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braddahmarv · 06-08-2008, 09:46 AM

Not Reality... Actuality! Thanks for posting this video!

jprisme · 06-08-2008, 12:10 PM

dam that made me think.

Nels Ferre · 06-11-2008, 10:42 AM

I figured with gas at $4 a gallon, and the fact that I have essentially parked the car for my 80 mile round trip to work, I would watch the video.

Highly recommended! It has reminded me of what I already knew, and just chose to ignore. In other words, I'm riding safer. Now, I'm thinking of attending the MSF advanced rider course.

Rumrunner · 06-18-2008, 10:28 AM

Ive been a medic for 13 years. Ive sen too many times the aftermath. Great video.

Ride safe.

ranger04 · 07-26-2008, 07:45 PM

Great video. If everybody would just pay attention to whats going on it would be alot better, I love riding my bike-mainly commuting and errands- but always try to watch what im doing and not do anything stupid and even so still to many close calls for my comfort. people just neeed to pay more attention to whats going on out there

HAMMERPETE · 08-20-2008, 09:41 PM

"Ride like you're invisible" is the proper approach, but not always possible....that's why you always make sure you have a ESCAPE PLAN.

My head is always on a swivel. At a redlight..thru an intersection...even on the open road checking the sides of the road etc.
These riders that put both feet down at a redlight...the ones that are sitting there with arms crossed and out of gear.

I see them giving a cage a chance.

Yeah it seems like to much data input to enjoy the road but i feel better about riding when I am in full awareness of my surroundings.

aviraj · 08-23-2008, 06:57 AM

HI, guys I think about Every motorcyclist should watch this, I was thinking about posting my article on this subject in the Safety Tips section of this Blog, however, I decided to post my article in the Biker Laws section, because what you do could result in serious legal ramifications to you. This is however, a cross-over issue regarding legal and motorcycle safety. his also goes for the 16 year old school girl on her cell phone. If you do not know this fact, than you should not be riding a motorcycle.

rocky

Mississippi Drug Addiction

BigD · 09-06-2008, 07:49 PM

A very sobering reminder. About 80% of the riders I see out on the road are only wearing a helmet due to California law, the rest of their gear includes tank tops, shorts, tennis shoes, etc...
Due to the cost of gas many folks are turning towards two wheel transportation trying to save a buck but are clueless to what the consequences may be if and when they go down, others just plain out think only uncool wusses wear gear. Sure it feels good to feel the wind on your body but take road rash for example... Cleaning the dirt and gravel in the E.R. from areas that used to be covered with flesh, then the long, painful healing process. It is then too late when you realize wearing protective gear isn't all that uncool after all.
During the summer months there are ways to stay cool to a certain extent but a little discomfort sure beats what the other options may be.
It is always smart to wear ATGATT and be aware to your surroundings... And enjoy the ride!!!

**87gsxrnut** · 09-09-2008, 12:01 PM

Good video. I somehow missed it on the first go-around.

- Nut

pastorgumby · 01-15-2009, 05:59 PM

Wow... sobering and very sad! Watch your asses out there!!!

buechee · 01-26-2009, 01:40 PM

Good video. I agree on taking a safty course.

goodtimesgoodrides · 02-18-2009, 02:43 PM

good video.. reminded me to buy a new helmet...

colonso · 03-31-2009, 02:10 AM

Good video,hits home the message for every rider to ride within there capabilities and to pay attention at all times,after all it only takes a split second laps of concentration or some car driver not to notice you to turn a fun day into a nightmare for you and all the people who love you.allways stay 1 step ahead of the game and have a good contingencie plan and try not to ride so fast that you put yourself in danger.Observe,Obey,Pay Attention and Allways-Allways Expect the Un-expected.

mm22176 · 05-23-2009, 01:58 AM

Nonsense

housefull · 01-12-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarian

Good video.

Of course the first video on the site (today) is of two naked guys riding scooters in Bermuda. Oh well...

Very well put. I can identify with the guy who rode for 38 years without a ticket or accident, I've been riding about 32, though I've had minor stuff, no tickets that stuck (that's another story lol...) I feel extremely lucky. I know I'm skilled but there still is a fair amount of luck involved.

06-08-2008, 09:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
braddahmarv Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: Was... a 1982 Yamaha Virago XV920J Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 153	Not Reality... Actuality! Thanks for posting this video! __________________ Hawaii... Paradise with lots of blue skies and an ocean of HOT LAVA!

