how not to ride

[Fire-medic]

Getting-off I-95 in vicinity of Ft.Lauderdale FL I saw a guy behind me in traffic, I was in my GMC, he was on a bike, but I couldn't tell what. Light turns green, he comes-beside-me in traffic, and as he turns left, I see it's a Gen II! he was probably 40's, w/a beard, aviators, pudgy, wearing a black t-shirt, shorts, and sandals. No helmet, of-course.

Don't, just don't follow that guy's example! I don't care if it's "only a trip around the block," don't. :damn angry:

 

[Itgoes]

Not smart.

My brother years ago literally went around his block and ended up sliding down the street in a wife beater and shorts. The road rash on his one side took many months to heal....nasty and very painful. Luckily he had a helmet on.

 

[davesax36]

I rode around the block once without gear. When I parked the bike I figured out the little clicking sound I heard while riding was loose triple tree bolts... And my wife saw me out the window... 6 months after OUR accident. That'll never happen again. I'm atgatt.

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[Alawicious]

A school friend's brother was literally riding around in a parking lot and lost it at a low speed. He will spend the rest of his life in a wheel chair as the result.

Even low speed crashes can permanently change your life

 

[MaxMidnight]

Getting-off I-95 in vicinity of Ft.Lauderdale FL I saw a guy behind me in traffic, I was in my GMC, he was on a bike, but I couldn't tell what. Light turns green, he comes-beside-me in traffic, and as he turns left, I see it's a Gen II! he was probably 40's, w/a beard, aviators, pudgy, wearing a black t-shirt, shorts, and sandals. No helmet, of-course.

Don't, just don't follow that guy's example! I don't care if it's "only a trip around the block," don't. :damn angry:

Totally agree regarding the helmet, protective clothing and pudginess but not sure if having a beard and wearing aviators is that bad?

 

[Fire-medic]

Yes, of-course, aviators and a beard is bad! Bad, bad, B-A-D!

I was just 'painting a picture' of what I saw. Say, who is that 2nd guy? and the 'beard' on #3 is a bit lower.

I have been visiting a sick family member in the hospital. The guy sharing the room in Miami FL is on a ventilator. He is the result of a serious mcy accident. Not what I want my wife to-see, w/me being on a bike! He looks to be about 50.

On fire-rescue, you can't have a beard because of the self-contained breathing apparatus's (SCBA) mask needs a seal to facial skin to work correctly. After I retired, I wore a beard for 4-1/2 years, through graduate school, and after. It came-in patched in grey, so it made me look older. Now I am older!

When I was a kid in school, we took a field trip to where they made G-15 tint Ray-Ban Aviators, and a lot of other designs. I'll never forget watching the ingots of molten glass, incandescent from the temperature, being poured-into the forms on the production line. You could feel the heat even though we were a long-way from the production line. Huge slabs of purified glass, waiting to be cut, ground, and polished.

Totally agree regarding the helmet, protective clothing and pudginess but not sure if having a beard and wearing aviators is that bad?

 

[jfeagins]

You guys missed Fire's point. It wasn't the lack of helmet. It wasn't the lack of proper riding gear, eye shades or beard. I'm certain sure Fire didn't mean to poke fun of pudginess on a motorcycle, since so many around here would fit that description, including myself.

Fire-Medic is jealous of the guy's Gen II. He emphasized it with an exclamation mark.

 

[Karmakatt]

-Snorting-
+1

That's funny

 

[DMAN999]

I volunteer to check the Lovely Lady in Pic #3 for Proper Beard Maintenance !!! :biglaugh:

 

[Miles Long]

This thread reminding me of an incident several years ago, at a campsite in a midwestern state, can't remember which , but obviously one with no compulsury helmet laws -
- My touring buddy and I couldn't help but notice the huge influx of Harley-Davidson touring bikes, ridden by what appeared to be retired, or soon to be retired, owners - both solo and couples.
All were decked out in the latest fashionable and armoured riding gear (as you might guess, mostly H.D.-stamped ) - but the majority of the riders had only do-rags on their heads, very few helmets.
Eventually , we struck up a conversation. All the folks that we talked to gave the impression that they were responsible adults, and seasoned riders. Soon I asked "why so many bikes, where are you heading?"
The answer - "we are going to a H.D.-sponsored motorcycle safety course"

I didn't comment. My friend and I, being lidded, were definitely in the minority.
Obviously there are some compelling reasons for not wearing head protection, but the logic, so far, has escaped me.
Any one care to enlighten me? Please don't mention the "freedom" thing.
Cheers!unk:

 

[thepretender]

In the years between bikes I often had dreams where I would hop on a bike and then miles later realize I didn't have a helmet on. Wonder what that was all about ?

 

[Miles Long]

In the years between bikes I often had dreams where I would hop on a bike and then miles later realize I didn't have a helmet on. Wonder what that was all about ?

Perhaps a repressed death-wish?:ummm:

 

[jfeagins]

In the years between bikes I often had dreams where I would hop on a bike and then miles later realize I didn't have a helmet on. Wonder what that was all about ?

Repressed freedom-envy?

Say, back when you were in grade school, your mom didn't pack P,B&J for your lunch every day, and make you wear plaid corduroy pants, did she? :ummm:

My mom did, and now, sometimes when I dream of riding, I will crest a hill so frickin' fast the bike goes hopelessly airborn and I come off the seat and begin preparation for a very hard landing before suddenly jolting awake. To this day you will oftimes see me tag the brakes just shy of the crest on really big hills when I'm riding in a spirited group. :biglaugh:

 

[srk468]

Maybe some of you guys should be more concerned about yourselves... Riding is dangerous, get over it or stay at home but spare me the holier than thou stuff..

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[Kronx]

Reminds me of this video I came across...

http://youtu.be/TFD9az2eAv0