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Thank fuck for that Im sorry but the t-shirt, jeans and trainers brigade REALLY piss me off lol = hence my reaction

Quote: Dennis, who has fathered nine kids, told how he was “gobsmacked” when he discovered Alfie was to be a dad, too. If his own father cant control it what hope has the kid got??? Quote: “I told her it was lovely to have the baby but I wish it was in different circumstances. We have five children already so it’s a big financial responsibility. Fuckwit mother who should know better and also appears to have the morals of a fuckin alley cat. It IS a responsibility, but not for you, but for everyone else who will be punished because of your shitty parenting.

What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say Its not about the NHS "whining about doing their job" its about people taking a step back and looking at the options. No one has said this WILL be compulsory - and i quote "The Department of Transport said it had no plans for a new law but said it welcomed anything to improve safety" The option is there if you want it - there is your CHOICE If you CHOOSE not to wear safety gear thats up to you but no one is forcing these jackets on anyone. Its not about costing money to treat you if you come off either -again its about showing you the choice you have. And if you wanna ride your bike in shorts and T-Shirt, then go for it - im sure you'll have plenty of time to reflect on you "choice" once you're either dead or looking at your prosthetic limbs.............

The we need to do something Like this: Click HERE Enter your postcode. Copy and past the letter below, putting in the correct names. Dear Mr XXXX, This morning there was an article on the radio about new airbag jackets that are available for motorcyclists. I have put the details of the article and jackets at the end of this letter for your information. As someone who regularly commutes by motorcycle, I was very interested in this article, but when I investigated the jackets I was shocked to discover that they cost around £600! At this price, it is obvious that there will be few people who will actually buy and use them, and many people will simply be unable to afford one. My current jacket, which will protect me from abrasion, and contains a back protector, elbow and shoulder armour, cost a mere £75. Based on the information contained within the article, if every motorcyclist was to wear such a jacket, then there would be a dramatic reduction in serious injuries and associated deaths. This reduction would be noticed by the NHS as a major cost saving. Therefore, simply based on the cost saving to the NHS, never mind the saving in human suffering and deaths, I feel that it would make sense for the government to subsidise the cost of these jackets in order to encourage motorcyclists to make use of this wonderful safety device. As the jackets are a valuable safety item, at the very least, they should be made exempt from VAT. I would be very grateful if you would raise these points with the relevant people and departments, and push for a government subsidy, along with a VAT exemption. Yours sincerely, XXXXXXXXX Details of the article and jackets: The jackets are the equivalent of car air bags and inflate if the rider is thrown off during a crash. The Department of Transport said it had no plans to make them compulsory but said it welcomed anything to improve safety. Although motorcyclists make up just 1% of road users, they account for 20% of fatalities. Figures for 2007 show that 561 bikers died on the roads, according to the BBC. Andy Parfitt, an A&E doctor at St Thomas' Hospital in London, said: "There is a shocking number of deaths of motorcyclists on the roads. I think dozens of lives could be saved if these jackets were made compulsory." Dr Parfitt, a keen biker, said: "There's no question that what the jackets do afford is, they protect a motorcyclists' vital organs, neck and spine over and above the level that a normal jacket would do. "A majority of deaths in motorcycle accidents are due to injuries to these vital organs that should be protected by these jackets." The BBC article is available here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technolo...000/7886427.stm Details of jackets are here: http://www.heliteuk.co.uk/index.html http://www.grandprixlegends.com/motorcycle...cket-black.html http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/new...ble-from-march/

Just ask them to mark it as a gift - then you dont pay any import taxes etc.

They significantly REDUCE the risk of serious injury and/or death - take the story of a rider in Pensylvannia being saved by his air bag jacket. Joseph McPhatter was wearing an "Impact Jacket" while riding on the interstate. He was hit by a car while travelling at speeds and reportedly went 100 feet through the air before hitting the ground. He walked away with only minor injures and no broken ribs. STORY HERE You are not immobilising the body - merely providing a cushion for it upon impact

Go across the pond to the US - far cheaper!

Having researched this myself for 2 years - i can safely say it is effective.

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Why would you find any of those in the section thats all about how to use the forum?? If you want those you need to click the search button at the top of the forum and look there. The FAQ section is ONLY info on how to use the site.

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I dont know about anyone else but i find this deeply disturbing on so many levels. HERE What the fuck were the parents doing while their CHILD was having sex and i cannot believe that both sets of parents allowed this at all

Yes will only be about the forums - anything else please feel free to PM me *snigger*

Nope - cos none of them have been tested to the hilt - so much so that its a FACT that these do actually help prevent fatalities and serious injuries.

Lol yes, yes he did. He said that he had told his mate he was asking too much but his "mte" said he wanted to sell it at that price!! Just been to see if its still in me messages but is not

I actually like Rats. Some are a work of art in themselves. You see some of them at rallies that are absolutely brill! They have "evolved" over time and a lot of work has gone into some of them - i woudlnt mind one meself one day

Yes done to death - and once we get our new "how do i do that" section it will be in there.

For an extra fiver i'd have gone for the Bridgestones. I had Dunlops on the CBR when i first got it - didnt like them at all, the bike felt skittish and didnt seem to "stick" if you get my drift.

Ahhhh gotcha - i couldnt see that in your OP! I agree with you though -it should be a choice, not compulsory. Theres also the flip side - inflating these things when you're spinning through the air and you neck happens to be at a funny angle can also have dire conseqeunces. They have been proven to be effective in REDUCING potential fatalities, but yes, you are quite right, it should be personal choice. Incidentally, riding a motorcycle in a knee brace and neck brace is THE most uncomfotable thing ever lol, even the ones they supply for motocross aren't great. And if you have a brace of any sort you need to know that its the right one for the injury/protection you need , and to make sure it fits properly else it will end up causing more, often irreversible damage - had a lecture on bracing yesterday *yawn*

GREAT idea IMHO. These are already used by professional motorcycle riders in races and have proved to be EXTREMELY effective. I did a research project 2 years ago into motorcycle safety and in my paper i included the effectiveness of these jackets. Honda Goldwings already have airbags built into them Im not sure why you think its "nanny state" though because anything that helps save a life and/or limb in the event of an accident can only be a good thing. I would prefer to roll down the road on airbags and potentially walk away rather than roll down the road on every bone in my body which may prove fatal........................

So........ you can spin a wheel, knacker a tyre and piss of your neighbours........... What other tricks do you do??