Why aren't Motorcycles banned?

Cyber Ghost · 26-08-2014 08:42PM #1

They're absolute deathtraps, and unlike cars,lorries etc they've no use for the economy.

And don't start on the "freedom" thing, there's a million and one other lethal activities that are banned.

super_furry · 26-08-2014 08:44PM

Because Jesus loves them more than he loves people. Mad for the Harleys so he is.

leeroybrown · 26-08-2014 08:45PM

So how is a car used to carry someone to and from their home to their workplace more economically viable than the equivalent motorcycle. The motorcycle has less negative environmental and economic impacts too.

Frosty McSnowballs · 26-08-2014 08:45PM

Name a million other things that are banned so.

My name is URL · 26-08-2014 08:46PM

UFC is dangerous too but looking at your post history I'm sure you wouldn't call for it to be banned

Cyber Ghost · 26-08-2014 08:46PM

leeroybrown wrote: »

So how is a car used to carry someone to and from their home to their workplace more economically viable than the equivalent motorcycle. The motorcycle has less negative environmental and economic impacts too.

That car is protected by hard steel, seatbelts, airbags, etc.

What does a motorbike offer? A helmet? and that's not even part of the bike.

BigCon · 26-08-2014 08:46PM

Most stupid thread ever.

job seeker · 26-08-2014 08:46PM

super_furry wrote: »

Because Jesus loves them more than he loves people. Mad for the Harleys so he is.

http://www.altweeklies.com/imager/born-again-to-be-wild-burning-rubber-with-bikers-for-jesus/b/main/148333/8e87/jesus_biker_coverA.jpg

somuj · 26-08-2014 08:46PM

Why isn't walking banned? The amount of people that fall over and kill themselves every year. Legs go all out and ban standing up.

Cyber Ghost · 26-08-2014 08:47PM

My name is URL wrote: »

UFC is dangerous too but looking at your post history I'm sure you wouldn't call for it to be banned

There's never been a fatality or a serious accident in the UFC.

Motorbikes, on the other hand.....

Hotfail.com · 26-08-2014 08:47PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

And don't start on the "freedom" thing, there's a million and one other lethal activities that are banned.

A lot of the other "million and one" activities shouldn't be banned. We're already banning enough stupid shíte, leave the motorcyclists be.

Paco Rodriguez · 26-08-2014 08:47PM

I hope you never need blood and have to wait for a car stuck in traffic with some.

My name is URL · 26-08-2014 08:47PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

There's never been a fatality or a serious accident in the UFC.

Motorbikes, on the other hand.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatalities_in_mixed_martial_arts_contests

dmc17 · 26-08-2014 08:48PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

They're absolute deathtraps, and unlike cars,lorries etc they've no use for the economy.

And don't start on the "freedom" thing, there's a million and one other lethal activities that are banned.

What about bike rallies? Motorcycle shops? Parts? Gear? Mechanics?

leeroybrown · 26-08-2014 08:48PM

super_furry wrote: »

Because Jesus loves them more than he loves people. Mad for the Harleys so he is.

I reckon Jesus would ride a Ducati - idealistic but with an uncomfortable position, divisive opinions and a tenancy to get you in trouble.

Cyber Ghost · 26-08-2014 08:48PM

My name is URL wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatalities_in_mixed_martial_arts_contests

I/You said UFC which has proper safety protocols in place, not MMA in general.

diomed · 26-08-2014 08:48PM

Ban cars. The kill car drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists.

Kamik · 26-08-2014 08:48PM

They are mentioned in the Bible too!
Moses rose in Triumph

PizzamanIRL · 26-08-2014 08:48PM

Because they're not.

septictank · 26-08-2014 08:49PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

They're absolute deathtraps, and unlike cars,lorries etc they've no use for the economy.

And don't start on the "freedom" thing, there's a million and one other lethal activities that are banned.

Give your missus a break and throw your leg over a bike for a change and you won't have to ask stupid questions.

meathstevie · 26-08-2014 08:49PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

They're absolute deathtraps, and unlike cars,lorries etc they've no use for the economy.

And don't start on the "freedom" thing, there's a million and one other lethal activities that are banned.

Let's see; a motorbike can bring a paramedic or a Garda through a traffic jam quicker than a Bugati Veyron. Motorbikes take up less road space than single occupancy cars. Historically motorbikes became affordable a lot quicker than cars as a means of motorised transport; who doesn't remember the Honda fifty for example. Motorbikes had off road capabilities long before cars with off road capabilities were developed. The list goes on....

Mr McBoatface · 26-08-2014 08:50PM

They aren't death traps......they are safe as long as other road users aren't pulling out in front of them.

kneemos · 26-08-2014 08:50PM

somuj wrote: »

Why isn't walking banned? The amount of people that fall over and kill themselves every year. Legs go all out and ban standing up.

People fall out of bed at an alarming rate as well,so that'll have to go.

Menas · 26-08-2014 08:51PM

Motorbikes are the best thing....nothing beats a road trip on a motorbike. You would need to be a right fckin Ninny to want to ban them.
Sure you may as well ban stairs for all the sense that makes.

deco nate · 26-08-2014 08:52PM

Please tell me this is a joke thread!

My name is URL · 26-08-2014 08:52PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

I/You said UFC which has proper safety protocols in place, not MMA in general.

I meant MMA contests in general, but anyway, banning motorbikes is a silly idea.

You say they're of no use to the economy but they are. Couriers and delivery services use them.. and I'm sure manufacturers and dealerships see some value in them too!

Kamik · 26-08-2014 08:55PM

I have a 1962 BSA Bantam and a tankful lasts me 4 months, what car can do anything near that?

leeroybrown · 26-08-2014 08:55PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

That car is protected by hard steel, seatbelts, airbags, etc.

What does a motorbike offer? A helmet? and that's not even part of the bike.

So you've dropped your economic argument then.

Motorcycles are are indeed inherently offer far less protection to their riders than cars. Most regular riders wear protective equipment: a helmet (legal requirement), leathers with joint and back protection, special boots and gloves.

Conversely, cars, lorries, etc are far more hazardous to other road users. Motorcycles tend not to cause harm to third parties and only minor damage to other vehicles. Cars, lorries, etc are a large percentage of the reason why motorcycling is dangerous.

I've ridden motorcycles in countries where they're the primary form of transport and despite what non-riders would view as chaos it's actually a pretty safe environment where everyone rides responsibly and looks out for one other. Best of all it's much easier to get around.

Fr_Dougal · 26-08-2014 08:56PM

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

They're absolute deathtraps, and unlike cars,lorries etc they've no use for the economy.

And don't start on the "freedom" thing, there's a million and one other lethal activities that are banned.

I take it you've never been on a bike. :rolleyes:

whats newxt · 26-08-2014 08:56PM

I don't see the problem if someone wants to get on a bike and kill themselves then so what enough of the nanny state.

leeroybrown · 26-08-2014 08:57PM

Kamik wrote: »

I have a 1962 BSA Bantam and a tankful lasts me 4 months, what car can do anything near that?

Great bike!

Why aren't Motorcycles banned?

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