Nightster, Short Shots, SCRAPE!
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I have the ERC coming up on the 8th of May, the Navy requires it every three years no matter what now. I think the Military's tactic to start lowering motorcycle accidents and deaths in the services is to make it completely uncomfortable and ridiculous for a rider to ride. I guess I can look forward to trashing my lower heat shield.
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Bacon, I am not saying that the class isn't a good thing to go to, but every three years is kind of pushing it. I would understand if you haven't ridden for an extended period. I am not sure if you have ever tried to get onto a military instillation on a motorcycle but it is a pain. Obviously I still ride and follow the rules, but it seems like every other week they are adding a new rule that only applies to Motorcycle Riders and there isn't a single class for drivers that make them more aware of riders much less a class that they are required to take over and over and over again.
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Scrapes
Yupper, I know the feeling. I have the lower heat shield almost flat and the the side stand scares the H3LL out of folks I ride with. The 412's make the ride much better and if I had to do it again I would buy the 11.5" just to give me a bit more clearance. this new 1200N is so much more fun than the 93 that I had . . . . Yee Ha.
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Bacon, I am not saying that the class isn't a good thing to go to, but every three years is kind of pushing it. I would understand if you haven't ridden for an extended period. I am not sure if you have ever tried to get onto a military instillation on a motorcycle but it is a pain. Obviously I still ride and follow the rules, but it seems like every other week they are adding a new rule that only applies to Motorcycle Riders and there isn't a single class for drivers that make them more aware of riders much less a class that they are required to take over and over and over again.
And I remember well the far too often policy changes. But, orders are orders so I went to the classes, wore the gear, and kept my mouth shut.
I agree that it's unfair that there aren't similar requirements for drivers, but that's life. But, we're part of a very small minority that is over represented in injury statistics. Until the admiral starts showing up to work on a bike, motorcyclists are going to get screwed. At least they don't come down and say you cannot ride PERIOD.
The brass, right or wrong, feels that the best way to keep you around is by making sure you have the skills, education and gear to get you through whatever comes your way. That goes for when you're riding, when you're deployed or when you're training.
Sounds to me like they don't want to recruit your replacement. I certainly appreciate that, as this country needs more folks like you.