Bad rap for motorcyclists
04-13-2004, 05:51 AM
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Melbourne!
Posts: 3,615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The real danger was to the BM rider in trying to hit another object while moving.
Remember the physics of equal and opposite reactions? I can tell you that if you hit or kick another object with a sideways movement you are just as likely to bring yourself down as do damage to the other object.
Remember the physics of equal and opposite reactions? I can tell you that if you hit or kick another object with a sideways movement you are just as likely to bring yourself down as do damage to the other object.
04-17-2004, 06:30 PM
#12
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Milford, CT
Posts: 8,059
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When I used to ride I always kept handy some marbles, rocks and such for this type stupidity. A cracked windshield always woke them up. But then again it was used only for times that really threatened life. Just my .02
05-05-2004, 07:47 AM
#15
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: OC
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by motokichi
I bet the guy had a sore left hand...
I bet the guy had a sore left hand...
I'm surprised how many of you commend such actions. I don't know if it's just all talk or what, but why support the negative image that the public already has of us? We should be working to better our relationship with cagers. Just as this motorcyclist struck the SUV, there maybe some cager who saw this happen and conclude that all motorcyclists are assholes. Then someday down the line this person might be in an unfriendly state-of-mind, see a motorcyclist, and decide to give back some retribution whereby risking another rider's life.
-David
05-12-2004, 06:42 PM
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: S.F. BAY AREA
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It's starting to become an every day occurence during the commute. Driver with no patience cutting iinto the HOV lane as you blow by them. It's not safe anymore.
05-21-2004, 12:16 PM
#18
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What do you expect? BMW motorcycle=cocky bastard in my book. They won't step aside for nothin'! I've had the same "Road Whore" experience. A few times they have buddied up with me but won't even look my direction. Makes me nervous when I'm next to some guy who thinks he's the sh!t cause those are the guys who make stupid decisions.
05-26-2004, 11:27 AM
#19
Registered User
David: I have to agree with you on this one. Just because the SUV made a illegal move does not give motorcyclists the right to retalliate. I think for those of you who condone this type of behavior, just remember who's life you are risking - YOURS!
I for one have really toned down my anger and just "forget it" because it's not worth it. Spending anytime in the hospital just to say yeah I got even is STUPID in my book. I've been riding for almost 9 years now and if I got mad everytime someone cut me off, I'd probably not be here right now.
Let the police do their job and I just want to enjoy my bike and get to my destination safely...my 2 cents.
btw, now all BMW owners are bad just as I've found my share of Honda drivers who are A$$ holes too
rk
I for one have really toned down my anger and just "forget it" because it's not worth it. Spending anytime in the hospital just to say yeah I got even is STUPID in my book. I've been riding for almost 9 years now and if I got mad everytime someone cut me off, I'd probably not be here right now.
Let the police do their job and I just want to enjoy my bike and get to my destination safely...my 2 cents.
btw, now all BMW owners are bad just as I've found my share of Honda drivers who are A$$ holes too
rk
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bakalag
California - Southern California S2000 Owners
92
07-07-2010 11:16 PM