Full gear all the time?

[FJRider]

Instead, fuckwits are trying to get us to wear protective gear, to prepare for crashes WE SHOULDN'T FUCKING BE HAVING!!!!

The gear is important, but it's down my list compared to the riders using their thick cunting skulls.

The thing is ... many accidents bikers are involved in while riding ... were the result of people and factors ... that they had no control of (or warning of). Silly decisions made by silly people, for silly reasons. Unless you can be absolutely sure you won't find such a person in your travels ... I might suggest a change in your priorities ...

There might be a Kenworth truck out there ... that you will run into/get run over by.

Maybe.

[Berries]

The thing is ... many accidents bikers are involved in while riding ... were the result of people and factors ... that they had no control of (or warning of). Silly decisions made by silly people, for silly reasons. Unless you can be absolutely sure you won't find such a person in your travels ... I might suggest a change in your priorities ...

Yeah, get a car Drew you pussy.

[Drew]

The thing is ... many accidents bikers are involved in while riding ... were the result of people and factors ... that they had no control of (or warning of). Silly decisions made by silly people, for silly reasons. Unless you can be absolutely sure you won't find such a person in your travels ... I might suggest a change in your priorities ...

There might be a Kenworth truck out there ... that you will run into/get run over by.

Maybe.

There are occassional influences outside our control. We can nearly ALWAYS control our reactions to them, and avoid catastrophy.

I understand 'maybe', now if only others would try and understand, and learn what they can control ABSOLUTELY.

[FJRider]

There are occassional influences outside our control. We can nearly ALWAYS control our reactions to them, and avoid catastrophy.

I understand 'maybe', now if only others would try and understand, and learn what they can control ABSOLUTELY.

Nearly ........


Maybe ........

as in ...

I nearly made it ... and ... Maybe next time they'll see me ...

There is nothing so absolute as ... MAYBE ...

[Drew]

Nearly ........


Maybe ........

as in ...

I nearly made it ... and ... Maybe next time they'll see me ...

There is nothing so absolute as ... MAYBE ...

This argument falls short, if you wont bring new material to the table. Or at least do what I'm doing, and steal shit that Kathman has said, then try to present it without the antagonism.

Don't focus on the maybes, it's instant defeat. Look up the serenity prayer, it's quite clever.

[Katman]

Or at least do what I'm doing, and steal shit that Kathman has said,

Don't worry, I running a tab for you.

[caspernz]

This argument falls short, if you wont bring new material to the table. Or at least do what I'm doing, and steal shit that Kathman has said, then try to present it without the antagonism.

Don't focus on the maybes, it's instant defeat. Look up the serenity prayer, it's quite clever.

Haha, you sound like you're getting tongue tied....

The funny thing is that you're on the right (Katman approved no doubt) track, this being the mindset that almost all situations we find ourselves in, we can avoid them turning to custard by responding correctly. The gear is worn for the very rare occasion when this approach fails...oh, and to keep warm, look stylish etc.

But this is too much like being at work, because I teach this stuff to new fuel tanker drivers. Officially it's referred to as the SMITHS driving system, which in essence is stuff that you would work out for yourself with enough time on the road. Ironically it seems some bike riders make good tanker drivers, by virtue of being more 'situationally aware' on the road.

BTW. The most common failings are quite similar amongst all vehicle operator groups, too fast for the conditions, following too close, and the most important one...not leaving yourself an out, an escape route as a situation turns to custard. Basic stuff....

[FJRider]

BTW. The most common failings are quite similar amongst all vehicle operator groups, too fast for the conditions, following too close, and the most important one...not leaving yourself an out, an escape route as a situation turns to custard. Basic stuff....

And most common .... all of the above, while still traveling under the speed limit.

[caspernz]

And most common .... all of the above, while still traveling under the speed limit.

Of course, forgive me for leaving out the obvious...well, to most of us I'd hope??

[Drew]

Don't worry, I running a tab for you.

For the number of things I can turn your name into? Krashfan.

[Drew]

And most common .... all of the above, while still traveling under the speed limit.

Of course, forgive me for leaving out the obvious...well, to most of us I'd hope??

The definition of speed, says nothing of limits.

But I suspect it would be more common that people understood the statement. "Speed was a factor". To mean exceeding the limit at the time.

[FJRider]

The definition of speed, says nothing of limits.

But I suspect it would be more common that people understood the statement. "Speed was a factor". To mean exceeding the limit at the time.

maybe ...


But I am of the belief ... that for far too many people ... the belief that under the speed limit is safe.

Therefore ... it only becomes a factor when they're OVER the limit.

[Autech]

All. What good is that $300 jacket when it's hanging in the shed?

[Berries]

Who would buy a jacket and then not wear it?

[Ocean1]

Who would buy a jacket and then not wear it?

You've not met the wife, then?