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bezzabsa:
I agree that we all have a choice - and that no one is a total saint... but as i said all it takes is a 1 millisecond lapse of concentration and its all over..doesnt even need to be your fault. have seen too many plastic fantastic riders who believe they are immortal come to grief, and even when im in the wagon i am constantly surprised by how many of us bikers think we can win in an arguement with 18 tonnes of steel and rubber.
I turned 40 last week and believe me at times i didnt think id reach it, but i ride like im on ice and as though all car drivers are blind - and so far its worked for me..

Bulli:
i would just like to point out that a lot of the muppets out there are returning to bikes from a long time off. Born agains are a danger to themselves and others.
Ps i worked for Carnells for over 3 years and know the industry pretty well.
Split seconds are the difference no matter what from of transport you use. I can ride steadily without even having to think about it. Most people maybe cover 1000 miles in a year i do around 10k and have done for over 14 years..... experience is everything.
Yes to ride at 10 tenths you need 100 % focus and decisions have to be made way in advance. I dont think its possible to ride like that safely in the uk , things are far too conjested even in the countryside.
Rolla, Glaggs , Discodj and me have been to the IOM a few times...if i get the chance i'd move there. Now 180 takes some thinking about i can tell you!

Manicminer:
This particular guy had the bike nearly vertical with the handlebars level with his eyes and was leaning out to see past his right fist for all of the 2/3 of a mile. He slowed it down to about 50 to go over a crest in the road and then opened it out and changed gear up and passed me at about 90.

It he *had* to do a thing like that then he should have made sure the road was empty.

To keep a balanced view I also saw a bloke in a 06 Range Rover having a shave whilst bouncing along at 60mph and looking at himself in the mirror at the same time. :roll:

Bulli:
sorry if i gave the impression of condoning wheelies. I dont as such. If done wrongly they are extremely dangerous and the guy you saw no matter how skilled was still playing games with other peoples lives.

skip:
What gets me is all those plonkers on mainly big bikes or kids on scooters riding out with a helmet,T-shirts, shorts and a pair of flip flops. Just the thought of going down the road on your backside like that is too much to bear. My personal view on wheelies is fine kill yourself if you want just don't involve anyone else.

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