A forking quiz...

**98tls** · 8th May 2011, 19:09

As an older motorcyclist i look back and liken motorcycling to growing up,you push until boundaries are found through a thick ear from your old man or a tad later a night in the cells when you fuck up,sadly all those found boundaries are generally survivable but with motorcycles boundaries are often found and decided on by the pain associated with fucking up,nothing like pain to make a decision for you

Sadly many dont get away with just pain and pay the ultimate price eh.My old mans words ring true when a young fella after having an off through the Hundaless which was basically on my back door,"if you survive a few more of those boy there's a chance you will go on to enjoy a lifetime of motorcycling".Wont be a popular way of looking at it on here i am sure but it is what it is .

**Katman** · 8th May 2011, 19:13

Originally Posted by 98tls

As an older motorcyclist i look back and liken motorcycling to growing up,you push until boundaries are found through a thick ear from your old man or a tad later a night in the cells when you fuck up,sadly all those found boundaries are generally survivable but with motorcycles boundaries are often found and decided on by the pain associated with fucking up,nothing like pain to make a decision for you

Sadly many dont get away with just pain and pay the ultimate price eh.My old mans words ring true when a young fella after having an off through the Hundaless which was basically on my back door,"if you survive a few more of those boy there's a chance you will go on to enjoy a lifetime of motorcycling".Wont be a popular way of looking at it on here i am sure but it is what it is .

The world's moved on since you were a lad Mike.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th May 2011, 19:14

Originally Posted by Katman

Sometimes it just comes down to how well you've planned.

Or how well equipped you are, to on the spot make adjustments for the plan that's just turned to custard. Time to upskill everyone.

**98tls** · 8th May 2011, 19:16

Originally Posted by Katman

The world's moved on since you were a lad Mike.

True mate but both him and i are still riding eh.70 and riding a 1250 Bandit,not to bad.

**Drew** · 8th May 2011, 19:16

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Or how well equipped you are, to on the spot make adjustments for the plan that's just turned to custard. Time to upskill everyone.

Man, you used to be cool!

**Pussy** · 8th May 2011, 19:24

Sometimes kicking arses works better than kissing them!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th May 2011, 19:28

Originally Posted by Drew

Man, you used to be cool!

What's not cool about wanting to be a better rider? I'm still trying to improve!

**Drew** · 8th May 2011, 19:29

Originally Posted by Pussy

Sometimes kicking arses works better than kissing them!

And yet, you told me that in person, Katman is a really nice guy.

So he obviously lacks the power of the conviction he shows here.

Is that someone we should listen to?

**Drew** · 8th May 2011, 19:30

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

What's not cool about wanting to be a better rider? I'm still trying to improve!

Cool riders are the ones out of control!

**Katman** · 8th May 2011, 19:37

Originally Posted by Drew

Cool riders are the ones out of control!

Once upon a time Drew that post might have gained you plenty of support here.

Nowadays it just makes you sound retarded.

**Pussy** · 8th May 2011, 19:38

Originally Posted by Drew

And yet, you told me that in person, Katman is a really nice guy.

So he obviously lacks the power of the conviction he shows here.

Is that someone we should listen to?

IRL, he is a VERY good bastard!
Everyone has a different style.
Drew, when I was learning to fly many years ago, I was lucky enough to be mentored by VERY experienced pilots who I held in the utmost high respect.
I got my arse kicked a couple of times by them if they saw anything about my flying that needed commenting on. They were trying to make me a more professional pilot, not trying to humiliate me.
It worked. I still remember wise words from them. Even if they made me feel like an idiot! When you make an unwise choice in an aeroplane, it is often the last one you ever make.

**98tls** · 8th May 2011, 19:41

Is there a "duckshooters forum?'If so bet its heated tonight

**Ocean1** · 8th May 2011, 20:07

Originally Posted by Ocean1

What level of risk is acceptable?

Originally Posted by Maha

The risk needs to acceptable to the risk taker...

So. Just the one, then. And that the easier of the two questions.

None of the experts care to put an actual number on it?

I'da thought that before you started questioning someone else's behaviour you'd sorta need to have some idea of what was OK.

Obviously not.