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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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For God's sake you lot who are going on or organising group rides and meets,Ffs catch yourself on and wise up. We all love bikes and love getting out on them and if you must go out just go on your own. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"This is the best time to get them stripped and cleaned properly.
I'm wishing I had bought a sandblast cabinet as the amount of stuff I could have cleaned with it is rapidly growing.
I have just went through mine, a full service, new discs and pads front and rear, new rear shock, new battery and powdercoated the wheels. Just my tank seat hump is stuck at the painters.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ? "
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The Missenden Flyer made a great comment on one of his latest videos on YouTube saying if you are out riding and crash you are overloading an already stretched NHS. I will still use my bike for commuting ( Utilities Key Worker ) but have knocked the fun rides in the head. |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles.."
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders "
Wow, let me know when you are out on your bike, I’ll leave mine at home and do my journey in my Landrover.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Wow, let me know when you are out on your bike, I’ll leave mine at home and do my journey in my Landrover. "
Looks like your Landy is gonna clock the miles up .. im on the bike everyday |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I can’t can I? It’s like a drug, I’m a relatively new “ legal” rider and I even look forward to going into work now because of the ride in, and home. It’s ten miles from home to work, and on my daily commute I can rack up 70/80 miles. |
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Tax and insurance both due in April, no point in forking out for them until we get the all clear so sadly I'll be sorning mine, let's hope it won't be too long before we can all resume doing the things we enjoy  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tax and insurance both due in April, no point in forking out for them until we get the all clear so sadly I'll be sorning mine, let's hope it won't be too long before we can all resume doing the things we enjoy "
I’m keeping my 600 Bandit and car taxed, but going to sorn my other toys as I think it will be September till things settle down. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I can’t can I? It’s like a drug, I’m a relatively new “ legal” rider and I even look forward to going into work now because of the ride in, and home. It’s ten miles from home to work, and on my daily commute I can rack up 70/80 miles. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders "
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers.. "
I can imagine you and i would not be mates , 100% that |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers.. "
I'm with ruthruby on this. Been riding since 16, dispatched in France and the UK, and still use my bike a lot. I've had more than my fair share of accidents. Almost ALL of them my fault, at least in part. Mainly due to not anticipating other drivers making mistakes, or speed.
Nothing worse than a biker who blames everyone else for their prangs.
Stay safe. |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles.."
Never this, always that.
Very definitive words. Have you evidence?
Always a victim too? |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders "
Feck just stay off the fecking road. Accidents happen and you clear are a accident. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders "
You need to hang your keys up. Bikings not for you |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
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"This is the best time to get them stripped and cleaned properly.
I'm wishing I had bought a sandblast cabinet as the amount of stuff I could have cleaned with it is rapidly growing.
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Make on yourself. Saw some stuff on line and some looked quite easy - would be a good project. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m making pannier frames for my MT350. Once the lockdown is over Im off camping on the bike, finding a decent spot in the middle of nowhere, grilling a steak on an open fire and having a beer or two. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I'm with ruthruby on this. Been riding since 16, dispatched in France and the UK, and still use my bike a lot. I've had more than my fair share of accidents. Almost ALL of them my fault, at least in part. Mainly due to not anticipating other drivers making mistakes, or speed.
Nothing worse than a biker who blames everyone else for their prangs.
Stay safe."
Remind me. To avoid bikers from Perth to be on the safe side of not accidently bumping into you, or you bumping into me more so ! 
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By (user no longer on site)
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34yrs a sports biker with 3 accidents and yes I do ride fast. 2 my fault (tank slapper and bad corner position) plus one the dumb ass 4x4 driving Aussie when I lived there.
If your riding with the attitude that says "oh well shit happens..." and your admitting it's your fault then your fatalities waiting to happen.
Ride'em long enough and your gonna loose mates to accidents, I'm sure we all been to one to many funerals.
I can tell by the flippant attitudes what type of riders you must be.
Have some pride in how you ride a learn by the mistakes that your admitting to making.
If you cant keep up without spills I wouldn't ride with you either...
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I'm with ruthruby on this. Been riding since 16, dispatched in France and the UK, and still use my bike a lot. I've had more than my fair share of accidents. Almost ALL of them my fault, at least in part. Mainly due to not anticipating other drivers making mistakes, or speed.
Nothing worse than a biker who blames everyone else for their prangs.
Stay safe.
Remind me. To avoid bikers from Perth to be on the safe side of not accidently bumping into you, or you bumping into me more so !
