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Posted by DC
 - August 29, 2013, 07:39:28 AM
Quote from: draconarmy on August 28, 2013, 20:02:29 PM

OK so my 1SG (boss's boss) invited me on a ride this weekend.  the catch is, we are going to the HD factory in Kansas City.  I just to get out and ride, accepted.  now I'm wondering if its ironinc to park my drifter in the Lot of the Harley factory or is it sacrilegious?  I personally find it quite funny

Heh heh.   ;D  Go on the ride  . . . . . . and make sure to take plenty of pics of HD riders gathered around, drooling over your Drifter!   ;D    8)
Posted by draconarmy
 - August 28, 2013, 21:12:37 PM

in this case it has little to do with what the organization can do other than to remind people that just because they CAN go fast doesn't mean they SHOULD.  now had it been a multi veh situation then maybe the day-glo vest would help.  but it seems universal that the mentality of most riders my age or younger is faster faster faster.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 28, 2013, 21:03:34 PM

  again uncalled for comment from the peanut gallery.......

have a feeling this lad is going to feel the full fury of the new Commander who just got here like 3 days before the accident. Sad part is that is the third accident for a small Wing like ours. All three were Sport touring or full café type bikes, all were deemed speed unsuitable for conditions. As one of the Training NOC's on the Wing and the only one with M/C and a transport background I have been fielding a lot of questions as to safety "things" that can be done or enforced.

Posted by 49Reo
 - August 28, 2013, 21:02:00 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on August 28, 2013, 20:49:45 PM

ok heard that the other day. One of the SSgt ad an accident on his bike, and he was just dressed in jeans, a T shirt, and sneakers. They are saying he will face a disciplinary hearing and might have to pay for some of his medical bills. He suffered a shoulder injury and broken arm. If I understand it was speed to fast for conditions, and inexperience with the bike, and inexperience over all. Was told that all the USAF personal have to wear the day glo vests on or off duty, and the proper clothing, very interesting.
RCF members only need to follow the local Traffic act as to safety equipment and helmets.

....and your training wheels...... ;D ;D

Posted by draconarmy
 - August 28, 2013, 21:01:19 PM

well here in the good old USA we tend to overreact so because a few people have gotten hurt doing stupid stuff they decided that both on and off duty we have to be decked out in rigid over the ankle boots long pants long sleeves full fingered gloves the day glow/reflective vest shatter resistant wraparound eyewear and dot approved helmet.  don't get me wrong I agree with most of it but with what most people wear as pants and or long sleeves wouldn't protect them at 10 mph let alone 60 or higher.  now in the armed forces if we were to get into an accident and it were found that we weren't wearing even one part of this "uniform"  you could potentially be held liable for the full cost of medical care and potentially given punitive actions.  now how any of these items would protect you from broken bones I don't know but yes I believe most of it is just common sense to use to lower risks, but it will do little to protect you in an actual accident

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 28, 2013, 20:49:45 PM

  ok heard that the other day. One of the SSgt ad an accident on his bike, and he was just dressed in jeans, a T shirt, and sneakers. They are saying he will face a disciplinary hearing and might have to pay for some of his medical bills. He suffered a shoulder injury and broken arm. If I understand it was speed to fast for conditions, and inexperience with the bike, and inexperience over all. Was told that all the USAF personal have to wear the day glo vests on or off duty, and the proper clothing, very interesting.
RCF members only need to follow the local Traffic act as to safety equipment and helmets.

Posted by draconarmy
 - August 28, 2013, 20:17:50 PM

well unfortunately here in the us army we have to wear "brightly colored reflective vest" and the only colors they had were the orange with black trim or pink.  being that I am not one of these hipsters I stuck with the orange and black

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 28, 2013, 20:13:40 PM

  ;) Dude go and show them what individuality is really all about. Thought you were the top? OH don't wear orange and black it will really upset them.....

Posted by draconarmy
 - August 28, 2013, 20:02:29 PM

OK so my 1SG (boss's boss) invited me on a ride this weekend.  the catch is, we are going to the HD factory in Kansas City.  I just to get out and ride, accepted.  now I'm wondering if its ironinc to park my drifter in the Lot of the Harley factory or is it sacrilegious?  I personally find it quite funny

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