More like the South Carolina Department of the Obvious. Your tax dollars at work.
New Study Says Cars Typically at Fault in 2-Vehicle Wrecks.
SOrt of pointing out the obvious, isn't he?
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I hope that they didn't waste any money on that study. Anyone that rides could figure that out in about ten miles. What's the next study? Fish do better in water?
Phew!! Thank goodness South carolina comissioned that report.
When I'm in that state from now on I can ride relaxed knowing that the benevolent and wise SC government has made sure that all its concerned residents have also read that report and are actively adhering to it's conclusions.
....then I woke up and ate a hearty breakfast.
When I'm in that state from now on I can ride relaxed knowing that the benevolent and wise SC government has made sure that all its concerned residents have also read that report and are actively adhering to it's conclusions.
....then I woke up and ate a hearty breakfast.
For those of you who didn't bother to read the story I have the W (condensed) version
"he SCDPS released its findings in September examining a rise in motorcycle fatalities that show more deaths among men over 35 years old. They found that the average age of a motorcycle fatality victim, during the time period studied, was 41 years old.
The SCDPS formed a task force to examine the facts behind each motorcycle fatality investigated by the Highway Patrol in 2005 and the first half of 2006. The committee analyzed 114 motorcycle fatalities from January of 2005 until June of 2006.
Of the number studied, they found that 103 (90 percent) of those killed were men; 75 (66 percent) were over the age of 35; 73 (64 percent) were not wearing helmets; 61 (54 percent) involved speeding.
The SCDPS attributes the rise in motorcycle fatalities to the fact that men over 35 years old are increasingly buying high-end, luxury cruiser motorcycles but failing, in many cases, to get the necessary training or licensing to ride such a motorcycle."
"he SCDPS released its findings in September examining a rise in motorcycle fatalities that show more deaths among men over 35 years old. They found that the average age of a motorcycle fatality victim, during the time period studied, was 41 years old.
The SCDPS formed a task force to examine the facts behind each motorcycle fatality investigated by the Highway Patrol in 2005 and the first half of 2006. The committee analyzed 114 motorcycle fatalities from January of 2005 until June of 2006.
Of the number studied, they found that 103 (90 percent) of those killed were men; 75 (66 percent) were over the age of 35; 73 (64 percent) were not wearing helmets; 61 (54 percent) involved speeding.
The SCDPS attributes the rise in motorcycle fatalities to the fact that men over 35 years old are increasingly buying high-end, luxury cruiser motorcycles but failing, in many cases, to get the necessary training or licensing to ride such a motorcycle."
Re: For those of you who didn't bother to read the story I have the W (condensed) ver
It figures that the onus of responsibility would be placed squarely on the shoulders of the riders thus allowing cage drivers to continue not paying attention to any vehicle smaller than a pickup truck.
It DOUBLE figures that YOU would secretly have a self satisfied smug look on your face because it seems to be mainly GPTB riders that are eating it on thier cruisers.
It figures that the onus of responsibility would be placed squarely on the shoulders of the riders thus allowing cage drivers to continue not paying attention to any vehicle smaller than a pickup truck.
It DOUBLE figures that YOU would secretly have a self satisfied smug look on your face because it seems to be mainly GPTB riders that are eating it on thier cruisers.
Re: For those of you who didn't bother to read the story I have the W (condensed) ver
No smug look. But the numbers reported support my theory that cruisers are not as safe as sportbikes especially if driven by older new riders. If you ride a sportbike or sport standard and obey the traffic laws you are safer on it versus a cruiser.
No smug look. But the numbers reported support my theory that cruisers are not as safe as sportbikes especially if driven by older new riders. If you ride a sportbike or sport standard and obey the traffic laws you are safer on it versus a cruiser.
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Lesson in faulty logic for brain dead morons:
"But the numbers reported support my theory that cruisers are not as safe as sportbikes "
What numbers are those? Show me where it says that X number were sportbikes and Y number were cruisers. Here's a hint. It doesn't, so your 'theory' is a full of shyt as you are. Here's how your stupid logic works: 90% of men died in the crashes, therefore women are safer riders. See! The numbers proved it! Only 10% of women die in crashes, so they are better and safer riders. Agreed? Dumbass.
