Murphy's Law

[agchat]

"It is said that if you line up all the cars in the
world end-to-end, someone from Alberta would
be stupid enough to try to pass them."
What the hell it's Friday, just trying to lighten
the mood for the weekend. Might have to live in
oil country to catch on. No offense anyone.

[rockpile]

Ha! Ha! Good one. I don't know, but I've seen lots of
cars and pick-ups with those pale green on white
plates do some pretty silly things. Oh yeah, and a
couple of years ago I was passed outside of Calgary by
the Saskatchewan Corvette.

[TOM4CWB]

Agchat,

Perhaps we have imported enough wild people from
central and eastern Canada... that it is true now?

Cheers!

[SASKFARMER3]

You think the drivers are bad at home, wow
honking stopping, turning passing on solid, all in
the parking lot, oh yea drive on left side, oh well
home next week back to normal.

[sumdumguy]

Alberta drivers in big trucks nearly run me down
every week in Regina. Just joking now, "thats
how Alberta became rat-free, they sent them all
to Saskie." hope I didnt make a pile of enemies
with that silly joke.

[rockpile]

I've been to every corner of this continent (except
NFLD) and have pretty much driven everywhere.
Having been a motorcycle rider all my life, which gives
you a real birds eye view of everyone driving around
you, and doing touring here and there - I've come to
the conclusion that 95% of NA drivers should not be
allowed on the road. Period. The two worst
experiences I would say were the 401 outside Toronto
and driving in New Jersey where they have the highest
auto insurance premiums in NA.

[checking]

What are motorcycle rates in New Jersey compared to what they could become in Saskatchewan?

[rockpile]

Depends on the bike. A cruiser, for full coverage,
about double. Theft is a big thing. Crotch rockets,
about triple, if you have a clean record. Meaning over
3 grand a year. You'll find a lot of uninsured riders
there or out of state registrations. The fine is cheaper
than the insurance. For comparison, here in AB, I paid
$619 for complete coverage on a tourer. How does
that compare to Sask?

[Burbert]

Albertie has by far got the worst drivers
in the West. Absolute stupidity on our
highways these days! Why, because a total
lack of enforcement and the atttitud that
prevails in Albertie, ifn wes all do it
they kin only catch a few soo what the H,
letter rip, all rules and regs are only a
guideline anyways, eh?

[charliep]

I would pay (if I had collision) for a close to double
your insurance for sport bike (actually retro but the
insurance companies don't buy that) in Alberta.
Clean driving record and experience. Not able to
insure with my regular insurer so I had to go to a
second company. Looking a touring bike as well and
my cost will come down slightly.

You soon learn you are responsible for your own life
(not the other driver) so you are extra alert on a
motorbike.

[cottonpicken]

One very annoying thing about the crowns in sask is
that their coffers are raided by the government and
surplus's are put into the general revenue pool,so
rates are not a function of need.

Criminal imo.

[rockpile]

Charlie, there are two old adages among two wheel
riders. 1. It's not a matter of if you ever have a
wreck, it's when. 2. When you're riding on a bike,
you're not just driving for yourself, but for everyone
around you as well. If you're looking at a long
distance tourer, I'd recommend a Vulcan Voyager
ABS. Reasonable price, Cadillac ride, great wind and
rain protection, all the creature comforts and
outstanding performance and reliability. I nearly
bought a Harley dresser, but it was way more top
heavy and hard to move around at parking lot
speeds. And 9 grand more. As for insurance, I used
to be with Jevco, but my broker (a rider himself)
suggested I switch to Echelon, save $150 and get
better coverage. Ride safe and keep the shiny side
up!

[dalek]

In university I took a cab from the Montreal bus
station to the train station, about a 5 minute drive. The
driver hit three other cars along the way, never even
slowed down. Pretty typical.

[dalek]

In university I took a cab from the Montreal bus
station to the train station, about a 5 minute drive. The
driver hit three other cars along the way, never even
slowed down. Pretty typical.

[charliep]

Came close to getting used low mileage BMW R1200RT but a day late/dollar short. Have a line on a BMW K1200GT. Too powerfull but know the owners.