motorcycle safety

[oldguy]

Was at the V8supercar racing at Pukekohe today, just before the last race, they had a parade for the drivers. these bikers on Harleys came out must have been around 40 or 50 bikes to take the drivers, and some promo girls for a lap of the track, understandable no one wore helmets, but if one of the bikes had of gone down some one would have gotten badly hurt,specially the promo girls who were wearing there skimpy little out fits (such lovely little out fits they were too ) showing more bare skin they would get injured just triping over.
Does motorsport have a double standard were it promote safety and then turns around and allows this, what do you think I know here on KB some people think that wearing jeans is not good enough.:no:

[Colapop]

Try not to think about it too much. Here focus on this (these) instead...

[C_A]

meh

bogan lack of safety = where it's at.

shoulda doen hotlaps

[James Deuce]

a. It's a private "road".
b. Who cares. Safety Nazis are/have ruined what we regard/regarded as our way of life.

Can't swim where we like, can't drive/ride how we or where we like, can't give bullies what they deserve, can't answer a policeman back, who is after all a person just like you and me, can't tell your kids off, can't let rugby cheerleaders expose their midriff, can't say you don't like Turkish food (ethnicity based insult that), can't celebrate a bloke with the common sense to give himself as many advantages as possible in a dangerous situation (sorry about the revisionist PC wankers Sgt Hulme VC, may he RIP), can't express your dislike of a "workmate's" inability to ever do the job they're asked to do, can't suggest that a health system's inability to provide the care it needs to is actually due to the fact that they've replaced passionate healthcare workers & administrators with "managers" (no it's the two nurses looking after 14 people in the Emergency Dept's fault), and now we can't enjoy the spectacle of a bunch of bikes giving a bunch of amateur car racers (I watched the races - pack of bloody amateurs) a parade lap with a bit of eye candy thrown in.

[Whynot]

Try not to think about it too much. Here focus on this (these) instead...

im sorry ... what, did someone say something .... ?

[oldguy]

a. It's a private "road".
b. Who cares. Safety Nazis are/have ruined what we regard/regarded as our way of life.

Can't swim where we like, can't drive/ride how we or where we like, can't give bullies what they deserve, can't answer a policeman back, who is after all a person just like you and me, can't tell your kids off, can't let rugby cheerleaders expose their midriff, can't say you don't like Turkish food (ethnicity based insult that), can't celebrate a bloke with the common sense to give himself as many advantages as possible in a dangerous situation (sorry about the revisionist PC wankers Sgt Hulme VC, may he RIP), can't express your dislike of a "workmate's" inability to ever do the job they're asked to do, can't suggest that a health system's inability to provide the care it needs to is actually due to the fact that they've replaced passionate healthcare workers & administrators with "managers" (no it's the two nurses looking after 14 people in the Emergency Dept's fault), and now we can't enjoy the spectacle of a bunch of bikes giving a bunch of amateur car racers (I watched the races - pack of bloody amateurs) a parade lap with a bit of eye candy thrown in.
man thats intense.

[oldguy]

Try not to think about it too much. Here focus on this (these) instead...
I just see those lovely girls, would hate to see anything happen too them, god I sound dodgee.

[Colapop]

Sounds like you'd like to take them into "protective custody" <_<

[oldguy]

Sounds like you'd like to take them into "protective custody" <_<now there's an idea.:msn-wink:

[Streetwise]

a. It's a private "road".
b. Who cares. Safety Nazis are/have ruined what we regard/regarded as our way of life.

Can't swim where we like, can't drive/ride how we or where we like, can't give bullies what they deserve, can't answer a policeman back, who is after all a person just like you and me, can't tell your kids off, can't let rugby cheerleaders expose their midriff, can't say you don't like Turkish food (ethnicity based insult that), can't celebrate a bloke with the common sense to give himself as many advantages as possible in a dangerous situation (sorry about the revisionist PC wankers Sgt Hulme VC, may he RIP), can't express your dislike of a "workmate's" inability to ever do the job they're asked to do, can't suggest that a health system's inability to provide the care it needs to is actually due to the fact that they've replaced passionate healthcare workers & administrators with "managers" (no it's the two nurses looking after 14 people in the Emergency Dept's fault), and now we can't enjoy the spectacle of a bunch of bikes giving a bunch of amateur car racers (I watched the races - pack of bloody amateurs) a parade lap with a bit of eye candy thrown in.

if you run for parliment ill vote for you...... This is so true..

