squids will be squids

Gorilla25 · October 18th, 2011, 03:20 PM

so, this guy at the gym i go to used to have a ninjette. he got rid of it a month ago to upgrade to a cbr600 f4i because the ninjette is too "slow" i explained to him about actually "riding" the bike and not just a "A to B ASAP" kinda thing. cant really say much, but its his bike, his life, his choice.

thats not all. he never wears any gear. says the helmet "limits" his vision and he loves the air against his face

no helmet, no pants, no jacket, no shoes. yea, here in hawaii gets REALLY hot at times, but i still suit up. he even admits: "the way i ride, i'll go SPLAT if i mess up"

. now hes been wanting to go on rides with me or on group rides. i tell him "yea..later on, when im not too busy"....other then that, i dont know what else to tell him because sure as heck i or the group dont need to be riding around with that kinda person. esp if its deals A LOT with safety issues.

/Rant

Trailerboy531 · October 18th, 2011, 03:39 PM

Tell him straight up; be honest. We don't ride with people who choose not to wear gear because we feel ____. If he argues then just say I'm sorry that's how the group feels.

sombo · October 18th, 2011, 04:03 PM

I agree with Max. Tell him that if he wants to ride with the group that he needs to be wearing gear or he's on his own. Group rules are group rules, end of story.

Mr.E · October 18th, 2011, 04:54 PM

I dont get how people ride with no gear. The other day the worlds smallest bug hit me on the neck at 50 miles per hour, it stung a bit for a while. I couldnt imagine to the face. And to top that, I had a bug splatter on my face shield right were my eye was. I couldnt imagine it without my visor being there. Anyways, squid is, as squid does I guess.

blink · October 18th, 2011, 05:43 PM

if he says the helmet ruins his vision he should be riding a bike. It was proven that it doesn't AT ALL

Heed · October 18th, 2011, 06:35 PM

just tell him you only ride with mature people that means wearing gear

saying that a helmet limits his vision is just idiotic. tell him to enjoy his vision when bugs, wind, debris, and miscellaneous sh*t gets in his face while hes riding

choneofakind · October 18th, 2011, 06:42 PM

The only vision it restricts is a little bit straight down from my eyes so when I look at the speedo, I have to physically look down, instead of just glancing like in a car. But if that's the reason for not wearing a helmet, that seems like he doesn't want to wear one in the first place and is just making up excuses

Johnnyscoots · October 18th, 2011, 06:49 PM

True, full faced helmets limit the extreme outer peripheral vision, but a 20 gram bug to the cornea (at 65mph) will limit ALL of your vision...not to mention what the asphalt does to skin...nerves...cranium...the asphalt becomes a sinuous belt sander and you become the woodshop project...

Johnny

massacremasses · October 18th, 2011, 07:33 PM

nickjpass · October 18th, 2011, 07:40 PM

What does the cat have to do with that

massacremasses · October 18th, 2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

What does the cat have to do with that

Lil_Green_Demon · October 18th, 2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Tell him straight up; be honest. We don't ride with people who choose not to wear gear because we feel ____. If he argues then just say I'm sorry that's how the group feels.

Agreed.

I also don't understand how people can ride without helmets on. WTF are they thinking? I can't imagine having rock chips hit me in the face without a helmet on. I had one bounce right off of my visor once. Definitely scared me & made me glad I had a helmet on.
WTF kind of moron says helmets ruin his sight? He definitely is lacking some brain cells.

Gorilla25 · October 19th, 2011, 01:17 AM

haha..some of your replies made me lol...next time he does ask about riding with me or a group i'll tell him just that....oh...while still on the subject...guess who zoomed by me on my way back home from work tonight?..haha

CynicalC · October 19th, 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

akima · October 19th, 2011, 02:46 AM

Even if he bought gear just to ride with me, I probably still wouldn't want him around. It's completely his choice whether he wants to wear gear or not, but, if he's not wise enough to decide to wear gear of his own accord then he's probably not wise in many other areas too; including how he rides. I'd be worried about him flying into the back of my bike if I came to a stop or him trying to keep up with people above his skill level, crashing, and ruining the ride.

coondog · October 19th, 2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sombo

I agree with Max. Tell him that if he wants to ride with the group that he needs to be wearing gear or he's on his own. Group rules are group rules, end of story.

nuff said.

