From the Driver's Seat: Jul 8, 2017

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Summer Kamikaze Motorcycle Riders

I am a fan of motorcycles having ridden them all my life. Even now we have a Honda 125 that is for sale, but I have ridden a great variety of bikes, including the King of the Road, The Honda Goldwing
I have been accused of having been everything from a hooligan to a model rider, and I have earned those titles. I don't know what happens to turn a respectable and responsible person into a lunatic when he gets on his bike, but it happens every day.

They greatest sin that we bikers commit is that the rules that are followed, (kind of) by car and truck drivers don't seem to matter to us. Because of our slim size we seem to think that we can just zip in between the traffic and be on our way. Summer makes it worse because off goes the heavy clothing with skid protection and we ride around with t-shirts and shorts and flip-flops.

Many a person who has road rash will tell you it damn well hurts!

To make matters worse guys place their girl friends on the back of the bike and there she sits looking so vulnerable, holding on for dear life. He so often thinks he will give her a thrill by riding real fast, when if he wants to really impress her all he has to do is get her back home safely.

Considering how fragile a rider is, in comparison to a car driver you might think that out of self-preservation they would be very careful, but no, they seem to enjoy tempting fate. These are generally young men who think of themselves as being indestructible. I have been there and done that. What was I thinking?

The one thing this crowd don't do at all is take advice from anyone other than themselves. They have to have the experience of crashing, perhaps several times and bearing the bruises before they come to realize that they should slow down. It's just a part of growing up and hoping to survive to maturity. Perhaps too many don't make it.

So give them a little extra room if you don't want your car to be scraped and let's all try to enjoy Summer driving.

Let's all stay sober while on the road, especially those biker clubs who are so proud of their bikes. A good way to smash them up is to drink then ride.

Copyright (c) 2017
Eugene Carmichael

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The following are the year 2007 blogs:

WHAT RIDERS AND DRIVERS ACCEPT! That our road systems throughout the world are growing increasingly crowded; that many of us, mainly our fellow drivers, of course are incompetent, confused, distracted, careless, drunk, on drugs, stupid, and in some cases, all of the above. (Read more in February archives) DRIVING, BERMUDA: If you only had 35 kilometres of roadway from End-To-End for your driving pleasure, how would you cope? Read more Feb. 2 post. RAAGE! The kind of rage that one encounters on the roads of the world could spoil your whole day. Feb. 3rd post. THE IMPORTANCE OF LOOKING GOOD! While you wait to pick up your child from school, if you're in Spain, take note of the parade of top of the line cars, and the women who drive them, and you'll be seeing the greatest rolling fashion show on earth. Feb. 4th post. Valencia, You're One Super sexy City! Feb. 11th post. Back into Africa, the travels of Super Dave. What a guy! Feb. 14th. Buckle Up! The late Princess Di taught us all an expensive lesson. Feb. 17th. Accidents: Is there really such a thing? Feb. 25th Women Drivers! Not what you think. March post. The Mindset of the Spanish Road. And you thought people we're not thinking anything. Boys grow up into men, but our toys are just as important. Big Boy's Toys tell the tale. In Don't Panic! Yet! a cautionary tale is told. Driving USA? best to be prepared! El Bottellon (Bring your own bottle) Not! If you have children you will dread The Telephone Call in the Still small hours of the Morning. Read more and hope you never get one that is any worse than the one I received. Alcohol Poisoning! Those words should put the fear of God into your child. perhaps it would be a good thing to ensure that they read this article. It may save their life. I do love a good dream machine, and The Honda Goldwing is the ultimate. Formula One Racing comes to Valencia. This is a primer for we common folk. Exciting times lie ahead! Instead of Formula racing, could you be part of that select group, The MGB Club? Some cars will never die. When young people die in accidents it is always a Crying Shame. If only all our Young Motorists could have a perfect in their driving careers. The Metaphysics of Motoring, my very favourite posting. Remember, remember, Big Brother is watching you. This is just A Timely Reminder. Especially while driving, Cigarette Smoking can Kill! Things you can't make up in Convoluted Thinking.More on the street bottle party. "El Bottellon II tells the whole story. Remember when you were a First Time Motorcyclist? Let's give them a break and take extra care and caution. If only we could really know The Future of Motoring. When dealing with officers of the law we can help them to help us. It's a simple Matter of Respect. It is an absolute essential to learn Defensive Driving. There will always be room for Needy Things. The Good Samaritan is an essential part of the road. Know the rules. La Multa, The Traffic Fine. What's the point? Riding with The Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club. Bikers are the same the whole world over. Distraction while driving is a major problem. How Distracted are You? Accidents happen, but are they all Just one of those Things? Countries all over the world have this traffic problem: OverCrowding. Sometimes it can be fun to Get Lost! Although you may feel the need for speed, remember Speed Kills! He's definately the one to Watch! Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's Phenom. The annual car test hassle. in Spain its called The ITV, and that's not Independent Television. Anticipation! Need I say more? It's very important to Recognize the Road that you're On. In Rating the Service Providers we examine how to get proper service. Motoring Pleasure. A contradiction in terms? In Pursuit of Fun is all about being young. Buying a secind hand car? The Gem on the Second Hand Car Lot might help you. Zeitgeist! Now what could that be all about? Driving Permit Problems.

