Ya Ever Do anythin'?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Northwest Louisiana
RE: Ya Ever Do anythin'?
I've never seen anyone on my bike, but I have found mysterious handprints on my tanks over the years. I understand people's fascination with bikes (especially kids), but like someone said, you don't hear of people sitting in other folks' cars. It's OK to stop and admire a bike, or lie to chicks passing by if you want to, but I don't get why someone would think its OK to sit on it (even if they ride, which is all the more reason they should know better) or let their kids climb on it.
And like most of you, I don't have the time orbrain powerto recall all the stupid traffic moves I've seen. One that stands out, though, is when I got hit in the face shield with a cigarette (yet another reason I always wear a full face helmet). I doubt the jerk meant to hit me,because when I pulled up next to him and gestured he seemed surprised. But I was the one surprised as he eased into my lane, and I quickly realized this wasn't a battle worth fighting. Payback stories are fun, and I know we all get worked up at some of the things drivers do out there, but keep in mind that cars and trucks always havethe advantage over bikes when it comes to bad behavior. If someone drives like an ***, they're the one with the problem. The person who reacts is usually who pays the price. You may be "right" but it's little consolation when you get run off the road. Go home, have a cold one, and tell your story of the jerk driver, and live to ride another day.
I didn't mean to get ona soapbox, just take care and have fun out there.
And like most of you, I don't have the time orbrain powerto recall all the stupid traffic moves I've seen. One that stands out, though, is when I got hit in the face shield with a cigarette (yet another reason I always wear a full face helmet). I doubt the jerk meant to hit me,because when I pulled up next to him and gestured he seemed surprised. But I was the one surprised as he eased into my lane, and I quickly realized this wasn't a battle worth fighting. Payback stories are fun, and I know we all get worked up at some of the things drivers do out there, but keep in mind that cars and trucks always havethe advantage over bikes when it comes to bad behavior. If someone drives like an ***, they're the one with the problem. The person who reacts is usually who pays the price. You may be "right" but it's little consolation when you get run off the road. Go home, have a cold one, and tell your story of the jerk driver, and live to ride another day.
I didn't mean to get ona soapbox, just take care and have fun out there.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: St. Louis, MO
RE: Ya Ever Do anythin'?
Well since this is the Internet and not the "real world", I can act like I kill people when they make me mad. If someone looks at my bike, whether moving or parked, and even makes a gesture towards it OR I "think" they're making a gesture towards it, I kill them on the spot.
Sometimes I cut their body up into little pieces and scatter them across the country on my daily 250,000 mile ride. Sometimes, I'll keep their finger bones and make a necklace out of them as a trophy. I've even been known to strap them to my back with one of those kid straps and ride around with them for a week at a time. Makes me feel closer to them. I have a seat right now made out of human skin. I tried to make a seat with the skin from a crack *****, but I came up short on materials. Then I landed a good kill with a guy I spotted sleeping on his metric bike while wearing sandles and it all worked out.
But yeah, if you asked me that in "real life" (not the Internet), I'd probably admit that I don't like to stir stuff up. I consider the "macho" stuff pretty immature, to be honest. And yes I realize I'm not a "real" biker and don't claim to be.
Yeah, this will win me over on this board for sure. lol...
Chris
Sometimes I cut their body up into little pieces and scatter them across the country on my daily 250,000 mile ride. Sometimes, I'll keep their finger bones and make a necklace out of them as a trophy. I've even been known to strap them to my back with one of those kid straps and ride around with them for a week at a time. Makes me feel closer to them. I have a seat right now made out of human skin. I tried to make a seat with the skin from a crack *****, but I came up short on materials. Then I landed a good kill with a guy I spotted sleeping on his metric bike while wearing sandles and it all worked out.
But yeah, if you asked me that in "real life" (not the Internet), I'd probably admit that I don't like to stir stuff up. I consider the "macho" stuff pretty immature, to be honest. And yes I realize I'm not a "real" biker and don't claim to be.
Yeah, this will win me over on this board for sure. lol...
Chris
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RE: Ya Ever Do anythin'?
Most of the time, working in DC, I realize that it is the ghetto, and folks cannot drive... but there have been a few occasions...
Cabbies are usually the ones that push me over the edge...One recently whipped around a car that was parallel parking and into my lane... then honked at me to get out of his way. I put the kickstand down, and started screaming at him. It got pretty colorful. I was sort of embarassed that I went off until the woman that was trying to park walked over and took my arm and said thank you... Then the cab backed up.. Anyone know when open season on these turdwaffles is? I want to bag my quota this year...
If I find people sitting on my bike, I very loudly tell them I need their keys so I can go f*ck with their ride... With a buzz cut and gray hair, I look like a retired cop... most of the time I get an apology.
Thankfully I had a pretty lowkey season this year. I tend to be much more mellow on the bagger, and people can hear it. But folks do need to learn how to drive, and how to put down the phone. Think twice before you go off on someone... very easy to cross the line and almost spend the night in the clink.. lemme tell you, that is embarassing and it sucks!
Cabbies are usually the ones that push me over the edge...One recently whipped around a car that was parallel parking and into my lane... then honked at me to get out of his way. I put the kickstand down, and started screaming at him. It got pretty colorful. I was sort of embarassed that I went off until the woman that was trying to park walked over and took my arm and said thank you... Then the cab backed up.. Anyone know when open season on these turdwaffles is? I want to bag my quota this year...
If I find people sitting on my bike, I very loudly tell them I need their keys so I can go f*ck with their ride... With a buzz cut and gray hair, I look like a retired cop... most of the time I get an apology.
Thankfully I had a pretty lowkey season this year. I tend to be much more mellow on the bagger, and people can hear it. But folks do need to learn how to drive, and how to put down the phone. Think twice before you go off on someone... very easy to cross the line and almost spend the night in the clink.. lemme tell you, that is embarassing and it sucks!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: columbia station, oh
RE: Ya Ever Do anythin'?
I tend to get roadrage easily... haven't gone off while on the scoot but I have while driving. Did a pit maneuver on an a$$hat that nearly crashed me about 10 yrs ago. Didn't get in any trouble over that episode, thankfully.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Cocoa Beach, FL
RE: Ya Ever Do anythin'?
I came out of a local bar in Pensacola just in time to see a chick sitting on my bike.She had 3 or 4 guys around her while she was sitting there. I came down the stairs and looked at her and got my point across with a little humor. I said, "it's a lucky thing for you that you're hot, I usually don't like people just sitting on my **** without asking." She got the hint and so did her buddies. As far as being on the road when stupid stuff happens.... I usually evade the situation and then as soon as traffic allows I zip by the offending driver fast enough and loud enough for the driver to know I'm not happy. Then, I will usually flip them a finger. I always go with the same choice. I'm pretty predictable...
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