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Forum: Australia 05-06-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,592
Posted By PSYCHO II
Mate, there are lies, damn lies and statistics....

Mate, there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Percentages are wonderful things. Change the base line and the number grows or shrinks to meet the hypothesis. If it matches what you are after then...
Forum: Australia 05-05-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,592
Posted By PSYCHO II
There is good policing and there is bad policing....

There is good policing and there is bad policing. But if you listen to the "ambulance chasers" they are being victimised. Much better results have been achieved in NSW by not crying "bloody murder"...
Forum: Australia 05-05-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,592
Posted By PSYCHO II
Apparently so. I thought the training variation...

Apparently so. I thought the training variation in Q-Ride could do with some improvement but it is head and shoulders above what they have down there. So your observation may be the most accurate.
Forum: Australia 05-04-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,592
Posted By PSYCHO II
Just quoted part of your post. There are number...

Just quoted part of your post. There are number of Australian forums that seem to attract posts that Victoria is the pits when it comes to treatment and portrayal of riders. Yet I have come across...
Forum: Australia 05-02-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,592
Posted By PSYCHO II
Wink Mexicans

Why do they know Victorians as Mexicans in Australia. I used to believe it was because they were south of the border with NSW.

My first question is "Does it have anything to do with their riding...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,375
Posted By PSYCHO II
He could have as easily missed bitumen under the...

He could have as easily missed bitumen under the wheels.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-06-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 25,570
Posted By PSYCHO II
The Kinematics and Dynamics of Rotation is a...

The Kinematics and Dynamics of Rotation is a thread for all seasons.

:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk:lurk
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-29-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 13,855
Posted By PSYCHO II
Computers run our lives and make things so much...

Computers run our lives and make things so much easier. But when computers fail, which is not that often, it all comes to a stop. Technology improves our ease of doing things and I wouldn't go back....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-29-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 25,570
Posted By PSYCHO II
Perhaps you would like to see one when the rider...

Perhaps you would like to see one when the rider doesn't counter-steer and remains on target fixation.

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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,521
Views: 191,702
Posted By PSYCHO II
I didn't say it was easy:lol3

I didn't say it was easy:lol3
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 1,521
Views: 191,702
Posted By PSYCHO II
It's so funny. We never take pictures of a near...

It's so funny. We never take pictures of a near miss but we glorify a complete stuff up. Been there done that ... got a picture.:rofl:rofl:freaky:freaky
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,349
Posted By PSYCHO II
Well it's always a factor when being flushed down...

Well it's always a factor when being flushed down the toilet.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,533
Posted By PSYCHO II
Having a quick fart and hoping it didn't come out...

Having a quick fart and hoping it didn't come out liquid. Well you did ask. Come on can nobody tell me they haven't been scared of this hot brown liquid expression all over their riding gear and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-29-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,349
Posted By PSYCHO II
Would you accept the Honda CT110 with both left...

Would you accept the Honda CT110 with both left and right side stands as well as a centre stand.
Forum: Australia 10-26-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,300
Posted By PSYCHO II
So you only have to pay money and nothing more is...

So you only have to pay money and nothing more is that what you are saying? But isn't that the way it was 50 years ago? It's nice to know that some things don't change. I hear that Q-Safe is even...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-25-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,039
Posted By PSYCHO II
Yes it used to be "right of way" in OZ but...

Yes it used to be "right of way" in OZ but apparently that didn't match our "road rage" mentality.

So whilst the vehicle "must give way" it is the other vehicles responsibility to avoid a crash...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-25-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
When group riding dictates your "freedom of...

When group riding dictates your "freedom of choice and movement" then it is something you accept. It is your choice. My choice seems to very like yours as I will fall back and dictate my own terms. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
Yes the whole "group riding" argument can become...

Yes the whole "group riding" argument can become very emotive no matter where you live. The logic behind different beliefs can be come very illogical. The less crash avoidance space (3 sec, 2 sec or...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-15-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
What it actually does run but has it been ridden?

