Born without the FEAR Gene?
09-16-2009, 08:30 AM
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Born without the FEAR Gene?
I just have to vent.. 
Some people must be born without the Fear Gene, or have a total lack of self preservation instinct. lol.
In this case, its my little brother. He just wadded up his 3rd BRAND NEW bike, in 3 MONTHS. He highsided his '2009 R6 in the canyons in July. Got the insurance payout, got a '09 R1. That bike lasted about 3 weeks till he Wheelied out of a corner and spun it out. Got that repaired about 2 weeks ago, and he just Looped it doing a stand-up last night. He still has scabs from his first accident.
Every time, he walks away with not much more than roadrash and sore muscles... Lucky bastard, but he must be missing something vital that evolved to say "WHOA".. I just dont know about him.
For the first time in my life, I'm actively hoping that everyone will refuse to insure him.
*rant off*
Some people must be born without the Fear Gene, or have a total lack of self preservation instinct. lol.
In this case, its my little brother. He just wadded up his 3rd BRAND NEW bike, in 3 MONTHS. He highsided his '2009 R6 in the canyons in July. Got the insurance payout, got a '09 R1. That bike lasted about 3 weeks till he Wheelied out of a corner and spun it out. Got that repaired about 2 weeks ago, and he just Looped it doing a stand-up last night. He still has scabs from his first accident.
Every time, he walks away with not much more than roadrash and sore muscles... Lucky bastard, but he must be missing something vital that evolved to say "WHOA".. I just dont know about him.
For the first time in my life, I'm actively hoping that everyone will refuse to insure him.
*rant off*
09-16-2009, 08:38 AM
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How old is your little brother? If he's still in his teens, the prefrontal cortex area of his brain may not be fully developed. Or he may have damaged and compromised it during one of his past injuries. That area of the brain, right at the forehead, is charged with inhibiting stupid and dangerous behavior.
09-16-2009, 08:57 AM
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How old is your little brother? If he's still in his teens, the prefrontal cortex area of his brain may not be fully developed. Or he may have damaged and compromised it during one of his past injuries. That area of the brain, right at the forehead, is charged with inhibiting stupid and dangerous behavior.
I wish I could blame it in youthful ignorance.. But he's 28. *sigh*. I dont REMEMBER him getting any head trauma as a child, but I did administer regular beatings while growing up.. Maybe I knocked a wire loose or something.. lol.
09-16-2009, 10:59 AM
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09-16-2009, 11:29 AM
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09-16-2009, 04:44 PM
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I was just listening to them last night.. thier videos always crack me up.
As far as your brother.. slap the **** out of him and stop him before he becomes a statistic. I'd hate to hear about that man.
As far as your brother.. slap the **** out of him and stop him before he becomes a statistic. I'd hate to hear about that man.
09-16-2009, 05:06 PM
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Sometimes you just gotta take the bike out of the equation.
18 or 28 - it doesn't make any difference.
He'll beat if for a while. The best quote that I remember in this regard was, "If you keep knocking on the Devil's door - sooner or later sombody gonna answer."
Cash out the bike and convince him to buy a great new stereo, a great new couch, maybe he needs to plant some trees about the property. Think of something!
18 or 28 - it doesn't make any difference.
He'll beat if for a while. The best quote that I remember in this regard was, "If you keep knocking on the Devil's door - sooner or later sombody gonna answer."
Cash out the bike and convince him to buy a great new stereo, a great new couch, maybe he needs to plant some trees about the property. Think of something!
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09-17-2009, 09:27 AM
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Sometimes you just gotta take the bike out of the equation.
18 or 28 - it doesn't make any difference.
He'll beat if for a while. The best quote that I remember in this regard was, "If you keep knocking on the Devil's door - sooner or later sombody gonna answer."
Cash out the bike and convince him to buy a great new stereo, a great new couch, maybe he needs to plant some trees about the property. Think of something!
18 or 28 - it doesn't make any difference.
He'll beat if for a while. The best quote that I remember in this regard was, "If you keep knocking on the Devil's door - sooner or later sombody gonna answer."
Cash out the bike and convince him to buy a great new stereo, a great new couch, maybe he needs to plant some trees about the property. Think of something!
