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Originally Posted by Neil
I like ABS, would prefer to have a car with it.
Auto headlights are good as well.
What is wrong with hi-viz clothing on bikes? It cant be a bad idea if it makes bikes more visible.
I am not really a fan of bikes, to be fair bikes are ok its the vast number of idiots who ride them.
I think full bike leathers and boots should have to be worn that meet some testing regulation.
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ABS is in general a good idea but having actually "tupped" someone who did an emergency to let a cat across teh road all due to teh ABS kicking in and decreasing teh very braking efficiency I had its not a be all and end all, equally on snow, sometimes its better(quicker) to lock up and build up a snow dam in front of the tyre than to let the ABS try and work miracles with sod all grip available.
Auto headlights - NOOOOOOOO, all these people who drive arouind on bright foggy days with no lights on because they have no idea teh auto lights hasn't turned them on..... for goodness sake, its a switch, its not rocket science to remember to turn them on. I'm really worried that we are breeding a set of people who have no idea of what it actually takes to drive, by dumbing down you increase risk....
whats the point in forcing hi vis jackets, in > 90% of cases you dont see the riders chest due to then being behind a fairing/they are crouched over in the usual sports bike position etc. the thing is ~ 5 foot by 3 foot wide. If you can't see that I'd question if you can read a 3" letter at 67 feet....
good quality leathers etc? yep, I'm with you on that one. I cringe when I see people riding in shorts/T shirts etc...