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Bluejeans · 09-17-2004, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

How about having the cops NOT harrass the average Joe for going an indiscernable amount over the speed limit, and have them spend more time pursuing REAL crimes?

But in Maine, that's about all they have to do, specially in my rural neck of the woods. If it weren't for speeders, the cops would go bonkers for lack of work! As it is, they all drive around, talking to each other on their cell phones.

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

People who aren't smart enough to put gear on don't have much to protect, IMHO.

Amen.

By the way, I agree with your post, I just had to comment on the speeding thing...

DaMaNP750 · 09-17-2004, 08:46 AM

i've always worn gear...i think thats what sets me off against everyone else. I mean wearing the matching jacket just makes me look like I know what I'm doing, along with the matching helmet, gold visor and gloves. It kinda says, this guy is serious.

themeatmanlandry · 09-17-2004, 10:30 AM

soad, dude . . .

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if you see a STUNTER, not SQUID stunting on the highway or anywhere not enclosed, tell him.

There's a difference? How do you tell? I thought people that stunt on public roads WERE the DEFINITION of squids.

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very similar to you being snooty and turning your cheek on your best friend who blew all of his money in stocks and gambling instead of trying to help him out.

So . . . he's blown his assets on foolish ventures, so now I'm supposed to have some moral duty to give him my hard-earned stuff? I want to be YOUR friend!

"I have a crack problem, buddy, and I'm out of cash. Can I 'borrow' your TV?"

DaMaNP750 · 09-17-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

soad, dude . . .

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if you see a STUNTER, not SQUID stunting on the highway or anywhere not enclosed, tell him.

There's a difference? How do you tell? I thought people that stunt on public roads WERE the DEFINITION of squids.

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very similar to you being snooty and turning your cheek on your best friend who blew all of his money in stocks and gambling instead of trying to help him out.

So . . . he's blown his assets on foolish ventures, so now I'm supposed to have some moral duty to give him my hard-earned stuff? I want to be YOUR friend!

"I have a crack problem, buddy, and I'm out of cash. Can I 'borrow' your TV?"

Funny...

SDSUsnowboards · 09-17-2004, 11:45 AM

Yea soad, I see where you are comming from. It's naive to think that someone will listen to you if you ask them to wear gear. Chances are excellent the rider in question knows about the existence of gear, so you won't be bringing up new territory with anyone. My gene pool comment was a joke of course, but I'm not joking when I say I don't care terribly when someone gets hurt stunting around. Especially on a public road. And if someone chooses to not wear a helmet at speeds faster than they can run, well, not wearing a helmet is the sign of a person with a deathwish.

007 · 09-17-2004, 12:16 PM

Gear is clothing and government will never be able to regulate that - thank God!

themeatmanlandry · 09-17-2004, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 007

Gear is clothing and government will never be able to regulate that - thank God!

You'd better call OSHA and tell them . . . they've been regulating clothing for 30+ years!!

007 · 09-17-2004, 02:01 PM

what is OSHA?

anywho, gov. cannot tell you what choice of clothes you must wear, unless it's some kind of professional clothing (military etc.)

FIVEINCH · 09-17-2004, 02:10 PM

Glad you qualified your statement, 007. I'm pretty sure the military types (myself included) would have, er... disagreed... with you in some form, or other.

As for OSHA: I'm sure ThemeatmanLandry can fill you in. I grew up with NAVOSH.

themeatmanlandry · 09-17-2004, 02:33 PM

He knows what OSHA is . . . that why he re-posted with qualifiers.

wavyredlaurie · 09-17-2004, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

He knows what OSHA is . . . that why he re-posted with qualifiers.

Yep, Any time I go near a construction site for my job, I have a long list of things I have to wear (and not wear). I've done everything from safety harnesses climbing towers, to tyvek dork suits, to a full-face respirator. But the minimum is ALWAYS steel-toed boots, and a hard hat, and usually safety glasses. But nothing - NOTHING- protects you from the greatest construction site hazard. That would be the construction workers! Though I have to say, showing up on the motorcycle seems to really tone them down a lot, for some reason!!!!!

themeatmanlandry · 09-17-2004, 03:39 PM

They know you can kick their butts.

wavyredlaurie · 09-17-2004, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

They know you can kick their butts.

Yes. Yes, I can. Riding a motorcycle teaches you to mave fast, be stealthy, and fight dirty, when necessary. And to prepare for every contingency.

But I have sidetracked the topic. I know that is something that is just not done here!

007 · 09-17-2004, 04:32 PM

Are there any clothing requirements for this forum?

themeatmanlandry · 09-17-2004, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 007

Are there any clothing requirements for this forum?

Yes, for everyone except "Uncle" Bob. It's always the uncle . . . isn't it?

**inspiron** · 09-19-2004, 06:47 AM

Uncle Bob moderates in the nude, right?

(now I have to go try and shake that image out of my head)

LayinLo · 09-20-2004, 04:31 PM

Shake it more than twice and its not "pissing" anymore.......

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09-17-2004, 08:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
DaMaNP750 Third gear and cruising Joined: Aug 2004 Location: STL Posts: 455	i've always worn gear...i think thats what sets me off against everyone else. I mean wearing the matching jacket just makes me look like I know what I'm doing, along with the matching helmet, gold visor and gloves. It kinda says, this guy is serious. __________________ 2004 GSX-R750 Black/Yellow MICRON slip on Frame Sliders Fender Eliminator Integrated Euro Taillights A drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts!

09-17-2004, 11:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
SDSUsnowboards Tin Foil Inspector Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2000 CBR600f4 Location: Southern California Posts: 764	Yea soad, I see where you are comming from. It's naive to think that someone will listen to you if you ask them to wear gear. Chances are excellent the rider in question knows about the existence of gear, so you won't be bringing up new territory with anyone. My gene pool comment was a joke of course, but I'm not joking when I say I don't care terribly when someone gets hurt stunting around. Especially on a public road. And if someone chooses to not wear a helmet at speeds faster than they can run, well, not wearing a helmet is the sign of a person with a deathwish. __________________ The notion should be deleted from your noggin. -FIVEINCH

09-17-2004, 02:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	Glad you qualified your statement, 007. I'm pretty sure the military types (myself included) would have, er... disagreed... with you in some form, or other. As for OSHA: I'm sure ThemeatmanLandry can fill you in. I grew up with NAVOSH. __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

09-17-2004, 02:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	He knows what OSHA is . . . that why he re-posted with qualifiers. __________________ Go to hell

09-17-2004, 12:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
007 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Boston. MA Posts: 592	Gear is clothing and government will never be able to regulate that - thank God!

09-17-2004, 02:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
007 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Boston. MA Posts: 592	what is OSHA? anywho, gov. cannot tell you what choice of clothes you must wear, unless it's some kind of professional clothing (military etc.)

09-17-2004, 03:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	They know you can kick their butts. __________________ Go to hell

09-17-2004, 04:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
007 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Boston. MA Posts: 592	Are there any clothing requirements for this forum?

09-19-2004, 06:47 AM	#36 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Uncle Bob moderates in the nude, right? (now I have to go try and shake that image out of my head) __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

09-20-2004, 04:31 PM	#37 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Shake it more than twice and its not "pissing" anymore.......

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