A recent reply to recalcitrance - May 2011/2012 see a ‘shift in attitude...'

[BuckBuck#1]

(A Recent Reply To Recalcitrance - on another website)

Thanks for your comment.

No matter how I try to express my positive and supportive comments, that of themselves may appear to deride the overall tenet of Ulysses, my comments are intended to be provocative and also to be in a healthy context. It is and never has been my intention to decry Ulysses. But, when I see there is a need for positive encouragement and reinforcement of motorcycle safety then I will never take a backward step.

Where we have the ability, the strong and positive encouragement, to improve any given situation, in any given circumstance, then morally we – just do it.

For example if there is an entity with a relatively large accumulation of funds, that can only see its ‘costs and expenditures’ in isolation, and not project itself to beyond the current ‘cultural climate’, then the organisation/entity is infested with an uncompassionate and uncaring nature. Look beyond ‘what is’ and look toward ‘what can be’, and if through a judicious use of funds any life/s that can be saved and any injury reduced, then – just do it.

Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council - MSAC
Representatives of the MSAC, in particular, Ulysses New Zealand, and BRONZ – Bike Riders of New Zealand, are in a position to create and promote positive interest in:

Motorcycle Rider Safety - MRS

Motorcycles Rider Skills Development - MRSD , and

Motorcycle Clubs Pro-Active Involvement.- MCPAI

I do believe initiatives have already been undertaken (in Wellington with Rider Imrovement Courses sponsored by local government) already, however leading into daylight saving 2011/2012, I would like to see a very creative and promotional involvement by MSAC/ACC/Ulysses/BRONZ and other advisory representatives.

Where any organisation has a relatively substantial amount of accumulated funds, funds that have been built up over many years, and expenditure/costs that of themselves appear to be self-serving, then I would like to think that there will be a marked shift in ‘how, when , where, and why’ funds are committed into the future that address – MRS and MRSD. Pro-active involvement will result from initiatives being undertaken, in the media (particularly local regional newspapers, and believe it or not letter box drops – eg ‘motorcycle skills development rodeo 9am – 12pm…’ oh and ‘Facebook’). I also would like to think that local government and private enterprise get involved with promotion.

I sold my bikes early last year and recently purchased another bike for this summer. I have attended numerous riding courses and encourage motorcyclists in general to ‘review and refresh’ by attending courses when they are programmed in the local region.

May 2011/2012 see a ‘shift in attitude from activism ‘Bikio or whatever’, to promoting positive rider safety outcomes, no matter how these are brought about, as long as they are brought about from within the biker community for the betterment of the biker community. And where there is positive encouragement from numerous government and non-government entities then so be it.’

[Katman]

Great post - I agree entirely.

[raftn]

Goodness me, that almost reads like common sense.

[ducatilover]

I agree with that, I'm all for promoting safer riding. Give me a job doing it

[Big Dave]

>>BRONZ – Bike Riders of New Zealand,<<

Is a non-profit organisation which already runs 'ride right ride safe' training courses.
There is no cache of funds.

[Katman]

>>BRONZ – Bike Riders of New Zealand,<<

Is a non-profit organisation which already runs 'ride right ride safe' training courses.
There is no cache of funds.

I think BRONZ could go a step further by openly condemning irresponsible riding.

[James Deuce]

I think BRONZ could go a step further by openly condemning irresponsible riding.

Ooo, I know, how about leading by example.

[Big Dave]

Go to the meeting, raise the motion, have it voted on. It's a democratic process.
Dribbling on the internet achieves nothing. (I'm an expert).

[Katman]

Go to the meeting, raise the motion, have it voted on. It's a democratic process.
Dribbling on the internet achieves nothing. (I'm an expert).

Don't be so precious Dave.

You know very well it's something that shouldn't have to be voted on.

[James Deuce]

Go to the meeting, raise the motion, have it voted on. It's a democratic process.
Dribbling on the internet achieves nothing. (I'm an expert).

But, but, but, but.........

[Ronin]

But, but, but, but.........

I know. What would we all do if it weren't for dribbling on the internet?

[Big Dave]

I know. What would we all do if it weren't for dribbling on the internet?

Achieve.

[Ronin]

Achieve.

Over rated so I'm told.

[Big Dave]

Hard work and dedication pay off in the long run.
Laziness pays off now.

[Banditbandit]

I'm sorry but I don't understand what a critique of the Ulysses Club has to do with KiwiBiker ..