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21QUEST · 07-08-06, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Rich

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I don't think anyone here is bragging about it,

I wouldnt even be mentioning it

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but then again how often do you brake the speed limit.... (not saying I don't)

It ALWAYS come back to this basic one, doesnt it.

This says it all really

..and for the whippersnappers, what's that saying again. Oh yes 'The best advice is usually free'

Cheers
Ben

07-08-06, 10:21 PM

There was still no need to act like a child, it wont get you anywhere, not on here. I think you will just get peoples backs up, but thats my opinion. Carry on if you want, cant say I didnt warn you!

07-08-06, 10:24 PM

I didn't expect it would, but it can't all be hugs and kisses

21QUEST · 07-08-06, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by imaleon

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What she was saying to me was aggressive, so I countered it with the truth, she might wake up now.

If the cap fits I guess.

For some reason I'm reminded of my five year old nephew throwing a tantrum.

Cheers
Ben

07-08-06, 10:27 PM

yep i was thinking along them lines also

08-08-06, 07:56 AM

Hey Abyss

Please tell me that you didn't de-restrict eth bike & *then* have your off?

Dirk

08-08-06, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by imaleon

And any money says I can outride you! Just because you're a granny and get cheaper insurance because apparently 'females are better riders/drivers' doesn't mean you know anything...and it is quite clear you don't!

And don't worry, I would never want to go on a rideout with a (line removed by mod as unwarrented)
, sorry that it had to get personal, but I just can't stand you....sssoooooo annoying! hahaha entertaining though

08-08-06, 10:03 AM

That was pointless...

northwind · 08-08-06, 10:06 AM

Excellent. All this thread needs is some knee-jerk politics and it'll be teh Ultimate Bad SV650.org Thread

I rode a dual carriageway stretch every day for a year on my disaster of a 125. It showed 72 on the speedo just once, but it took the best part of the afternoon and a hill to get there. Did I get in dangerous situations because of the lack of acceleration above 60? A couple of times, then I realised it was me screwing up, not the bike.

If you think you should always be able to accelerate away from trouble, you just have to ride in such a way that you have that margin left. If you do get in a situation where you're bing tailgated in the fast lane with nowhere to pull to the left, and not enough power to get past the middle lane traffic, you've messed up big- you've committed to an overtake or maneuvre that you can't safely complete. The tailgater is in the wrong, of course, but if you'd applied any riding sense you'd not be in that position in the first place.

Really good riding isn't about getting out of dangerous situations. It's about having the foresight to know when they'll happen, and not being there when they do. And sitting in the fast lane with no way out is a mistake, pure and simple, and relying on hardware to get you out of your mistakes is another.

IMO

08-08-06, 10:12 AM

I have only one thing to say...............

33bhp licence........... Indulge me as it's one of the few perks of being old

Seriously, many young 33bhp bikers have managed to bin their bikes. some of these then ask for more power and wonder why we shake our heads at them.

We "oldies" are allowed full power licences because, in general (although there are exceptions!) we have more road-sense and experience.

I did DAS at the age of 39 after 20 years of road use (god, I was tired

). Never even dropped the bike, let alone binned it.

There's a 33bhp law for a reason.

08-08-06, 10:06 AM	#69
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Excellent. All this thread needs is some knee-jerk politics and it'll be teh Ultimate Bad SV650.org Thread I rode a dual carriageway stretch every day for a year on my disaster of a 125. It showed 72 on the speedo just once, but it took the best part of the afternoon and a hill to get there. Did I get in dangerous situations because of the lack of acceleration above 60? A couple of times, then I realised it was me screwing up, not the bike. If you think you should always be able to accelerate away from trouble, you just have to ride in such a way that you have that margin left. If you do get in a situation where you're bing tailgated in the fast lane with nowhere to pull to the left, and not enough power to get past the middle lane traffic, you've messed up big- you've committed to an overtake or maneuvre that you can't safely complete. The tailgater is in the wrong, of course, but if you'd applied any riding sense you'd not be in that position in the first place. Really good riding isn't about getting out of dangerous situations. It's about having the foresight to know when they'll happen, and not being there when they do. And sitting in the fast lane with no way out is a mistake, pure and simple, and relying on hardware to get you out of your mistakes is another. IMO __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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07-08-06, 10:21 PM	#62
ugp Guest Posts: n/a	There was still no need to act like a child, it wont get you anywhere, not on here. I think you will just get peoples backs up, but thats my opinion. Carry on if you want, cant say I didnt warn you!

07-08-06, 10:24 PM	#63
imaleon Guest Posts: n/a	I didn't expect it would, but it can't all be hugs and kisses

07-08-06, 10:27 PM	#65
ugp Guest Posts: n/a	yep i was thinking along them lines also

08-08-06, 07:56 AM	#66
Kinvig Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Abyss Please tell me that you didn't de-restrict eth bike & then have your off? Dirk

08-08-06, 10:03 AM	#68
imaleon Guest Posts: n/a	That was pointless...

08-08-06, 10:12 AM	#70
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	I have only one thing to say............... 33bhp licence........... Indulge me as it's one of the few perks of being old Seriously, many young 33bhp bikers have managed to bin their bikes. some of these then ask for more power and wonder why we shake our heads at them. We "oldies" are allowed full power licences because, in general (although there are exceptions!) we have more road-sense and experience. I did DAS at the age of 39 after 20 years of road use (god, I was tired ). Never even dropped the bike, let alone binned it. There's a 33bhp law for a reason.