits as well. But I don't expect it to be off putting.

[kels]

Well it definately made me sit up and take notice...ewww. I try and be careful on the roads anyway but even more care will be taken after viewing that.

[Sniper]

Im quite happy to go hard out on the road and be happy ending my lifetime on the back wheel, yelling at the top of my lungs that I enjoyed the ride.

[EZAS]

What was the point in posting this crap up anyways?

[Sniper]

What was the point in posting this crap up anyways?

To try and put the shits up people when in real life it is putting people off bikes and instilling a resentment against people who ride them

[kels]

To try and put the shits up people when in real life it is putting people off bikes and instilling a resentment against people who ride them
Bling to you Sniper! Well said :Punk:

[kels]

Sorry Sniper...I tried it won't let me :O( I need to spread it around

[Grahameeboy]

To try and put the shits up people when in real life it is putting people off bikes and instilling a resentment against people who ride them

Good one matey.

We all need reminding although the American figures will be bad because wearing helmets is not compulsory although that minced up guy had a helmet.

We should never be complacent....if we are stupid or do not ride defensively we affect others........family....and even the other driver.......:grouphug:

[EZAS]

Posting up shots of people who died while riding will not help save others. It opens eyes for about 5 seconds then it just makes people cringe for a short while. Maximum affect of the site is around 5 minutes TOPS.

The last thing I'm gonna be thinking about while I'm trying to overtake a car/truck/school bus is not the dead got in pic 4.

"There are consequences to actions", so do you try to perfect the consequence? or the action? THE ACTION.
I'd rather perfect the a safe overtaking manover than see pictures of people who didn't.

[SPman]

Apparently he's putting up sites covering cars, planes, trains, etc............:eek:

[Brett]

Hmm, not what i wanted to see today...saw 3 of my best mates nearly crash on a ride this last weekend all due to things they couldn't control...not good timing...

[EZAS]

Hmm, not what i wanted to see today...saw 3 of my best mates nearly crash on a ride this last weekend all due to things they couldn't control...not good timing...

Some times your lucky, sometimes your not. Except when your unlucky on a bike, it can be hurt a little more than if you were in a hummer.

[Pixie]

Well,that got a lot of response.
Sorry to those that were shocked,I found it on a US bikers forum.
The response on that was almost entirely disgust at the anti bike spin of the site,I'm surprised the response on KB was so different.

P.S. there were a lot of fatties in the pics

[oldrider]

Seeing them only reinforces how fragile we are in the wrong circumstances.

I found them interesting and informative. Will it change how I ride? Not much.

I think they are dangerous for statistics of the un-motorcycle kind. :confused: John.

[Lou Girardin]

Anyone got pictures of the dangers of living in Iraq?

[Brett]

Anyone got pictures of the dangers of living in Iraq?
LOL i think that they would be similar...only replace bodies ripped by vehicles, make it bombs and bullets.

[Streetwise]

well fuck thats sick,,, mmmmmmmmmm feeling very bed about now,,

[KATWYN]

:puke: Well I just hope I don't put my loved ones through that.

If i'm going to die accidentaly my wish would be that its tidy
and doesnt upset any one that have to attend

[kneescraper]

This maybe a repost but it doesnt matter because we cant see these pictures enough. This is a sobering webpage...it does its job well.

Remember, wear good riding gear...even if its just down to the local corner shop!

http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/bike.htm

[Fub@r]

This maybe a repost but it doesnt matter because we cant see these pictures enough. This is a sobering webpage...it does its job well.

Remember, wear good riding gear...even if its just down to the local corner shop!




Yes its a repost...........would probably advise you delete link. Last time it was posted it didn't go down well

[MattRSK]

Yes its a repost...........would probably advise you delete link. Last time it was posted it didn't go down well

I don't understand. It is the cold hard truth!

[Harry33]

Probaby not the best timing, after all the stuff thats happened over the last few weeks....but who knows this might be helpful to someone. maybe theres a site that has stories and pics of people who have killed themselves getting out of bed.:yawn:

[Ixion]

I don't understand. It is the cold hard truth!