The following are the year 2008 blogs:

Death by Stupidity. To be avoided at all costs. Driving through Europe. Roundabouts. (part A)Is it Service or is it Something Else? More Roundabouts. Motoring security (I) Motoring Miscellany! Monster Trucks. We never tire of them. Motoring Security (II). Lane Discipline. Be Seen to be Safe (II) Conversations.

We call this an Accident? Road Works! Ugh! Gas Pains! Red Lights, Stop Signs, You & Me. Monday, 19th November, 2007. A Cautionary Tale. Motoring's Seven Mortal Sins. (I) Part II: Speeding. Parts Three and Four: Exhaustion and driving while intoxicated.

Parts Five and Six: Tailgating and Inattention. (Seven) Wrong-way Wally. Witness. Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone. Crash! Valencia Street Circuit. What is an Accident? Road Courtesy. Formula One in Valencia. The Elitist Valencia Formula One. Discpline. Stupidity! Unconscious driving. Do we Drive Too Much? 250 kmph! Miles to Go! Driving while Injured. Spanish Parking. 117,000. Lewis "One Point" Hamilton. Billboards. The Monster in the Mirror. What's Normal? Parking in the Blue Zone. Stupdity Once More. The Overtaken.

2009

!Yes, We Can! Another Cautionary Tale! The Perfect Student Driver. The Crisis Bites Hard! Driving Music. Daddy, What can you see? Games Drivers Play. Goodbye Old Friend! The Annual Examination. General Motors and all that Jazz. Go Full Return Empty. Take Care out There! My Mechanic and Me. Underground Parking Lots. The Surprise at the end of the Road. Cuenca. 20 Minutes. Diplomatic Plates. Not Among the Usual Suspects. I don't want to go to Jail! Finally, something new in the world of cars. One dead Motorcyclist a day. Making the Points. Formula One Mess and Mystery. The Funeral Car. Eight into two Can't go. Summer Driving. What sort of Crime is This? Has Justice been Served? It Happens Every Year. Formula One Cockup! One Born every Second. Formula One in Valencia. The Guarantee. Samoa's Big Change. Policeman/Fundraiser. Atten-shun! The Trials of Formula One. Selfish Motorists. Life can be Funny, Strange and Peculiar. Anticipation. Driving against the Flow of Traffic. Drivers we hate the most. The End of Formula One? The Odd-Ball. Towed! Spanish Drivers Italian Killers? Expect the Unexpected Always! Give me a Sign. Season's Greetings! A Chinese Volvo?

2010

A Driver's New Year Resolutions. A Positive Start. A Fine for Speeding. The Funny side of Driving. Police Humour. I Would have if I Could Have. They are out to get you. A Warning. Towed, II. Speed Limit 140? Toyota's Troubles. Outrageous! Jeremy Clarkson. Where does the Time Go?

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