Police say had the rider been wearing...

[R-Soul]

Too many people accept accidents as things they can't avoid.

The reality is that better use of the brain can preclude a huge number of accidents while better motorcycling skills can preclude the same number again.

Those who meekly concede that "accidents happen" are not trying hard enough.

I agree - I get irritated with those that don't actively try and improve their technique, control, stability etc, because they prefer throwing their hands up in the air and saying "its fate anyway". Its so fucking easy to take the lazy way out....

[oneofsix]

I agree - I get irritated with those that don't actively try and improve their technique, control, stability etc, because they prefer throwing their hands up in the air and saying "its fate anyway". Its so fucking easy to take the lazy way out....

but it hurts, both wallet and body. I therefore think it is trite to say that is what they are doing. I look to my mistakes and those of others to learn from them but forums like this allow us to suggest how other sectors of the community can improve as well.

[MSTRS:Me]

I agree - I get irritated with those that don't actively try and improve their technique, control, stability etc, because they prefer throwing their hands up in the air and saying "its fate anyway". Its so fucking easy to take the lazy way out....

Not sure that is how things are, but some definitely claim, after the fact, they couldn't have done a thing to avoid etc, when they almost certainly could have, will will continue to argue the point or make excuses why they couldn't, and keep doing what they've always done.
But there will also be some that will take on board advice on how to avoid getting into strife in the first place, or out of it during...

... forums like this allow us to suggest how other sectors of the community can improve as well.

How many of 'them' get to read our ramblings, tho?

[rustic101]

I've solved it!!!

Hi Vis is out - Chopper guard flags are in. It should be Legislated that every bike has one fitted.....Very retro.

[oneofsix]

I've solved it!!!

Hi Vis is out - Chopper guard flags are in. It should be Legislated that every bike has one fitted.....Very retro.

bags you try them out first in a Wellington Southerly, or better still in Palmy during a blow

[R-Soul]

Me personally - I dont want to die wondering "What could I have done?"

[avgas]

Me personally - I dont want to die wondering "What could I have done?"

I think you will find it hard to do when your dead anyway.

[Elysium]

So has anyone waved to a Hi Vis Vest rider yet?

[Drew]

So has anyone waved to a Hi Vis Vest rider yet?

I thought only chicks and homos wear them, so I make a point of not waving in case some fairy boy takes a fancy.

[Fatt Max]

I thought only homos wear them.

Oh how fabulous, cant wait till tomorrow....now, hows my wave...? Does my bum look big in this high vis...?

[Reckless]

Oh how fabulous, cant wait till tomorrow....now, hows my wave...? Does my bum look big in this high vis...?

Mate your arse always looks big!!

Sexy Jaylo butt is the term these days isn't it Maxxy! LOL!!!!

[Fatt Max]

Mate your arse always looks big!!

Sexy Jaylo butt is the term these days isn't it Maxxy! LOL!!!!

You are such a sweetheart mate xx

[Reckless]

You are such a sweetheart mate xx

To know me is to love me!!

Thats why I'm single atm I suppose LOL!!!

[FJRider]

So has anyone waved to a Hi Vis Vest rider yet?

Haven't seen one ...

[avgas]

Thats why I'm single atm I suppose

That's good. I don't think we could handle multiple of you.