Now wheres the windscreen brush and some paper towels ive gotta clean up my drool

**DMNTD:Me** · 18th December 2005, 19:51

Originally Posted by **R1**

Who gives a shit what they are wearing, I see loosers huffing glue but i dont feel compeled to go tell them how stupid they are, lots of people seem to forget that we all ride for different reasons, some like to scrape the pegs, some like to pose...at least they are on bikes and not in a skyline..

...exactly

**TLDV8** · 18th December 2005, 19:54

Originally Posted by **R1**

Who gives a shit what they are wearing, I see loosers huffing glue but i dont feel compeled to go tell them how stupid they are, lots of people seem to forget that we all ride for different reasons, some like to scrape the pegs, some like to pose...at least they are on bikes and not in a skyline..

Exactly....... and personally i would rather ride with people who can make a decision based on the circumstances (which are as per usual totally unknown in this case)....... people who have to get fully kitted up to ride down to the shop scare me,even if it is their porogotive.
>
I was going to post a pic from some years ago, but no helmet,shorts,jandals,and no back brake on a wheelying H2 might be to much for the high and mighty

..at least the headlight was on..safety and all that...

**rasty** · 18th December 2005, 19:57

Diito to that you guys.-- just get out and ride and get over it.

**inlinefour** · 18th December 2005, 20:08

Originally Posted by Sniper

Well said R1

I also agree with R1. We are responsible for ourselves only. Not much point worrying about it, they might learn the hard way. Wont be the first and sure wont be the last...

**Dafe** · 18th December 2005, 20:32

Originally Posted by Badcat

yep - but with their total lack of sense regarding safety gear, i'm sure they will reveal they are both red on the inside.
nice sneakers and tshirts on the 100hp sportsbikes guys...

fucking chumps.

Exactly what I noticed in under two seconds! Why do they do it? They're not only idiots but they look like it too!

**Dafe** · 18th December 2005, 20:36

Originally Posted by **R1**

Who gives a shit what they are wearing, I see loosers huffing glue but i dont feel compeled to go tell them how stupid they are, lots of people seem to forget that we all ride for different reasons, some like to scrape the pegs, some like to pose...at least they are on bikes and not in a skyline..

I do!
Half the reason the ACC levies hit motorcyclists so hard is due to complicated and extensive motorcycle injuries. Guys like this wiping out in his T-Shirt isn't helping our pockets. It's also just plain annoying how ignorant people can be.
I hate to see these guys learn the hard way!

**boomer** · 18th December 2005, 20:38

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Huh??

I did think the same thing regarding the gear or lack there of, but hey it's a free country and I'm sure these guys are capable of making their own mis-informed decisions. Gotta love gravel rash, it's the 'in' look this year. Or maybe they don't crash ever...

your right mate; people learn the hard way but it gets a bit menotenous(sp?) people harpin on about gear all the time.

if you guys truely feel so passionate about it Lobby the government but dont shout in my ear

**skidMark** · 18th December 2005, 20:57

Originally Posted by TLDV8

Exactly....... and personally i would rather ride with people who can make a decision based on the circumstances (which are as per usual totally unknown in this case)....... people who have to get fully kitted up to ride down to the shop scare me,even if it is their porogotive.
>
I was going to post a pic from some years ago, but no helmet,shorts,jandals,and no back brake on a wheelying H2 might be to much for the high and mighty

..at least the headlight was on..safety and all that...

i get fuly kitted up if im going 100 metres to my mates house you never know where your gunna crash i mean you can get hit by a car at the bottom of your drive i had an accident involving a bus and a mini moto (not pretty)

and yesterday my best mate crashed in the street next to that for both of us less than 50 metres from home....while you always wear gear...my mate slid out in the rain and now has a knee the size of a grapefruit

no gloves just a helmet shirts and a t shirt... oooo to be 16 and bulletproof

i have gloves a helmet and a leather jacket but the jacket has no padding people give me shit about it and say ill fuck myself decently if i bail....which i learnt last time at least the jacket saved my skin

i really want to get some gear spend all my money buying new bikes all the time...ive bought 5 in the last 6 months lol 3 of them 2005 mini bikes a tzr and a stuffed gn lol

so yeah im getting some gear asap pisses me off im that lazy to not finish getting some damn gear

