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I don't trust a flightsuit to give much abrasion resistance. I got a pair of ADV Willow pants but will be returning them. Fit is odd for SM riding, but they seemed nice. I am still looking for some overpants to throw over normal clothes for abrasion protection.
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I'm 5'7" and 150, so I don't think that will be an issue. You have a good point since I'm thinking if I get it, I might get the rear seat insert, but it might not be big enough for two people...
I haven't tried to ride 2up, but I have some time on the Ninja 250. IMHO, riding 2up on either of these 250's will be limited to a parking lot. MCN did a comparo of the 250R vs GT250R,
.CN's
-Ninja tires are shit
-Hyosung build quality is even more shit
-Their rec: get the Ninja
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While I certainly understand his grief, anger, and desire to understand what happened, I have to shake my head at his ideas on how he is going to do that, e.g.:
No, I don't think you're 'entitled' to that, sir, and knowing that information won't add to your understanding, other than to give you a person's name to direct your rage.
The military can do a far better job of analyzing the error chain and helping prevent it from reoccurring than you can. Trust that they will.
My comment was in reference to Smith's father, but I understand what you are saying.
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"I guarantee you if he was standing in front of me, he'd be asking for forgiveness, and I would give it to him."
Holy shit, I can only hope to be half the man this guy is given the situation. What a serious warrior the father is. RIP for the fallen.
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I don't know anyone who has hit the ground, but a malfunction can be anything from a very minor/barely noticable thing to something serious. We wear two parachutes for a reason. It has risks yes, but it's safer than motorcycles. On the other hand, I've been an active rider for over 20 years and I've seen LOTS of people get killed - almost died twice myself. Skydiving is just not as mainstream as bikes - but it is safer.
Any single contributing factors?
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Wondering if I should sell the bike (not even registered yet) and pick up skydiving. Sounds just as thrilling with a lot less to worry about externally.
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Why do people feel the need to say 'hand' after giving a direction?
"Blew both right nut(sts) main tires and he went off the left side of the runway." Makes just as much sense...
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Short runway, heavy jet...maybe overbraking? Are the brakes tied to anything electrical?
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Saw this on the news yesterday while at the BK lounge before stepping. That first dude being interviewed sounded like Ah-nold.
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Did anyone say you're a shitty aviator because you think it's lame for a 2Lt to salute a 1Lt? No, it's just basic customs and courtesies. What kind of topics do you think are discussed in PME (O and E flavor)? I personally think it's lame that I have to salute student pilots and I'm an FTU instructor. I make more in flight pay than they do, I have WAY more hours of flying and years of flying, have more Air Medals and Combat time than they'll ever see in their career, I've been in the AF much longer than they have, etc. But....it's basic customs and courtesies and I do it because it's required and that's just how the hierarchy of how the military is set up.
I think what's also lost with you is the majority of the AF doesn't fly, they are in Security Forces, Maintenance, Logistics, etc. When I was in a MXS years ago out of 500 people, we had 5 Officers. A 2Lt/Flight Commander was a big deal and in charge of a lot of people. So seeing a 2Lt walk by a 1Lt without saluting them, seen by plenty of Enlisted personnel, is a big deal. How can you yell at a SSgt for not saluting you if you in turn think it's lamesauce to salute a 1Lt? Practice what you preach.
I understand the customs and courtesies...but the reality is, Lt's do not salute each other. It isn't lost on me, I just don't live in their world and thus I don't play by their rules. If I was a young officer maintainer and the norm was to salute ANYONE superior to me...then I probably would. The fact of the matter is I am not.
I don't need to go tit for tat on this because it's a moot point: ASBC is expensive and offers little (if any) value.
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Boat captain rode out tsunami
Http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/03/japan.tsunami.captain/index.html?hpt=C1
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The Senior NCO Academy
It's correct customs and courtesies to do so.
Clearly a worthwhile program when such controversial issues like Lts saluting each other are debated with such passion. God only knows what type of hooligan officer I would be if I didn't salute an O2 as an O1. Shit, if I don't salute a 1LT as a 2LT then how can I be trusted to fly in combat?
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Going from Japan to China? Try a jetski.
How about NY to London? Grab your poopie suit.
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@AFsock: I saw the crash test results of some Icon jeans and didn't look much further. I will check out other brands.
@LJ: thanks for the input.
Just picked up my first street bike...08 WR250x with 1700 miles. Pics upon request.
Double post.
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18 y.o. H.S. senior (a military dependent) invites his friends over and buys the booze at the Class 6. It's not just the purchase of alcohol that is an issue, it is consumption. Who do you blame? The parents? He's 18 and a legal adult.
