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[GP640]

Originally Posted by lostNfound

40 question written test and $15. You can go out and buy a Hayabusa after that in Ontario.

In Alberta there's no written test for a learner's. The only requirement is that you be followed by a licensed operator.
There's no bike size restriction either.

Last summer I watched an obviously new/ unlicensed rider nearly drop his bike at a 3 way intersection turning left in
front of me. He recovered and proceeded to shift his 600 sportbike 3 times in 20 yards as he rode away at 30 km/h.
Of course he was wearing the regulation Icon helmet, t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops.

[The Evil Twin]

It's the weekend..... PEACE OUT!

[blk-betty]

Originally Posted by Barry

The dude that hit the FLUID had the laundry list of injuries ???? See, proof there is no God. The Vettestriker should have got fucked up, not some random dude.

Barry

Imagine that, the ATGATT rider wearing a FF gets fucked and the guy that hit the Vette wearing a 3/4 helmet only minor injuries.

Of course this is ancedotal but a small slice of why some of us "pirates" don't subscribe to ATGATT. Go down slowly usually lot less injuries, go down at high speed usually more injuries. Pirates not ride so fast, sporties, often ride fast.

[blk-betty]

Originally Posted by Barry

I believe it applies in that he was turning right, became distracted AND/OR drug hard parts, and had to QUICKLY refocus and redirect the bike. None of which he ever practiced, is my guess.



Barry

Going way to slow to hit hard parts. Most likely simply wasn't paying attention then when he realized what was happening and needed to make a quick manuever he froze up, taget fixated on the side of the road.

One of pitfalls of riding a slow cruiser, we tend to "sight see" more often and take our eyes off the road, especially in "scenic" areas, ie., mountains.

[rocker59]

Originally Posted by blk-betty

Imagine that, the ATGATT rider wearing a FF gets fucked and the guy that hit the Vette wearing a 3/4 helmet only minor injuries.

Of course this is ancedotal but a small slice of why some of us "pirates" don't subscribe to ATGATT. Go down slowly usually lot less injuries, go down at high speed usually more injuries. Pirates not ride so fast, sporties, often ride fast.

Everytime someone says this, I think of the 45 mph crash I came upon where the cruiser rider's helmetless head was split open like a watermelon.

Yeah, he was face-down and dead from a low speed crash an atgatt rider would've walked away from...

[DAKEZ]

Originally Posted by RDTCU

Stupid is contagious too...

Thank you for using two O's in "too". I would of had to go all [Klay] on you.

[Barry]

Originally Posted by blk-betty

Imagine that, the ATGATT rider wearing a FF gets fucked and the guy that hit the Vette wearing a 3/4 helmet only minor injuries.

Of course this is ancedotal but a small slice of why some of us "pirates" don't subscribe to ATGATT. Go down slowly usually lot less injuries, go down at high speed usually more injuries. Pirates not ride so fast, sporties, often ride fast.

That logic will get you killed....

[UnsureFooting]

Atgatt prophets piss me off. Let e're'body ride their own ride. If you were REALLY that concerned with your safety, you'd never ride a motorcycle in traffic. It's all risky.

[DAKEZ]

Originally Posted by UnsureFooting

If you were REALLY that concerned with your safety, you'd never ride a motorcycle in traffic. It's all risky.

What's risky about it?

Fun. YUP!

Engaging. YUP!

Risky?

[goodcat8]

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

What's risky about it?

Fun. YUP!

Engaging. YUP!

Risky?

You've never ridden in Los Angeles......

[Harvey Krumpet]

Originally Posted by The Evil Twin

It's the weekend..... PEACE OUT!

WTF is he doing with his right hand? Will all end in tears I tell ya.

[DAKEZ]

Originally Posted by goodcat8

You've never ridden in Los Angeles......

Really?

Did they change the name or something?

[The Evil Twin]

Originally Posted by Harvey Krumpet

WTF is he doing with his right hand? Will all end in tears I tell ya.

It may have once before. Looks as if he is missing his index finger!

[goodcat8]

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

Really?

Did they change the name or something?

They must have if you think riding from point A to point B here or anywhere doesn't carry inherent risk.

[Ghostyman]

Originally Posted by Harvey Krumpet

WTF is he doing with his right hand? Will all end in tears I tell ya.

It was a quiet couple of days and then we had to get someone covering the brake with three fingers. Great.