**Wellyman** · 18th December 2005, 21:15

I have also learened the hard way about the lack of safety gear. it pisses me off to see dumb people to see lack of gear as shown in that picture. there loss if they crash. it's their problem if they get hurt.
WM

**Swoop** · 18th December 2005, 21:45

Originally Posted by markauckland

i get fuly kitted up if im going 100 metres to my mates house you never know where your gunna crash i mean you can get hit by a car at the bottom of your drive i had an accident involving a bus and a mini moto (not pretty)

and yesterday my best mate crashed in the street next to that for both of us less than 50 metres from home....while you always wear gear...my mate slid out in the rain and now has a knee the size of a grapefruit

no gloves just a helmet shirts and a t shirt... oooo to be 16 and bulletproof

i have gloves a helmet and a leather jacket but the jacket has no padding people give me shit about it and say ill fuck myself decently if i bail....which i learnt last time at least the jacket saved my skin

i really want to get some gear spend all my money buying new bikes all the time...ive bought 5 in the last 6 months lol 3 of them 2005 mini bikes a tzr and a stuffed gn lol

so yeah im getting some gear asap pisses me off im that lazy to not finish getting some damn gear

Well said MA! Bling awarded. Some of the anti-gear nazis around here have probably contributed to the excessive amounts we all have to pay for rego/ACC fees.
Perhaps the comment about lobbying government goes both ways? See how far they would get trying to have crash helmets, safety gear, etc made optional!

**boomer** · 18th December 2005, 21:47

Originally Posted by Swoop

Perhaps the comment about lobbying government goes both ways? See how far they would get trying to have crash helmets, safety gear, etc made optional!

Are you on drugs? Next time you find a wet kipper on your travels give it the cat don't throw it on here

**TLDV8** · 18th December 2005, 21:56

Originally Posted by markauckland

gear

Mark..anything is better than nothing..when i started there was no such thing as body armour etc that i remember...Safety gear is based on ones own personal perception,I have a Arai helmet,fully armoured suit (shin/knee's/hips/forearms and elbow's and back protector),fancy boots and gloves..cost over $3000

.. Do i then say anyone who is not wearing this amount of protection is a plonker ????..of course not... Reality check,if i get hit by a car,or plow into something solid i am going to get hurt,no ifs,buts or maybe's..the above gear may help but it will not guarantee my survival,there are no guarantee's in life,especially with motorcycles..Motorcycling is not about being bubble wrapped,it is about instinct and and a inbuilt self preservation,.... Do you deal with the cause or the symptom?... Protection going with the symptom,skills going with the cause,no amount of protection will increase a basic skill...Wear gear,get skills... i will continue to go down to the shops for a bottle of milk wearing work boots,jeans and a T shirt and a helmet,that is my decision based on my belief that i can safely ride around the block if i use common sense.

Sept. 13, 1948...150.313 m.p.h

**skidMark** · 18th December 2005, 22:03

yes you are confident in your riding im confident in mine too id wear jeans and a t as well but theres too many other idiots on the road out to kill you

lol burt munro was clever but i don't think he was sane as that pic shows.......basically naked...on salt you would be nothing but a long trail of mush if you fell off at that speed on salt

**TLDV8** · 18th December 2005, 22:09

Originally Posted by markauckland

yes you are confident in your riding im confident in mine too id wear jeans and a t as well but theres too many other idiots on the road out to kill you

lol burt munro was clever but i don't think he was sane as that pic shows.......basically naked...on salt you would be nothing but a long trail of mush if you fell off at that speed on salt

Thats Rollie Free on a Vincent Black Lightning... You automatically presume he will fall,that is the point i am trying to make....instinct is your savior long before a padded jacket.

**skidMark** · 18th December 2005, 22:21

Originally Posted by TLDV8

Thats Rollie Free on a Vincent Black Lightning... You automatically presume he will fall,that is the point i am trying to make....instinct is your savior long before a padded jacket.

yeah i get ya but instinct can fail and when it does.... you need a fuking jacket lol