Dr Gil Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I don't know about all this stuff (and must confess to having skipped most of the "deep" research and wordiness of the article) but I do know that in my crash last summer (55-60 mph slide 200' down the tarmac) my full faced Shoei saved my face (and maybe more). 90% of the damage to my helmet in the accident was on the face shield and chinpiece. I wouldn't consider riding without a full faced helmet, never. That's not to say they couldn't still be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 This assumes that most of us who took the mickey were bored/intellectually inadequate/just plain stupid. That's at least mildly insulting, and I think you would be quite surprised if you became aware of the academic backgrounds of some of the members you seems content to patronise. Actually, it was just an outbreak of sense of fun. Accept, my friend, that some of us don't think the V11 forum is the appropriate arena to get serious about serious issues: it's not what we're here for. I enjoy my time here, but I don't expect or want to become embroiled here in issues I am nevertheless very well qualified to discuss. Cheers. 76104[/snapback] Precisely!! Ratchet - you have a way of "quietly" insulting the intelligence of anyone who could find fault with your opinions. You have insulted me indirectly several times. If I had thinner skin I might have taken offence. Instead I just had some fun with it. BTW, My name appears as a collaborator on a modest number of published studies in the early detection of lung cancer. None of which can be found on the internet. All of which are, as you like to put it, very scientific. cheers, Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Ratchet - you have a way of "quietly" insulting the intelligence of anyone who could find fault with your opinions. BTW, My name appears as a collaborator on a modest number of published studies in the early detection of lung cancer. None of which can be found on the internet. All of which are, as you like to put it, very scientific. Ryan, I see y'er still gunnin' for me. Did you sense an "opening" of some kind for yourself here? By all means - have at it, my friend. Gimme y'er best shot. Sorry it seems to have gotten personal for you. I'm certainly guilty of "quietly insulting the intelligence" of those who CAN'T find fault with the quality of the evidence I've brought to back up my opinions, and then falsely claimed to've done so. That weren't no accident, my friend. It's gotta be really frustrating for you. I b'lieve the record speaks very well for itself, but you've at least gotta be able to put forth an effort to read and demonstrate something with a passing resemblance to objectivity.... I reckon you had plenty of opportunity. You've been holding out on us with the depth of your scientific credentials, it seems! With such a foundation in science, you're no doubt very familiar with the passion of pursuing truth in scientific debate. Y'er probably also very familiar with the concept that scientific argument is what Sharon Begley, Editor of Science Journal at the Wall Street Journal, has often referred to as a "blood sport"!!! (Though I wouldn't go quite that far myself... ) But I'm pleased to know you have such a "thick skin", my friend...You've had a great number of opportunities to take me on and demonstrate it. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Werner Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Whoa! I caught one of those last summer and tried to make a banana flambe". Couldn't get past the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihem Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I guess the best way to avoid any injury is to stay in bed 76083[/snapback] gee, there goes bondage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I b'lieve the record speaks very well for itself, 76131[/snapback] ...and lets just leave it at that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 ...and lets just leave it at that!! DONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I don't think a helmet can save your life so I ride like this. the bugs and rock sting a little at first but you get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsholar Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'll take my cues from the pros. When I see the Isle of Man riders buzzing around the circuit with some sort of different helmet, I'll give that one a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gil Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I don't think a helmet can save your life so I ride like this. the bugs and rock sting a little at first but you get used to it. 76148[/snapback] Geez Ben, I didn't realize that you've had such a cute body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Werner Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Talk about a deteriorating thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Geez Ben, I didn't realize that you've had such a cute body! 76155[/snapback] no no, I'm way in the back, way back, another continent back with my clothes on and a helmet, leathers and boots. I tend to destroy threads with my nonsence, I'm not the only one, I am doing my best to make up for BFG being MIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 BTW, My name appears as a collaborator on a modest number of published studies in the early detection of lung cancer. None of which can be found on the internet. All of which are, as you like to put it, very scientific. 76128[/snapback] Ryan, where you one of the smokers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MotoMessiah Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Because your an American? 76028[/snapback] At least we understand the proper use of "you're". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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