And thus offends against one of the prime policies of KB. Under no circumstances may anyone suggest that crashing a motorcyle may be painful, let alone horridly so. Every properly conditioned motorcyclist should know that not only is crashing inevitable, but it is a joke, from which you will always walk away laughing, provided you are wearing the proper magic gear. In the country of the blind, the one eyed man is not king, he is ostracised and put to death.

[MattRSK]

And thus offends against one of the prime policies of KB. Under no circumstances may anyone suggest that crashing a motorcyle may be painful, let alone horridly so. Every properly conditioned motorcyclist should know that not only is crashing inevitable, but it is a joke, from which you will always walk away laughing, provided you are wearing the proper magic gear. In the country of the blind, the one eyed man is not king, he is ostracised and put to death.

Where is my cotton wool and duct tape.

[Steam]

[EDIT:] I felt bad about this post, so I have edited it out of existence. You can see excerpts of it below if you want though.

[StoneChucker]

The picture below is almost exactly what I had on my right knee, luckily I only have the resulting skin graft in it's place (which still looks very unusual, skin is smooth but rippled, and the round/rectangular area is deeply recessed into my leg). Then I still have the rectangular red patch on the opposite leg where they took the skin graft from...

And finally, I'm left with bad drainage from the feet/ankle/lower calf, which we presume is either from the lost tissue in the area, or from the deep gash behind the same knee, from side to side...

How many times did people tell me to get proper pants? Many. Did I listen? No! (although I had other partial reasons, none were good enough!). I was wearing a Cordura jacket, and I had no road rash/burns to my upper body...

HOWEVER, no gear can stop the deceleration injuries which result from coming to a stop instantly/quickly (hitting a bridge, or a car/wall/post/etc...). Those leave you with small brain bleeds, torn aorta, arm's nerve detachments from spine, broken ribs, punctured lungs, bruised liver, broken pieces off vertabrae, dental damage, etc... Oh, and the doctor telling your parents to prepare for your death, resulting in high blood pressure (thereafter) for the entire family, depression,etc...

Riding is not a fucking joke, take it seriously (like most people here do) or join the List (http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/bike.htm) or KB memorial pages...

PS - I think it is the perfect time for this type of message...

[Ixion]

..Fuck off with the reposted scary link. We all know riding is dangerous...


No. You don't know riding is dangerous. You *think* riding is dangerous. For other people. Not for you.




We get the "OOOH riding a motorcycle is SOOO dangerous" spiel from our workmates, family and friends already, we don't need it from you too.


Yes. You do need it from me. Because after 40 years I *KNOW* riding is dangerous. And , in that knowledge, I choose, coldbloodedly, after looking at all those pictures , to keep on riding.If you are still choosing to stick your head in the sand , and refuse to confront reality, then I haven't told you enough.

Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

(And as Mr Stonechucker says, magic gear is a myth. it helps. But doesn't guarantee).

Show your Mum those pictures. Tell her " that might be me, next". And keep riding.

[StoneChucker]

Yes we can see those pictures enough. Fuck off with the reposted scary link. We all know riding is dangerous, people we know really well have died, and we all choose to keep riding anyway.
We get the "OOOH riding a motorcycle is SOOO dangerous" spiel from our workmates, family and friends already, we don't need it from you too.
We already do wear our gear, well most of us, and those who don't aren't going to be scared into it.

If my mum sees that Ride to Die page because you posted it, I will personally come around and make you look like one of the people in the pictures.
Grrr!

(Can you tell christmas has put me in a good mood?)

First of all, Grow Up (I don't red rep people, that's my equivelant)! If your mum stopped you riding after seeing that webpage, you shouldn't be riding in the first place.

Second, Don't Threaten People, here at least. Go up to someone in person and say that if you feel so macho (after school/uni that is).

And finally, any time is a good time for safety messages. Again, you shouldn't be riding if you are trying to hide from them, or hide them from people in your family (who are still your legal guardians I presume...)? Which would be totally fine, if you weren't such a "hard", "staunch" little fella :shutup:

[Steam]

All right all right. Respect to Ixion.
Just a bit grumps is all.

