NC Dealer doesn't think gear is necessary

shmike · 02-26-2009, 02:04 PM

The graces of God don't help when the nurses have to scrub the asphalt out of your wounds.

I'm all for everyone wearing what they feel is appropriate gear. Sometimes I squid it, so I don't preach.

However, I think it is a poor business decision to advertise yourself as a reckless fool with bad form.

the chi · 02-26-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deals gap dragon slayer

yeah the 16.5 repsol is funny... guess that chrome is expensive. especially since they have a regular 1krr thats a year newer for half the price...

he and i argued back and forth through email yesterday before i eventually gave up... be basically said that he prays and Jesus is is savior so he doesnt need gear since he's prepared to move on...

I bet he's got a pair of jesus sandals that will save him!

askmrjesus · 02-26-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

The graces of God don't help when the nurses have to scrub the asphalt out of your wounds.

That's true. The graces and I are usually hanging out in a bar laughing while that's going on, (they can be super bitchy when they've had a few).

JC

Trip · 02-26-2009, 02:27 PM

I dont try to convert people to gear, if they are dumb enough to not protect themselves, one less dumbass we have to worry about on the road.

Rider · 02-26-2009, 02:34 PM

That's guy is high as a fucking kite if he thinks he can get his listed price for ANY of those used bikes.

Ducati Diva · 02-26-2009, 03:43 PM

All I have to do is look at some of the pics in my files from accident scenes I have had to work to know I will always wear gear!!!! Maybe I should send him the one of the "faceless guy" poor fellow didn't even have any eyelids left. He didn't die and 30 some surgeries and two years later he still is in pain.

Smittie61984 · 02-26-2009, 04:19 PM

Hahahahahhaaahaha. I think Harley even shows their guys in leather jackets and atleast a 3/4 helmet. Granted, their leather jackets are as thin as a pube hair but still looks like they are attempting to gear up.

I've heard dealers say some dumb shit. Buddy of mine was looking for his first bike. We go into a Yamaha dealer wanting to look into the FZ6. He talked to the sales guy and he then made a joke about the R1 and the guy says "You'd be fine on it. Just be easy on the throttle".

I also knew one kid who went to a dealership looking at an R6 for his first motorcycle. Not necesarrily a good first bike but the guy convinced him to get a R1 because he'd become bored with the power of a 600. He joined a forum after he got it and said "I think I fucked up" but was stuck with it cause he was upside down. From last I heard he has behaved himself on it and is doing okay.

rogue · 02-26-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Hahahahahhaaahaha. I think Harley even shows their guys in leather jackets and atleast a 3/4 helmet. Granted, their leather jackets are as thin as a pube hair but still looks like they are attempting to gear up.

I've heard dealers say some dumb shit. Buddy of mine was looking for his first bike. We go into a Yamaha dealer wanting to look into the FZ6. He talked to the sales guy and he then made a joke about the R1 and the guy says "You'd be fine on it. Just be easy on the throttle".

I also knew one kid who went to a dealership looking at an R6 for his first motorcycle. Not necesarrily a good first bike but the guy convinced him to get a R1 because he'd become bored with the power of a 600. He joined a forum after he got it and said "I think I fucked up" but was stuck with it cause he was upside down. From last I heard he has behaved himself on it and is doing okay.

Our Zuk dealership does that. There's this one douche who used to work there I gave hell over it because he sold a newbie rider, who'd never ridden in his life, a brand new '05 GSXR1000. The guy didn't have it a week before he killed himself on it. When I went to the dealership with my ex hubby to pick up some stuff for his bike, I asked Mr. Douche who sold the guy the bike. He kind of bowed his head and said he did. I asked him if his extra commission was worth the guy's life. A few more choice words were said (I sometimes can't keep my mouth shut). Mr. Douche quit there shortly after.

the chi · 02-26-2009, 05:04 PM

Thats some bullshit Rogue, but our local place does the same shit. "Dont get that measly 600, youll get bored, buy this REPSOL, it soooo much better!"

Knew one kid did that, wrecked within 3 weeks, rebuilt the bike, wrecked again shortly after, breaking his thigh bone and a few ribs and had to be lifeflighted...but he "knew" how to ride...

I'll never forget a salesman ridiculing me for not learning to wheelie my bike, he was all impressed his mom had bought one for him and he could wheelie within a few weeks, and gawd I was such a loser for not wanting to do the same. I just looked at him. I think he was trying to flirt. Epic fail. He wrecked too, then quit riding.

zed · 03-03-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I dont try to convert people to gear, if they are dumb enough to not protect themselves, one less dumbass we have to worry about on the road.

only people I care about. one of my friends and his girlfriend are both college educated, hell, she is a doctor but they still go out and ride their HD with little to no gear on. in the summer, sunscreen is the gear of choice. just don't understand it. when he was riding a sportbike he wore gear. she just says that she trust his riding. don't matter that there are idiots out there...yada, yada, yada you guys know the rest of it.

02-26-2009, 03:43 PM	#6
Ducati Diva just learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: western nc Moto: 1996 M900 Posts: 1,348	All I have to do is look at some of the pics in my files from accident scenes I have had to work to know I will always wear gear!!!! Maybe I should send him the one of the "faceless guy" poor fellow didn't even have any eyelids left. He didn't die and 30 some surgeries and two years later he still is in pain. __________________ Todays mighty oak is just yesterdays nut who stood it's ground!

02-26-2009, 04:19 PM	#7
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Hahahahahhaaahaha. I think Harley even shows their guys in leather jackets and atleast a 3/4 helmet. Granted, their leather jackets are as thin as a pube hair but still looks like they are attempting to gear up. I've heard dealers say some dumb shit. Buddy of mine was looking for his first bike. We go into a Yamaha dealer wanting to look into the FZ6. He talked to the sales guy and he then made a joke about the R1 and the guy says "You'd be fine on it. Just be easy on the throttle". I also knew one kid who went to a dealership looking at an R6 for his first motorcycle. Not necesarrily a good first bike but the guy convinced him to get a R1 because he'd become bored with the power of a 600. He joined a forum after he got it and said "I think I fucked up" but was stuck with it cause he was upside down. From last I heard he has behaved himself on it and is doing okay. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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02-26-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	The graces of God don't help when the nurses have to scrub the asphalt out of your wounds. I'm all for everyone wearing what they feel is appropriate gear. Sometimes I squid it, so I don't preach. However, I think it is a poor business decision to advertise yourself as a reckless fool with bad form.

02-26-2009, 02:34 PM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	That's guy is high as a fucking kite if he thinks he can get his listed price for ANY of those used bikes.