odot
CC member # 17,----- DUP member # 7, mensa club m
What does condom mean? Where did the word "come" from?
How about a saftey tip from each member?
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twowheelnut
R.I.P. Our Motorcycling Friend
Jeezum, dot, you're a lazy bastard...
Hazmat Suits Explained
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Etymology
Folk etymology claims, without historical support, that the word "condom" is derived from a purported "Dr. Condom" or "Quondam", who made the devices for King Charles II of England. Other than through unverifiable folk stories, there is no evidence that any such "Dr. Condom" existed. Other stories tell the word "condom" has its root in the 16th century: in particular, when Catherine de Medici married Henry II of France, she brought to France her minister Gondi and the architect Bernardo Buontalenti. Gondi and Buontalenti started producing special waxed protections to be used as condoms. The French soon called them "gondon"; "gondone" is today still used as a synonym of "condom" in Genova, Italy; "goldoni", another variation, is still used in Milan, Italy. It may be that the word "condom" is a variation of "gondon".
It is also hypothesized that a British army officer named Cundum popularized the device between 1680 and 1717.
Hazmat Suits Explained
Excerpt from link:
Etymology
Folk etymology claims, without historical support, that the word "condom" is derived from a purported "Dr. Condom" or "Quondam", who made the devices for King Charles II of England. Other than through unverifiable folk stories, there is no evidence that any such "Dr. Condom" existed. Other stories tell the word "condom" has its root in the 16th century: in particular, when Catherine de Medici married Henry II of France, she brought to France her minister Gondi and the architect Bernardo Buontalenti. Gondi and Buontalenti started producing special waxed protections to be used as condoms. The French soon called them "gondon"; "gondone" is today still used as a synonym of "condom" in Genova, Italy; "goldoni", another variation, is still used in Milan, Italy. It may be that the word "condom" is a variation of "gondon".
It is also hypothesized that a British army officer named Cundum popularized the device between 1680 and 1717.
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feejer222
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British riders in particular....look for foriegn plates on cars and especially trucks.
Never trust your mirrors.....ALWAYS take a look over your shoulder as well.
Practice counter steering....whats that? You push on the end of the handlebar gently and it sends the bike in that direction. You do it already but don't realise it.
It is how racers make tiny line changes half way round a bend.
It is excellent for very quick line changes and when you get used to it, it's like a switch even when fully loaded with a pillion. No need to lean, just push on the bar-end.
Good for dodging debris and holes in the road. Try it.
Never trust your mirrors.....ALWAYS take a look over your shoulder as well.
Practice counter steering....whats that? You push on the end of the handlebar gently and it sends the bike in that direction. You do it already but don't realise it.
It is how racers make tiny line changes half way round a bend.
It is excellent for very quick line changes and when you get used to it, it's like a switch even when fully loaded with a pillion. No need to lean, just push on the bar-end.
Good for dodging debris and holes in the road. Try it.
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odot
CC member # 17,----- DUP member # 7, mensa club m
twowheelnut
R.I.P. Our Motorcycling Friend
Toecutter
What would DoG do?
How 'bout this gudeline? I've found it to be helpful in many of life's everyday situations. Bottom line- stay focused. Complacency can bring a quick end to you.
USMC Rules for Gunfighting
1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.
2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Your life is expensive.
3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss.
4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly.
5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.)
6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.
7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.
9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.
9.5 Use a gun that works EVERY TIME.
10. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. Have a plan.
13. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.
14. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
15. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
16. Don't drop your guard.
17. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees.
18. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them).
19. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH.
20. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get.
21. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
22. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
23. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.
24. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a ".4"
USMC Rules for Gunfighting
1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.
2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Your life is expensive.
3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss.
4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly.
5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.)
6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.
7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.
9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.
9.5 Use a gun that works EVERY TIME.
10. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. Have a plan.
13. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.
14. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
15. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
16. Don't drop your guard.
17. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees.
18. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them).
19. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH.
20. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get.
21. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
22. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
23. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.
24. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a ".4"
twowheelnut
R.I.P. Our Motorcycling Friend
That pretty much sums up my philosophy... until I know you and you know me, that is.
When you approach an intersection, make sure you are in the right hand track of the#1 lane. If you ride in the left track of the #1lane you will give a signal to the oncoming left hand turner to pull out in front of you. This will lure them in every time because they think that you are committed to turning left also. Especially if you look to the left to check for traffic. If you ride on the right hand track, the left turners will assume you are going straight most of the time and they wont pull out. Remember, most cagers are driving on autopilot.
I also agree with the philosophy of; NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS RIDE THE BIKE, RIDE THE BIKE.
I also agree with the philosophy of; NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS RIDE THE BIKE, RIDE THE BIKE.
odot
CC member # 17,----- DUP member # 7, mensa club m
That's fricken hillarious, toe.
KrustyKola
Active member
Here is a new one that I thought of yesterday and had proved 5 mins later. If you are aproaching a corner and see bicycles assume the next thing you will see is a car that has moved into your lane half way or more.
