White lines - Who respects them?

[pritch]

Surely everyone wants to be a short-arsed italian?

You must be really tall if you think Rossi is short He is just shy of six foot.

There is some sense in this thread, I particularly agree with the people who think that the excess of painted lines has devalued their impact.

I used to use all the road if the way was clear but under the influence of Nick Ienatch I now try to stay on my own side of the road. It is still possible to have cars comiing straight at you while in your own lane though. We need luck as well as skill.

[GrayWolf]

Interesting view this....look at it from the 'other' side.
Your way of thinking says 'we' can't do wheelies, do anything more than putt around at 100k, do skids, drag a knee, or any of the other things we enjoy about riding.
If I read that right, you are trying to limit our enjoyment, even more than the powers that be already have. If I want boring, I'll borrow your white tin can to drive around.

Not at all, if you want to pretent to be Rossi etc, go to the right place to do it? What I was saying in reply to bandit is, that when the frequent (I wont say inevitable) OFF happens through, stupid riding, too fast, incorrect lines, no regard for roadcraft DO NOT lead to, as you point out, increased legislation and Gubbermint Interventions. Those of Us who whinge, feel insecure, superior, old fuckers/coots, Nana's, scaredycats, etc etc, will probably stop complaining?

Oh just FYI.. you cant borrow my 'white tin can; to drive round in, I'm a MOTORCYCLIST, I don't own an effin car sonny.
As you were, now be a good lad, my pipe and slippers are over there ------>>>

[scumdog]

Jeez - why do you all give so much time, effort and space in your head to complain about what other people are doing?

But..but..but YOU are doing just that right now...






Oh, I see, just another troll eh? - carry on...

[nodrog:Me]

.... Can I ride like Ruben Xaus then?

I hope you have shitloads of ductape.

Yep - if I can overtake safely in the distance available, I pay feck all heed to road markings.

What he said. In fact years ago (probably before 87.56% of kids on KB were born) there used to be a ministry of transport funded programme hosted by Denny Hulme. He used to advise crossing the centre line on tight bends (yes that you could clearly see ahead), promoting it was safer and easier.

But then again, he did hit a wall when he died.

[Ocean1]

look at it from the 'other' side.

What I was saying in reply to bandit is, that when the frequent (I wont say inevitable) OFF happens through, stupid riding, too fast, incorrect lines, no regard for roadcraft DO NOT lead to, as you point out, increased legislation and Gubbermint Interventions. Those of Us who whinge, feel insecure, superior, old fuckers/coots, Nana's, scaredycats, etc etc, will probably stop complaining?

Sorry GW, he's right. It's the Skatman premise, party A (everyone) is blamed for the actions of party B, (teh Govt.)

Fact is the people that make the rules are no longer doing so for the benefit of the majority of road users, they're doing it to minimise costs.

If you don't like the fact that you have to crawl around our roads and pay a substantial wad of cash for the privilege then don't blame anyone but the guys making the rules.

[Ocean1]

But then again, he did hit a wall when he died.

But not until.

[Edbear]

I hope you have shitloads of ductape.



What he said. In fact years ago (probably before 87.56% of kids on KB were born) there used to be a ministry of transport funded programme hosted by Denny Hulme. He used to advise crossing the centre line on tight bends (yes that you could clearly see ahead), promoting it was safer and easier.

But then again, he did hit a wall when he died.

Not quite, he suffered a heart attack and managed to get the car safely off the track before he died. Genuine hero, that one.

[nodrog:Me]

But not until.

Not quite, he suffered a heart attack and managed to get the car safely off the track before he died. Genuine hero, that one.

I said he hit a wall when he died, not he died when he hit a wall.

[Fatt Max]

I said he hit a wall when he died, not he died when he hit a wall.

[Edbear]

I said he hit a wall when he died, not he died when he hit a wall.

I did note that, but some may not understand the full story so just a bit of clarification for their sake. No offence intended.

[Big Dave]

Do you mean Duct Tape? :-P

[nodrog:Me]

I did note that, but some may not understand the full story so just a bit of clarification for their sake. No offence intended.

Google is their friend. Shouldnt you be out annoying peoples doorbells?

Do you mean Duct Tape? :-P

I actually meant Duck tape.

[Big Dave]

You're quacking me up.

[Edbear]

Google is their friend. Shouldnt you be out annoying peoples doorbells?

I actually meant Duck tape.

Not today, Sunday is our sleep-in day. I'm just about to get out of bed and have a shower...

[Swoop]

... if you think Rossi is short He is just shy of six foot.

So, he is a shortarse then.