January 26th, 2012, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Name: john
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ATGATT will get got just as bad.
Eventually, if you're that lacking in motorcycling skills. Skills will get you much further, and I'm including common sense here too. And no, I'm not saying it's o.k. to ride in flip flops and minis, shirtless and helmetless. I thought of this when i saw a group of riders overseas looking like Michelin Man, taking off on a high speed road with ice cold tires, rain sprinkles raising my awareness of a definite downpour coming, and the group in a straight line in under 2-second gaps. There are alot of people, younger nowadays that are not made for motorcycling, it does take a certain person and skill-set, and grey matter with adaptability. Most people should be in a cage where they belong and play poser somehow through that venture.
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January 26th, 2012, 08:55 PM | #2 |
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...what?
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January 26th, 2012, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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Translation: ATGATT is a good thing, but wearing a full set of gear doesn't protect you entirely and doing foolish things on a bike will still hurt you badly, even possibly as badly as if you weren't wearing any gear. Eventually, that is, if you're lacking in motorcycling skills. Skills (including common sense) will help you much more on a motorcycle than a full set of gear ever will. No, I'm not saying it's okay to ride in flip flop sandals and [a mini-skirt], shirtless and helmet-less. I realized this idea when I was overseas and spotted a group of riders [wearing little?]. I saw them driving quickly on a high speed road with ice-cold tires, riding single-file with little space in-between them; I could also tell that it was soon going to rain, making the road surface slippery and their activities even more dangerous. There are a lot of people, many of them young, who are not made for motorcycling. It takes a certain person and skill-set to ride a motorcycle, specifically someone who has the mental ability to adapt quickly to dangerous situations. Most people should drive a car instead, and somehow play out their motorcycling fantasies through that type of a vehicle.
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January 27th, 2012, 07:33 AM | #5 |
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Name: john
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Confession
I must correct myself, especially as an older albeit experienced rider. I tend to point towards the younger generation there is for me now (due to me being old) and that is a mistake. The largest increase in riders are RUBS (rich urban bikers), you know the clean cut GQ on a big HD cause it's hep and shows conspicuous consumption. It's these older clowns that don't know d*ck but think they are masters of the universe who drove the biker death rate up throughout the 2000's. Mostly taking corners, so they did unto themselves. Which I hate to say is good, but at least they didn't take any innocents with them. Bike sales are down since the recession started 2 years ago, hence the death rate has followed.
I've actually been making good money buying late model RUB bikes for exportation and am choosing one for self from the female versions that I get (HD 883's). The 883 has added 1.5 in. to it's rear shock and is now pushing out around 60hp and 50+ lbs. of torque and actually stir me in these old drawers of mine, aramid sewn kevlar lined of course |
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January 28th, 2012, 05:11 AM | #6 |
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I though Kevlar WAS an aramid fiber.
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January 28th, 2012, 09:43 AM | #7 |
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Mhmm
Irresponsible people get in accidents. I don't say old people, or young people get in accidents. The younger generation tends to be naive, less responsible, and believe that they are invincible. Good thing I'm not part of the younger generation
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January 28th, 2012, 11:49 PM | #8 |
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Nick, you're 16...
You'll be just as big of an idiot as I am/was when I got my license. And when I got my motorcycle. And when I ride a bicycle. That's part of being someone our age. Thinking you're exempt from being an idiot is what makes you do things that aren't smart. |
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January 29th, 2012, 02:13 AM | #9 |
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January 29th, 2012, 09:50 AM | #10 |
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Did you know the Michelin Man has a dog?
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