[Big Dave]

Jeeesus - It's a parade lap so people can see the people!
If they were worried about risk would they be racing at Pukekohe anyway?

[Finn]

Save your bitching for Radio Pacific Oldguy.

[HenryDorsetCase]

a. It's a private "road".
b. Who cares. Safety Nazis are/have ruined what we regard/regarded as our way of life.

Can't swim where we like, can't drive/ride how we or where we like, can't give bullies what they deserve, can't answer a policeman back, who is after all a person just like you and me, can't tell your kids off, can't let rugby cheerleaders expose their midriff, can't say you don't like Turkish food (ethnicity based insult that), can't celebrate a bloke with the common sense to give himself as many advantages as possible in a dangerous situation (sorry about the revisionist PC wankers Sgt Hulme VC, may he RIP), can't express your dislike of a "workmate's" inability to ever do the job they're asked to do, can't suggest that a health system's inability to provide the care it needs to is actually due to the fact that they've replaced passionate healthcare workers & administrators with "managers" (no it's the two nurses looking after 14 people in the Emergency Dept's fault), and now we can't enjoy the spectacle of a bunch of bikes giving a bunch of amateur car racers (I watched the races - pack of bloody amateurs) a parade lap with a bit of eye candy thrown in.

I really liked your rant. But, dude, grab a pill, chill out.....

[thatHurt]

a. It's a private "road".
b. Who cares. Safety Nazis are/have ruined what we regard/regarded as our way of life.

Can't swim where we like, can't drive/ride how we or where we like, can't give bullies what they deserve, can't answer a policeman back, who is after all a person just like you and me, can't tell your kids off, can't let rugby cheerleaders expose their midriff, can't say you don't like Turkish food (ethnicity based insult that), can't celebrate a bloke with the common sense to give himself as many advantages as possible in a dangerous situation (sorry about the revisionist PC wankers Sgt Hulme VC, may he RIP), can't express your dislike of a "workmate's" inability to ever do the job they're asked to do, can't suggest that a health system's inability to provide the care it needs to is actually due to the fact that they've replaced passionate healthcare workers & administrators with "managers" (no it's the two nurses looking after 14 people in the Emergency Dept's fault), and now we can't enjoy the spectacle of a bunch of bikes giving a bunch of amateur car racers (I watched the races - pack of bloody amateurs) a parade lap with a bit of eye candy thrown in.

what's wrong with Turkish food?:confused:

[Squeak the Rat]

a. It's a private "road".
b. Who cares. Safety Nazis are/have ruined what we regard/regarded as our way of life.


Great rant, completely agree.

a. It's amazing that the ownership of the black tar determines whether a law applies. Though I should be careful saying that otherwise the government will feel the need to protect me from myself and those lovely ladies, and fill in their time by creating another law...

b. At least because of (a) an accident wouldn't affect motorcyclists ACC levies, so the said Safety Nazi's only have the "what message does this give" angle.

[inlinefour]

Jeeesus - It's a parade lap so people can see the people!
If they were worried about risk would they be racing at Pukekohe anyway?


Looks like the street nazis have started to ride bikes BD?

Since when do any of you think you have the right to say how someone else lives their lives? How would all you do gooders feel if you was told what type of bike you could ride and when you cound not ride? These attitudes that people happily display is why the counrty is so farked and why we riders get shafted when it comes to regos and insurace. Anyone wanna tell me what I can and can't do on my bikes on private land? Get farked! :finger:

[Ixion]

what's wrong with Turkish food?:confused:

I quite like Turkish , m'self. one of the few cuisines where I feel that a lager is the best match.

