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Originally Posted by r32
Its very sad, particularly for those left behind and so unecessary in this case. I've been riding bikes for over 40 years including a spell racing, these two were not riding with others in mind. I dont think it's what he deserved, no one should end up like that, but the irresponsibility of their riding was difficult to believe in what was considerable traffic.
I can still find quiet roads with little or no traffic on them where its less dangerous to ride a little more quickly.
But you have to ride these days as if every one is out to get you. The loss of this life was tragic but not surprising considering they didnt factor in average Joe the motorist. Want to ride like that? Then go on track days.
What I do despair about is that a few other bikers dont think they were doing anything wrong. Whilst we have motorcyclists with attitudes like that we can continue to see motorcycling becoming unacceptable to the general public, the government and the police. Expect more and more stringent rules, capped horse power like they do in France, limited engine size, more difficulties put in the way of obtaining al licence etc etc .......
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Totally agree with the last paragraph in particular..........I don't want some government nobends enforcing some kind of stupid ridiculous safe riding policy just becos some riders can't "calm down a little bit" every now and then.
