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Worn Saddle
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Sad news indeed. Any rider's death diminishes us all, even more so when we're connected to the survivors.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Adjunct
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Cruiser (low seat and center of graity): 5.7
Touring (powerful, heavier weight): 6.5
Sport (lightweight, built for speed): 10.7
Supersport (one-person racing bike): 22.5
It would be interesting to know what percentage of each group was riding in what one would term a "responsible" fashion. In other words, what percent of fatalities in each group can be attributed to excessive speed, and/or alcohol, ect... I wonder how many of the super-sport riders were riding sensibly?
I guess it goes back to responsibility. Even as a young adult, it's possible to feel bullet-proof and still have enough sense to know you limits. I know this first-hand, or I'd have died many times, but have been smart enough to stop before going over the cliff.
I didn't ride for much of my life because I believed what I kept saying to my buds for years about why I didn't own a bike, (or a Vette, or whatever other method of rapid transit).
I'm mature enough to realize that I am NOT mature enough to have one.
simple as that.
'05 America - Tec 2-1 (from a Thruxton)/ 4 pot caliper/ Kurt's Rearsets /
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Saddle Sore
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On the right side of the handlebars there is what is sometimes referred to as the "happy handle".
On a Vespa or a 'Busa, twist it at your own risk...
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Loquacious
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On the right side of the handlebars there is what is sometimes referred to as the "happy handle".
On a Vespa or a 'Busa, twist it at your own risk...
Precisely!
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Saddle Sore
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Just received my AMA mag today - it has an article addressing this very subject. I don't have it in front of me now, but the gist of it is that the IIAS "study" is totally bogus. They include bikes that aren't sport bikes and don't include some that are.... with no real research of the age, conditions, license, experience, other vehicles involved, etc.
I couldn't help but notice the fact that some want to ban some of these bikes which include several Triumph models - Sprint, Daytona, etc.
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I ride with my son (who I consider a much more skilled rider than I ) now and then. He has a Yamy R6 occasionally we switch bikes I wonder why he will even ride with me on the SM. I rip through the gears and feel like I am moving at 100 - 120km on the back roads. On the R6 with a 14000rpm redline I am still in 2nd gear and corners barely require thought. I must admit I am humbled. These bikes are barely scratching the surface of their performance at posted speeds and in the hands on an inexperienced rider the temptation to exceed the riders safe speed is powerful.
On anything but a controled racetrack lets face it, hey they are dangerous because their performance can overpower road conditions in an instant.. My pact with my son is that neither of us will ride without adequate road rash protection ( Kevlar jeans and leather jacket with pads at a minimum level of protection)
Last edited by WindRat; 11/13/2007 6:03 PM.
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