Tired of this squid thing
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Wow... this thread is chock full of info-tainment. I want to contribute to the madness.
Off topic but not:
I worked for a Bungee Jumping company back when it was first getting popular. The ankle harnesses had a safety back-up to a seat harness. The anchor had a safety back-up to a separate attaching point. We used 4-5 separate cords just in case one failed (not the big mushy single one used now-a-days). We threw over a thousand people off a bridge and I have personally jumped hundreds of times without incident and never had to rely on a safety back-up.
A few years ago, after doing a tandem skydive I trained and got my A license. Parachutes have a reserve canopy just in case your main canopy malfunctions. I had an AAD which deploys your reserve automatically at 750' if you fail to open your main for some reason. I even wore a helmet which is not required. To date I have 46 jumps with no incident and no reserve deployments. Many people have jumped hundreds of times without needing their reserve.
My point:
Could I have jumped off a bridge or out of a plane with no form of safety equipment to protect me?... theoretically yes and I would still be here today. But.. why the HELL would I take that kind of risk?!?!
Oh and by the way... I have walked, jumped and ridden through life playing it safe... and I have had PLENTY of fun!!
Does wearing gear really make riding less fun? Not in my opinion.
Squids... sigh.
Off topic but not:
I worked for a Bungee Jumping company back when it was first getting popular. The ankle harnesses had a safety back-up to a seat harness. The anchor had a safety back-up to a separate attaching point. We used 4-5 separate cords just in case one failed (not the big mushy single one used now-a-days). We threw over a thousand people off a bridge and I have personally jumped hundreds of times without incident and never had to rely on a safety back-up.
A few years ago, after doing a tandem skydive I trained and got my A license. Parachutes have a reserve canopy just in case your main canopy malfunctions. I had an AAD which deploys your reserve automatically at 750' if you fail to open your main for some reason. I even wore a helmet which is not required. To date I have 46 jumps with no incident and no reserve deployments. Many people have jumped hundreds of times without needing their reserve.
My point:
Could I have jumped off a bridge or out of a plane with no form of safety equipment to protect me?... theoretically yes and I would still be here today. But.. why the HELL would I take that kind of risk?!?!
Oh and by the way... I have walked, jumped and ridden through life playing it safe... and I have had PLENTY of fun!!
Does wearing gear really make riding less fun? Not in my opinion.
Squids... sigh.
I guess it's hard to tell sarcasm through text. I understand all that but like I said before I own gear and just because I decide not to wear a lot of the time...... You know what it's pointless...... Have a good night or rest of the day. And that is not sarcasm.
I did not mean to beat the horse. Maybe the horse would be alive if it was geared up.
Every one has the right to do as they please regarding gear. I merely stated why I prefer some protection.
In fact, I am wearing a condom right now. I wear a condom when I masturbate too.
Hell, i don't where I've been! Can't be too careful these days!
Every one has the right to do as they please regarding gear. I merely stated why I prefer some protection.
In fact, I am wearing a condom right now. I wear a condom when I masturbate too.
Hell, i don't where I've been! Can't be too careful these days!
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Kid, I know it's hard not to respond when confronted like you have been but I would just go on to a more docile thread. We don't want you to leave like one or two other people on this bb, we want you to enjoy the info and people here. You'll be fine, when the urge strikes to reply, "Just say no"!
Kidd,
You are young, I was young, I hated gear and only would wear a helmet in the rain, and as a result have suffered more pain over the years than any one person should ever have to endure.
I will not call you a squid, and I am not an ATGATT kind of person, but as I am gathering reading this post, you have never been lucky to survive an accident so I will share some real information and no my opinion.
We all risk our lives when we put a leg over, gear or not, however less gear equals more risk period.
"I ride safe", there is no such thing as a "calculated" risk when riding on public roadways, you are just another target for the drivers that have more ******* problems than I am going to get into here.
I don't always wear gear, but I do always wear denim pants, boots that cover my ankles, and good riding gloves, this is important in getting out of a low speed crash.
When I say getting out of I mean to walk away even if it is to the ER for staples or minor injuries.
Helmet. My last accident was major, and I typically would not wear my helmet, but since I was vacationing in a state that required me to I was and it saved my life no exaggeration.
Injuries. A list, 5 broken ribs, broken femur, fractured sternum, broken clavicle, 50 staples in the top of my head, road rash. I have scars, I have trouble walking, one joint or another always hurts and I'm only 32.
Crashing sucks, it sucks less with at least some gear on (I know) just think about it before you make it a norm to go shorts and sleeveless.
The worst part well one of the worst parts for me was coming home and looking at my young daughters faces when they saw me in the condition I was in. Imagine having to look at your mothers face from a hospital bed. Do what you can to prevent that from ever happening.
