tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post4601952171065730655..comments2024-02-26T05:18:55.357-08:00Comments on Motorcycle Philosophy: When is a Squid Not a Squid?Steve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-46576874451210472232017-01-24T12:50:36.770-08:002017-01-24T12:50:36.770-08:00And has the author been to ER and seen the metal g...And has the author been to ER and seen the metal grater to remove gravel. Or seen how missed gravel in a wound goes septic quickly leading to removal of parts. Gear is about mitigating this risk. Getting back to caring for dependents soon after an off. If u cant work due to skin grafts how do you pay bills and look after family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-7086096630706664252016-07-21T23:35:38.732-07:002016-07-21T23:35:38.732-07:00Invitation to a patch open to all riders
The pat...Invitation to a patch open to all riders <br /><br />The patch: “Highway 101 Relics” is associated with the world’s longest highway (the Pan-American), which is also known as Highway 101 which stretches through the United States and Canada. This simple patch is about freedom, no borders and is free for anyone to use. It is free to all riders of all makes of bikes, and as an open patch it connects everyone to the history of riding (Relics) and available to lone riders or to new riding clubs. For information on how to view or how to obtain this patch directly from Hero Patches, email: rrrickwood@hotmail.com<br /><br />Rory<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-44140652648138813312016-05-08T12:06:49.934-07:002016-05-08T12:06:49.934-07:00If everything exists in "binary opposition,&q...If everything exists in "binary opposition," what opposes binary opposition?<br />It may not be necessary to identify with any particular side of an issue to increase one's understanding of the issue, then make a personal decision about how to respond--all the while remaining unidentified (non/minimally-attached) with the issue.<br />Even if we accept binary opposition as one perspective, and might describe it's opposite as, e.g., "polysingle unity," still, these positions (no matter their number) exist within a field or context greater than the concepts themselves--despite our best efforts to concretize them through language.<br />And safe as our brain may have the potential keep us, if it wasn't for its surrounding skull, life would have a few more challenges. . .<br />If the matter is genuinely about no promised tomorrows and living life as if it could end at any moment, then a genuine acceptance of death would, more likely than not, prove useful in expressing an ever deepening reverence and acceptance for life in its myriad forms and diverse expressions.<br />Life is more complex than we are individually and collectively capable of understanding--and I would have many questions for those who claim otherwise.<br />This "complex life" dilemma provides many opportunities for ongoing learning, no matter where one may be (physically or mentally).<br />I have a hunch the death/life understanding/acceptance realms, unanswerable as these matters remain in the greater scheme of things, play a role in the "ATGATT"/Squid" squabble.<br />We make our choices and manage the outcome as best we can--noting, too, the emerging delusions/illusions surrounding our attachments/identifications with the perceived outcome (distant I hope it remains).<br />In the meantime, learn as you as you are able and ride accordingly.<br />Kindly,<br />Steven N<br />Denver, CO <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-1289264582499806822016-02-04T17:15:19.130-08:002016-02-04T17:15:19.130-08:00My pet peeve is the stealth helmet etc so popular ...My pet peeve is the stealth helmet etc so popular these days . OK,I admit it I'm a day-glow nutball.But seriously,why would anyone in their right mind purchase a flat black lid? The highest spot on your rig & you're doing you're best to make it invisible! progersnolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177528601223778254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-67027062553783416872015-11-06T20:31:03.836-08:002015-11-06T20:31:03.836-08:00As a squid who's perfectly comfortable in his ...As a squid who's perfectly comfortable in his own tentacles, I respect the ATGATTers until they become preachy. I enjoy riding in the summer in a tee shirt and shorts though I traded in the flip flops for sneakers when I graduated from a 50 cc scooter to a 250. I'm content to live and let live until somebody tries to tell ME what to do and how to do it. Until then I'm happy not to make fun of anybody who wants to look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle when it's 90 degrees in the shade with 95% humidity.<br /><br />- Joe at <a href="http://scootindavalley.