06-08-2008, 12:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
jprisme Clunked into first gear Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: gsxr 1000 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 212	dam that made me think. __________________ i have mutiplus sclerosis and well i wanted to ride since i was young so i saved up my money and got good credit and bought me a hell of a bike. i never looked back since

07-26-2008, 07:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
ranger04 No Significant Other Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2009 Yamaha Vstar 950 Location: ohio Posts: 2,453	Great video. If everybody would just pay attention to whats going on it would be alot better, I love riding my bike-mainly commuting and errands- but always try to watch what im doing and not do anything stupid and even so still to many close calls for my comfort. people just neeed to pay more attention to whats going on out there __________________ M50 Manual "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" -Benjamin Franklin-

08-20-2008, 09:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 3,550	"Ride like you're invisible" is the proper approach, but not always possible....that's why you always make sure you have a ESCAPE PLAN. My head is always on a swivel. At a redlight..thru an intersection...even on the open road checking the sides of the road etc. These riders that put both feet down at a redlight...the ones that are sitting there with arms crossed and out of gear. I see them giving a cage a chance. Yeah it seems like to much data input to enjoy the road but i feel better about riding when I am in full awareness of my surroundings. __________________ Music pick of the Week(Timbo started it) Rare Earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZsppOw2Mxk "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

08-23-2008, 06:57 AM	#27 (permalink)
aviraj Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Every motorcyclist should watch this HI, guys I think about Every motorcyclist should watch this, I was thinking about posting my article on this subject in the Safety Tips section of this Blog, however, I decided to post my article in the Biker Laws section, because what you do could result in serious legal ramifications to you. This is however, a cross-over issue regarding legal and motorcycle safety. his also goes for the 16 year old school girl on her cell phone. If you do not know this fact, than you should not be riding a motorcycle. rocky Mississippi Drug Addiction

06-11-2008, 10:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
Nels Ferre Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 26	I figured with gas at $4 a gallon, and the fact that I have essentially parked the car for my 80 mile round trip to work, I would watch the video. Highly recommended! It has reminded me of what I already knew, and just chose to ignore. In other words, I'm riding safer. Now, I'm thinking of attending the MSF advanced rider course.

06-18-2008, 10:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
Rumrunner Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 175	Ive been a medic for 13 years. Ive sen too many times the aftermath. Great video. Ride safe.

09-06-2008, 07:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
BigD Found second gear by accident Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: 05" Honda ST1300 Location: Rio Vista, CA Posts: 326	A very sobering reminder. About 80% of the riders I see out on the road are only wearing a helmet due to California law, the rest of their gear includes tank tops, shorts, tennis shoes, etc... Due to the cost of gas many folks are turning towards two wheel transportation trying to save a buck but are clueless to what the consequences may be if and when they go down, others just plain out think only uncool wusses wear gear. Sure it feels good to feel the wind on your body but take road rash for example... Cleaning the dirt and gravel in the E.R. from areas that used to be covered with flesh, then the long, painful healing process. It is then too late when you realize wearing protective gear isn't all that uncool after all. During the summer months there are ways to stay cool to a certain extent but a little discomfort sure beats what the other options may be. It is always smart to wear ATGATT and be aware to your surroundings... And enjoy the ride!!! __________________ Happy Trails.

09-09-2008, 12:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,448	Good video. I somehow missed it on the first go-around. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

01-15-2009, 05:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
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01-26-2009, 01:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
buechee In Training Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: ZX-9R 00 Location: Ohio Posts: 115	Good video. I agree on taking a safty course. __________________ buechee's biker boutique

02-18-2009, 02:43 PM	#32 (permalink)
goodtimesgoodrides Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: 03 GSXR 1000, 06 Harley Sportster 1200, 08 M109R Location: Boston Suburbs, MA Posts: 118	good video.. reminded me to buy a new helmet...

03-31-2009, 02:10 AM	#33 (permalink)
colonso Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Bike: suzuki gsx750f Posts: 4	Good video,hits home the message for every rider to ride within there capabilities and to pay attention at all times,after all it only takes a split second laps of concentration or some car driver not to notice you to turn a fun day into a nightmare for you and all the people who love you.allways stay 1 step ahead of the game and have a good contingencie plan and try not to ride so fast that you put yourself in danger.Observe,Obey,Pay Attention and Allways-Allways Expect the Un-expected.

05-23-2009, 01:58 AM	#34 (permalink)
mm22176 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: eeie Posts: 3	Nonsense Last edited by 87gsxrnut; 05-23-2009 at 10:59 PM. Reason: Nonsense

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