What it actually does run but has it been ridden?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-15-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
What part of "I was out of it (fell down a flight...

What part of "I was out of it (fell down a flight of stairs like 30 minutes prior)" shouldn't be taken as a "major warning sign"?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-15-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
If it depends on the conditions and the bike then...

If it depends on the conditions and the bike then why do we still see so much variation between riders on the same bike under the same conditions? Could it not more easily be explained as the lack of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-15-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
Yes... I read your links and also looked further...

Yes... I read your links and also looked further myself into what I could find. All I meant was a forum post from a real person involved in the process would be good.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-14-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
This is a great insight. Do we not have here any...

This is a great insight. Do we not have here any instructors from UK/Europe willing to speak up?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-14-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
Oh no.... but it sounds like you're still fully...

Oh no.... but it sounds like you're still fully qualified to write articles for a motorcycle mag. How about we see if there is any publisher interested in a column titled "Bitsy Twits" which will...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-13-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
I thought that technique required that you yell...

I thought that technique required that you yell "OWAH TANAH SIAM".:wink:
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-13-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
Don't get a nut in your knickers.:cry Why is the...

Don't get a nut in your knickers.:cry Why is the term "in my racing days" held as a credential not to be questioned and automatically assume the status of a god? You don't need a consensus or posts...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
Yes... the problems faced by the instructor are...

Yes... the problems faced by the instructor are so easily discounted by those with "all the answers". I'm not sure what you have over there for what we call "remedial instruction" over here. In...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
I couldn't agree more. In fact I play a little...

I couldn't agree more. In fact I play a little game with the "seasoned two finger riders" in that I get them to agree that they can do it and then demonstrate they can repeat it consistently which...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
Why does your little pinky have to reach the...

Why does your little pinky have to reach the lever before you have taken the slack (SET-UP) out of the brake? The tips of the fingers only need to be there as as you increase the pressure on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
We all know you want higher standards.... So any...

We all know you want higher standards.... So any standard required you could meet? Let's see, how about.... "tips of four fingers on the front brake... " , "all braking and gear changing done in a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,607
Posted By PSYCHO II
The school of "hard knocks" has such a...

The school of "hard knocks" has such a following.:D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
Nothing to think about as it is a circular...

Nothing to think about as it is a circular argument that will bring new riders to grief. Telling others to put themselves at higher risk is just plain irresponsible.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-10-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,607
Posted By PSYCHO II
Or perhaps there are some so blind that they can...

Or perhaps there are some so blind that they can not see.:roflGetting close to a hazard and knowing the risk is one thing. Then accepting the risk as the choice of the rider is the next step. But to...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-10-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
FFS Lisa.... Learn to play the piano and you...

FFS Lisa.... Learn to play the piano and you won't have a fist up your arse.:rofl:rofl:rofl:freaky:freaky
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-10-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
If you can effectively do what the instructor...

If you can effectively do what the instructor would ask and you have the systematic and disciplined approach to do it over and over then you have truly earned the right to choose whatever you want....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-10-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,282
Posted By PSYCHO II
You may have more posts than some but to me that...

You may have more posts than some but to me that means keyboard not riding time.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-10-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
So, notwithstanding the obiter, you are simply...

So, notwithstanding the obiter, you are simply advocating higher standards. It would be more politically expedient for governments to increase the standards of vehicle manufacture or issue ABS only...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-10-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
We have had people from "this side of the pond"...

We have had people from "this side of the pond" visit your country to look at your training methods. The MSF keeping the rear braked locked and the compromised following distances when staggered go...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-09-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
Well it's great to see that we here down in Oz...

Well it's great to see that we here down in Oz are not the only ones fighting between States. Imagine the chaos we would have if we had 50 States. For a moment there I was beginning to think that...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-08-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,098
Posted By PSYCHO II
The application of any syllabus based training is...

The application of any syllabus based training is to develop disciplined and systematic techniques in an effort to make riding safer. It's not done the world over in just carparks. You deride your...
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