Biker broke down: Do you stop?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: South Florida
You saw that he had a cell phone... given that, if you did not have any other assistance to offer why stop? To keep him company? Had you not seen the cell phone it would have been the right thing to do to offer to let him use yours. NOw if yo ucould offer mechanical assistance, that woudl be good to stop and offer. Me, beyond my cell phone that would be it. I also cycle in the corigns on a 10 speed. If I see another cyclist on the side of the road with a flat or something, I will ask if they all set. If they need a spare tube, or some c02 I will offer up mine if I am close to home myself.
Last edited by SoFla; Sep 17, 2009 at 02:56 PM.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Charleston, SC
I stopped and helped a brother out and it cost me my digital camera!
I had it in my hand up in the Smoky Mountains taking pictures when a woman approached us and asked if we knew a Harley Mechanic. I said No, but I'd take a look. Her Husband/BF whoever had a 80's model Electra Glide and the Fork Lock was stuck. They were stranded...up in the Mountains with no dealer willing to come help them out.
Long story short, I fixed the bike and when i walked away I forgot to collect my $250 camera with 5 days of vacation photos on it. I left it on his seat (I think). So if you know that guy...(happened two weeks ago) tell him to Please not distribute the nekid pictures of my wife.
The End.
lp
I had it in my hand up in the Smoky Mountains taking pictures when a woman approached us and asked if we knew a Harley Mechanic. I said No, but I'd take a look. Her Husband/BF whoever had a 80's model Electra Glide and the Fork Lock was stuck. They were stranded...up in the Mountains with no dealer willing to come help them out.
Long story short, I fixed the bike and when i walked away I forgot to collect my $250 camera with 5 days of vacation photos on it. I left it on his seat (I think). So if you know that guy...(happened two weeks ago) tell him to Please not distribute the nekid pictures of my wife.
The End.
lp
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 773
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From: Findlay, ohio
If it appears biker needs help or a phone, I will always stop if possible, especially in a rural area. If in town, or in heavily traveled area, I'm not as concerned but will still look for a signal from the biker. If I'm broke down, other bikers are the first people I will try to signal.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 603
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From: Villa Rica, GA
I rode 'non-harley' bikes years ago and didn't stop. It honestly wasn't until I started reading this forum that I learned that it was common for one biker to stop for another. Now I do stop or slow down to see if they indicate if they do/don't need help. In addition, I loaded up an emergency toolkit/supplies and keep it in the bike, not only for myself but also so stopping makes even more sense than before.
