OK, Enough is bloody ENOUGH!!!

**Sniper** · 8th May 2005, 08:22

Ok guys, Ive had it.

Just reading about some of the newbies on the site and also chatting to a few and they all seem to think that binning is funny. Ok, well if they think injuring themselves is funny well fuck em. I know my first bin was scary as shit ans it was due to someone hitting me, not me fooling around.

A bit of common sense guys and you can avoid all those doctors bills and repair bills. I only say this out of courtesy and respect of Flyin/Sam and the greatest man I ever knew, my father!

Dad passed away on Friday on his 50th birthday. For his own birthday present he went out and bought a BMW RS100 which I got the phone call and pictures about 45mins before the crash. Dad had been riding for years and knew dangers and how to get out of the, unfortunatly kangaroo's dont share the same general knowledge and one hopped out in front of him. This was all witnessed by my mum and my 14 year old sister as the were following him into town (Alice Springs, NT, Australia). I can only imagine what they are going through.

So to all you little fuckwits out there who think binning is funny, to you I say grow a fucken brain and use it!!! Its not funny and great people get hurt and even die!

RIP Dad, I will always remember you! Thanks for teaching me how to ride and how to drive a car. Thanks for all the life skills you offered me and for raising me to be the proud rider I am today. Dad I salute you because it was you who put me in the right mindset for the army and for pushing me during my selection training to be the best. I will never forget the life you led and the great lessons you taught me. RIP Dad

**jazbug5** · 8th May 2005, 08:32

Mate, I don't know what to say- well, there is nothing to say, except sorry. It sounds like he was a wonderful guy.
So sorry that you have lost him so soon.

As for the newbies crashing? Isn't this just bravado trying to downplay it for reasons of fear and embarrassment..?

**Antallica** · 8th May 2005, 08:35

Sorry to hear it me old mate. I'm glad he got one last ride.
May he RIP.

A bit more seriousness is needed for most learners as they perform their trial and error, as others may be or know someone who is experiencing the after effects of a major bin. Might pay to keep it among friends or low key perhaps so to not offend the real victims.

**Suney** · 8th May 2005, 08:42

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad sniper.
I totally agree with you, binning is not funny, in my first bin I was just lucky I was going about 45km/h and not 100km/h.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 8th May 2005, 08:57

Sorry to hear this Sniper. Take care buddy. It was good you had such a great Father and still have some family.

Feel the pain but remember the good times. Rest in Peace Mr Sniper you moulded a great kid.

**surfchick** · 8th May 2005, 08:58

sniper- you take care.
jesus that's terrible.

**Sniper** · 8th May 2005, 09:01

I find the best way to deal with the sadness is to get angry and god do I hate kangaroo's, do we have any in New zealand that I can shoot!!!

**James Deuce** · 8th May 2005, 09:04

Originally Posted by Sniper_CBR

I find the best way to deal with the sadness is to get angry and god do I hate kangaroo's, do we have any in New zealand that I can shoot!!!

Now there's an idea. The Wellington Zoo looks a bit shabby. I'm sure it could do with a clean out.

Really sorry to hear this mate. Take care, and take 10 deep breaths before you go Roo Postal. That way you'll be nice and calm, and won't use so many rounds.

**Paul in NZ** · 8th May 2005, 09:06

Ah - dammit....

Thats not good. Truely sorry to hear that. Sincere condolences to you and yours....

Paul in NZ

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 8th May 2005, 09:11

Originally Posted by Sniper_CBR

I find the best way to deal with the sadness is to get angry and god do I hate kangaroo's, do we have any in New zealand that I can shoot!!!

NO but you have a good attitude to life. Getting the anger out is a hard learnt lesson and many people don't know how to do it with out damaging stuff and people around them. I think you can teach a few some stuff. Take care....Tell you what if I see one I will shoot it for ya.......

**k14** · 8th May 2005, 09:11

Condolences for you and your family. Really sorry to hear what happened, hope you are alright.

But yes I do share the same viewpoint about the recent "haha first bin" threads, don't see what is funny about crashing. It should be, damn, I stuffed up and had a crash, now I know what happens in a crash and I am a better rider for it. We all make mistakes and misjudge things sometimes, but who cares, get over it and take it like a man, admit you stuffed up.

**jimbo600** · 8th May 2005, 09:16

Bloody hell mate. What a terrible loss. Had my old man die a few years back and it damn well hurts.

Sorry mate.

**dangerous** · 8th May 2005, 09:16

Originally Posted by Sniper_CBR

Dad passed away on Friday on his 50th birthday.

Fuk man.....................

thats a serious kick in the guts for your family and you, so sorry mate..... best wishs to the family, will take a while to get over too, my Dad died 6months ago, and I still havent got my head around it aye.

Originally Posted by Sniper_CBR

I find the best way to deal with the sadness is to get angry and god do I hate kangaroo's, do we have any in New zealand that I can shoot!!!

No Roos but down this way there are wallabys running wild....... but then mate, I bet the Roo dident plan on its day ending like that aye

**Badcat** · 8th May 2005, 09:17

sniper - i lost my dad 18 months ago.
you certainly have my sympathy.Mine died a mess in a dreary hospital - all his dignity, strength and personality stripped away.

i hope you're OK dude.
i know that losing my parents has been devastating to me, but i've gained a little strength and been made aware of the love of my family and friends.
of course i have no idea what you're going through, i just hope that you feel a little comforted that your friends here are thinking of you.

ken