Being Seen.... First rule of safety...

[John Hopkins]

Originally Posted by gat803

There are many "first rules of safety" but being seen isn't even in my top five.

I see it this way......motorcycles are a dangerous gig. Anyone that rides should be aware of that fact. It is 100% up to the rider to be aware and to keep himself alive.

When I become so afraid of getting hurt or dead on a motorcycle that I have to wear day-glo colors whenever I ride, I'll sell the bike and spend the rest of my miserable existence hiding under my bed.
A big part of riding a motorcycle is the danger, the freedom, the devil may care attitude of rough men living on the edge. You can't have the reward without the risk. Some things should not be made safe. It removes the flavor.

As usuual, you all have the right to feel differently, but that won't stop me from feeling a little sad for you, as you neon day glo by.

I agree with this...

Unfortunately the laws are going to change, and like helmets dayglow will soon be compulsory..

so what do you do..give up biking and let the powers that be chase you off the road..or dress like a telly tubby and keep riding..

John.

[Ex Parte]

Originally Posted by CrazyDave

and still the blue haired lady will reply I didn't see him officer

Figures thats what a white haired guy would say

[Ex Parte]

Originally Posted by gat803

There are many "first rules of safety" but being seen isn't even in my top five.

I see it this way......motorcycles are a dangerous gig. Anyone that rides should be aware of that fact. It is 100% up to the rider to be aware and to keep himself alive.

When I become so afraid of getting hurt or dead on a motorcycle that I have to wear day-glo colors whenever I ride, I'll sell the bike and spend the rest of my miserable existence hiding under my bed.
A big part of riding a motorcycle is the danger, the freedom, the devil may care attitude of rough men living on the edge. You can't have the reward without the risk. Some things should not be made safe. It removes the flavor.

As usuual, you all have the right to feel differently, but that won't stop me from feeling a little sad for you, as you neon day glo by.

Originally Posted by CrazyDave

I thought it was about picking up chicks? Anyway the same reasoning applies, the last thing a hot chick is looking for is some guy on a motorcycle in a day glo lime green vest, with a safety cage for her to be strapped into.

Easy to see you guys have it all figured out.

[h13man]

Originally Posted by 93gc40

First rule of MC Safety is to SEE. IF you SEE them first, it matters not what they see. Second rule is to KNOW they will NEVER see you.

This has worked for 41+ yrs. for me. So far life is good.

Originally Posted by John Hopkins

or dress like a telly tubby and keep riding..

John.

Unfortunately some mindless politician is going to see riders with this gear on and says to himself, "This would be a great proposal for ME to bring up @ the next session." Thank you Hi Vis folk.

[CrazyDave]

Originally Posted by Ex Parte

Figures thats what a white haired guy would say

What can I say they don't carry my shade of purple at the salon

[CrazyDave]

Originally Posted by Ex Parte

Easy to see you guys have it all figured out.

Yeah Gat and I are cool!!! Well I am anyway.

[gat803]

Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Yeah Gat and I are cool!!! Well I am anyway.

I used to be cool, far out even, and on occasion b!tchin. Now I'm just...me.

[CrazyDave]

Originally Posted by gat803

I used to be cool, far out even, and on occasion b!tchin. Now I'm just...me.

wouldn't have it any other way

[TSK]

The hell with safety equipment. I just want to wire my bike with enough explosives to take the SOB with me.


Tim

[gat803]

Originally Posted by Ex Parte

Easy to see you guys have it all figured out.

For me, yes. For you all, not so much.