I'll stick to my parachute rolls in carpark "
Well, after five years dispatching in Glasgow in the 1980s, you're bound to meet folk like me on a motorbike given you live there or thereabouts. I still ride, still make mistakes 35 years on, and all I'm saying is don't blame others for your mistakes.
If you crash because you were speeding, or misjudging some other drivers stupidity, then it's partly your fault.
I prefer to ride alone (with Louise on the back) because I don't get the dick swinging that goes with shiny new bikers, or power ranger racers, so don't worry about bumping into me / us.
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
You need to hang your keys up. Bikings not for you"
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I can imagine you and i would not be mates , 100% that "
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Never this, always that.
Very definitive words. Have you evidence?
Always a victim too?"
Having read this thread again, I will amend my thoughts on this matter. Apparently there are bikers in the world who boast about the amount of crashes they have had, and others who seem quite proud of the crashes they have caused by ploughing into the back of their mates. Apparently it's a legendary biker tale?? Not for me tho. I think these people are morons who shouldn't be riding bikes. In fact probably shouldn't even be driving cars if that's the attitude they hold about other road users safety. I have had 1 accident in my biking life. A van hit me because he "sorry mate, I didnt see you" to these bikers I'm referring to. Please dont come to scotland, and those that are already here, when ever you are heading out, please let me know where you are going to, just so I can avoid that area and avoid being cought up in your "accident" thanks. |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles.."
not wanting to start an argument here but we're I stay and quote it needs to be said about some motorbikes they seem to think the road is race track the paramedic I know drebs the summer |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Never this, always that.
Very definitive words. Have you evidence?
Always a victim too?
Having read this thread again, I will amend my thoughts on this matter. Apparently there are bikers in the world who boast about the amount of crashes they have had, and others who seem quite proud of the crashes they have caused by ploughing into the back of their mates. Apparently it's a legendary biker tale?? Not for me tho. I think these people are morons who shouldn't be riding bikes. In fact probably shouldn't even be driving cars if that's the attitude they hold about other road users safety. I have had 1 accident in my biking life. A van hit me because he "sorry mate, I didnt see you" to these bikers I'm referring to. Please dont come to scotland, and those that are already here, when ever you are heading out, please let me know where you are going to, just so I can avoid that area and avoid being cought up in your "accident" thanks."
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My ZZR1100 is still on the road (purely for commuting the once or twice a week I'm required on site as an MOD key worker) but the toys are well un truly tucked away and probably won't get taxed or tested this year.  |
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"34yrs a sports biker with 3 accidents and yes I do ride fast. 2 my fault (tank slapper and bad corner position) plus one the dumb ass 4x4 driving Aussie when I lived there.
If your riding with the attitude that says "oh well shit happens..." and your admitting it's your fault then your fatalities waiting to happen.
Ride'em long enough and your gonna loose mates to accidents, I'm sure we all been to one to many funerals.
I can tell by the flippant attitudes what type of riders you must be.
Have some pride in how you ride a learn by the mistakes that your admitting to making.
If you cant keep up without spills I wouldn't ride with you either...
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A Sports Biker ? You race then ?;
Bit confused as to your post . In one breath your admitting 2 out of 3 accidents have been your fault . And then go on to say anyone who admits an accident is their fault is a fatality waiting to happen ...so which one are you |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I can imagine you and i would not be mates , 100% that
I'm away to cry into my pillow. You hurt my feelings.."
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I'm with ruthruby on this. Been riding since 16, dispatched in France and the UK, and still use my bike a lot. I've had more than my fair share of accidents. Almost ALL of them my fault, at least in part. Mainly due to not anticipating other drivers making mistakes, or speed.
Nothing worse than a biker who blames everyone else for their prangs.
Stay safe."
Youve got miles under your belt and a realistic approach that couriers get from working the job if you are in it for any lenth of time ...I worked London for a number of years .. |
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Obviously the lack of bike usage has got us at each others throats.
Some intresting comments, but the reality is it's just each individual's perception of how they ride and how they feel.
Not an accurate representation of what is going on out on the road and can't be as conditions change constantly.
Being a minority out on the road we tend to have a universal understanding of each other and the road.
From the comments here its turning into a "I'm right, your wrong" type of thread.
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I can imagine you and i would not be mates , 100% that
I'm away to cry into my pillow. You hurt my feelings..
Make sure you put your head down gently into that pillow , hate to think you might give yourself a nasty bump "
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles..
Ive crashed many times into other motorcycles on a motorcycle ! How can you say that .. and ive known others who have ... ploughing into the back of your mate is a legendry biker tale ...