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scootin' da Valley</a>Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575182248998162641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-71537324521930935892015-10-17T19:25:26.942-07:002015-10-17T19:25:26.942-07:00Are ATGATTers (I'm one of them) and squids pol...Are ATGATTers (I'm one of them) and squids polar opposites? Sure, squids tend to ride in tank tops and flip-flops with an $800 helmet bungee netted to the rear seat. But the lack of gear isn't what makes them squids, at least in my mind. It's the lack of common sense, the "I'll pass you in traffic in a no passing zone" kind of attitude, the "I like my chain that dry and loose" way of thinking. Kind of like the loud pipes save lives kind of people.. <br /><br />If squids tend to be 18 to 30 year olds with no brains or real skill, just $ for a bike and a get out of my way I have no fear(or common sense) attitude... Are they far off from a certain set of cruiser types, the ones with 6 year old bikes with 2000 miles on them... the ones that believe front brakes are dangerous and often have to lay her down to avoid an accident? They ones that always seem to be in the paper as having "lost control in the corner"... just before the crash<br /><br />Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-57772120774920621422015-10-17T05:14:56.037-07:002015-10-17T05:14:56.037-07:00I do ATTGATT for the most part. I commute to work...I do ATTGATT for the most part. I commute to work on my bike nearly every day and it's not really possible for me to have on riding boots or leather pants because I have an office job. I do wear the helmet, the jacket, the gloves...I know that concrete and asphalt will not give and are much harder than my head. Training classes help and ALL bikers should practice at least the basic safety protocols. That being said, wear a helmet at least.The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-683587332427417552015-10-13T20:52:10.962-07:002015-10-13T20:52:10.962-07:00I agree completely. I wear what I wear and care no...I agree completely. I wear what I wear and care nothing about what others wear or think what I should wear. Call me a squid; I'm still riding.MMJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046960651433069826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-34033407954763162822015-10-13T09:19:04.914-07:002015-10-13T09:19:04.914-07:00I may not be able to provide a perfect description...I may not be able to provide a perfect description, but I know a squid when I see one.<br /><br />Ride up on the Ortega some weekend; any weekend, really: They're the ones passing you on blind corners and, later, being hauled down the mountain by the EMTs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-11809791179202467162015-10-12T22:54:30.832-07:002015-10-12T22:54:30.832-07:00I partially agree with what you say here. I have b...I partially agree with what you say here. I have been motorcycling for the past 10 years and am also a motorcycle dealer and I feel that no amount of protection can keep you 100% safe. If you are destined to die, you will die. But risking death is a completely different thing. I have seen many people ride without giving an iota of care to protection or even to their motorcycle. They keep their motorcycles ill maintained. At any given point of time, it is always better to save yourself from bad rashes by wearing enough protective gear. Accidents are not in our control but atleast precaution is. I am not saying that going overboard with the protective equipments is a good idea but atleast one can wear minimal protective gears like helmets, armoured jackets, gloves, long pants and comfortable boots. Some motorcyclists don't even get proper training before riding and this is completely wrong. Why put someone else's life in danger just because you didn't get the time to undergo a proper training!clandesmotards.nethttp://www.clandesmotards.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-70335508185717622342015-10-12T08:51:14.183-07:002015-10-12T08:51:14.183-07:00The first thing that came to mind when I saw your ...The first thing that came to mind when I saw your title was "when it's an octopus". My mind is a sarcastic beast though.<br /><br />I think discussing ATGATT is about risk. Motorcycling and what gear anyone chooses to wear or not to wear is about the risk they as an individual are willing to take.<br /><br />I personally wear ATGATT, but in my 20's I didn't. As I have gotten older I have seen too many articles about road rash and other injuries so I minimize my risk by wearing armored pants, jacket, full face belt, always gloves, etc. I choose to minimize my risk of road rash.<br /><br />We live in a collage town and see many (usually sport bike riders) wearing flip flops, shorts and a tank top when riding, some with no gloves. I would never say anything to them about what I think of their gear. They only risk their own skin when they ride that way.<br /><br />Maybe the perception is that if one doesn't ride with all the gear they haven't had proper training or additional training. Just a thought trying to figure out the stereotype of a perceived squid.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com