Lesson in faulty logic for brain dead morons:
"But the numbers reported support my theory that cruisers are not as safe as sportbikes "
What numbers are those? Show me where it says that X number were sportbikes and Y number were cruisers. Here's a hint. It doesn't, so your 'theory' is a full of shyt as you are. Here's how your stupid logic works: 90% of men died in the crashes, therefore women are safer riders. See! The numbers proved it! Only 10% of women die in crashes, so they are better and safer riders. Agreed? Dumbass.
Re: For those of you who didn't bother to read the story I have the W (condensed) ver
The most dangerous time for ANY rider is the first year of riding. Something like 90% of accidents happen to those with less than a year's experience. If you have a big spike of new middle-aged riders than they are going to account for the greatest proportion of deaths no matter what they ride.
Anyone with an IQ over room temperature would already know this.
The most dangerous time for ANY rider is the first year of riding. Something like 90% of accidents happen to those with less than a year's experience. If you have a big spike of new middle-aged riders than they are going to account for the greatest proportion of deaths no matter what they ride.
Anyone with an IQ over room temperature would already know this.
Re: For those of you who didn't bother to read the story I have the W (condensed) ver
Bullseye on "Schadenfreude KP".
Bullseye on "Schadenfreude KP".
Re: For those of you who didn't bother to read the story I have the W (condensed) ver
The SCDPS attributes the rise in motorcycle fatalities to the fact that men over 35 years old are increasingly buying high-end, luxury cruiser motorcycles but failing, in many cases, to get the necessary training or licensing to ride such a motorcycle."
The conclusion kpaul makes is that the motorcycle is to blame. Cruisers are unsafe. By that rationale, a 35+ year old man need not obtain the 'necessary training or licensing' if he chooses to ride a sportbike? It's very easy to support one's argument when one chooses to ignore the most important part of the sentence.
The SCDPS attributes the rise in motorcycle fatalities to the fact that men over 35 years old are increasingly buying high-end, luxury cruiser motorcycles but failing, in many cases, to get the necessary training or licensing to ride such a motorcycle."
The conclusion kpaul makes is that the motorcycle is to blame. Cruisers are unsafe. By that rationale, a 35+ year old man need not obtain the 'necessary training or licensing' if he chooses to ride a sportbike? It's very easy to support one's argument when one chooses to ignore the most important part of the sentence.
You're 40 skimmer
51 percent were speeding.
Cuz that's what guys on cruisers do.
51 percent were speeding.
Cuz that's what guys on cruisers do.
State of Denial
Sounds like the GPTB is in a State of Denial
Hey I am not going to stop there here is more extrapolation
Lets say 95% of the bikes bought by over 35 riders are cruisers. A reasonable assumption. Let say most sportbike riders wear full-face helmets say 95%. Another reasonable assumption. Seems like most of fatatlities were over 35 year old cruiser riders not wearing helmets. Come longride you know I am right...
Sounds like the GPTB is in a State of Denial
Hey I am not going to stop there here is more extrapolation
Lets say 95% of the bikes bought by over 35 riders are cruisers. A reasonable assumption. Let say most sportbike riders wear full-face helmets say 95%. Another reasonable assumption. Seems like most of fatatlities were over 35 year old cruiser riders not wearing helmets. Come longride you know I am right...
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Everyone that rides speeds.. I throw that statistic out..
i.e it common for all age groups and types of bikes..
Everyone that rides speeds.. I throw that statistic out..
i.e it common for all age groups and types of bikes..
Re: You're 40 skimmer
Yeah it figures you'd throw that one out.
Only look at statistics that support your position. Never mention ones that contradict it.
Yeah it figures you'd throw that one out.
Only look at statistics that support your position. Never mention ones that contradict it.
Re: You're 40 skimmer
Hey I was on the debate team what do you expect?
Hey I was on the debate team what do you expect?
When the ear-shattering noise of unmuffled bikes finally fades for good - in other words: NEVER - 'til they ban bikes completely.
Oh, and I'm not just pointing a finger at Cruisers, here.
Oh, and I'm not just pointing a finger at Cruisers, here.
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Arguing with yourself in front of a mirror is not a "debate team."
Arguing with yourself in front of a mirror is not a "debate team."
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