Why do bikers do this??
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On my way home last night I was pushing on, moved onto a dual carriageway and passed a bike who was taking it easy (sat up, one hand steering, other hand on his knee). No problem there, and off I go. Next second, he screams past me about 6" from the side of me at "fast"mph. Then slows down until I pass him again, gets in right behind me and gestures in my mirror.
What have I done I wonder?? overtaken a much faster machine that myself - WHAT IS HIS PROBLEM.
Is he unaware that he has absolutely no room for error should my car or his bike move lightly and is putting himself into a potentially fatal situation. Don't get me wrong - if he wants to kill himself fine, but don't scratch my car in the process.
They don't need to prove they are faster than a Scoob (or do they?) we know that!
Before all you bike riding scoob drivers post up, I know it is the minority that are like this and most are responsible and safe, and inevitably it will be this minoity that become a government statistic.
Don't know what all that ranting was about - but at least I got it off my chesr
What have I done I wonder?? overtaken a much faster machine that myself - WHAT IS HIS PROBLEM.
Is he unaware that he has absolutely no room for error should my car or his bike move lightly and is putting himself into a potentially fatal situation. Don't get me wrong - if he wants to kill himself fine, but don't scratch my car in the process.
They don't need to prove they are faster than a Scoob (or do they?) we know that!
Before all you bike riding scoob drivers post up, I know it is the minority that are like this and most are responsible and safe, and inevitably it will be this minoity that become a government statistic.
Don't know what all that ranting was about - but at least I got it off my chesr
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J,
How did you find your new brakes ?
We had a wicked day today sorting the 2nd day of the camping trip, raced 2 big trials bikes down a 12 mile B road, lift off's for us and wheelies for them, good lads, we acknowledged each other at the end.
How did you find your new brakes ?
We had a wicked day today sorting the 2nd day of the camping trip, raced 2 big trials bikes down a 12 mile B road, lift off's for us and wheelies for them, good lads, we acknowledged each other at the end.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Murray53:
<B>Not bikers!
A biker, and he did it because he is a ****.[/quote]
True, we've been (unintentionally) a mobile chicane to some of em around the dales today. But I experienced no hassel & plenty of acnowledgements & friendly waves.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dick White:
[B]
Going into Leeds yesterday, i had a couple of bikers wave me to slow down ( i was doing 70 ish in a national speed limit A road...virtually straight i hasten to add ) ..... so i slowed down,and about 1/2 mile ahead theres this copper, sat in car, pointing laser gun towards me, which was o.k. at this point as i`d slowed down.So i goes past him doing 55, thinking tosser and
Edited to add this statement, generalisations are always prone to substantia; error.
B
[This message has been edited by banshi (edited 24 June 2001).]
<B>Not bikers!
A biker, and he did it because he is a ****.[/quote]
True, we've been (unintentionally) a mobile chicane to some of em around the dales today. But I experienced no hassel & plenty of acnowledgements & friendly waves.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dick White:
[B]
Going into Leeds yesterday, i had a couple of bikers wave me to slow down ( i was doing 70 ish in a national speed limit A road...virtually straight i hasten to add ) ..... so i slowed down,and about 1/2 mile ahead theres this copper, sat in car, pointing laser gun towards me, which was o.k. at this point as i`d slowed down.So i goes past him doing 55, thinking tosser and
Edited to add this statement, generalisations are always prone to substantia; error.
B
[This message has been edited by banshi (edited 24 June 2001).]
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Yep not all bikers, just that biker on that day............
I had it happen last week on the motorway, this time a car did it to me while I was riding my bike........
I just assumed he was in the minority as all the other cars were just doing there own thing in a sensible way.
J
I had it happen last week on the motorway, this time a car did it to me while I was riding my bike........
I just assumed he was in the minority as all the other cars were just doing there own thing in a sensible way.
J
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As I think a lot of you know - I'm an avid Biker and have defended various anti-bike threads on this board strongly.
However, bearing that in mind, I see people riding bikes all the time that are either riding like complete Dicks or wearing stupid clothing (shorts, t-shirt, no gloves, track suit etc. etc.) and it annoys the hell out of me.
The guy was an **** pure and simple, don't let it taint your opinion of "real" bikers of whom there are many out there....
Matt
However, bearing that in mind, I see people riding bikes all the time that are either riding like complete Dicks or wearing stupid clothing (shorts, t-shirt, no gloves, track suit etc. etc.) and it annoys the hell out of me.
The guy was an **** pure and simple, don't let it taint your opinion of "real" bikers of whom there are many out there....
Matt
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Seems we all agree - this guy was a bit foolish !!
I have had fun with and acknowledged other bikers, they are generally a good bunch - this guy annoyed me due to the danger he could have put me in (well more himself)
Mellow - the brakes are pretty good, I'm getting a little more confident with them
I have had fun with and acknowledged other bikers, they are generally a good bunch - this guy annoyed me due to the danger he could have put me in (well more himself)
Mellow - the brakes are pretty good, I'm getting a little more confident with them
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