Is binning becoming more socially acceptable?

[Drew]

I've always thought, that all crashes could be avoided, but if and when they do happen, what's the problem?

Why would you give some one a hard time for it, to make yourself feel like a bigger person for not falling off?

Long as no body is dead, or seriously harmed, who gives a fuck, take the piss, make a joke of it, it's a natural way to deal with the fact that it could have been you. Me and friends make jokes of fatals as well half the time, it's not insensitive, it's a tool we use to keep our minds intact for continuing to ride.

THIS THREAD is the PC bullshit, crashing bikes happens, cant deal with it? Stop fuckin riding!

[Grahameeboy]

it might pay to clarify that a 'bin' is when you fuckup by yourself \, not when you are caused to crash due to someone pulling out, or getting involved in an 'accident'...

Are you being pepantic today?

[Grahameeboy]

I've always thought, that all crashes could be avoided, but if and when they do happen, what's the problem?

Why would you give some one a hard time for it, to make yourself feel like a bigger person for not falling off?

Long as no body is dead, or seriously harmed, who gives a fuck, take the piss, make a joke of it, it's a natural way to deal with the fact that it could have been you. Me and friends make jokes of fatals as well half the time, it's not insensitive, it's a tool we use to keep our minds intact for continuing to ride.

THIS THREAD is the PC bullshit, crashing bikes happens, cant deal with it? Stop fuckin riding!

Grumpy..............................

[James Deuce]

it might pay to clarify that a 'bin' is when you fuckup by yourself \, not when you are caused to crash due to someone pulling out, or getting involved in an 'accident'...

Yep and Hitcher admitted he anticipated an overtake on the RAV4 a little early and as a consequence was too close to avoid him when the RAV driver did something stupid.

He binned. It was avoidable.

[James Deuce]

I've always thought, that all crashes could be avoided, but if and when they do happen, what's the problem?

Why would you give some one a hard time for it, to make yourself feel like a bigger person for not falling off?

Long as no body is dead, or seriously harmed, who gives a fuck, take the piss, make a joke of it, it's a natural way to deal with the fact that it could have been you. Me and friends make jokes of fatals as well half the time, it's not insensitive, it's a tool we use to keep our minds intact for continuing to ride.

THIS THREAD is the PC bullshit, crashing bikes happens, cant deal with it? Stop fuckin riding!

That's the attitude that cowboyz is talking about.

Thanks for that.

There's so much in that post that makes my skin crawl, I don't know where to begin.

[Drew]

Grumpy..............................

Not at all, I just see it a little differently, I respect the opinions of others, and we all process shit our own way. Having said that, may the lord help someone who actually gives me a hard time, not in jest, about how I shouldn't have crashed, because in my view, the implication is that I'm somehow making other bikers look bad, or dangerous.

I'd fuckin psycho at whoever did it.

[James Deuce]

Having said that, may the lord help someone who actually gives me a hard time, not in jest, about how I shouldn't have crashed, because in my view, the implication is that I'm somehow making other bikers look bad, or dangerous.

It isn't about that dude.

Some of us actually like you and wouldn't mind having you around in 20 years.

[cowboyz]

nope.

It is not about felling like a bigger person cause I didn't fall off and someone else did. It is about what is becoming acceptable. Falling off is not acceptable in the groups that I ride in. Neither is dropping in on the inside or bragging about how quick you are and how slow others are. It is the group that has naturally built out of like minded people. I enjoy riding with them.
The more I read recently on kb the more (esp alkd and wellington riders - but could just be that there are more members from those areas) seems like you can go hell for leather and if you fuck it up thats ok.... as long as your wearing some gear you can just go buy/rebuild another bike. No problem...

It is the difference between racing, track riding, road racing, and touring.

I consider myself a tourer. Placing more concentration on road conditions, other traffic and the challenges that come with touring. This doesn't nessacessaraly (you know what I mean) mean that we obey the speed limits all off the time but different to pushing the limits and challenges that road racing (and in my opinion more oppourtunity for crashing) brings to the table.

[Grahameeboy]

Not at all, I just see it a little differently, I respect the opinions of others, and we all process shit our own way. Having said that, may the lord help someone who actually gives me a hard time, not in jest, about how I shouldn't have crashed, because in my view, the implication is that I'm somehow making other bikers look bad, or dangerous.

I'd fuckin psycho at whoever did it.

You bite easy.....................

[Grahameeboy]

It isn't about that dude.

Some of us actually like you and wouldn't mind having you around in 20 years.

RIP Bruce and Daryll.........................

[oldrider]

I spent quite a few years riding dirt before getting my first road bike about 3 years ago. Riding trail rides on xr200, xr400 and my aging it200 we would search out the hills where the challenge became tougher than the one before. People would fall, all the time. I would fall off about 5 times a day but every single time someone went down they had the piss taken out of them. Even in jest.

Now with road riding it seems that the attitude is that every one is going to fall off at some stage so it is acceptable part of riding to fall off. Even if there was some dumb shit going on before the bin it is more of a case of "oh well, the bike can be replaced."

Is this PR advanced 101 and no one wants to offend anyone or more of a cause of you have to fall off at some stage so it is just a part of riding?

Option No 3 should read "shit happens" instead of (it happens)

The only place that anyone goes down intentionally is in the bedroom!

Even then there are "risks"!

They say that if you aint standing on the edge you could be taking up too much room, girls risk it all the time, aren't they fantastic! Cheers John

[cowboyz]

Not at all, I just see it a little differently, I respect the opinions of others, and we all process shit our own way. Having said that, may the lord help someone who actually gives me a hard time, not in jest, about how I shouldn't have crashed, because in my view, the implication is that I'm somehow making other bikers look bad, or dangerous.

I'd fuckin psycho at whoever did it.

The following post is off the cuff and if some of the facts are a little off then too fucking bad cause I am doing it from memory (which sucks) and cant be bothered looking shit up. All in my opinion......

Right...

I have seen you on the track and you certainly know how to get your bike to go quick. No problem. I have also witnessed some pretty impressive wheelies up teh front striaght at Manfield. Enjoyed by all for sure. I also remember you posting about flipping a 400(?) (sure this was you) on the alkd/wellington(?) motorway(?).

Dont tell me your friends let you away without a beating for that trick???

[cowboyz]

Option No 3 should read "shit happens" instead of (it happens)

The only place that anyone goes down intentionally is in the bedroom!

Even then there are "risks"!

They say that if you aint standing on the edge you could be taking up too much room, girls risk it all the time, aren't they fantastic! Cheers John

ok. I am officially too old or too stupid but fuck knows what you are trying to say here.

[Grahameeboy]

Option No 3 should read "shit happens" instead of (it happens)

The only place that anyone goes down intentionally is in the bedroom!

Even then there are "risks"!

They say that if you aint standing on the edge you could be taking up too much room, girls risk it all the time, aren't they fantastic! Cheers John

You...you.....Old Tiger....you

[Grahameeboy]

ok. I am officially too old or too stupid but fuck knows what you are trying to say here.

I thinking 'Old Rider' is trying to pull tonight after the 'Carer's' are asleep.......