Of all the accidents , get offs ,crashes ive had i would say 80% have been my fault ... And its a very long career riding bikes , ...The trick i believe is to be able to hold your hands up and admit its not always someone elses fault .. The trick also i believe to ride accordingly .. if i have to go out during this period then i will use the bike whenever i can .. knowing that health care is at a stretch so maybe have a double look before pulling out . A good old look over the shoulder . Keep the speeds down not to many wheelies , that sort of thing .. your right " motorcycles are not dangerous , but we can be ,the riders
Thank fuck I'm not your mate then... and if you've had that many crashes. Maybe you should stay off the road. You're clearly a danger to other bikers..
I can imagine you and i would not be mates , 100% that
I'm away to cry into my pillow. You hurt my feelings..
Make sure you put your head down gently into that pillow , hate to think you might give yourself a nasty bump
I'll wear my helmet, just to be safe.. "
I'll get the strap on ready |
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I'll be riding mine to work this week not much traffic and lovely weather otherwise it'll sit under a cover while im not working, which is hard as its a beautiful day today and I'd be at my fave biker cafe  |
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If you must go for a fun ride just carry a disclaimer with you stating in the event of me having an accident I waive my right to having any help from the ambulance service and any treatment in A&E so I am not taking any NHS personal away from more important duties like looking after people dying from corona virus |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
Durham |
"If you must go for a fun ride just carry a disclaimer with you stating in the event of me having an accident I waive my right to having any help from the ambulance service and any treatment in A&E so I am not taking any NHS personal away from more important duties like looking after people dying from corona virus "
You will never convince STUPID people from going out. Just selfish, then they stand and clap in support. Hypocrites |
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"If you must go for a fun ride just carry a disclaimer with you stating in the event of me having an accident I waive my right to having any help from the ambulance service and any treatment in A&E so I am not taking any NHS personal away from more important duties like looking after people dying from corona virus "
Should car drivers do the same thing then if they get into a car crash?? The NHS is for everyone...
May I just add,
I have not ridden my bike since we went into lockdown. And have only left the house for essential shopping and excersize.. so I dont want any comments calling me selfish.
May I also add
My partners works frontline for the NHS and I have ALWAYS been proud of her, not just this past month like most of you people who are just jumping on the "thank you" bandwagon.. |
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I thought the message from the government is simple. Stay at home, protect the nhs, save lives.
Totally get those key workers doing the essential journey to get to work and back.
Surely no one is riding for pleasure at the moment.
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"I thought the message from the government is simple. Stay at home, protect the nhs, save lives.
Totally get those key workers doing the essential journey to get to work and back.
Surely no one is riding for pleasure at the moment.
My bikes are tucked up in the garage "
Unfortunately mate I feel there still are people out thinking I'm on my own not bothering anyone. But if they where to come of for whatever reason then where will they end up. All the doctors, nurses, key workers are putting themselves and there families at risk to keep us safe, least we can do is hang the keys up. Sorry rant over lol. |
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"If you must go for a fun ride just carry a disclaimer with you stating in the event of me having an accident I waive my right to having any help from the ambulance service and any treatment in A&E so I am not taking any NHS personal away from more important duties like looking after people dying from corona virus
Should car drivers do the same thing then if they get into a car crash?? The NHS is for everyone...
May I just add,
I have not ridden my bike since we went into lockdown. And have only left the house for essential shopping and excersize.. so I dont want any comments calling me selfish.
May I also add
My partners works frontline for the NHS and I have ALWAYS been proud of her, not just this past month like most of you people who are just jumping on the "thank you" bandwagon.. "
Yes same applies to car drivers if they are only using the car for non essential journeys
Just for you information my daughter is a critical care nurse (very front line) so I don’t need a lecture about jumping on the band wagon |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
Durham |
"I have been cleaning my
Leathers for the big bike ride, stay in people "
Great advice. But unfortunately there are people in this world who have no respect for anyone including the NHS and do keep going out as much as they can for rides out. |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ? "
If motorcycles didn't have a hint of danger most of us wouldn't want them, but couldn't agree more now isn't the time to be enjoying them |
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"So what about the Romanians, Syrians, Iraqis and all other immigrants straining the emergency services, ride everyday people"
What have they got to do with staying off the roads until the curfew has been lifted.
Stop trying to turn it into a political post to justify your own actions.  |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
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"So what about the Romanians, Syrians, Iraqis and all other immigrants straining the emergency services, ride everyday people"
the little green arrow next to your user name shows how much you are winding everyone up, you can't even stick to your own advice. We see a troll |
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Lol, live to ride, I don't clap for no one...Its a job you get paid so do it!
