If you research who lobbied for anti lock brakes in the US you will see it was the . National Assn/Mutual Insurance Companies,
Not the American people. Nor was it a consumer demand that triggered the installation of such devices.
While I do 100% agree that these devices DO save lives, I do not agree that everyone needs them.
Not every person is a skilled rider/driver. In fact I would venture a guess that perhaps 10% of the population (or less) are capable of riding/driving their vehicles at that vehicles limits.
MOST of the problem comes from people wanting bigger/faster. Those same people are the real issue here. Any mook w/ a hand full of $$$'s or good credit can buy a Porsche or a Ducatti. It's the majority/mooks that set the rules.
Just a simple analogy... Guns are far more deadly than bikes/cars. They are designed to be. The majority of gun owners are safe/responsible/trained in their use. Even though guns are far more deadly, they can/will never be banned in the US. Reason is the majority uses them in a safe manner. Unlike vehicles where the majority has no idea how deadly they are, and never takes the time to learn.Proof of this statement?? ??
Texting/eating/drinking/make up application/reading the paper/rolling a joint/putting in a dvd for the kids in the back/speeding/splitting lanes/wheelies... ect. You never see a fella at the gun range doing ANY thing other than safely using his gun.
I'm not arguing anything here. Just pointing out some of the behind the scenes actions that make things the way they are.
On the surface I am wrong about 80% of the time but my thoughts/opinions are based on what the underlying causes are. Same as repairing an engine. It doesn't matter that the piston seized... What matters is why. Replacing said piston is a by product of the cause, and not the task at hand. Correcting the cause is what is required to prevent an ongoing issue.
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