Safety on our Roads.

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Discussion Starter · Feb 27, 2005

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Riding a m/cycle isn't a casual pursuit that you can undertake while involved in other activities such as - - :action:

(1) Making Phone Calls

(2) Talking to your Pillion Passenger

(3)Adjusting yourRadio etc.

And most importantly it is not vain to look inyour mirrior when, - - :jumper:

(1) Turning Right.

(2) Turning Left.

(3) At and before Roundabouts.

(4) Slowing Down/Stopping.

(5) Moving Off.

(6) Overtaking.

(7) Changing Lanes.

(8) On the Straight.

And even with all this mirror work dont forget the Safety Glance over the Shoulder.

It's great to get that off my chest:clapper:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

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Royce

· #2 · Feb 27, 2005

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:clapper:That makes a load of sense Redwing. Perhaps you could be our ':dude:Safety Guru:cooldevil::coollep::leprechaun:

Royce

Brojees

· #3 · Feb 27, 2005

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Definitely not saying anything other than "Si mi Amor" to the pillon passenger!!

She can slap my helmet and ratlle my brains!!!

manx black cat

· #4 · Feb 28, 2005

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Redwing. wrote:

It's great to get that off my chest:clapper:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

Answers on a post card.:cheeky1::action::cheeky1::shock::shock::shock:

AZWinger

· #5 · Feb 28, 2005

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Thats excellent advise for auto drivers also!:clapper:

Bob

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Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 28, 2005

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AZWinger wrote:

Thats excellent advise for auto drivers also!:clapper:

Hey AZWinger :waving:

It's nice to see someone appreciates my post and advice. But then you guys in Arizona are very agreeable. :clapper: Marks out of ten = TEN.

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

philcsand

· #7 · Mar 1, 2005

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Wait...

Let me get this strait...

It's not safe for me to be talking on the cell phone, while drinking a brew, changing the channel, with the throttle locker on, and steering with my feet?

Wish I had known that yesterday! :cheeky1:

Seriously though guys... You can be the safest driver on the road, but you are only one-half of the equation. For when that other half comes into play, please ALWAYS wear your gear. If it hadn't ben for my JR jacket and leather chaps, I'd most likely have a broken elbow, and be missing part of my thigh. I spent over a half hour with my helmet a 10 magnifier, and my mechanic's stethescope. First visually inspecting, and then doing the knock test. (Knock on it with your knuckles, and listen for any abnormalities that would indicate a sub-surface crack). I did this even though there are no scratches on the helmet just to be safe. As soon as I have the $$ it will be replaced along with my jacket.

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revinger

· #8 · Mar 1, 2005

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Okay, I gotta ask the etymology of this word. I have seen it from you folks from the "other" side of the atlantic.

What differentiates a "pillion passenger" from just a passenger. Where is the term pillion derived???

On this side pretty much just refer to the lump on back as a passenger or rider.

bob

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Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 1, 2005

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revinger wrote:

Okay, I gotta ask this word. What differentiates a "pillion passenger" from just a passenger. Where is the term pillion derived.

Hey revinger :waving:

Pillion means a seat for a passenger behind the rider of a m/cycle :clapper:thats the reason we call them a pillion passenger

Now that i have explained that for you, i notice that you have only posted 8 mesgshere since last Oct '04. :stumped:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

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revinger

· #10 · Mar 2, 2005

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8-5 m-f computer job,
part time job as EMT-I for the community ambulance service
3 kids
In a paramedic class
a 77 GL1000, 85 GL1200, 76 CB200, 82 KZ440LTD
homebuilt aircraft that I havent had time to fly since last summer.

Its all I can do to find time to try and read the list once in a while, let along have time to respond to much of anything. When I have something useful to contribute I try to respond. But I can go weeks before I get around to reading the list, unless something breaks on the aforementioned wings in which case I start reading real heavy.

bob

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exavid

· #11 · Mar 2, 2005

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revinger wrote:

Okay, I gotta ask the etymology of this word. I have seen it from you folks from the "other" side of the atlantic.

What differentiates a "pillion passenger" from just a passenger. Where is the term pillion derived???

On this side pretty much just refer to the lump on back as a passenger or rider.

bob

The American Heritage[suP]®[/suP] Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.2000.

pillion

SYLLABICATION:
pil·lion

PRONUNCIATION:

p

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y

n

NOUN:
1. A pad or cushion for an extra rider behind the saddle on a horse or motorcycle. 2. A bicycle or motorcycle saddle.

ETYMOLOGY:
Probably from Scottish Gaelic pillean, diminutive of peall, rug, or Irish Gaelic pillín, diminutive of pell, rug, both from Old Irish pell, from Latin pellis, animal skin. See pel-[suP]3[/suP] in Appendix I.

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Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 2, 2005

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Hey exavid :waving:So now we know thats how you were made a "Guru" :clapper:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

exavid

· #13 · Mar 2, 2005

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You notice the Irish connection?

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Discussion Starter · #14 · Mar 3, 2005

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Hey exavid :waving: Ceart go leor. :clapper:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

exavid

· #15 · Mar 6, 2005

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Tógann sé seo an briosca.

dean

· #16 · Mar 6, 2005

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Redwing:

"Now that i have explained that for you, i notice that you have only posted 8 mesgs here since last Oct '04. :stumped:"

Your "Top Poster" status is safe as long we don't encroach on it too closely. Our defferential treatment of your status ensures that we will keep our postings to a respectful low percentage of your prodigious output.

Thankfully, that prodigious output incorporates both quantity and quality.

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Discussion Starter · #17 · Mar 6, 2005

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dean wrote:

Your "Top Poster" status is safe as long we don't encroach on it too closely. Our defferential treatment of your status ensures that we will keep our postings to a respectful low percentage of your prodigious output.

Hey dean :waving: Dont forget the spell check. :stumped:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

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Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 6, 2005

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exavid wrote:

Tógann sé seo an briosca.

Hey exavid :waving:and keep a biscuit for me. :clapper:

:leprechaun: :18red: :leprechaun:

exavid

· #19 · Mar 6, 2005

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Redwing. wrote:

exavid wrote:

Tógann sé seo an briosca.

Click to expand...

Hey exavid :waving:and keep a biscuit for me. :clapper:

Damn, I thought that meant "I had one too, but the wheels fell off"!

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