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Originally Posted by GixerJockey
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Originally Posted by GixerJockey
I see the point youre trying to make Pete, and I still humbly disagree with you.
I find a HUGE difference between someone who gets in over his head and crashes and dies, and someone who is running from the police, whether a split second decision or not, and crashes and dies. I still wont say he DESERVED death, but I feel less bad for someone in that case. Hes 22 years old, hes on a permit, hes doing wheelies, he made choices LONG before running. Would all the MSFs and track days on earth have changed his decision? Maybe, but I would think not, the only thing it would change in this case is he wouldve had a better chance to get away, it doesnt make it right. We can what if all day long, fact of the matter remains, the kid ran from the police instead of owning up to his mistakes, and died. I cant feel much sympathy for him, call me an asshole, call me whatever you want, its how I feel.
And yes I dont know this kid, and no one I know has been killed on a bike (HUGE KNOCK ON WOOD) so maybe my opinion would change, but Im sorry, I just dont have sympathy flying out of me for this kid.
RIP to all lost riders. FUCK the troll Pete & don't go ta his level. You want me to? I lerned that too Jane :spit:from my Momma.
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Originally Posted by Jaynnus
i should add that if it was the other way around, say the man crash and die, then the kid would have been held responsible as in the case in FL and another somewhere after that. in the end the guy running is the bad guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kham
Are you trying to somehow blame the officer that pulled him over Kham?
No, he's saying he's pissed that the cop didn't chase him down, otherwise it'd be much easier to point his finger at the cocksucking pig for killing another innocent victim :rolleyes:
I think people skip over personal responsibility way too much...a certain bike is NOT gonna save you, gear is NOT gonna always save you, even an MSF course is NOT gonna save you...you need to save yourself.
I haven't taken any type of riding course, have crashed 0 times, dropped a bike 0 times and closest calls have been people taking left turns in front of me almost taking me out (actually one dude hit me doing that but I didnt fall luckily). Everyone needs to use their OWN brain and ride to their ability blablablaaaa....you get it. Anyhow, I fall into the "I feel bad for his family and friends" boat and do not wish death on anyone. Early on in the thread I said something short like "turn your brains on" that was not a comment meaning he got what he deserved, it was an honest statement to not lose your rational...even when you're essentially on a race bike on public roads. A lot of us struggle with riding "safe" at all times, that is what sucks about the roads (that and traffic and speed limits and hot chicks to look at).
werd.
them is def the government she is just a wacky liberal that wants government intervention in every aspect of life take away all the fun cuz someone might get hurt i think you shouldnt be able to just walk in the reg get a permit and ride maybe a saftey coarse or suttin prior to being able to attain the permit might help
I'd like all the 'RIP FELLOW RIDER'' people in this thread to ask yourselves a question and answer it honestly........would you all still be saying rest in peace fellow rider if that guy ran into your mother or brother or sister or whatever instead of running into that wall. HE'd still be dead but instead it effected you somehow. Do you still wish him a restful peace ??
Just curious
Like, omg, what if it were YOU? What if he ran over a kitten? What if he had a dildo up his ass? What if he comes back from the dead as a zombie?
can we shut the hell up about the "what if's"? The kid died cuz he made a stupid choice... end of fuckin story. WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
A rider is down..reguardless of how any of us feel I think all feel he deserves to rest in peace and we can leave it at that.
Instant migraine.Quote:
Originally Posted by zaltzy
This thread delivers... migraines.
(not your fault, Pete)
ya know what else might help?Quote:
Originally Posted by zaltzy
Punctuation :D
I don't feel as though it is my responsibility as a salesperson employeed by my dealership to sell motorcycles to tell someone that they can not buy what we are offering to the public due to my perception of what they can or can not handle. I will give them the pros and cons of the motorcycles that they are selecting, and make my recommendations and allow them to make informed decisions on what bike is for them.
As someone who may become a sales manager, I would likely terminate the employment of any sales person that refuses to sell a motorcycle based on their prejudice.
If you didn't know who Shane Narbonne was and he came into your shop 2 years ago looking for a GSXR 1000, would you have sold him one? He probably didn't even have his street license. Would you have been right?
as much as I hate to go off topic again..Quote:
Originally Posted by eboos
Wouldnt it seem to be a better buisness decision to start someone with a smaller bike, KNOWING they will upgrade eventually.
I have seen plenty of people buy a 250 or something small from a dealer and the dealer take it back when they are ready for a high % of the origional price in trade for a new bike.
Yes it would. But, if they choose to go against my recommendation and buy whatever they want, that is their choice. That is the point that I am trying to make.Quote:
Wouldnt it seem to be a better buisness decision to start someone with a smaller bike, KNOWING they will upgrade eventually.
We sell a crap load of Buell Blasts, and then we get them back in trade and sell them again. I am an advocate for rider safety and training, and I will make my recommendations whenever appropreate.
you can kill yourself just as easy on a 250 if you dont know what you are doing as well. Its all about respecting the machine.. with that said noone deserves to die from making one wrong decision, its not like he planned someones murder and then was running away from having killed someone. Yea, it was his choice, yea he was riding over his head.. he shouldnt have done it, but death shouldnt be the penalty. Hes got friends, family, and loved ones. Good luck to everyone surviving him.
Theres no way to win in a post like this, theres too many differing opinions and backgrounds so no use arguing. RIP
-Lou
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Originally Posted by Loun
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They also have same rules in Singapore. Although the logic behind it is great, there are a few problems implementing it in US. US sees a lot of new immigrants and foreign students. I am one. I used to ride a 180 CC bike in India and I had grown out of it. If I had to go back to 125 cc bike, we'll it would not be right (for me i.e.). Maybe if there was a system where riding records from one country can be honored in another, it would be great ( I had a clean riding record in India).Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverlosT
+1 to the fact that going direct to a 1000 Cc or even a 600 CC is a lot.
May his soul rest in peace.
So you start a thread, post an article, state your opinion and then when others post their opinion you take your ball and go home??Quote:
Originally Posted by OreoGitorio
Just tell me when it's ok to post an opinion....and what line line to stand in....and when to sit.....and...and....:poke:
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... when when to log off? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by naked-daytrader
Dude, I totally got you to subscribe back to this thread.....i sucked you right back in.Quote:
Originally Posted by OreoGitorio
I own you....hahha
well lets see if this makes any sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by SV650N
what do we know about all this? the guy is young and inexperience. him and his budy were squiding around. lets say the shift has ended and changing shift. they squid around some more without any interuption. what do you think is most likely to happen? i'd say the kid would live another day. now you could say that that kind of behavior may sooner or later hurt himself and/or others but that's different story.
...not saying what's right or wrong. i understand the reality. it's always the little guy that causes chain of events and so all his faults but it's ok for people to feel bad. that is all...
ok which line? right behind you.Quote:
Originally Posted by naked-daytrader