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[dsn_klr650] digest number 230
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2000 10:52 am
by JSherlockHolmes@aol.com
In a message dated 6/12/00 6:54:17 PM Canada Central Standard Time,
DSN_klr650@egroups.com writes:
> that they don't
> see us" and ride accordingly.
I don't trust any one of them.... not a one. You
can't, you know.....if you do, you'll get hurt. You
could make it illegal to hit a motorbike, and do you
think that it won't happen any longer? Out of 100
drivers (about one block's worth, where I live) 97 are
in a hurry and don't give a shit about anyone's
safety, and 30% of those are already doing something
else at the same time as driving. 15% are drunk or
under some other influence. 60% of them are as dumb
as cows. Put yourself where they can't hit you!
>>
You guys are right, of course. And I always ride defensive with my gear on.
It is just that I get so sick of that automotive driver excuse of not seeing
us. I was only saying that I personally don't believe their excuse. My
feeling is that they don't want to see us, or somehow feel that we are
inferior to them because we are on two wheels. On the part of making it
illegal to hit a motorcyclist, or bicyclist for that matter, I still think
its a good idea, especially since in 99% of the accidents the only ones that
truly suffer are the riders and their families. It may or may not work, but
perhaps, just perhaps, guaranteed jail time might open up the eyes of a few
auto drivers. Even if only one m/c rider's life is spared a year, then I
think it would be worth it. Just my personal opinion, not intended to offend
anyone.
Jim Sherlock
[dsn_klr650] digest number 230
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2000 11:02 am
by bill e goat
> I don't trust any one of them.... not a one. You
> can't, you know.....if you do, you'll get hurt.
but
> perhaps, just perhaps, guaranteed jail time might
> open up the eyes of a few
> auto drivers. Even if only one m/c rider's life is
> spared a year, then I
> think it would be worth it. Just my personal
> opinion, not intended to offend
> anyone.
I think, that if a car driver knocks down a motorbike
in traffic, and the rider is still capable of getting
up and moving, then he should have the right and the
power to eviscerate the car driver in front of
everyone...maybe lop of his head, too. This would
give all the gawkers and idiots something to look at
while they are stuck in the non-moving traffic they
created with their lust to not walk.
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dear ol' dad
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2000 2:11 pm
by ephilride@aol.com
Well, come Sunday its Father's Day and although the gifts you receive are not
a direct reflection of how good'a Dad you've been, why not hep the lil'
rascals make some "good choices". Ol' Knot has left several catalogs and
magazines with pages open around the house. Gifts that ol' Knot has been
lobbying for include:
movie _On Any Sunday_ $20.
book,_John Penton_, $20
Garmin eMap GPS, $227
Set of Gripster's $180.
20 Ton floor press $199 (for those tight fits!)
Portable Bandsaw $299 (for those stuck swingarm bolts)
Deer Whistle $1.99 (for the Dad who forgot Sissy's birthday)
Knot - trying to be good for a few more days
ps: Do not let HONEY convince your kids that Dad would really enjoy that
cute little Honda 4-stroke mico-RotoTiller (so he could till HONEY'S herb
garden).