I’VE BEEN THINKIN’ !

[glennMember]

getting scary boys, there is some brilliant thinking going into this thread. 2 man corner system works brilliant when done properly, every one gets a ride in number 2 spot no matter of their skill. As these rides are social I think the idea of hooking up with a wingman at the start and looking for your wingman at majour stops is an unbeatable way for not loosing anyone and you can meet people doing this. :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

[aaron childsMember]

Doin some thinkin

Great to see boys!

this is the stuff , get it flowin…. , get it respectful(not as if it isn’t),
most of all , lets make it happen ,

lets get a obt system… 10 & under + 15 & over (middle being discussed and depending on the list) as a rule guidence

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[Mick DMember]

The sit and stay system we use is a good one I feel, it really requires that everyone is familiar with it to make it work though. I actually like getting a turn on a corner and watching everyone go by,especially in big groups.
The other nod and go system, I am not so keen on ,as I have experienced first hand, when it breaks down and been lost to the wilderness for over an hour at Coffs Harbour. The fella in front of me presumed I was still behind him and followed the pack down a left turn and ol Mick just went straight ahead,it wasn’t till I noticed no knobbie marks on the road,that I realised I was seperated from the pack.
Once I realised I was lost, I slowly back tracked,staying as far to the left as possible, to the last place I knew the group had seen me and sat and waited. Which is a policy I also think we should adopt should you realise you are lost to the pack..

[Anonymous]

Maybe they did it puposely Mick? :dry: :laugh:

[Bruce CurtisMember]

just a quick word of advice on helmet stickers gentlemens, make sure the adhesive is a neutral type that is not solvent based as what the chemicals can do to a helmet shell is scary in an accident, have seen perfect circles pop out after a blow in the shape of the sticker, you would’ve sworn a plasma cutter had been at work.

BC

[Eric SmithMember]

Bugger me, never thought of that Bruce. Could end in tears that one! Nicely pointed out! Karma for you for that one, and also for your advice about kissing monkeys… Although it could be refined further by mentioning dancing monkeys I feel!

[GarryMember]

Mr Blue wrote:

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just a quick word of advice on helmet stickers gentlemens, make sure the adhesive is a neutral type that is not solvent based as what the chemicals can do to a helmet shell is scary in an accident, have seen perfect circles pop out after a blow in the shape of the sticker, you would’ve sworn a plasma cutter had been at work.

BC

Great point.

Is it more worthwhile to place the ‘sticker’ on the bike/riders apparel somewhere?

Garry

[Anonymous]

It’s the same with safety helmets for construction sites or the like. Never put stickers on them unlesss they are approved ones.

[Eric SmithMember]

Do you think the induction stickers are safe? They give them out at most worksites and expect them to be displayed on hard hats… ironic if that caused an injury!:dry:

[aaron childsMember]

geez i hope no one is in cohutes with workcover:unsure:

[Bruce CurtisMember]

aarochild wrote:

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geez i hope no one is in cohutes with workcover:unsure:

Plain site safety basics 101.
And steel caps boots can cut your toesies off, but at the pressure required to do so your toesies would have been amputated by the big bad surgeon anyway.

Back to the story at hand now

BC

[dennis da menaceMember]

Moto wrote:

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It’s the same with safety helmets for construction sites or the like. Never put stickers on them unlesss they are approved ones.

have you ever been on a construction site moto, my helet is covered in stickers, bike ones, girly ones, rude ones and induction ones….

construction helmets are plastic and are not rated for very high impact unlike bike helmets….

besides, if im gonna die like that, i want my brains popping out in the shape of “menace”:woohoo: a bit like alpha getti:lol:

[glennMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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The sit and stay system we use is a good one I feel, it really requires that everyone is familiar with it to make it work though. I actually like getting a turn on a corner and watching everyone go by,especially in big groups.
The other nod and go system, I am not so keen on ,as I have experienced first hand, when it breaks down and been lost to the wilderness for over an hour at Coffs Harbour. The fella in front of me presumed I was still behind him and followed the pack down a left turn and ol Mick just went straight ahead,it wasn’t till I noticed no knobbie marks on the road,that I realised I was seperated from the pack.
Once I realised I was lost, I slowly back tracked,staying as far to the left as possible, to the last place I knew the group had seen me and sat and waited. Which is a policy I also think we should adopt should you realise you are lost to the pack..

vests for lead and sweep riders, second in line on the trail parks with bike pointed in direction the ride is to head at the corner the lead stops at ,(lead takes off for next corner) and second in line stay there until they get a thumbs up from the sweep rider wearing the vest meaning all riders have gone through from last corner stop.Major stops check for your wingman incase they went over the side unsighted. brilliant and safe system and you can rotate the vest between the riders over the day/days.

[Mick DMember]

That is the system that will work the best in my opinion.

[alanMember]

i agree with mick and enjoy a rest siting at a corner also every one can ride at there own pace with this system that makes it fun for everyone.we have no system at dubbo who ever starts there bike first goes first and than we just get into it when the lead stops we all stop for a rest but we all know where we are going and ride at a similar pace

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