Are bikers just dangerous?

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Edward, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. Edward

    Edward Guest

    I have yet to see a rider sticking to speed limits and riding hald way
    safely. Is it nescesarry to ride on the wrong side of the carriageway with
    approaching cars to get to the front of the que while booting the fookin
    bike and disturbing my opera music.

    Why do some bikers swing left and right repeatdly ? (kind of like
    apendulum?)

    Why do some wear shorts!!!

    I'm jealous I'm stuck in my car and you have the true freedom whch is what I
    thought I had when I got a car, but it seems you hairy knuckled beats have
    the nice life, I'm seriously consider becoming a biker <stop laughing> I've
    done a CBT about 5 years ago but never bothered to progress on it. its
    expired now.

    My only problem would be where to put my bike, living in south london all
    too many would like somewhere to put it.

    Serious question,is the use of what I would say excess speed sometimes with
    bikers deemed nescessary to be a defensive rider or is it a macho thing like
    look at me I have a rocket under my arse watch me go ?

    I'll go read the groups FAQ now.
     
    Edward, Apr 16, 2007
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  2. Edward

    BGN Guest

    They're bored.
    It would be rude not to.
    Move to a less pikey area.
    The throttle goes both ways. If you're not happy to go faster than
    30.99mph then don't go any faster. Sometimes accelleration is
    required to get out of sticky spots especially when one is in a
    potentially vulnerable position.

    If you're interested in riding a motorcycle then go and speak to a
    reputable riding school and they'll sort your out.
     
    BGN, Apr 16, 2007
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  3. They're bored.
    Multiple exclamation marks urge to respond failing.
    <Checks backs of hands><wonders what a beat is>

    snip
    <checks knuckles again> No. HTH.

    PS use a spell checker.

    snip
     
    Work in progress, Apr 16, 2007
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  4. Because wearing full leathers in hot weather just isn't cricket. It is
    also considered good form to wear flip-flops.
     
    Whinging Courier, Apr 16, 2007
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  5. Edward

    GungaDan Guest

    I do it because it's bloody good fun.

    Also, if you ever find yourself owning a bike, particularly a fast
    one, you'll find it allows you to enter a different dimension [1].

    [1] Note that although this isn't actually true it sometimes feels
    like it. Other traffic is largely inconsequential. Relating the
    experience to someone who doesn't also have a fast bike can be quite
    difficult.
     
    GungaDan, Apr 16, 2007
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  6. writes

    It is a part of the so called defensive riding thing.

    The human brain is wired to notice things that are travelling across
    it's field of vision better than things that are directly approaching or
    receding. Better riders (where better = more experienced or those
    lacking private health care insurance) know this and make a point of
    moving to and fro in an attempt to make themselves more visible to those
    whose attention is focused on talking on their mobile phones or fishing
    for cd's in the footwell.
     
    steve auvache, Apr 16, 2007
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  7. Edward

    Nige Guest

    Kill yourself you sad cockmuncher.

    --
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    Nige

    Subaru WRX (54)
    Land Rover Discovery II (2001)
    BMW GS1200 (2007)
    Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1997)
     
    Nige, Apr 16, 2007
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  8. Edward

    Iridium Guest

    I did this on the weekend. Then proceeded to have a YTC moment and somehow
    put my bare calf on the can after a short blat. Unsurprisingly, the skin
    all disappeared and now I have a nice, fist sized burn...
     
    Iridium, Apr 16, 2007
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  9. Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Iridium
    IRTA as "fist-sized bum".

    Which gave me pause for thought, I'll tell you.

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    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Apr 16, 2007
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  10. Edward

    Lozzo Guest

    Wicked Uncle Nigel says...
    I know a girl...I'd better stop here, hadn't I?

    I think she wanted one of those too.

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    I ride way too fast to worry about cholestorol.
     
    Lozzo, Apr 16, 2007
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  11. Edward

    Chris H Guest

    AKA Motion camouflage. Always attack head on.
    This works equally on those tailgaters behind you, as exaggerated
    weaving convinces them that you're going to crash.
     
    Chris H, Apr 16, 2007
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  12. Edward

    Keith G Guest


    Good, coming from someone who's just typed 'circumsised'.....
     
    Keith G, Apr 16, 2007
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  13. Ooh it's got a proper name and everything, who'd have thought.

    Presumably this works for retreating as well. Do we have any Italians
    in the house to confirm this?
     
    steve auvache, Apr 16, 2007
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  14. Edward

    Molly Guest

    Ding
     
    Molly, Apr 16, 2007
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  15. Edward

    Eiron Guest

    Which opera? There's nothing like a bit of Wagner on a long journey.
    Plenty here who swing both ways. :)
     
    Eiron, Apr 16, 2007
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  16. When did you last have them?
     
    Grimly Curmudgeon, Apr 16, 2007
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  17. Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Grimly Curmudgeon
    I was *so* hoping no-one would ask that.

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    Wicked Uncle Nigel - Podium Placed Ducati Race Engineer as featured in
    Performance Bikes and Fast Bikes

    WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
    SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
    Honda GL1000K2 (Falling apart) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
    Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha Vmax Honda ST1100 wiv trailer
     
    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Apr 16, 2007
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  18. Edward

    MikeH Guest

    To avoid having *both* testicles trapped down one leg of their leathers?
     
    MikeH, Apr 17, 2007
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  19. Edward

    Beav Guest

    You started badly and tailed off spectacularly with this post. Bait needs to
    be far more stnky.
    Abecause we acan.
    We don't want our bits flapping around in the breeze of course.
    Yep, back to school for you laddy.
    I can think of a perfect place.
    Yeah. Or no, depending on what exactly it is your asking.
    Arse about face way of doing things.


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    Beav, Apr 17, 2007
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  20. Edward

    Beav Guest

    I think I'd attack from the rear. <insert quip of your choice here>



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    Beav

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    Beav, Apr 17, 2007
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