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Re: To the CBR125 Rider in Waterloo....

meh.
typical riding style of many riders, esp. in an urban environment.
When caging it, i always leave room (time & space) to accommodate this riding style so that i'm rarely surprised by a motorcyle rider riding thusly.
meh. :rolleyes:
 
Re: To the CBR125 Rider in Waterloo....

turbodish said:
Same kind of rider as Lorraine Summerfield felt the need to apologize to? This kind of riding and the potential outcomes from it is a big reason why I don't wring my hands with rage like some here when it comes to car-bike crashes. So often the rider does much to contribute to the crash.
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No, not that sort of motorcyclist as Ms. Summerfield made no statements about the rider, in her case, doing a single thing wrong. You might want to choose your "evidence" with a bit more care.
 
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Hilarious!

I also ride with my visor up slow speed in city...its nice to get some air in.....

Jenn


rafiki911 said:
Not really, dude is an adult and probably fully aware of what his visor is for. Don't think he needs anyone on a forum telling him when and why he should put his visor down:D

Get it?

In case you don't.... It would be like seeing someone with their jacket half zipped and telling them..." Zip your jacket up! Unless you enjoy catching colds or rocks to the chest or something."
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As Rob already pointed out, it's actually against the law to be riding without eye protection. Why? Because being blinded by various crap—whether it's road debris getting kicked up by other vehicles, insects, etc.—might make you fall down and go boom. That fall down and go boom may just happen to be into a bus stop full of people. But just keep deluding yourself about your assumed 'maturity' on the matter. :rolleyes: So when it happens, please by all means post a thread in the crashes section so I can flame you royally.
 
stormcat said:
Was this repealed? The last time I looked at the laws in Ontario a rider must wear eye protection... and those brain bucket style helmets were not allowed.
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To my knowledge, it has never been the law in Ontario. That's why I specified, "...even in places without helmet laws", in my post. I also happen to own one of those "brain bucket" helmets, that I bought back in 1987, and used to wear while riding my XV535.

You are required to wear a helmet, that meets once of the required safety ratings. That is all.
 
I'm going to look into it again when I get the chance because I remember it being listed. Also, smoked/tinted visors were listed as against the law to use at night for obvious reasons.

It's pretty damn common sense to protect your eyes regardless. Although I realize that common sense is sorely lacking amongst people these days. People get all bent out of shape and über sensitive when you make suggestions, but they also cry like babies and refuse to take any shred of responsibility when something actually happens.
 
stormcat said:
I'm going to look into it again when I get the chance because I remember it being listed. Also, smoked/tinted visors were listed as against the law to use at night for obvious reasons.

It's pretty damn common sense to protect your eyes regardless. Although I realize that common sense is sorely lacking amongst people these days. People get all bent out of shape and über sensitive when you make suggestions, but they also cry like babies and refuse to take any shred of responsibility when something actually happens.
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I suspect that you were looking at some American statute, because there is also no statement regarding visor tint in the HTA, nor the attendant acts.
 
stormcat said:
As Rob already pointed out, it's actually against the law to be riding without eye protection. Why? Because being blinded by various crap—whether it's road debris getting kicked up by other vehicles, insects, etc.—might make you fall down and go boom. That fall down and go boom may just happen to be into a bus stop full of people. But just keep deluding yourself about your assumed 'maturity' on the matter. :rolleyes: So when it happens, please by all means post a thread in the crashes section so I can flame you royally.
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Anybody out there ever get hit with a rock in the windshield or headlight at 60kph? What does that do? Broken or chipped windshield or a cracked headlight. Geese....those are designed to take an impact from a object traveling at velocity. You eyes and teeth aren't. By all means go ahead ride with your visor up.

My 2 cents
 
00ninja said:
Anybody out there ever get hit with a rock in the windshield or headlight at 60kph? What does that do? Broken or chipped windshield or a cracked headlight. Geese....those are designed to take an impact from a object traveling at velocity. You eyes and teeth aren't. By all means go ahead ride with your visor up.

My 2 cents
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And the cruiser riders with their half helmets show up in 3... 2...
 
00ninja said:
Anybody out there ever get hit with a rock in the windshield or headlight at 60kph?
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I've been hit in the face by a ping-pong-ball sized rock while doing 110kph, and stung by bees that got in my shirt twice. Obviously those incidents all hurt, but did not come close to making me lose control or anything like that.

My scariest riding moments were all caused by other drivers. If you get hit and then run over, no amount of gear is gonna help.

We've all chosen a dangerous activity, yet some of you think you are invincible because of wearing a leather jacket or having thin piece of plastic over your face. That's the biggest mistake I see here.

I do wear my gear and take precautions, but I also realize the risks and feel grateful after every uneventful ride that I'll be able to ride again.
 
soto said:
I've been hit in the face by a ping-pong-ball sized rock while doing 110kph, and stung by bees that got in my shirt twice. Obviously those incidents all hurt, but did not come close to making me lose control or anything like that.

My scariest riding moments were all caused by other drivers. If you get hit and then run over, no amount of gear is gonna help.

We've all chosen a dangerous activity, yet some of you think you are invincible because of wearing a leather jacket or having thin piece of plastic over your face. That's the biggest mistake I see here.

I do wear my gear and take precautions, but I also realize the risks and feel grateful after every uneventful ride that I'll be able to ride again.
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True. But IMHO some protection is better than none. At the same time, I don't think we should flame someone for just pointing it out as a suggestion. I think we're all entitled to our opinions or suggestions.

I'm glad to hear you're okay and no serious injury. Cheers!
 
stormcat said:
I'm going to look into it again when I get the chance because I remember it being listed. Also, smoked/tinted visors were listed as against the law to use at night for obvious reasons.

It's pretty damn common sense to protect your eyes regardless. Although I realize that common sense is sorely lacking amongst people these days. People get all bent out of shape and über sensitive when you make suggestions, but they also cry like babies and refuse to take any shred of responsibility when something actually happens.
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I ride at night with my dark smoke tinted visor and flip it open when it gets too dark to see, youmad?

I also speed through school zones and aim for children wearing reflective construction vests, what you gonna do about it toots?
 
stormcat said:
:rolleyes:

Why stop there? Ride naked or GTFO!
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This is on my to-do list but it's getting a bit too cold this season, trust me you will want to be there when I do.

Naked dude riding around dark smoke visor flipped up, at night, running down school children, thats first page toronto SUN material.
 
optionfa said:
This is on my to-do list but it's getting a bit too cold this season, trust me you will want to be there when I do.

Naked dude riding around dark smoke visor flipped up, at night, running down school children, thats first page toronto SUN material.
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I'll bring my camera for the glamour shots. Pull a wheelie through the crosswalk. Extra 10 Internets if you mow down the crossing guard!
 
i see that there was some deleted posts in here.
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