Note the clever hijack here, off toward the inevitable end of all threads. Beer.

[Finn]

How would all you do gooders feel if you was told what type of bike you could ride and when you cound not ride?

Kiwifruit said that I couldn't ride my bike. I was most upset.

[inlinefour]

Kiwifruit said that I couldn't ride my bike. I was most upset.

trust you to take it seriously...:killingme

[enigma51]

Jeeesus - It's a parade lap so people can see the people!
If they were worried about risk would they be racing at Pukekohe anyway?

AMEN


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[DingDong]

honda riders do it... why cant girls?

[Squeak the Rat]

Nice pic, have you ever seen naked skydivers? Not attractive....... :no:

[Smorg]

Its a Parade for fucks sake gramps! Who gives..........

[oldguy]

Save your bitching for Radio Pacific Oldguy.It was just an observation to gauge what people thought. no bitching looks like some feel very strongly about it though :laugh:

[oldguy]

Jeeesus - It's a parade lap so people can see the people!
If they were worried about risk would they be racing at Pukekohe anyway?the diffrence is when they are racing they are wearing there safety gear, I just wonder what others thought not bitchin about it. thought it was an interesting topic didn't think I get shit for it, just trying to get of that moped, :doh:

[James Deuce]

Don't feel "strongly" about any of the things I mentioned, just reflecting on a week where traditional news sources and the original post seem to show something about our Kollective Kiwi psyche that I don't feel is positive.

Did the parade need a comment about "safety"? Probably not.

[oldguy]

Don't feel "strongly" about any of the things I mentioned, just reflecting on a week where traditional news sources and the original post seem to show something about our Kollective Kiwi psyche that I don't feel is positive.

Did the parade need a comment about "safety"? Probably not.I actually agree totality with what you were saying, maybe I should have titled it differently, feel like Ive been made out as some sort of badguy now, still trying to lean the ropes here. :Police:

[Albino]

I actually agree totality with what you were saying, maybe I should have titled it differently, feel like Ive been made out as some sort of badguy now, still trying to lean the ropes here. :Police:
don't stress 2 much oldguy, but if anythings going to polarise opinions here its the safety-nazi's vs the freedom-of-personal-choicers.

Live and learn, but equally feel free to express ya opinion :)

[James Deuce]

I actually agree totality with what you were saying, maybe I should have titled it differently, feel like Ive been made out as some sort of badguy now, still trying to lean the ropes here. :Police:

You shouldn't feel like a bad guy, that wasn't what I was trying to do by any means. It was good to have a post that got the juices flowing.

[Big Dave]

the diffrence is when they are racing they are wearing there safety gear, I just wonder what others thought not bitchin about it. thought it was an interesting topic didn't think I get shit for it, just trying to get of that moped, :doh:


I warn't giving you shite personally, O' wisened one. It was a differing opinion with gusto.

What you did is called trolling. Sometimes it's how the best threads start.
Keep 'em coming and harden up. It's part of the fun :drinkup:

[Skyryder]

I warn't giving you shite personally, O' wisened one. It was a differing opinion with gusto.

What you did is called trolling. Sometimes it's how the best threads start.
Keep 'em coming and harden up. It's part of the fun :drinkup:

Ditto Oldguy.

If youre not use to it can be taken a bit personal. Just remember we all Love ya

Skyryder

PS Harleys have no right to be on on a race track.

[Shadows]

PS Harleys have no right to be on on a race track.

Jealousy will get you nowhere. :bleh:

[N4CR]

Man, I came off the front of my bike yesterday doing stoppies. No helmet. No gear... in jandals and a shirt. Went a bit past 'bedtime' with the bike.. silly me.

BUT this happened to be on a pushbike, and has happened to me many a time. You learn to fall and learn how to hit the ground without whacking your head - I guess these people do. They know the risks, so just fuckin let them take them.

