Originally Posted by
CB HI
ZING, right over this guys head.
PS - there is significant scientific proof that holding a human hand too close over a flame will burn them. The scientific proof had even quantified the amount of thermal calories needed to cause the three different degrees of burn to the skin. And for your education:
http://www.nist.gov/fire/fire_behavior.cfm
Ahh yes, but it does not take an understanding of the underlying science to acknowledge that the flame will burn you, just as it does not take an understanding of the underlying science to acknowledge that riding in the dark with no source of illumination is dangerous. Only a completely delusional troll would argue otherwise.
Ride Safe!
... ...and use a light when you ride at night.