If it makes me sound less like a dork, I am enrolled for a roadsafe riding course with Andrew at the end of Feb, and my aforementioned mum got me "Proficient Motorcycling" for my brother and I.

Sorry Kneescraper.

[StoneChucker]

And thus offends against one of the prime policies of KB. Under no circumstances may anyone suggest that crashing a motorcyle may be painful, let alone horridly so. Every properly conditioned motorcyclist should know that not only is crashing inevitable, but it is a joke, from which you will always walk away laughing, provided you are wearing the proper magic gear. In the country of the blind, the one eyed man is not king, he is ostracised and put to death.

Sorry Ixion, I have to "Spread some reputation around before giving to you again"... Oh well, :first:

[Meekey_Mouse]

I can understand how most people don't like this. But in my thoughts... thanks to the person who posted it.

As a newbie to riding I can never have enough reminding how easy it is to slip up, to forget just how vulnerable we are and how important it is to ride defensively.

I'm glad I read the link.

Jas

[pervert]

Hahahahaha, I love the very first photo with the poor cunt under the SUV, and everyone just standing around for a good looksie...:yes:

[MattRSK]

Hahahahaha, I love the very first photo with the poor cunt under the SUV, and everyone just standing around for a good looksie...:yes:

Please folks just move along. Nothing to see here.
<img src="http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/c/cd/250px-Fish2061.jpg">

[StoneChucker]

Hahahahaha, I love the very first photo with the poor cunt under the SUV, and everyone just standing around for a good looksie...:yes:I take it you do realise the poor c**t has a white blanket over him/her?

People will ALWAYS rubber-neck, it's carnal human nature. Some people are able to supress the urge with sense/respect though (not many I presume)...

[terbang]

We already do wear our gear, well most of us, and those who don't aren't going to be scared into it.


The best gear won't stop you from coming apart if you hit a car or similar at speed. Wear the gear as we should all do but it is your riding skills and attitude that are your best line of protection.

[pervert]

I take it you do realise the poor c**t has a white blanket over him/her?

People will ALWAYS rubber-neck, it's carnal human nature. Some people are able to supress the urge with sense/respect though (not many I presume)...

So?

I'd be in the front row trying my best to see haha...

[StoneChucker]

Oh, be careful if you're at a motel on "broadband" (well, 0.2MB u/l and d/l, baud rate, actual d/l and u/l speed of 30kb/s vs Telstra Clear's 1100kb/s), that crash info site took my MB usage from about 8MB used, to 58MB used! Bloody motel net rates! You get 10MB cap / night on b/band, then extra charges (luckily it's relatively cheap at $0.20 / mb)

[StoneChucker]

So?

I'd be in the front row trying my best to see haha...
I wasn't having a go at you, just checking. Like I said, human nature (again, not getting at you).

[pervert]

Oh, be careful if you're at a motel on "broadband" (well, 0.2MB u/l and d/l, baud rate, actual d/l and u/l speed of 30kb/s vs Telstra Clear's 1100kb/s), that crash info site took my MB usage from about 8MB used, to 58MB used! Bloody motel net rates! You get 10MB cap / night on b/band, then extra charges (luckily it's relatively cheap at $0.20 / mb)

Get yourself a laptop and/or wireless lan card/mobile account.

[pervert]

I wasn't having a go at you, just checking. Like I said, human nature (again, not getting at you).

Didn't think you were getting at me.

Also, nice photos you posted above. Did the doctor let you get to have a poke around in the wound yourself?

[kro]

Probaby not the best timing, after all the stuff thats happened over the last few weeks....

Perhaps a very timely reminder. Never until I visited these forums have I found such sympathy for the helmet-less, and gear-less rider, which I was raised to believe was utter stupidity. Personally, I think some of your views on gear/helmets are so fucked up, I gave up arguing with those concerned.
The site spells out in plain detail, the potential consequences. Hey, if you thought you were immune to this, chances are you're deluded, and irrational.

I think considering the fatalities we have seen thru KB, this would be a sobering wake up call. Never hurts to brush up on the basics I always say.

[Fub@r]

I don't understand. It is the cold hard truth!