October 18th, 2011, 03:20 PM	#1
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	squids will be squids so, this guy at the gym i go to used to have a ninjette. he got rid of it a month ago to upgrade to a cbr600 f4i because the ninjette is too "slow" i explained to him about actually "riding" the bike and not just a "A to B ASAP" kinda thing. cant really say much, but its his bike, his life, his choice. thats not all. he never wears any gear. says the helmet "limits" his vision and he loves the air against his face no helmet, no pants, no jacket, no shoes. yea, here in hawaii gets REALLY hot at times, but i still suit up. he even admits: "the way i ride, i'll go SPLAT if i mess up". now hes been wanting to go on rides with me or on group rides. i tell him "yea..later on, when im not too busy"....other then that, i dont know what else to tell him because sure as heck i or the group dont need to be riding around with that kinda person. esp if its deals A LOT with safety issues. /Rant

October 18th, 2011, 04:54 PM	#4
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	I dont get how people ride with no gear. The other day the worlds smallest bug hit me on the neck at 50 miles per hour, it stung a bit for a while. I couldnt imagine to the face. And to top that, I had a bug splatter on my face shield right were my eye was. I couldnt imagine it without my visor being there. Anyways, squid is, as squid does I guess. __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

October 18th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#5
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	if he says the helmet ruins his vision he should be riding a bike. It was proven that it doesn't AT ALL __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 18th, 2011, 06:49 PM	#8
Johnnyscoots Over 40 Ninjette Owner Name: John Location: Denver, Pa Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki VN900C (Black), 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Red/Two Bros. Slip on, 41 Tooth Rear Sprocket) Posts: 77	True, full faced helmets limit the extreme outer peripheral vision, but a 20 gram bug to the cornea (at 65mph) will limit ALL of your vision...not to mention what the asphalt does to skin...nerves...cranium...the asphalt becomes a sinuous belt sander and you become the woodshop project... Johnny __________________________________________________ So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish! Vulcan 900 Custom: Cafe windscreen, OEM backrest and Lockable side cases!!!

October 18th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#9
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

October 18th, 2011, 03:39 PM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Tell him straight up; be honest. We don't ride with people who choose not to wear gear because we feel ____. If he argues then just say I'm sorry that's how the group feels.

October 18th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#3
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I agree with Max. Tell him that if he wants to ride with the group that he needs to be wearing gear or he's on his own. Group rules are group rules, end of story.

October 18th, 2011, 06:35 PM	#6
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	just tell him you only ride with mature people that means wearing gear saying that a helmet limits his vision is just idiotic. tell him to enjoy his vision when bugs, wind, debris, and miscellaneous sh*t gets in his face while hes riding

October 18th, 2011, 06:42 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	The only vision it restricts is a little bit straight down from my eyes so when I look at the speedo, I have to physically look down, instead of just glancing like in a car. But if that's the reason for not wearing a helmet, that seems like he doesn't want to wear one in the first place and is just making up excuses

October 18th, 2011, 07:40 PM	#10
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	What does the cat have to do with that __________________________________________________

October 19th, 2011, 01:17 AM	#13
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	haha..some of your replies made me lol...next time he does ask about riding with me or a group i'll tell him just that....oh...while still on the subject...guess who zoomed by me on my way back home from work tonight?..haha

October 19th, 2011, 02:46 AM	#15
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Even if he bought gear just to ride with me, I probably still wouldn't want him around. It's completely his choice whether he wants to wear gear or not, but, if he's not wise enough to decide to wear gear of his own accord then he's probably not wise in many other areas too; including how he rides. I'd be worried about him flying into the back of my bike if I came to a stop or him trying to keep up with people above his skill level, crashing, and ruining the ride.

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