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by simonw
Tue May 10, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Bike Safe course
Replies: 17
Views: 2798

Re: Bike Safe course

Philiptigerrice wrote:I've booked my wife on it too! :blink:
"Wife Safe" :laugh:
by simonw
Mon May 09, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Glove Advice Please
Replies: 9
Views: 2799

Re: Glove Advice Please

Nick_2112 wrote:Halvarssons Newman fit that criteria for me,
http://www.motolegends.com/sale/Halvars ... Black.html
Just not leather or armoured. Really nice and comfortable gloves though (thumbs)
by simonw
Fri May 06, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: MAG at it again
Replies: 33
Views: 7291

Re: MAG at it again

I understand the term perfectly and agree there is no conclusive proof that it works. Since we seem to agree it might be best to leave this here and not drag it out further.
by simonw
Fri May 06, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: MAG at it again
Replies: 33
Views: 7291

Re: MAG at it again

Again you are posting opinion. Of course I'm posting opinion, because: This does NOT mean it works on a motorcycle and there has never been an effective study done on it. You cant talk about the burden of proof since you cannot prove a negative. The burden of proof (scientific proof) is on the pers...
by simonw
Thu May 05, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: MAG at it again
Replies: 33
Views: 7291

Re: MAG at it again

...So, in the same way you can't measure the perceived benefits of Hi Viz...of course the other thing to try and factor in is what is known as risk compensation whereby riders who believe they are safer ( because they are wearing hi viz, leather, protection or a bike with abs) tend to ride faster a...
by simonw
Thu May 05, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: The Police?
Replies: 96
Views: 16896

Re: The Police?

IainD wrote:..No-one is calling ALL the Police corrupt, but as a whole, they ...
I don't understand how "ALL" and "as a whole" are technically different or can be inferred to be different, in any context. Surely by using the phrase "as a whole" one is referring to "all".
by simonw
Thu May 05, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: MAG at it again
Replies: 33
Views: 7291

Re: MAG at it again

I don't wear hi viz clothing on a bike because if the sun is low you've got no chance of being seen with that on plus a headlight plus the bright sun behind you. Apart from that I don't like it and no amount of reflective gear will save you from someone concentrating on getting to the pub or home f...
by simonw
Thu May 05, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: MAG at it again
Replies: 33
Views: 7291

Re: MAG at it again

You can have the hi-viz gear and headlights on but careless drivers still wont see you C'est la guerre.Defensive and tactical driving will save you more times than bike gear. My take is if improving my visibility to others works just Once, it's worth it. BUT, the chances are that I will never know ...
by simonw
Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: Police Biker Video(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 6306

Re: Police Biker Video(s)

Reminds me of the SEG:

[video width=425 height=344 type=youtube]IVNnEXclcX4[/video]
by simonw
Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: So are Ewan and Charlie planning a trip?
Replies: 17
Views: 5090

Re: So are Ewan and Charlie planning a trip?

Oh God, not again. Here we go....

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