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Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Sacrifice, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Mar 4, 2023 at 7:15 AM
    grdgz97

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    I was hoping the video was going to go into DOT vs ECE vs SNELL, etc, not just if a state requires them or not and where they came from.




    ... but also I have the biggest crush on Jen :anonymous:
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:23 AM
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    Both are true. Helmets increase safety probability and government overreach, which is an oxymoron at this point haha.


    We wear them, but I’m glad my State doesn’t require it. Riding motorcycles should be illegal if probability of incident is reason enough.


    I’d argue that you could probably find the statistics to support that riding without proper defensive riding skills training had as high of an effect or higher on probability of incident. Most accidents are rider fault. Advanced MSF courses aren’t required to ride.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:49 AM
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    Don’t put this idea in their head!:smack::rofl:
     
  5. Mar 4, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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    Out for a ride on the scooter. A beautiful sunny 61* day.

    obligatory poser pic.

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  6. Mar 4, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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    Nope, still can't get the bike.
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  7. Mar 4, 2023 at 12:21 PM
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    Damn! That has gotta suck.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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    I like it. I need to plan a trip up and let's ride the NC part of the TAT.
     
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    That might bring some "collector" money since it's still "new". Personally, I was a McGrath fan....but I'm sure there's Bubba fans out there.
     
  10. Mar 4, 2023 at 6:26 PM
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    oooof, I dont comprehend when people say "riding season", I dont ride if its like below 55 deg F or overcast or windy lol. #SoCalPansy
     
  11. Mar 4, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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    Or I could come that way. Shit, meet in the middle like last time and have a blast.
     
  12. Mar 4, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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    I put on my handlebar guards, crash bars and rear rack today. It was cold and shitty so I didn’t take any pictures but tomorrow should be decent riding weather. Winds up to 40mph maybe but at least it will get above 50°.
     
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    Did a video today where I talked about the Grom vs the Navi.. my wife told me I should try using Canva for my thumbnails and I'm still cracking up at what I came up with. I feel like such a youtube poser :rofl:

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  14. Mar 5, 2023 at 4:49 AM
    gixxerphil

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    The GA Traverse is always an option. Bring the truck down, we set up camp....then ride around
     
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    Sounds like my girlfriend..... I'm getting ready to head out soon. About 37 degrees right now and supposed to be in the 50s this afternoon.
     
  16. Mar 5, 2023 at 6:18 AM
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    Could do that too.

    Gotta get my off road riding legs back. It’s been a minute, but I damn sure wanna do something.
     
  17. Mar 5, 2023 at 6:26 AM
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    It's about 70 miles



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  18. Mar 5, 2023 at 6:31 AM
    Hafaday

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    Cools. Will look at it later. At work right now
     
  19. Mar 5, 2023 at 7:22 AM
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  20. Mar 5, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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    That dude definitely deserved what he got, but as any kind of first responder, you should probably know not to treat a potentially injured motorcyclist like a god damn rag doll.
     
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