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Packerman they make me laugh mate , the biggest risk when I am out on my bike are 20-30 y/o on their effing mobiles and they think that anyone over 50 is dead. I have driven since 1965 and never has it been more dangerous on the roads thaan now. While I am on a gripe is the amount of these youngsters walking along the pavement looking at their effin phones and just walk of the pavement to cross the road without even looking up from em.
Whilst a few years younger than yourself MAAF a mere 55, I obviously include myself into this, there is no doubt that as you get older, reflexes slow down, eye sight diminishes etc. and not everyone at the same rate, but the way it is, is that we can keep driving legally until we pop the clogs and this isn't right As far as i'm concerned, driving cars, we are in control of killing machines and we should be tested that, we are suitably equipped to complete this function safely. When you and I passed our driving test, road conditions were far different than they are today, I also happen to think that 17 is too young for new drivers unless accompanied by a more experienced driver, believing that 21 would be a more suitable age for new drivers to drive unaccompanied. I hope you enjoy many more years enjoying your Harley :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad as a fish
Cheers Nelson I love it and get out most days on it. I suppose I have to thank the younguns for keeping my reflexes sharp and you are so right of coure your reflexes slow up. But that brings out my next gripe who is safest someone of my age who is still enjoying driving, and trust me you dont ride a Harley if your reflexes are too slow Geez the engine in my harley is 1430cc larger than a lot of these kids cars. I stll say my reflexes are better than someone who is spiced up or had a few spliffs or is out of their head on Mcat or ketamine.
I wait till I get home for that (wink).
Having said all of that I have enough sense to know when its time to call it a day.