SF Chronicle story: "Motorcycles require skill to operate"

[B-mtrd]

why would you be such a dick?

2008 seems to be the year of the Troll

 

[zpyro]

Did somebody get paid to write that article? We should all be paid to have read it then. That is horseshit! If the writer makes a living writing garbage like this, I should move to the city now. This is an example of a rough draft brainstorming session in 8th grade

 

[mhpcto]

Wahahahahaha.

"The majority of motorcycle engines are air-cooled, though many upscale models feature liquid cooling."

What century was that article written in? You gotta be completely clueless to write drivel like that. More proof that journalism is dead.

 

[Aluisious]

"What's with the leather?" "So when can you go riding with the Hell's Angels?"

Tell them the leather protects you during knife fights with the Hells Angels.

 

[Aluisious]

Wahahahahaha.

"The majority of motorcycle engines are air-cooled, though many upscale models feature liquid cooling."

What century was that article written in? You gotta be completely clueless to write drivel like that. More proof that journalism is dead.

Journalism: people who know nothing writing about people who do something.

I haven't read a good "OH NOES ASSAULT WEAPONZ " article for a long time.

 

[zpyro]

Journalism: people who know nothing writing about people who do something.

I haven't read a good "OH NOES ASSAULT WEAPONZ " article for a long time.

I'm almost tempted to enter journalism just so I can be in the minority of reporters/writers who can actually do legitimate research and write articles that aren't just a bunch of half-assed cliches and other nonsense.



Almost.

 

[mhpcto]

I'm almost tempted to enter journalism just so I can be in the minority of reporters/writers who can actually do legitimate research and write articles that aren't just a bunch of half-assed cliches and other nonsense.



Almost.

Don't bother - you'd take too long to put your article together. "Research" now means typing in a Google search term. "Fact Checking" is no longer needed in the age of blogging (another word for every extrovert nitwit spewing out opinions, misconceptions, rumors, innuendo, ... you catch my drift ... to the world).

 

[Sidewalk]

What century was that article written in? You gotta be completely clueless to write drivel like that. More proof that journalism is dead.

I just realized that all 3 bikes in my house are air cooled (including the 2007 model)

 

[phuzzy3d]

well seeing as how you ride a ninja 250 i understand completly.

 

[TheRomanSF415x]

if you thought that article was helpful.. you shouldnt be on a bike LOL.

but most of you guys who are hating on me ride "rv's of the motorcycle world" so its ok

 

[zrex]

Hi Scout!

Scout was just booted from SBR!!

 

[AbsolutEnduser]

Wait-a-minuuuutttteee...

Because I can't flat foot my bike its too big?

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Who knows, maybe it is... ??? .. well for daily use at least.
Maybe the author does have a point.

In fact, I found the article to be a decent-gathered summary for people who are not into motorcycling yet.

Note: while reading the article, I didn't nit-pick into the details... I read it as if he was writing a summary.

 

[ThumperX]

Scout was just booted from SBR!!

Oh hell no! SBR has Asian and female members?

 

[nerd_girl]

if you thought that article was helpful.. you shouldnt be on a bike LOL.

but most of you guys who are hating on me ride "rv's of the motorcycle world" so its ok

We can't post here, this is troll country!

 

[GAJ]

So all you have to do is chose the right bike and you're set!

Wow, great info to pass on to a complete newb.

Not even a mention of "take the MSF class before buying anything and if that valuable 'kindergarten' scares the crap outta you don't even consider riding" or something to that effect.

 

[Johndicezx9]

Thanks OP.

I guess the idea the article is attempting to break it down to the simplest of terms for non-riders or people thinking they'd like to try motorcycling. Not that bad of an article.

It's kinda funny, when I talk to people about riding motorcycles they usually know 2 kinds, Harley and everything else. When they ask about what kind of bike I ride, and they say they know nothing about bikes, I shorten the response by saying "a red one". It's usually a good enough answer for them.

 

[nerd_girl]

Thanks OP.

I guess the idea the article is attempting to break it down to the simplest of terms for non-riders or people thinking they'd like to try motorcycling. Not that bad of an article.

It's kinda funny, when I talk to people about riding motorcycles they usually know 2 kinds, Harley and everything else. When they ask about what kind of bike I ride, and they say they know nothing about bikes, I shorten the response by saying "a red one". It's usually a good enough answer for them.

I think more than anything I'm just happy that there's a motorcycle-related article that doesn't put a negative spin on the sport/hobby/lifestyle. Usually the articles that I see that have anything to do with motorcycles are about about crashes/fatalities and use loaded language like "was traveling at a high rate of speed" or "when the motorcycle hit the car" (a phrase that suggests that the motorcyclist is at fault, even if it was the fault of the car driver). I feel like this type of coverage makes the average Joe reader and commuter think that motorcyclists are reckless, crazy people who, by extension must not value their safety/lives very much - therefore why should he? In some ways I guess I feel that an article like the one I posted might do more towards legitimizing motorcycling in the minds of the average non-rider, hopefully getting them to re-evaluate the more negative feelings they have towards motorcycles and riders, in turn causing them to be more aware and considerate of us out on the road. Perhaps I'm being a bit optimistic here...

 

[Johndicezx9]

Perhaps I'm being a bit optimistic here...

Yeah, don't let negative press or roadway shenanigans take that optimism away from ya'!

 

[Zed10R]

if you thought that article was helpful.. you shouldnt be on a bike LOL.

but most of you guys who are hating on me ride "rv's of the motorcycle world" so its ok

I think it's good that the OP linked that article. It's meant for people who know nothing about bikes but may be thinking about getting one. And there was nothing negative in it!!

As far as "hating" you.......I don't think anyone cares enough to hate you. Your posts in this thread have been ignorant and clueless, and I just think you have a lot of growing up to do. I hope you live to complete that mission.

 

[Squidly McSmearstain]

why would you even post this???

well seeing as how you ride a ninja 250 i understand completly.

my real penis is twice your size.

if you thought that article was helpful.. you shouldnt be on a bike LOL.

but most of you guys who are hating on me ride "rv's of the motorcycle world" so its ok

I just thought it would be the most super awesomest thing to put all of the combined wisdom in one place for every one to share.

You're welcome, BARF, you're welcome.