Which is more dangerous if some idiot who is on the cell phone and eating suddenly drops the drink and swerves while trying to catch it, sideswiping you in the process? Just another perspective. My wife had that happen to her on I75 just N. of Miami. She drove home even though she literally had no time to react and the side of her car was banged up. Would you be able to drive your motorcycle home from such an incident? Maybe you could react in time and maybe there would be a way to avoid getting hit or being bumped into another car - and maybe not. That is when the car is safer. Personally [if I could ride] I'd feel safer trailering a bike to a lonely spot... BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 2:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash I would not want to be the test subject. Talking about safety and accidents, I get a kick out the friends who state that they would never ride something as dangerous as a motorcycle. But the same friends will charge 80 MPH down the interstate in a steel box, with less than a 1/2 second reaction time between them and a car in any direction, all while eating a hamburger & talking on a cell phone. And here I am on two wheels, also going 80 MPH down the interstate, paying close attention to those around me & always looking for an escape route. So, which is more dangerous? Tom www.kegkits.com ----- Original Message ----- From: E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 2/11/08 12:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash They were working on a vest that would inflate which I think carried a CO2 canister much like an air gun. If I remember, you were tethered to the bike with a cord, much like a seadoo, and if you left the bike and pulled out the cord, the vent would inflate. Not sure if such a thing went into production. I know a few companies were also working on air bags for frontal impacts. Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The problem of protecting bikers who get thrown is interesting. One > solutions would be strategically placed bags on special clothing worn by > the > rider that would inflate on contact with the road and stay inflated for X > number of seconds until the rider quits sliding or rolling. There could > also be a manual trigger the rider could pull that would inflate all the > bag > (enclosing the rider in an inflated cocoon) if he/she saw the upset was > inevitable. Comment? > Gerry > ---------------------------------------- > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Doubt many of those calling you a wuss have dusted the road with their > > backsides yet. hee hee. > > Ed > > 300E > > > > On 11/02/2008, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Yep, asphalt is very abrasive, even at slow speeds. > >> I travel to Wisconsin about once a month and they don't have helmet > laws > >> up > >> there. I see people riding with shorts, T-shirts and with no helmet or > >> gloves all the time during the summer. I just can't to it any more than > I > >> can drive my Mercedes down the road without the seat belt buckled. > >> BYW, I've been called a wuss for riding with full gear. I just smile & > go > >> on. As the saying goes, there are a lot of old riders and a lot of bold > >> riders but very few old, bold riders. > >> Thanks, > >> Tom Hargrave > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1270 - Release Date: 2/10/2008 12:21 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
