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- From: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers)
- Subject: Re: Loud pipes: get some perspective
- Message-ID: <Bxpr2v.7E9@javelin.sim.es.com>
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- Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
- References: <BxJ1En.43s@news.iastate.edu> <1992Nov11.152905.13420@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu> <1992Nov12.195442.7180@spdc.ti.com> <1992Nov13.144008.21138@twg.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1992 15:59:19 GMT
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- rwalls@twg.com (Roger Walls) writes:
-
- >Although I disagree with the helmet law, I saw one of the reasons for
- >it yesterday.
-
- >The rear tire of his bike was so bald the cord was showing through.
-
- There are also laws against using tires in this condition. Attempting to
- legislate common sense never seems to work, there are too many clever
- and/or determined fools out there.
-
- >You just know that this kid would not wear a helmet
- >unless it was mandatory.
-
- Maybe he was wearing it because it was cold. He sure doesn't seem to
- care about tread depth regulations. Or perhaps part of the problem is
- random & capricious enforcement of various laws?
- --
- Blaine Gardner @ Evans & Sutherland blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com BIX:blaine_g
- 580 Arapeen Drive, SLC, Utah 84108 Favorite road signs:
- Dumper of Dirtbikes #46 FJ1200 Winding Road Next 77 Miles
- My other motorcycle is a Quadracer Caution: Passing Areas Not Marked
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