Hey last time this got posted I refered to it in a thread about what would make you slow down...........I said if that page didn't make you think twice to slow down nothing would.........then the neg rep flowed.

Yes that page opens your eyes to your own mortality, I just think Christmas Day is not the time to post it, especially when people here have lost close friends recently or have been seriously injured and won't be home for Christmas today.

[Hitcher]

Easy on the personal attacks, chaps.

[kneescraper]

It doesnt bother me if someone types empty-less threats on a forum...it makes them look stupid. No offence taken mate...I know where you are coming from, but in this day and age I think we cant be reminded enough about what danger we are in everytime we hopp on a bike (motor powered or even leg powered). That site made me feel sick...which is its whole point, each time I hopp onto my bike I will try and remember these pictures in hope I dont end up on that page.

I feel for all the family and friends that have lost loved ones while they were riding but its a sad fact of life...riding can cause death or at least pain. As sad as it sounds its better to learn from others mistakes. Dont take this post/thread as a stab at the things that have happened in the last couple months...those are sad events that I wish on no one. But this is biking and we must get our head out of the sand and open our eyes...you can never be to safe.

Xmas blessings and all the best for the New Year, its a time to be happy...a new start even :):rockon:

[kneescraper]

Hey last time this got posted I refered to it in a thread about what would make you slow down...........I said if that page didn't make you think twice to slow down nothing would.........then the neg rep flowed.

Yes that page opens your eyes to your own mortality, I just think Christmas Day is not the time to post it, especially when people here have lost close friends recently or have been seriously injured and won't be home for Christmas today.

If you were riding on Christmas Day would you ride any safer, better than on any other given day. I came across this site while I was at a family members house (who also rides) and thought I would post, knowledge is power my friend weither is Xmas or Easter.

[kneescraper]

Ok Im a newbie to forums but has this thread (the one I started) been joint in with another one or something? The titles changed and pages have doubled.

Also a sad thing, I have received 2 bad reps because of me posting this link to the webpage. Strange when you want to show fallow riders a page that made you feel different about riding and thought it be good to show them hoping it would do the same for their safety they smack ya back down. I was only sharing it because I thought it may make riders think twice about being throttle happy or pulling stoppies on the main street etc. Guess I will keep my concern for other/all riders to my self. Bad Kneescraper....bad bad man!

[Lou Girardin]

Am I supposed to be concerned? Most of those fuckwit merkins weren't wearing riding gear to start with.
Just more anti-bike propanganda. Been there, done that.

[Bonez]

Ok Im a newbie to forums but has this thread (the one I started) been joint in with another one or something? The titles changed and pages have doubled.

Also a sad thing, I have received 2 bad reps because of me posting this link to the webpage.I'm sure you'll get over. Bad reps mean f*&k all really got a few myself. Just continue contributing to KB. It is a "community" of sorts with lots of differing opions.

[Skyryder]

I picked up the bad vibes just from the tread title. Any pics of bikers down is not going to be good. As for more rules and sin bin offences, my experance of kids is that they can handle a lot more shit than we give them credit for.

This site needs less rules than more.

Skyryder

PS Never clicked the link..............

[Skyryder]

Ok Im a newbie to forums but has this thread (the one I started) been joint in with another one or something? The titles changed and pages have doubled.

Also a sad thing, I have received 2 bad reps because of me posting this link to the webpage. Strange when you want to show fallow riders a page that made you feel different about riding and thought it be good to show them hoping it would do the same for their safety they smack ya back down. I was only sharing it because I thought it may make riders think twice about being throttle happy or pulling stoppies on the main street etc. Guess I will keep my concern for other/all riders to my self. Bad Kneescraper....bad bad man!

Don't let anyone influence what you post. All are imformitive to some.

Skyryder

[kro]

Harry33, I hope you did not think my comments were directed solely toward you, this is not the case at all. I was just a bit dizzy up there on my soap-box, and got carried away.

My intended message was - no gear + asphalt = that webpage. It's a simple formula, but one tried and tested.