[Stevo]

IMHO........ There is a time and place for most things and cruisin around on the back of a bike at 30-40 ks is not too bad in a controlled environment I wouldn't have thought.

Just glad when I go Scuba diving I take similar safety precautions to what I do with my road bike. Shit that guy was lucky in Cook Strait yesterday. Ten points for the vigilant person/s on the ferry.

In saying that I ride a farm bike nearly every day, but always make sure I have good footwear. Don't spose ya can get brain damage twice????

[Skyryder]

Jealousy will get you nowhere. :bleh:

Yea just like your Harley. :killingme :killingme

Skyryder

[Shadows]

Yea just like your Harley. :killingme :killingme

Skyryder

Yep, thats right... my Harley wouldn't get you anywhere... I'd never let you ride it!! :bleh:

[Skyryder]

Yep, thats right... my Harley wouldn't get you anywhere... I'd never let you ride it!! :bleh:

You're making the assumption I want to. :laugh: That's the Harley disease; Delusional Envy. :killingme :killingme

Skyryder

[Shadows]

You're making the assumption I want to. :laugh: That's the Harley disease; Delusional Envy. :killingme :killingme

Skyryder

I beg to differ, if we were to park our bikes side by side somewhere with the keys in them, guess which one would get stolen first!

A rather expensive way to prove a point though.

[Skyryder]

I beg to differ, if we were to park our bikes side by side somewhere with the keys in them, guess which one would get stolen first!

A rather expensive way to prove a point though.

OK Shad. Point taken. But I responded to your post in which you claimed I wanted to ride your Harley.

Now when I park my bike next to Harleys guess what gets the most looks. Not the Harley. The other thing I notice is that the girls seem to notice Guzzis more than any other bike. Don't believe me. Next time you see a Guzzi parked up watch the woman. The can't help themselves. They just love our big 'balls' hanging there 'side by side.' My bikes a fella. What's yours..................???????

Skyryder

[Shadows]

OK Shad. Point taken. But I responded to your post in which you claimed I wanted to ride your Harley.

Now when I park my bike next to Harleys guess what gets the most looks. Not the Harley. The other thing I notice is that the girls seem to notice Guzzis more than any other bike. Don't believe me. Next time you see a Guzzi parked up watch the woman. The can't help themselves. They just love our big 'balls' hanging there 'side by side.' My bikes a fella. What's yours..................???????

Skyryder

Well, I prefer to mount a lady :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

[Ixion]

Hm. so women love the look of Guzzis cos of the "big balls hanging there side by side"

So, does not that mean, by corollary, that men who ride Guzzis are gay? Also attracted to them by said big balls hanging their, and an urge to ride something with big balls? :devil2:

[Shadows]

So, does not that mean, by corollary, that men who ride Guzzis are gay?

Well maybe we shouldn't go that far, I was looking at a couple of Gootzies when I was shopping around.
I kinda like them actually. I'm not bike-ist.

[The_Dover]

I beg to differ, if we were to park our bikes side by side somewhere with the keys in them, guess which one would get stolen first!

A rather expensive way to prove a point though.

But would either of them actually start first time?

Kinda shameful stealing a bike to only make it 500 yards up the street or be traced by the trail of oil.......

[Skyryder]

Well, I prefer to mount a lady :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

So do I but if you see your bike as a sex object then your are not getting enough. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Skyryder

[Shadows]

But would either of them actually start first time?

Kinda shameful stealing a bike to only make it 500 yards up the street or be traced by the trail of oil.......

My petcock always gets shut so yeah thats probably as far as they'd get first off.

As for the oil trial you speak of.... I think you'll find that's actually drool.

[Shadows]

So do I but if you see your bike as a sex object then your are not getting enough. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Skyryder

Well it is kind of difficult to follow through when your daughter sneaks in, jumps on your back and starts yelling "giddy up horsie" all the time.

For chrissakes don't tell CYPS

[Lou Girardin]

Try not to think about it too much. Here focus on this (these) instead...

She has a pair of very impressive SRS air/fun bags there.