Riding while under the influence of Marijuana.

[codger]

used to do it a lot many years back drinking and smoking. I came to my senses many years ago and dont ride impaired anymore. actually its been 22 years now. I was a great rider it didnt impair me at all So I thought.
I definitly think drinking is more hazardous than smoking but then i never stopped at one beer either. I think its up to the individual but think about the other highway users and their safety. I wouldnt ride these days with anyone I knew was impaired. I would say if you are going to ride under the influence I'd recomend a Sativa or sativa based hybrid rather than indica typically Sativas give a more energetic high rather than a full body effect resulting in drowsiness. Or so Ive heard.

 

[ultrabaka]

I'm 26 and have been smoking for 9 years. I took a 4 month break from it when I was learning riding; I have taken several other breaks throught out that 9 year span but I pretty much smoke several times a day. For me there a no negatives unlike alcohol, but everyone is different. Also I smoke mids here in CT, so it can't compare with the California chronic. It definitely does calm me down and help me enjoy the riding without being as aggressive. Can't wait to move out to CA though.


There's a lot ignorance on the last page that I'll let slide.

 

[afm199]

I'm 26 and have been smoking for 9 years. I took a 4 month break from it when I was learning riding; I have taken several other breaks throught out that 9 year span but I pretty much smoke several times a day. For me there a no negatives unlike alcohol, but everyone is different. Also I smoke mids here in CT, so it can't compare with the California chronic. It definitely does calm me down and help me enjoy the riding without being as aggressive. Can't wait to move out to CA though.


There's a lot ignorance on the last page that I'll let slide.

Yes, and we all await your move to CA so you show us how well you ride while stoned on pot. I assure you us Californians support pothead stoners riding motorcycles. Not.

 

[Duffil]

i love how most everyone here has the mentality that smoking pot is like smoking a cigarette, and if you happen to be a drinker*, you're going to burn in hell for eternity...impaired is impaired, plain and simple. Bottom line: don't fucking do it.




*i'm not saying that i drink, or that I drink and ride, it's just how you guys are generalizing it.

 

[Brown81]

I shoot heroin before I ride. Or drop acid.

 

[Yo!Joe!!!]

i love how most everyone here has the mentality that smoking pot is like smoking a cigarette, and if you happen to be a drinker*, you're going to burn in hell for eternity...impaired is impaired, plain and simple. Bottom line: don't fucking do it.




*i'm not saying that i drink, or that I drink and ride, it's just how you guys are generalizing it.

+ 1

I wonder if you guys realize that if you get into a moto accident, the hospital will ask you to pee in a cup. And if their tests come-up positive for narcotics. Guess what? You loose your case. Smoking pot and riding also constitutes a DUI...

But what do I know. I just saw a guy throw his career out the window because he tested positive on a recent piss test...

 

[Brown81]

Pot is a narcotic now?

 

[sameyeham]

+ 1

I wonder if you guys realize that if you get into a moto accident, the hospital will ask you to pee in a cup. And if their tests come-up positive for narcotics. Guess what? You loose your case. Smoking pot and riding also constitutes a DUI...

But what do I know. I just saw a guy throw his career out the window because he tested positive on a recent piss test...

Well since you are such a genius you should know that marijuana stays in your system for up for a month. Therefore if you get in an accident, get a piss test, and test positive for marijuana it means nothing.

Anyone who gets a DUI for anything marijuana related is getting charged because the cop had reason to suspect the person is under the influence, which is reason enough according to the law.

 

[Yo!Joe!!!]

Pot is a narcotic now?

Oooooooo..! Excuse my ignorance about marijuana and narcotics. I feel sooo bad now...

Well since you are such a genius you should know that marijuana stays in your system for up for a month. Therefore if you get in an accident, get a piss test, and test positive for marijuana it means nothing.

Anyone who gets a DUI for anything marijuana related is getting charged because the cop had reason to suspect the person is under the influence, which is reason enough according to the law.

Tell it to the judge and your insurance company... Oh. And I'm not a genius. But I do have all my brain cells, which is a higher count than you'll ever have. So go smoke another. I'm going to the gym now...

 

[Ant]

I wonder if that pic gives stoned barfers the munchies.

 

[sameyeham]

Oooooooo..! Excuse my ignorance about marijuana and narcotics. I feel sooo bad now...



Tell it to the judge and your insurance company... Oh. And I'm not a genius. But I do have all my brain cells, which is a higher count than you'll ever have. So go smoke another. I'm going to the gym now...

Do you know LEO's who support this idea of yours? I'm just curious where you got the "if you crash they make you pee in a cup" BS.

Don't make nonsense claims and then get butthurt when someone calls you out on it.

 

[Yo!Joe!!!]

Do you know LEO's who support this idea of yours? I'm just curious where you got the "if you crash they make you pee in a cup" BS.

Don't make nonsense claims and then get butthurt when someone calls you out on it.

You think it's BS..? Go learn for yourself then...

And who's butthurt? I'll be voting against it come November...

 

[SuperMike]

A friend of mine recently gave me some amazingly clean LSD-25 reportedly synthesized in Switzerland by one of Dr. Albert Hofmann's assistants. I was thinking it would be a lot of fun to take some and do a trackday...

As for riding after smoking weed, That's a dumb idea.

 

[}Dragon{]

As for riding after smoking weed, That's a dumb idea.

'Cept for a quick trip to Taco Bell.

 

[donnamatrix]

Oooooooo..! Excuse my ignorance about marijuana and narcotics. I feel sooo bad now...



Tell it to the judge and your insurance company... Oh. And I'm not a genius. But I do have all my brain cells, which is a higher count than you'll ever have. So go smoke another. I'm going to the gym now...

I think it's adorable that you really believe you still have "all your brain cells".

Go rub "all your brain cells" together, and read this article on a *short* list of things that can kill brain cells. If you still think you've never killed a brain cell, well then you're just special, aren't cha?

 

[m_asim]

Who are the morons who chose Fine as long as you wear a helmet! and Ok, only if you are an experienced rider.

 

[sameyeham]

Hey that article made me grow a bunch of new brain cells. Thanks!

 

[Cheyenne]

Who are the morons who chose Fine as long as you wear a helmet! and Ok, only if you are an experienced rider.

Oh, one of those helmet haters huh? You really ought to look at the science, they do help protect you!

And seriously, you think newbies should be riding high? I'm pretty serious about the smoke, and even I gave it a few weeks!

 

[Yo!Joe!!!]

I think it's adorable that you really believe you still have "all your brain cells".

Go rub "all your brain cells" together, and read this article on a *short* list of things that can kill brain cells. If you still think you've never killed a brain cell, well then you're just special, aren't cha?

And your point is..? What if I just don't like the smell of marijuana or indulge in that life style. Or maybe because I like my life and my career (which has zero tolerance for substance abuse)... Can you respect that..? Or maybe I just don't like that stuff because it ruins the lives of young people, it promotes criminal activity, it helps fund drug cartels, illegal arms sales, prostitution and terrorism. Or maybe because I've seen it ruin a family members life. Or maybe because it causes birth defects. How bout loosing your job for testing positive. Or maybe you just ruin somebody else's life because you had an accident while you were driving/riding or operating machinery while impaired and under the influence... I'd rather eat junk food than go through all that. So yeah. Thanks but-no thanks...

I guess I'm just not cool. And that's fine with me...

 

[sameyeham]

And your point is..? What if I just don't like the smell of marijuana or indulge in that life style.

.... then fill out the poll and get out of this thread. If all you have to offer is some one sided generic opinion about why marijuana is bad then please refrain. You have nothing to offer in regards to this conversation.