splatavoidance

Ok - I've been accused of being an exhibitionist so I have to contribute to the cause ..... Not much chest in this pic - but at least I'm about to fling it out of an Otter. Peace If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene

501 - - Looks like my second year is gonna be at least 500 too.... - Yup - I've got a problem - Anyone know of a good SA group in the area? If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene

What about making some really loud grunting noises...... dropping a marble on the floor then shouting... Fuck - My Glass eye!!!!!! If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene

I have to agree with you.... my first bike was a Kawasaki 1100 - and I had very little experience when I bought it.....I was also mature enough to really respect the power that I had on the bike....I've never owned anything smaller than a 1000 and they have all been crotch rockets... If you can exercise the discipline to ride within your limitations you will be fine...... You ride the bike... it doesn't ride you... another thing is that as you get more comfortable with the power and performance of a superbike you may find that sometimes your best defense is that power and the ability to get out of a situation ..... Don't take chances.... I ride as though everyone on the road is my enemy.. or at least I see the potential risk of someone drifting or changing lanes suddenly.... not a big problem in a car but that could ruin your day if you are on a bike........ in other words you have to truly ride defensively to minimize the risk associated with riding. I don't drink and ride.... period... My riding is also purely for pleasure so I don't do the traffic or the rain because I don't have to...... too much stress........ nuff said...... Scene If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene

I do a couple things when riding with my gear. I ride with my gear on days that I may want to beat traffic to get back to work..... otherwise I drive..... but on the days that I do choose to ride with my rig... I want to enjoy my ride too.....I hate riding with anything too bulky on me like a gear bag...... the only thing I want on my back is my rig...... - BTW I ride a Suzuki GSXR1000 so I routinely get over 150 mph on the way to the DZ...... Rig on my back... Everything else is in some soft saddle bags..... can give you the brand if you are looking for a good set...... Hacky tucked all the way in to my BOC.... nothing hanging out. Both cutaway and reserve handle are taped(both of mine are puds - no D-ring) just a few wraps of clear 4 inch tape for added safety..... I put a belt around my rig and over my closing pin - real tight - then I close my flap.... Someone suggested that I could also put a couple stows around my pilot chute before stowing it... just in case it ever gets out...... I have never seen the need for this..... I am completely comfortable flying at ground level with my rig on as long as I've taken these precautions..... ..... The way I see it - I get up to 200 mph freaking in odd positions..... a 180 mph belly fly/headdown should pose no problem to my rig as far as unplanned deployment..... I do ride with my leg straps on... not too tight..... Never had problems and usually I'm grinning by the time I get to the DZ which is a plus... my grin just gets bigger as the day progresses.......... Scene If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene

Mel....... You are major Hot stuff........ I've never seen your profile picture..... sssssssssizzling......... You make me want to buy a gripper suit..... Your team will kick major Ass.... and you knowwwwwwwww Thissssssssss If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene

Dude...... That's way cool....... I'm happy you survived Team Disturbed....... and the drive home home too....... . Spank says he is suing for an illegal Dude Dock... I don't know where you touched Spank......Dont worry He usually settles out of court for fruit...... or jump tickets... Thanks for all the pics and looking forward to seeing you back in So-Cal soon....... Just a warning... It only gets worse.....or better depending on your point of view...... Peace............Joser If at first you don't succeed, destroy all the evidence that you have tried. If you do succeed, try something harder. - Scene