Observation Rider Training...

[easyrider]

Certainly defines the term "Ignorance is Bliss"
I wouldn't say worry is appropriate every time we go out , but being heads up in a sprawling, crazy, and dangerous urban environment with no protection from the evident dangers is a concern .It would be like walking merrily through a jungle of wild animals head up in the sky singing and whistling along naively and the chances are good you will get eaten one day.
PS: They put air bags in cars for a reason.. shit happens !

[easyrider]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxKUEfDarJ0

[homie]

EZ I don't think these vids are well received in a motorbike forum. I lasted for the first impact and canceled my ride for the day. Maybe a warning next time plezzzzzzzzzzz

[easyrider]

Yes I agree, but I remember when I was in high school they showed the kids a movie called death on a highway.. It was gory too, and meant for kids to take notice and the importance of driving seriously and how dangerous life can be if we don't drive defensively and look about and around us at all times. . Perhaps it should not be watched and a bit overwhelming.. It was meant as a wake up call to those who think the roads are a playground. If I can remove it I would..

[PCX150Rider]

We got to see "Signal 30".

Evidently too much radiator in the fluid. . .or vodka in the eyes. . . .or something causing those accidents.

The lighter side of learning to ride in a jungle of traffic. . .monkey see. . .monkey do. . .oh yes oh yes oh yes. . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxjnovnNkGI

[you you]

Certainly defines the term "Ignorance is Bliss"
I wouldn't say worry is appropriate every time we go out , but being heads up in a sprawling, crazy, and dangerous urban environment with no protection from the evident dangers is a concern .It would be like walking merrily through a jungle of wild animals head up in the sky singing and whistling along naively and the chances are good you will get eaten one day.
PS: They put air bags in cars for a reason.. shit happens !

Are you ok?

[Smaug]

... plus the cell phones for talking and texting causing distraction...

It is not the cell phone that causes distraction, it is the selfish behavior of the user. Cell phones are not evil, any more than guns are evil or cars. (which "kill" more people than guns...)

[PCX150Rider]

It is not the cell phone that causes distraction, it is the selfish behavior of the user. Cell phones are not evil, any more than guns are evil or cars. (which "kill" more people than guns...)

Yup. . .you said it exactly.

[you you]

It is not the cell phone that causes distraction, it is the selfish behavior of the user. Cell phones are not evil, any more than guns are evil or cars. (which "kill" more people than guns...)

Yup. . .you said it exactly.

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