Not political just realistic, out on the bike whatever, you know what they said about Fs riding bikes.....they all have floppy ears |
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"Lol, live to ride, I don't clap for no one...Its a job you get paid so do it!
Not political just realistic, out on the bike whatever, you know what they said about Fs riding bikes.....they all have floppy ears "
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over a year ago
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Got mine in bits, bit of an upgrade on the suspension and steering
New taper roller bearings for the steering and new adjustable forks, mmmmmmmm sexy !?? |
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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago
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FFS Once again a thread where bikers end up criticising each other, seriously there’s enough out there doing that for us!! Stick together, stay safe, and ride according to conditions which in this case is for essential journeys eg commuting and shopping, I’ve tried to justify it as daily exercise but I just can’t |
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Unfortunately some people are stupid enough to post what they are doing during the lockdown on an open forum.
If your going to go for a blast why tell several thousand strangers on a swinging site you are openly breaking the rules?
I suppose it can be put down to attention seeking and a little bit of desperation.
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"Unfortunately some people are stupid enough to post what they are doing during the lockdown on an open forum.
If your going to go for a blast why tell several thousand strangers on a swinging site you are openly breaking the rules?
I suppose it can be put down to attention seeking and a little bit of desperation.
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I will agree with you on that one.
On another note I got a letter this morning asking me to do Jury Duty on the 13th of May.
I've phoned the court to confirm and they seem to think it will go ahead as planned.
They also stated I would receive a letter if there it is postponed to a later date.
Is that a sign that things are slowly opening back up again.
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"Got mine in bits, bit of an upgrade on the suspension and steering
New taper roller bearings for the steering and new adjustable forks, mmmmmmmm sexy !??
What are you building? "
It's a Ducati monster, just didn't handle when I started going quick so had it in bits to see what's wrong and upgrade while it's in bits |
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I've been out 3 times in about 5 weeks prescriotion pick up, and two shopping trips with a wee extra 10mile detour taking the scene route rather than direct through the town |
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"Got mine in bits, bit of an upgrade on the suspension and steering
New taper roller bearings for the steering and new adjustable forks, mmmmmmmm sexy !??
What are you building?
It's a Ducati monster, just didn't handle when I started going quick so had it in bits to see what's wrong and upgrade while it's in bits"
I always wanted a 1st generation monster 600 with the single front disk brake.
There is a site called Duccutters and they do some really nice stuff which would make it look amazing.
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"FFS Once again a thread where bikers end up criticising each other, seriously there’s enough out there doing that for us!! Stick together, stay safe, and ride according to conditions which in this case is for essential journeys eg commuting and shopping, I’ve tried to justify it as daily exercise but I just can’t "
People must be cracking under the pressure as I'm hearing more bikes at the weekend and some deserve criticism its difficult to defend bikers when there are a minority that ride like twats.
A post came up on my Facebook over last weekend of some dashcam footage on a road I have been down countless times, it's a short bendy roller-coaster stretch all double white lines.
Two bikes one with a child on the back weaving past the traffic over the white lines on blind bends causing the oncoming traffic to brake to avoid them
I was passed on the way home today by three bikes obviously out for a blast up some twisty roads near my house.
My bike is still under a cover I use to go to work sometimes but apart from that it hasn't moved, I do sometimes think why I bother obeying the lockdown when others don't give a shit |
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"FFS Once again a thread where bikers end up criticising each other, seriously there’s enough out there doing that for us!! Stick together, stay safe, and ride according to conditions which in this case is for essential journeys eg commuting and shopping, I’ve tried to justify it as daily exercise but I just can’t
People must be cracking under the pressure as I'm hearing more bikes at the weekend and some deserve criticism its difficult to defend bikers when there are a minority that ride like twats.
A post came up on my Facebook over last weekend of some dashcam footage on a road I have been down countless times, it's a short bendy roller-coaster stretch all double white lines.
Two bikes one with a child on the back weaving past the traffic over the white lines on blind bends causing the oncoming traffic to brake to avoid them
I was passed on the way home today by three bikes obviously out for a blast up some twisty roads near my house.
My bike is still under a cover I use to go to work sometimes but apart from that it hasn't moved, I do sometimes think why I bother obeying the lockdown when others don't give a shit "
My bike has only left the garage to me cleaned and back in and cover on. It is killing me not being out on it with this weather but it won't kill me leaving it alone. Whereas if I go out and come of for whatever reason then I will end up in hospital taking doctors and nurses away from saving folks lives that have the virus, and possibly end up with it myself. So just leave it at home unless it's your only form of transport |
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Totally agree. The amount of bikes out today is really pissing me off . I’m trying to be sensible and so far have . As far as I’m concerned they should be stopped and the bikes seized until the lockdown is over. These people cannot justify their ride out. The more these pricks disregard the current situation the longer we’ll be in lockdown.
