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Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:01 am
by easyrider
Certainly defines the term "Ignorance is Bliss"
I wouldn't say worry is appropriate every time we go out , but being heads up in a sprawling, crazy, and dangerous urban environment with no protection from the evident dangers is a concern .It would be like walking merrily through a jungle of wild animals head up in the sky singing and whistling along naively and the chances are good you will get eaten one day.
PS: They put air bags in cars for a reason.. shit happens !

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:33 pm
by easyrider

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:38 pm
by homie
EZ I don't think these vids are well received in a motorbike forum. I lasted for the first impact and canceled my ride for the day. Maybe a warning next time plezzzzzzzzzzz

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:10 pm
by easyrider
Yes I agree, but I remember when I was in high school they showed the kids a movie called death on a highway.. It was gory too, and meant for kids to take notice and the importance of driving seriously and how dangerous life can be if we don't drive defensively and look about and around us at all times. . Perhaps it should not be watched and a bit overwhelming.. It was meant as a wake up call to those who think the roads are a playground. If I can remove it I would..

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:38 pm
by PCX150Rider
We got to see "Signal 30".

Evidently too much radiator in the fluid. . .or vodka in the eyes. . . .or something causing those accidents. :o

The lighter side of learning to ride in a jungle of traffic. . .monkey see. . .monkey do. . .oh yes oh yes oh yes. . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxjnovnNkGI :lol:

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:49 am
by you you
easyrider wrote:Certainly defines the term "Ignorance is Bliss"
I wouldn't say worry is appropriate every time we go out , but being heads up in a sprawling, crazy, and dangerous urban environment with no protection from the evident dangers is a concern .It would be like walking merrily through a jungle of wild animals head up in the sky singing and whistling along naively and the chances are good you will get eaten one day.
PS: They put air bags in cars for a reason.. shit happens !

Are you ok?

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:15 am
by Smaug
PCX150Rider wrote:... plus the cell phones for talking and texting causing distraction...
It is not the cell phone that causes distraction, it is the selfish behavior of the user. Cell phones are not evil, any more than guns are evil or cars. (which "kill" more people than guns...)

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:28 am
by PCX150Rider
It is not the cell phone that causes distraction, it is the selfish behavior of the user. Cell phones are not evil, any more than guns are evil or cars. (which "kill" more people than guns...)
Yup. . .you said it exactly. ;)

Re: Observation Rider Training...

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:35 am
by you you
PCX150Rider wrote:
It is not the cell phone that causes distraction, it is the selfish behavior of the user. Cell phones are not evil, any more than guns are evil or cars. (which "kill" more people than guns...)
Yup. . .you said it exactly. ;)

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