When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
RE: Ooops... Slippery little things....
ORIGINAL: Rebel Ryder
ORIGINAL: Eyespy
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
Huh? 8th grade english please sir
Excuse me? You need the above paragraph dumbed down in order to comprehend what I wrote? Is English your 2nd language and you really did not understand my meaning? If so, I would be happy to rephrase.
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
Precisely so. "Yep, I had to low-side her to avoid a crash." Uh huh. How many times have I heard that bit of nonsense in 45 years of riding? As if laying the bike down was a sophisticated accident avoidance maneuver, rather than a demonstration of a complete failure to control machine and situation. When you hear that quote, you'll be looking at the very definition of rider incompetence.
From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
RE: Ooops... Slippery little things....
ORIGINAL: Philip
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
Precisely so. "Yep, I had to low-side her to avoid a crash." Uh huh. How many times have I heard that bit of nonsense in 45 years of riding? As if laying the bike down was a sophisticated accident avoidance maneuver, rather than a demonstration of a complete failure to control machine and situation. When you hear that quote, you'll be looking at the very definition of rider incompetence.
Philip
Thank you, sir! Not a popular viewpoint, I'm fairly sure. [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
Huh? 8th grade english please sir
Excuse me? You need the above paragraph dumbed down in order to comprehend what I wrote? Is English your 2nd language and you really did not understand my meaning? If so, I would be happy to rephrase.
actually I am quite proud of my literary skills, w/english as my 1st lang. I was just making fun of your creative ability to complicate a simple statement. furthermore, your delightful use of intelligent syntax and dynamic linguistic arrangments is highly prized to those who truly give a civilized crap.[sm=icon_cheers.gif]
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
Huh? 8th grade english please sir
Excuse me? You need the above paragraph dumbed down in order to comprehend what I wrote? Is English your 2nd language and you really did not understand my meaning? If so, I would be happy to rephrase.
actually I am quite proud of my literary skills, w/english as my 1st lang. I was just making fun of your creative ability to complicate a simple statement. furthermore, your delightful use of intelligent syntax and dynamic linguistic arrangments is highly prized to those who truly give a civilized crap.[sm=icon_cheers.gif]
I think he's trying to say "dumbazz uses BS excuse for why he drops bike and then denies it was his fault." [8D]
A low speed dump is a good learning tool. It shows you what to expect at higher speed. It happens to everybody at least once. I'm glad you and your ride survived.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
I believe you completely. When you hear someone say they "had to lay it down", it's nothing more than than a thinly disguised admission of their failure to maintain control of the motorcycle and execute a successfull evasive maneuver in a panic situation, masquerading as an intentional act. In virtually every case, there was a better alternative action not taken. A pragmatic and honest rider will be able to readily concede this and face up to it, and actually learn from it.
Huh? 8th grade english please sir
Excuse me? You need the above paragraph dumbed down in order to comprehend what I wrote? Is English your 2nd language and you really did not understand my meaning? If so, I would be happy to rephrase.
actually I am quite proud of my literary skills, w/english as my 1st lang. I was just making fun of your creative ability to complicate a simple statement. furthermore, your delightful use of intelligent syntax and dynamic linguistic arrangments is highly prized to those who truly give a civilized crap.[sm=icon_cheers.gif]
I think he's trying to say "dumbazz uses BS excuse for why he drops bike and then denies it was his fault." [8D]
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.
Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.