Please ... just bite the bullet for a couple of weeks, then maybe we can all get out .
I thank you. |
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"So thoughts .... with the latest change in guidance from the government, what's the consensus on using the bike to get to an open space for exercise?? "
Those clampits don't know the arse from there elbow, constantly changing what they say plus depends where you live. England the only ones able to go and start spreading, catching the virus, still to soon I think. |
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"So thoughts .... with the latest change in guidance from the government, what's the consensus on using the bike to get to an open space for exercise?? "
It should be allowed. As long as you don't cross any of the borders.
Four hour ride to get there an hour exercise then four our ride back.
Keep social distancing to a minimum which you will do on a bike.
Guidelines are pretty vague, its totally down to the individual how they are interpreted. |
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Sadly, bike will be staying in...we still have to social distance and not much open anyway.. I'm trying to stay sensible, I've been on furlough since it started and desperate to get out, but it's the need of the many outway the need of the few! ?? |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
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"So thoughts .... with the latest change in guidance from the government, what's the consensus on using the bike to get to an open space for exercise??
It should be allowed. As long as you don't cross any of the borders.
Four hour ride to get there an hour exercise then four our ride back.
Keep social distancing to a minimum which you will do on a bike.
Guidelines are pretty vague, its totally down to the individual how they are interpreted."
Apparently you can now travel to a destination to exercise, sunbathe or have a picnic. Social distance must be adhered to. In essence non essential travel is now permitted as long as you return home to your residence the same day  |
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"Sadly, bike will be staying in...we still have to social distance and not much open anyway.. I'm trying to stay sensible, I've been on furlough since it started and desperate to get out, but it's the need of the many outway the need of the few! ?? "
Well said I totally agree ?? |
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mine will be out at the weekend. just bought a new bike and not been out yet. maybe a trip in the north yorkshire dales. loads of social distance then. topbox on sarnies and drinks in a secluded spot |
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By *ribsaMan
over a year ago
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I have been using my bike to get to and from work not far but it's getting me out on it.
For now don't think I will be going much further than work, as someone already said nothing open yet so what's the point. |
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"mine will be out at the weekend. just bought a new bike and not been out yet. maybe a trip in the north yorkshire dales. loads of social distance then. topbox on sarnies and drinks in a secluded spot"
What did you get? |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
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I've been commuting to work every day by bike through lock down.
Really looking forward to going out for pleasure on the XJR this weekend. It won't be to a beauty spot or a place where crowds go. Stop eat a packed lunch and a nice ride home all on my own. |
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I have been commuting on mine when I can
I may go for a ride tomorrow as I finish early but as its been said nothings open so it'll be a 30 mile loop and straight back home.
My local biker cafe opens on the 18th but its not a cafe any more they have shut the toilets permanently and turned the cafe into a mini Market selling local produce they do do coffee and tea and ice cream but that's it, local police will patrolling the car park regularly dispersing people gathering in groups.
They say the drinks are for cyclists and walkers no mention of bikers at all ?? |
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"Just to clarify ...After years of trying to persuade the authorities that motorcycles are not dangerous are we now accepting that they are ?
Motorcycles aren't dangerous. When motorcycles crash, it's never into other motorcycles. it's always some arsehole in a car not paying attention who crash into us. It's the car drivers that are dangerous... Not the motorcycles.."
Or a lorry that pulls out on you completely unaware of the fact and keeps on driving...luckily he is now banned from driving and I have a shiny new bike to play with |
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"So what about the Romanians, Syrians, Iraqis and all other immigrants straining the emergency services, ride everyday people
the little green arrow next to your user name shows how much you are winding everyone up, you can't even stick to your own advice. We see a troll "
We see what you mean a bit of a Walter Mitty  |
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"Sorn the bikes. Gutted. But let’s be sensible.
It’s not the time for bikes
Is it not? I use mine to travel the 40+ miles to work and back on a weekly basis. "
.........................................Not the time for bikes! That sounds dumb as hell to me as a full time biker. Should I start car sharing with the neighbours? |
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Officer eh?telling us what to do and how to do it, social distancing is entirely possible while encountering other people you know, and awareness of the rules is not the same as breaking them! so please , save your surly public decrees for when your in uniform. I see your not overly keen on non binary folk either, which on its own would mean id avoid you like , the plague , however , on here , you have no authority over me, so take your orders and shove them. Sir! |
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