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1Adam12 · 06-23-2004

It oughta be a law.....

It oughta be a federal law that people who buy cars, trucks. boats, jet skis and of course motocycles should have a license to buy. Heck, they make gun owners in some states take tests and classroom time, why not the same for vehicle purchases?

Why - because of lobbyists.

That being said, the unscrupolous dealers will sell, thats what they do. The ones with a conscience - will advise and found alternatives so the above post does not happen. The smart dealer realizes that he needs that customer to come back and buy more accessories, get service for his bike and so on. Making a buck on someones elses misery is wrong any way you cut it. Shame on them!

There are always a few out there that say "hey, I can handle it" "it doesn't apply to me". They are the same people we scrape up off the ground involving alcohol or using too much speed....Haven't you ever heard....I'm ok, I can drive.

People who make conscious decisions to be macho and do dumb things are majoring in the minors. The new rider that wants a big bike? The returning rider that gets a Ducati 999 etc etc.

As a forum we must not yield to the mob mentality and encourage all riders to do what is the right thing. If you have ridden for any period of time longer than 5 years and have not had an accident, then you have found a way to minimize your risk factor. For the others that have crashed, I am sure if they had to do it again, it would be different. Let's give the inexperienced riders or rusty riders a chance to succeed as a forum. For the newbies, just ride and have fun. You don't have to have the fastest production bike on the earth as your first bike! Ride responsibly. A bigger and better bike will be waiting for you when you are ready.

06-23-2004	#7 (permalink)
1Adam12 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LA, So Cal Posts: 1,385	It oughta be a law..... It oughta be a federal law that people who buy cars, trucks. boats, jet skis and of course motocycles should have a license to buy. Heck, they make gun owners in some states take tests and classroom time, why not the same for vehicle purchases? Why - because of lobbyists. That being said, the unscrupolous dealers will sell, thats what they do. The ones with a conscience - will advise and found alternatives so the above post does not happen. The smart dealer realizes that he needs that customer to come back and buy more accessories, get service for his bike and so on. Making a buck on someones elses misery is wrong any way you cut it. Shame on them! There are always a few out there that say "hey, I can handle it" "it doesn't apply to me". They are the same people we scrape up off the ground involving alcohol or using too much speed....Haven't you ever heard....I'm ok, I can drive. People who make conscious decisions to be macho and do dumb things are majoring in the minors. The new rider that wants a big bike? The returning rider that gets a Ducati 999 etc etc. As a forum we must not yield to the mob mentality and encourage all riders to do what is the right thing. If you have ridden for any period of time longer than 5 years and have not had an accident, then you have found a way to minimize your risk factor. For the others that have crashed, I am sure if they had to do it again, it would be different. Let's give the inexperienced riders or rusty riders a chance to succeed as a forum. For the newbies, just ride and have fun. You don't have to have the fastest production bike on the earth as your first bike! Ride responsibly. A bigger and better bike will be waiting for you when you are ready. __________________ www.gpz900r.org AMA member/VJMC member 1985 ZX900A2 Ninja 900 1992 EX250F6 2002 Ducati 998 Kawasaki....Let the Good times Roll!