I had to lay 'er down ... stupidest statement indeed

[Grumpy Goat]

I can remember when I first heard this statement firsthand, uttered by someone in a certain rider community ... I could not believe my ears. I had pretty much the same immediate thoughts as Ari mentions in this video. Apparently, this phrase is actually a thing ...

Who the heck rides such that this is a viable option? They need to improve their skills and / or adjust their riding and expectations. Perhaps people who tend to say this learned to ride on dirt bikes growing up, and never did take any proper training before riding on the road. I know people like that. 

These folks are all around us in the motorcycling community I suppose, so be careful out there ... a laid down bike may just come sliding your way to take you out!