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To: IslandJeff
My only problem with the crotchrockets is that their riders don't exactly go out of their way to improve their visibility to automobile drivers. I can't remember the last time I saw a motorcycle with its headlight on.

I wasn't aware that the you could turn the headlights off...

206 posted on 11/30/2006 2:05:57 PM PST by Triggerhippie (Always use a silencer in a crowd. Loud noises offend people.)
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To: Triggerhippie

I should have thrown in a couple caveats - my apologies.

No problems at night at all. Most are responsible drivers, particularly the cruising-types that ride in groups.

Just speaking of the adrenaline junkies. The low-slung nature of the vehicles inhibits visibility. Where I live, bicyclists are an even bigger nuisance than motorcycle drivers.

Makes me jealous at times, but the thought of having to have nearly-permanent vigilance while not being able to get a sip of water is foreign. Happy with my convertible Mustang. Stay safe out there.


207 posted on 11/30/2006 2:11:27 PM PST by IslandJeff (FR mail me to be added to the Type I Diabetes ping list)
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To: Triggerhippie
I wasn't aware that the you could turn the headlights off...

all 3 of my bikes can.. but then, the newest one is older than i am :)

257 posted on 12/01/2006 6:25:13 AM PST by absolootezer0 ("My God, why have you forsaken us.. no wait, its the liberals that have forsaken you... my bad")
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