A forking quiz...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Is the common fork dangerous? No, it's not. But running with one can be. See these pics for a demonstration

Which brings me to the point (sorry) of this post. We as riders, need to do more to ensure we don't get hurt, or worse, killed on our roads. We need to take more responsibility in our own actions. I'm sure we've all had accidents where absolutely none of it was our fault, but I think deep down inside we know differently.

I started thinking about this topic, reading through Katmans poll (glad I haven't been thinking about Katmans pole). And it pains me to admit, that that silly old fart has a solid argument. Most of us are guilty of trying to place blame at the feet of someone/something else, instead of owning it ourselves. That needs to change.

I read the coroner's report that Katman posted a link to, and I read every single word of it. It's pretty sobering, and extremely sad. My thoughts and best wishes go out to Daniels family and friends, and all who knew him. Sounds like he was well loved. His friends that were riding with him that morning had to witness an horrific thing, and I'm sure the images of that fateful mornings ride will be with them forever.

Which brings me back to the fork. In writing these words, I'm hoping that those that knew Daniel won't see this as an unprovoked attack on him, as that's the last thing I'd ever want. I hope they can see that I'm simply trying to get us all thinking more when we choose to ride. The wire rope barrier inflicted the horrendous injuries when Daniel hit it, of that there can be no doubt. But if the barrier wasn't there, he could've just've easily ended up on the wrong side of the motorway, and under an on-coming truck. The wire rope barrier is just like the fork.

Please ride with due care. Look out for warning signs from other road users, that shows they don't know you're there. Don't ride outside of your comfort zone. Wear the appropriate gear. Do your utmost to arrive home safely for the sake of all of your loved ones.

Stay alert out there, and stay safe!

Pete

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fuck me. I might have to suck Katmans cock after all.

[merv]

I'd say that boy nose (or is that knows?) a thing or two about pain lol.

As for riding safe, the coroners report kind of highlights a few questions like is it a good idea to be riding a bike around 3am in the morning? Then if you do is it a good idea to squirt it up to 190km/hr or so with a dark visor on?

Perhaps the answers are something like there is a time and place for things and at that time the best place to be might be at a party at a friends place or in bed with some chick while your bike is safely tucked up way back at home. The youth of today do seem to live in a different time zone than us more mature people shall we say but they don't come with the night vision of an owl any more than we do.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd say that boy nose (or is that knows?) a thing or two about pain lol.

They say that boys only learn the true meaning of the word consequence after the age of around 25. Pity some of them never get that far.

[Katman]

Fuck me. I might have to suck Katmans cock after all.

That's really not necessary Pete.

But for those of you who think my delivery sucks - this thread is a perfect example of why my delivery works.

[Crasherfromwayback]

That's really not necessary Pete.

Thank fuck. Tell ya what though...I fucking hate having to admit that someone I've abused so much may well be right. But seeing as over 100 people have read this without adding to it makes your style look correct.

[Katman]

I hate to disappoint you Pete but a quarter of those views were probably me coming back constantly to see whether anyone was actually viewing it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I hate to disappoint you Pete but a quarter of those views were probably me coming back constantly to see whether anyone was actually viewing it.

Bad buzz. Guess I'll have to stick to selling bikes. Thought for a minute I could write papers on motorcycle safety.

[bogan]

Thank fuck. Tell ya what though...I fucking hate having to admit that someone I've abused so much may well be right. But seeing as over 100 people have read this without adding to it makes your style look correct.

I think the timing is somewhat poor, this issue has been flogged to a slightly red stain on the ground in the last week. Maybe we wanted a quiz about forks and were disappointed to see more of the same.

[Drew]

I know that Katman is right with in his message, but the messenger is just begging to be shot.

I have for a long time (since I had my right leg crushed by a woman failing to give way), been far more aware of my surroundings while riding. And feel that others should have at least the same level of concentration when out and about, hopefully without the pain I went through to get it.

The generalisation that all accidents are avoidable is really the only way to get it through to people, that 99% of them really were/are. It's a good way to get people to think about it, and make them be honest with themselves.

Steve, I aint even contemplating sucking your cock!

[White trash]

As for riding safe, the coroners report kind of highlights a few questions like is it a good idea to be riding a bike around 3am in the morning? Then if you do is it a good idea to squirt it up to 190km/hr or so with a dark visor on?

Having been young and in charge of high powered bikes Merv, I'd argue that there is possibly no better time of the day to be out travelling at those sorts of speeds and doing wheelies. Especially as there's less chance of hurting someone else due to your own shortcomings.

Riding bikes in that fashion is risky, we know this. We never expect to actually be killed obviously but it's all about risk managment and this is what makes the difference between riders. What level of risk they're prepared to accept in their riding style.

[Drew]

I aint sifting through Katmans posts to find the link to that coroners report, someone link it here.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I think the timing is somewhat poor, this issue has been flogged to a slightly red stain on the ground in the last week. Maybe we wanted a quiz about forks and were disappointed to see more of the same.

Sorry you feel that way. I was simply trying to show Katman that there is a slightly softer way of delivering the same message.

[MSTRS:Me]

Thank fuck. Tell ya what though...I fucking hate having to admit that someone I've abused so much may well be right. But seeing as over 100 people have read this without adding to it makes your style look correct.

That was a brilliant thread starter of a post.

...wrote lots of stuff, then deleted it...

Shall we say that no matter the delivery, the message is the important thing. And we must keep hammering it.

[bogan]

Sorry you feel that way. I was simply trying to show Katman that there is a slightly softer way of delivering the same message.

Fair enuf too, and I reckon the softer way is better. My point was the lack of replies may have more to do with the abundance of discussion lately, rather than because of your approach.