It is your choice, I hope you never experience any of the things I have with or without gear.
You are young, I was young, I hated gear and only would wear a helmet in the rain, and as a result have suffered more pain over the years than any one person should ever have to endure.
I will not call you a squid, and I am not an ATGATT kind of person, but as I am gathering reading this post, you have never been lucky to survive an accident so I will share some real information and no my opinion.
We all risk our lives when we put a leg over, gear or not, however less gear equals more risk period.
"I ride safe", there is no such thing as a "calculated" risk when riding on public roadways, you are just another target for the drivers that have more ******* problems than I am going to get into here.
I don't always wear gear, but I do always wear denim pants, boots that cover my ankles, and good riding gloves, this is important in getting out of a low speed crash.
When I say getting out of I mean to walk away even if it is to the ER for staples or minor injuries.
Helmet. My last accident was major, and I typically would not wear my helmet, but since I was vacationing in a state that required me to I was and it saved my life no exaggeration.
Injuries. A list, 5 broken ribs, broken femur, fractured sternum, broken clavicle, 50 staples in the top of my head, road rash. I have scars, I have trouble walking, one joint or another always hurts and I'm only 32.
Crashing sucks, it sucks less with at least some gear on (I know) just think about it before you make it a norm to go shorts and sleeveless.
The worst part well one of the worst parts for me was coming home and looking at my young daughters faces when they saw me in the condition I was in. Imagine having to look at your mothers face from a hospital bed. Do what you can to prevent that from ever happening.
It is your choice, I hope you never experience any of the things I have with or without gear.
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Like I said at the beginning if you all would just worry about yourselves, and respect this Buell brothers wishes this thread would not have turned into BAD WEB! BOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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for some time now I am wondering how much attention this stupid post is getting. The kid appears to be old enough to decide how to ride (at least from an legal perspective). As long he does not hurt someone else let him... kids learn best by pain.
This is SOO true!! Im 24 and still learning the hard way.. until I hurt or break something.. I don't seem to want to change lol.
**which is why I wear gear.. before motorcycling I used to downhill and dirt jump like a motha, and man.. hurt too many things doing that with gear. Which is why I wouldnt take the chance w/out any gear on a motorcycle.
We all learn differently and at different paces. But good thing is the majority of us do learn.
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When im van surfing i only wear a helmet.
When im rocking my 65cc city ripper and its really hot, i only wear a helmet and gloves.
When im rocking my Buell and its 100 degrees out side i only wear my helmet and gloves. Although I am looking for a light mesh armor jacket.
When i am with my girl we both wear gear..except when its hot, we get naked and she rides in front facing me.
When im rocking my 65cc city ripper and its really hot, i only wear a helmet and gloves.
When im rocking my Buell and its 100 degrees out side i only wear my helmet and gloves. Although I am looking for a light mesh armor jacket.
When i am with my girl we both wear gear..except when its hot, we get naked and she rides in front facing me.
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I have a Joe Rocket "Phoenix" jacket for the warm weather, it been great these past few days in San Diego. 90 to 100 degrees. Still rather have leather but...
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badass pipe on that scooter. did you make that? check out the pipe i made for my blender.
i run this without any gear
i run this without any gear
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totally agree but the few times (3x) I put the passenger pegs back on BamBam and my wife has been for a ride she is geared up to the teeth, gloves, boots covering the ankles, proper riding pants etc...
being the responsible rider I am I would not let her on the bike if she were not ATGATT and we are the same way when we ride DH mountain bikes, I've broke a few ribs and been banged up pretty good but thanks to the proper gear I was not injured as seriously as I could have been..
like my first post when this thread started..
'a fool and his skin are soon parted'
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nice clip ons on your moped to go with that pipe bright!
kona, that bad boy must make a wicked protien shake or make margeritas from hell
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mostly the latter. i try to get my protein from food sources.
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You made that pipe?????????? Wow!! I bought mine.OOOO-NOOOOOO its not a scooter, its a MOPED!! Its a Polini race pipe. Malossi Race case, Polini piston, cylinder, and high compression head. 13.13 Delorto Carb. I am going to start welding soon so i can start making my own custom stuff. This is or was a 30+ year old vespa Ciao moped, I modified it and created a one off Bright special. To fit my liking. Its surprisingly very fast, Shoots up to 50MPH very quick with my skinny as on it.
http://s870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/brightbrightbrightbright/?action=view¤t=kblue-1.mp4
http://s870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/brightbrightbrightbright/?action=view¤t=kblue-1.mp4
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Here's a moped my buddy Chris just finished a while ago: Puch Magnum.