Now you are taking this into the "it depends" arena. I am not a legal dude (and common sense doesn't prevail in court), but I would say that the kid takes the hit. If he legally purchased the alcohol and provided it to a minor, then he is at fault. You can what-if the shit out of this situation and have 6-9 million different answers for each possible scenario. You can't honestly tell me that high school kids don't find ways to "Hey Mister" and get drunk with the current policy anyway. This thread isn't about letting 18 y/o high school dependents drink...it's about military personnel being able to drink at 18. I say that if you are currently serving, you should be allowed to get as tanked as you want. That includes the 17 y/o who needed parental consent to go to basic training and subsequently serve in the military.
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FWIW, I understand the rationale: if it is legal to drink at 18 on base, you WILL have a bunch of airmen who sponsor civilians onto the base just so they can get hammered. While that might be good for the morale of some, it causes friction with the locals who can't get on base and get smashed. Throw in the inevitable lawsuit and it's just easier to alter local regulations to comply with local civil law.
Easy: no mil ID (AD, retiree, dependent, etc...) = no booze. Next.
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Anybody have experience with overpants and their actual crash protection? I don't plan on commuting on a bike, but it would be nice to have that option. I have seen the lack of protection that a pair of jeans offers...can only imagine how much more painful it would be in a flight suit.
Most people using Progressive for insurance?
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We were talking about this thread at work and someone passed this along. Said it was a safety message from a past base. 10% rule or not, it's an enjoyable read with a few useful tidbits.
Certainly entertaining.
My brother and I took MSF together and he purchased an 06 GS500F this weekend. Purchased a new battery (no charger though) and barely got the bike cranked. Have only tooled it in my small neighborhood but it's definitely easy to ride. It is a FL bike that sat for awhile and thus needs a new chain and possibly sprocket.
I am planning on picking up an 08 WR250X despite the fact that I'm a short dude.
That KTM is beyond awesome; yz's fighter is rad as well.
Edit: I also have about three weeks remaining for AutoCheck.com if you want VIN information pulled.
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I've only been riding for a few years, i'm conservative MSF trained, and ride a harley slow so; knock on wood, no accident yet, however. . . .I've been in the military for awhile now (17 yrs), and i'll share what i've experienced through close friends, coworkers.
Thanks for taking the time to share that, definitely helps.
I have continued riding since the accident and still find it just as fun as before. The only difference now though is that I pay more attention to others around me.
Awesome, good to know.
Standby: this is probably more than you were looking for, but the stories get longer when you are deployed...
Not at all, the more the better - just trying to be a sponge right now.
I minimize my exposure by riding a bike so loud, uncomfortable, and badass that I only ride it for 20 minutes at a time.
The SM I want to get fulfills one of those requirements, figure that gives me 40 minutes on the road.
Unless the info is outdated, seems like a few dudes are from the Panhandle area. HWY 98 seems like a death trap in the summer (plus it's flat & straight), any worthwhile rides in AL?
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My answer was every time I ride I have have a close call. Luckily, I not been in an accident yet. Close but no cigar. But the opportunities for an accident are there every day. Just riding defensively isn't enough. People driving cars just don't see bikes for what ever reason. All my close calls have involved other motor vehicles, not self induced.
Thanks for the response and glad to hear you have been fortunate in this light!
Like the above post said and you mentioned - *Full Gear*, maintaining SA, practicing max performance of the bike, and a little bit of playing "what if" will keep you safe.
Copy. I was in a pretty nasty bicycle accident so I am a firm believer in PPE saving skin. I was never too confident in jeans doing too much for a person in a motorcycle accident, and the more I read the less I debate getting some overpants.
As for experience; I have been riding since 5 years old, went through the military motorcycle safety course, went through a state motorcycle safety course and was the squadron motorcycle safety rep.
Needless to say, we were very lucky that all we had was roadrash and a beat up HD and nothing more.
Have you continued to ride since the accident? Given your experience and training, do you encourage people to ride or have you deemed it too risky?
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I thought about taking a Facebook poll, but realized the sample was fairly age-specific.
For the motorcycle riders here, how many of you have been involved in an accident? Was it just you or did it involve another vehicle? If injured, how serious were the injuries sustained?
Motorcycle riding isn't part of my family so I don't have their experience to draw on. The stats I have read state that professionals (lawyer, doctor, pilot, etc...) are under-represented in accidents, hence my pitch to the BO folks. I realize that riding a motorcycle riding is dangerous, but certain factors like speeding, alcohol, and not wearing safety gear certainly don't help the situation.
I am weary about riding (even with dirt bike experience, PPE and the MSF background) so I am hoping for some anecdotal evidence to support either claim.
Apologize if this post is a little morbid, just looking for some input. Also, if you have direct dealings with the aforementioned stuff please feel free to chime in as well.
Shanks.
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If you didn't go to the zoo, then you won't get it. I fail to see how an academy grad separating at 5 years is any different than a ROTC dude punching at the same time.