Cash out the bike? I think its funny, because maybe he is onto something.. He's ridden for almost 4 months total, and never made a bike payment.. Everytime his 1st payment is due, he wrecks it and gets the insurance to pay it off.. lol.
09-17-2009, 10:25 AM
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The interesting thing about this sport is that natural selection removes unfits from the gene pool. They either go broke or get broken too much to continue. It would seem that he would be able to read the signs, but again, gene pool. No offense but from your avitar I seriously doubt you are exactly the one to talk sense into him. Maybe some mentoring from a "sane" 3rd party or clergy?
09-17-2009, 12:19 PM
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The interesting thing about this sport is that natural selection removes unfits from the gene pool. They either go broke or get broken too much to continue. It would seem that he would be able to read the signs, but again, gene pool. No offense but from your avitar I seriously doubt you are exactly the one to talk sense into him. Maybe some mentoring from a "sane" 3rd party or clergy?
Besides, what would a little clown makeup have to do with my mental sanity? Being married with 3 kids, after 6 years in the military does more to unhinge my brain than a $30 concert and $40 hair braid..
09-17-2009, 01:04 PM
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Yeah I agree, I just thought it would be a funny response to the whole thing. Although your next avitar should be of your kids- I bet they are an interesting lot with a military insane clown biker father. I do understand the that the same intensity that makes us (me incld) do crazy things also drives us to control that intensity with dicipline like the military or other things. Give your brother this advise.STOP GOING FAST ON THE STREET; ITS DANGEROUS. I ride year round in NYC for 19 yrs so I have a clue. Get him to get into racing. It is the safest way to get the bug out of your system. I can say it probably saved my life. He is literally playing russian roulette & one of those chambers has a live round. He has used several clicks, do the math......They sat a word to the wise is enough. (oh yeah, I have been racing 11 years & got 2nd in the championship last year so speed doesnt=certain disaster) You owe it to your sibling to talk to him. What else does anyone really have but family?? Good luck & PEACEOUT
09-17-2009, 01:39 PM
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Well after reading through this thread the thing that comes to mind is....there is no cure for stupidity
If your brother keeps playing, sooner than later, the odds will catch up with him.
If your brother keeps playing, sooner than later, the odds will catch up with him.
09-17-2009, 01:58 PM
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It's known as tough love - take a 'harden the f**k up pill' and front him about his death wish. The hardest part will be the mind games that you do before actually saying something.
Better than all the regrets if you don't say something and he succeeds....
Better than all the regrets if you don't say something and he succeeds....
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09-18-2009, 07:09 AM
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I am glad to see that I am not the only one that HAS the "fear gene". I am pretty new to riding and live near ATL. I see a lot of guys passing me and my family when we are in our car doing 80 on I-75 and these guys are easily over 120 splitting lanes and weaving in and out of the traffic. When I ride, I still have a ton of respect for how fast my bike could teach me a lesson if I think I am a lot better rider than I actually am. I guess it is getting older maybe (used to be a former auto street racer with my 300zx)? I think being a pilot and flight instructor has helped me mature a lot. We have a saying when you are learning to fly called "being behind the plane". It takes many hours before someone actually starts flying out front and is not behind the plane. I guess the same holds true for riding. I am still seeing areas that I am "behind the bike" and know that eventually if I keep riding and paying attention to those areas they will come with time and I will develop the all important feel.
I am going to take one of those advanced motorcycle safety courses that build on more of the fundamentals of riding, maybe your brother could take one also? Even if you are a good rider, sometimes it is beneficial to get back to basics with a like minded group of people focused on safety. Maybe you guys could go do it together and make it a brothers day (or weekend) out? The courses are only $100 around here and I think the prices are similar everywhere.
I guess it all comes down to your brother seeing a need for change, until he does, he probably will continue to push the limits and gamble.
I am going to take one of those advanced motorcycle safety courses that build on more of the fundamentals of riding, maybe your brother could take one also? Even if you are a good rider, sometimes it is beneficial to get back to basics with a like minded group of people focused on safety. Maybe you guys could go do it together and make it a brothers day (or weekend) out? The courses are only $100 around here and I think the prices are similar everywhere.
I guess it all comes down to your brother seeing a need for change, until he does, he probably will continue to push the limits and gamble.
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