No license No Lid No Brains

Alas it would appear that my 7 years of training for the priesthood has led me to be far more forgiving of those that err than some people. Rather than judge I try more to understand. It does seem that I am at conflict with many of my fellow orgers on this particular issue.

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Alas it would appear that my 7 years of training for the priesthood has led me to be far more forgiving of those that err than some people. Rather than judge I try more to understand. It does seem that I am at conflict with many of my fellow orgers on this particular issue.

So that will be a change of username to Saint Peter then?

Understanding is one thing and I think she probably did it under peer pressure which I feel sorry that she felt necessary to bend to.

But that doesnt absolve her from being responsible for her actions. The problem in this day and age is people want sympathy, understanding and usually someone else to blame but not to face up to the consequences of what they do. That may be why most people now are pretty much out of sympathy for self induced daftness.

I hope she recovers and learns from this. I just find it hard to sympathise with this level of stupidity though.

lynw wrote:

So that will be a change of username to Saint Peter then?

Unfortunately Lyn that would be pushing things a little too far. Especially due to leaving my chosen vocation under something of a cloud. Due to unfounded allegations of my over fondness of altar wine and the suggestion of me getting in to dirty habits........ when they were still being worn by Sister Theresa! :P

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

lynw wrote:

Unfortunately Lyn that would be pushing things a little too far. Especially due to leaving my chosen vocation under something of a cloud. Due to unfounded allegations of my over fondness of altar wine and the suggestion of me getting in to dirty habits........ when they were still being worn by Sister Theresa! :P

Just had a call to say a mates in hospital having had someone u turn on him. So thankyou for putting a smile back on my face with that post.

Lyn....Hope your pal is not too badly injured and that a swift recovery takes place.

that is just stupid, at 100 i doubt she could keep her eyes open, visor open at that speed is killer!!

I spend lots of time of smaller bikes and think that if i was to go on a SV (still not a powerfull machine comapared) i would have had a accident i think.

Sounds like she wasnt thinking that day

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Lyn....Hope your pal is not too badly injured and that a swift recovery takes place.

Unlikely. Update is a broken leg, damaged knee ligaments where his knee went into the car. Possible operation but wont know for a couple of days - docs are waiting for the swelling to go down. Possible shoulder injury too.

[timwilky]

I am not going to get into the rights and wrongs of her riding. She has made her own stupid mistake and has to live with it. However, I am a little suprised that with the US Blame and Claim culture, anyone would be willing to sell a bike to someone who is obviously not equiped to use it.

I predict that should the seller be a dealer that he will shortly find himself in pocession of a writ citing him partially responsible for the injuries to this girl by selling her a motorcycle without adequate instruction to its use, failure to provide adequate safety equpment, etc.

Well it is not just in America that stupidity like this happens is it folks? Many of you will know very well where these pictures were taken.....




So even in highly trained,sensible England at a venue where many experienced bikers were present. They simply stand and watch this girl get on this R1 with cold tyres,(err humm the bikes! ) apparently showing off potters round a roundabout and gives it way too much gas and oh dear me.......




The only saftey equipment I can see are natures air bags which unfortunately helped very little in this high side!

*unashamed bump* :P