Gordon Ramsay full of fail

[arai_speed]

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Rather, if one operates from the principle that people should tell others what to wear while riding due to the inherent dangers involved and the consequential insurance costs, then one is promoting the principle that others should tell us we should not get on the motorcycle at all.  It is the same principle

If that's the case ^^^ then I agree 100%


I've also seen another principle being posted -  "do as I say, not as I do"

[duccarlos]

Thanks for clearing that up. I've been a bit dense for a few weeks.

i think that we can all agree that Gordon Ramsay should only be allowed to ride a Duc if he looks cool standing next to it in a Starbucks parking lot.

[NorDog]

Thanks for clearing that up. I've been a bit dense for a few weeks.

i think that we can all agree that Gordon Ramsay should only be allowed to ride a Duc if he looks cool standing next to it in a Starbucks parking lot.

Which means he shouldn't be allowed.

[NorDog]

If that's the case ^^^ then I agree 100%


I've also seen another principle being posted -  "do as I say, not as I do"

Good catch.  Yes, "NOT" is the operative word in that sentence.

[duccarlos]

Which means he shouldn't be allowed.

I agree. He's a bit pasty.

[MendoDave]

I would like to argue with you all, just not about this. Oh! My dog is a good driver, she can drive better than your dog, and she doesn't even need her collar to do it.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I would like to argue with you all, just not about this. Oh! My dog is a good driver, she can drive better than your dog, and she doesn't even need her collar to do it.

Collarless dog accidents increase insurance premiums-you should really consider outfitting your dog with the proper equipment.

[ducatiz]

Ironic all the posts about it being a matter of personal choice to wear gear or not - all from those who have preached about the importance of proper gear in the past. You know who you are. You also know if you come off that bike at 30 mph the pavement will peel your asses like an onion unless you are wearing the right protective clothing. Any time anybody posts anything where somebody is missing some gear somewhere be it gloves, boots, armored pants, etc. the very first thing posted in retort concerns the lack of proper gear. Now this Gordon Ramsay douche goes out in shorts with a shopping bag hanging on his handlebars and people are like 'it's none of your concern' and 'it's a matter of personal choice'. Like a complete 180. The guy who posted about it reflecting on everybody's insurance premiums is right. Seems the practical decision to make on a +90 degree humid day would be to take your Mercedes SUV or what have you to go shopping.
I just find it interesting.     

I can't speak for anyone else -- I think everyone should wear as much gear as possible, all the time and for me, a minimum means helmet, gloves and riding boots -- extremities which all hit the ground first.  If you can wear the jacket and pants, then do it. 

That being said, it's a real balance to wear more.  You can't suit up and go to work where I do -- not that riding a Monster with a suit and tie is easy, plus you stink like gas when you get to work and your lapel is crumpled.

I don't know who are the gear nazis, but for me, it's helmet, gloves, boots and jacket.  I'll wing the rest with my jeans most of the time.  Sometimes I'll throw on the pants but probably not when the temps are above 75.

[ducatiz]

LOL! 

i am pleased you liked my snarkiness!

[duccarlos]

I can't speak for anyone else -- I think everyone should wear as much gear as possible, all the time and for me, a minimum means helmet, gloves and riding boots -- extremities which all hit the ground first.  If you can wear the jacket and pants, then do it. 

That being said, it's a real balance to wear more.  You can't suit up and go to work where I do -- not that riding a Monster with a suit and tie is easy, plus you stink like gas when you get to work and your lapel is crumpled.

I don't know who are the gear nazis, but for me, it's helmet, gloves, boots and jacket.  I'll wing the rest with my jeans most of the time.  Sometimes I'll throw on the pants but probably not when the temps are above 75.

There are many hollier than thou people here when it comes to gear, but they are pretty consistent. In other words they will always preach the ATGATT. I would use my overpants when living in Georgia and riding in the winter. The rest of the time I'm using jeans. I use my boots most of the time unless I'm doing a quick ride to someplace where using boots is just plain uncomfortable. Gloves and helmet ATT. Jacket depends on how hot and how long the ride. Heat = mesh, under 80 degress = leather. Long rides jacket. I will never go up to anyone and tell them that they are dumb for not using gear. Life is too short for me to care.

[Kopfjager]

There are many hollier than thou people here when it comes to gear, but they are pretty consistent. In other words they will always preach the ATGATT. I would use my overpants when living in Georgia and riding in the winter. The rest of the time I'm using jeans. I use my boots most of the time unless I'm doing a quick ride to someplace where using boots is just plain uncomfortable. Gloves and helmet ATT. Jacket depends on how hot and how long the ride. Heat = mesh, under 80 degress = leather. Long rides jacket. I will never go up to anyone and tell them that they are dumb for not using gear. Life is too short for me to care.

I'm sorry, did you say something? 

[ducatiz]

funny farts

[MendoDave]

Collarless dog accidents increase insurance premiums-you should really consider outfitting your dog with the proper equipment.

My dog doesn't want the collar, especially on hot days, or if shes just running to the butcher shop around the corner. Besides having no collar not only looks cool, but if she gets in an accident she can flee the scene more easily if there is no dog collar to grab onto.

Besides how is it any of your buisiness?

[justinrhenry]

how am i supposed to drink my milkshake with all that gear on???

[ducatiz]

how am i supposed to drink my milkshake with all that gear on???

with a straw, but if you vomit, above is what happens...