Saddened by R4nger and Wave2k

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

It pains me to say this, but, although I'm a relative newcomer to BCF, I always looked up to both these bikers and considered them as experienced and responsible bikers.

Yet, they've both stupidly crashed their bikes today.

And what are we presented with? One with his hands in the air sporting his busted offside mirror and the other with his thumb up as though it's a victory. And both of them smiling !

Are all us other bikers doing something wrong by riding safely, or will we not be hero's until we've trashed our bikes and survived ?

Don't forget, these accidents were not as a result of the actions of any other road user. They were self-inflicted.

It must be a young man's thing. And I for one ain't playing ball Thumbs Down

And don't start giving me that 'Boring Old Fart' routine. I've heard it all before. This is sheer irresponsibility, like it or not. And if they keep on riding in such a manner, there will come a day when they won't be riding at all.

I know, because I have 2 quadriplegic friends, who ended up that way as a result of bad biking Crying or Very sad

And boy, it opens your eyes.

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Bloody hell.

I admit Wave's accident sounded fairly reckless but still - everyone makes mistakes. Have you had an off yet? Wait until you do and then you might realise that even a tiny error of judgement can result in a crash.

R4angers mistake was to grab his front brake mid-turn instead of looking through the bend and riding it. Hardly irresponsible. The wrong decision but hey, you live you learn.

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

i think its a reaction of thank f*ck and being able to get up and walk away, relitavily unharmed! we have had discussions about why people seem happy after they have just crashed, its usually the wow i'm alive high! very glad that in both there cases they are ok
its a case of living and learning Thumbs Up

WN
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

Totally agree with WN. Thumbs Up

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R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

It was an oil patch on the road, I saw it a mile away but I decided to take my own life for Davo. Razz

Just ride the way you like, take it like a man when you come off and start again Thumbs Up

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

And can Korn please change R4anger's name to Rodders and give him the custom title "Plonker"? Wink

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Yeh, Right.

In this case, YES, they lived and maybe they've learned. But my guess is that they'll do it again just as soon as they're back on the roads.

But what happens if you DIE.

It f*****g happens ya' know.

Don't deny it. This is NOT a victory for anyone.

I've fallen of a bike in the past. On Ice and because the cager in front suddenly decided to change direction without warning or indicating.

I need no preaching.

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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

FFS, shit happens its better to have a laugh about a crash were no one was hurt than rant on about how dangerous bikes are and the way we choose to ride our bikes.
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R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Also, I would never trust myself to close a can of baked beans when they are already closed Razz

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

why does it matter how other people ride??
i could'nt give a flying fuck how other people choose to ride thier own bikes.
The main thing is that they have got up and walked away.
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strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

i think that TOG is trying to put across is that the pics are showing Rodders and psycho celebrating the fact they have crashed, as if its a 'cool' thing to do. i'm sure R&P don't think that crashing and getting hurt is cool, nor does any sain biker
which i am sure they are celebrating the fact that they are alive, but in the morning when they see there bikes they will be a little pissed off!
WN
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bazza · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Strange to see so many people find it funny.

What if someone smacked into you leicester_city21 on a blind bend when you were riding perfectly well?

Then I think you might just consider 'how other people ride'.

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

Personally l have more of a problem with the way most car drivers drive, like today when a red VW golf driving on the wrong side of the road kept trying to knock/ram me and sigg off our bikes.
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

You've gone ot, bazza.

I never suggested any such thing.

We're all subjected to these situations. But in both cases these riders weren't.

Ease back, and don't slag me off by stating things I didn't say.

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