What is new in your little world?

Post by **Eraser** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:32 pm

Lieutenant Dan wrote:Their reasoning is the helmets catch too much wind on the highway..

lol, that's the worst excuse ever

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:56 pm

Not wearing a helmet has NOTHING to do with looks. You'd have to be pretty stupid to even think that.

The guy in that video is an idiot. Rushing up to pass through narrow spaces puts your life is someone else's hands. If you get clipped in the process, it's on you.

No helmet is a preference that has it's tradeoffs. Though you do sacrifice the protection, you gain an invaluable peripheral view and unobstructed hearing that is highly beneficial to a rider. So where your helmet may save you in an accident, not having one on may prevent it all together. If you don't agree, oh well. You don't have to.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:01 pm

shaft wrote:cool

nice bike btw. always liked that style and matte black paint.

Thanks... The color and style are exactly what I was searching for. Next up, taller bars. The bars I have now promote a bad riding posture that ends up hurting my back on longer rides. I'm also considering a removable windshield for those cold or rainy days.

Post by **shaft** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:02 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:invaluable peripheral view and unobstructed hearing that is highly beneficial to a rider

Post by **Κracus** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:35 pm

Yeah.... I wear a full face helmet and have no issues hearing or seeing. Those are the excuses he uses to justify it to himself.

The truth is that it's far more exhilarating and it's a style that looks cool/badass. I'd respect him more if he was at least honest or upfront about it.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:56 pm

shaft wrote:

They call that a brain bucket for a reason.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:04 pm

Κracus wrote:Yeah.... I wear a full face helmet and have no issues hearing or seeing. Those are the excuses he uses to justify it to himself.

The truth is that it's far more exhilarating and it's a style that looks cool/badass. I'd respect him more if he was at least honest or upfront about it.

In a full face helmet you sacrifice peripheral vision and hearing. No two ways about that.

I'm NOT making excuse and it's NOT about how it looks. It's my opinion, based on FACTS that happens to be shared by millions of other people. Because you don't agree, doesn't make you anymore right or wrong.

Post by **shaft** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:06 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:They call that a brain bucket for a reason.

What do they call no helmet?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:13 pm

No helmet.

Post by **Eraser** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:00 pm

Κracus wrote:Yeah.... I wear a full face helmet and have no issues hearing or seeing. Those are the excuses he uses to justify it to himself.

The truth is that it's far more exhilarating and it's a style that looks cool/badass. I'd respect him more if he was at least honest or upfront about it.

Told you these bad ass riders will never admit the stupidity of their ways

Post by **losCHUNK** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:09 pm

Kracus, what was your bike again ?, I remember you saying you had a big boy 2t but can't remember what it was.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:23 pm

Eraser wrote:Told you these bad ass riders will never admit the stupidity of their ways

What makes you so right? Your opinion?

Fool...

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:28 pm

I imagine the real reason Gwamps doesn't wear a helmet is because they don't make one big enough to fit his mongoloid cranium.

Regarless, if he smears his brainfruit over the tarmac it'll be no great loss to society.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:46 pm

Whiskey 7 wrote:Honing my negotiation skills on car sales people

Re: What is new in your little world?

• I had a break from checking out dealers and put the now 3 car brokers on hold until closer to the end of the month. Apparently that's when the best deals are to be had

• Sold our city apartment at auction

Not quite the million we hoped for but we're happy

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:51 pm

phantasmagoria wrote:I imagine the real reason Gwamps doesn't wear a helmet is because they don't make one big enough to fit his mongoloid cranium.

Regarless, if he smears his brainfruit over the tarmac it'll be no great loss to society.

Even phaggasim getting to have a little cry...

You'd be missed less for sure and likely make the people forced to interact with you on a daily basis very happy when you go.

Post by **ALMighty** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:54 pm

Domino [s]Hurley[/s] Harley

Post by **lars63** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:49 pm

Whiskey 7 wrote:
Whiskey 7 wrote:Honing my negotiation skills on car sales people
Re: What is new in your little world?

• I had a break from checking out dealers and put the now 3 car brokers on hold until closer to the end of the month. Apparently that's when the best deals are to be had

• Sold our city apartment at auction Not quite the million we hoped for but we're happy

Hey! That's great news! Congratulations!

Post by **Scourge** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:49 am

shaft wrote:

I have this one. No vision impairment, no hearing impairment, and does not catch wind. Best helmet I've ever strapped on my head.

https://www.blackbeardsgear.com/online- ... category=0

Post by **Eraser** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:21 am

YourGrandpa wrote:
Eraser wrote:Told you these bad ass riders will never admit the stupidity of their ways
What makes you so right? Your opinion?

Fool...

Common sense.

Post by **seremtan** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:44 pm

gramps bears all the hallmarks of a Trump supporter

"facts are just the opinions of libruls"

Post by **Κracus** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:55 pm

losCHUNK wrote:Kracus, what was your bike again ?, I remember you saying you had a big boy 2t but can't remember what it was.

I have a cbr500r

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:41 pm

seremtan wrote:gramps bears all the hallmarks of a Trump supporter

"facts are just the opinions of libruls"

Why don't you post some "facts" that support the claim that helmets save lives vs. no helmets preventing accidents.

Post by **shaft** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:07 pm

"helmets causing accidents" sounds like a bullshit excuse for bad riders.
Why are you concerned about low visibility of a helmet when you tint the windshield on your car?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:26 pm

I get it. No fact, just options so change the subject.

Then why wear sun glasses?

Post by **shaft** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:38 pm

You can take off sunglasses at night.

You have a history of choosing vanity over safety. Its probably why no one believes you.