[Hillbilly]

Yeah I was kind of thinking the same.....Nothing new really, bikes are dangerous but so's walking to the shops,eating a sandwich etc


Yeah, Mama Cass chocked to death on a ham sandwich, so does that make ham lethal?

[kneescraper]

Yeah, Mama Cass chocked to death on a ham sandwich, so does that make ham lethal?

No dis-respect to you mate but how can you compare riding a motorcycle to eating a sandwich....or ham. I just can't see the relation. I see it as a simple fact...when you are riding a motorcycle with out any protection other than what you are wearing and others don't take as much notice of whats on the road as they should, we have a greater chance of being hit off, hurt or at the worst get killed than if we were in a car of even eating a ham sandwich. Lets not get offend or get offended by this web page...its not meant for that.

Lou Girardin, I see you got the whole point of the web page....safety gear is a must.

Rock on guys, hope all is going well for all you riders out there. Best wishes. Take care.

[Bonez]

No dis-respect to you mate but how can you compare riding a motorcycle to eating a sandwich....or ham. I just can't see the relation. I see it as a simple fact...when you are riding a motorcycle with out any protection other than what you are wearing and others don't take as much notice of whats on the road as they should, we have a greater chance of being hit off, hurt or at the worst get killed than if we were in a car of even eating a ham sandwich.It's called humour. KBers have it in abundance.

[kneescraper]

Sorry mate, I didn't pick up on the humor....normally I can but considering its a serious, well very serious topic I thought we were being serious. Sorry Hillbilly...didnt mean to get at ya!

[nickchilli]

Yea, i never saw one fatty..............not one i say......:moon:

so how about the guy with the post in his groin (jokes aside ) , that site is made up by a bunch of scaremongering wimps , it should make up its mind what it wants to be roadrash /trauma photos, pie charts and graphs snatched from thin air i tells ya ,

lets be careful out there

[Bonez]

Dispite all the pics of crashes I'll still ride with what ever I see fit. Normally a helmet, gloves, back brace, leather jacket, my old cammo trou and combat boots. It is my choice to do so. It's the risk I take. I'm sure others feel the same.

We humans are quite judgemental, I know I am at times. I guess that's part of being human. How many elephants do you see riding motobikes? (waits patiantly for someone to post a web link)

[Ixion]

Elephant riding a motorcycle ? Here ya go http://www.vintagepostcards.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VPC&Product_Code=TRANMO-F7540&Category_Code=TRANMO

Didn't have to wait long did y'

[Bonez]

Elephant riding a motorcycle ? Here ya go http://www.vintagepostcards.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VPC&Product_Code=TRANMO-F7540&Category_Code=TRANMO

Didn't have to wait long did y'Could that be the worlds' fastest elepant?

[kneescraper]

Elephant riding a motorcycle ? Here ya go http://www.vintagepostcards.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VPC&Product_Code=TRANMO-F7540&Category_Code=TRANMO

Didn't have to wait long did y'

What makes it even funnier is the fact that its in another language...nice one :rockon:

[StoneChucker]

Get yourself a laptop and/or wireless lan card/mobile account.

I already have 2 laptops, both with wireless and lan cards. I was using one of them at the motel (every room has b/band)

Didn't think you were getting at me.

Also, nice photos you posted above. Did the doctor let you get to have a poke around in the wound yourself?

That photo was from the webpage in the original post. I said my knee injury looked almost exactly like that one did.

[KATWYN]

I am NOT going to click on that link - even tho i'm so darn curious.

Been there with other links ...and still have issues with the images burnt
into my memory.

I wana enjoy my riding. ....and I have to ride to work every day....
thats probably called having rosey colored glasses

[Trudes]

I am NOT going to click on that link - even tho i'm so darn curious.

Been there with other links ...and still have issues with the images burnt
into my memory.

I wana enjoy my riding. ....and I have to ride to work every day....
thats probably called having rosey colored glasses

I'm with you Kat, the mental scars are hard to get rid of, and I just don't need it, I think I ride like a nanna anyway and don't need to see carnage to make me go even slower.

[beyond]

It's an anti bike site designed to put you off riding.

If someone did the same for a car site, you find just as much carnage, damage and mess. Car accidents can be real messy too. :(