The first time it happened I was a little surprised but was going slow enough to handle any surprises. A couple of mins later almost same situation and this time the car was taking a lot of my lane. Damn health nuts!
The first time it happened I was a little surprised but was going slow enough to handle any surprises. A couple of mins later almost same situation and this time the car was taking a lot of my lane. Damn health nuts!
don't ride on the street as if you were on a track.
odot
CC member # 17,----- DUP member # 7, mensa club m
....and don't cross the road....if you can't get out of the kitchen.
EXPDSGT
Well-known member
WOW six pages of good info.
Quick reminder --- do practice high speed stops in a parking lot or deserted road ---but don't start your practice at 60-70 mph. Start at 25 and work up. You will be proud of yourself as you will get better.
OK -- no one has mentioned "LANE SPLITTING". In Calif. it is not enforced, even though it probalby is illegal. On the 91 Freeway almost every morning there is a motorcycle accident and many are from lane splitting.
"IF" you are going to split traffic (and it is the reason many persons ride motorcycles because of the heavy traffic) NEVER go over ten (10) M.P.H. faster than the flow of traffic. I can't list all of the ways you can get in trouble splitting traffic at a much higher speed than the traffic.
Nuff said?
Quick reminder --- do practice high speed stops in a parking lot or deserted road ---but don't start your practice at 60-70 mph. Start at 25 and work up. You will be proud of yourself as you will get better.
OK -- no one has mentioned "LANE SPLITTING". In Calif. it is not enforced, even though it probalby is illegal. On the 91 Freeway almost every morning there is a motorcycle accident and many are from lane splitting.
"IF" you are going to split traffic (and it is the reason many persons ride motorcycles because of the heavy traffic) NEVER go over ten (10) M.P.H. faster than the flow of traffic. I can't list all of the ways you can get in trouble splitting traffic at a much higher speed than the traffic.
Nuff said?
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blueman
blueman
Safety tip 435. Do not follow your 19 year son around a motocross track. Your lucky if you live to tell about it! And I think to my self I taught him to ride!
DucatiSSsp
Well-known member
My Pappy always said, "Son, do like a good basketball player......Never hesitate to pull up and shoot!"
:yahoo: As for motorcycles, Never play follow the leader, go at your own pace, you'll live longer!
Cheers,
Bryce
Run like a sumbitch from anyone that comes out of a Walmart parking lot. Is it the cheap hot dogs and popcorn?
There's a crash almost everyday in front of the neighborhood Walmart. I've witnessed two while on the bike.
-r
There's a crash almost everyday in front of the neighborhood Walmart. I've witnessed two while on the bike.
-r
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colin
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lane splitting...well, let's see. I do it at all speeds, but these vary by several conditions....
the 10mph above rule is generally good. I don't like flying past cars, especially when they are at very slow speeds. At slow speeds (<20), they can change lanes very quickly. These are the most dangerous. Stay at a high rev in case you need a burst of speed, always ride with the brake covered by 2 fingers (if you don't ride all the time like this already).
As traffic gets faster, cars generally don't change lanes as fast. The safest time to split is when they are side by side. So if people are doing 50, you would rather do 70, split when there is no chance of them changing on you (side by side). I tend to not split above 60 or 70 too often (as that is where the speed limit most often is), but I've done it up to 100 in eastern europe since the drivers were being assholes. I don't really recommend that though.
Another Tip...mentioned above.... Ride with 2 fingers covering the brake. The rest of your palm handles the throttle. I ride like this ALL the time with the only exception being a totally open highway. You just get used to it. I had to try really hard NOT to ride like this for my goofy japanese license test. what a pain.
ok, that's enough for now.....
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
How about....this won't be popular, at all......
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slow down 1/10. I hate it when anyone tells ME that, but I've been trying to practice it lately. Simply riding at 8/10 rather than 9/10 (or whatever rating system you personally use), especially when I know I'm not mentally "on-my-game".
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slow down 1/10.
I hate it when anyone tells ME that, but I've been trying to practice it lately. Simply riding at 8/10 rather than 9/10 (or whatever rating system you personally use), especially when I know I'm not mentally "on-my-game".
painman
Well-known member
Best advise from the American Medical Asso. for a long life is 1. Don't smoke. 2. Wear your seat belt. (I took mine off the bike first day.) My dad always told me, "don't marry a girl bigger and meaner than you." And in truck driving school number 1 rule, "always leave an escape route", number 2 rule, "watch out for silver hairs and orientals, they will kill you", (hey don't shoot me I'm just a messenger.) +1 on "never guess what the other driver is going to do", "watch the vehicles left front wheel", and the "INVISABLE RIDER". My number one rule is always "PRAY" before you go on a ride. Keep it safe, PM. <><
Woodstock
Well-known member
A handgun is only a tool to keep you alive long enough to get back to your car/home where the real gun is kept.
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