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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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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
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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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.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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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.

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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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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]
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rebel Ryder

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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]
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rebel Ryder

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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.
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]
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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3 bikes and around 70,000 miles and haven't dropped one yet...{sound of wood being knocked frantically}....came close a few times,though...
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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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.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: lenrough

ORIGINAL: Rebel Ryder

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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.
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]
LOL -- now I understand!
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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I have yet to drop the Harley but I did drop my old Kawi 900 once, then there was the guard rail, ouch!
 



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