Thank you's and f*#k you's to drivers (from a motorcyclist)

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Tuesday May 19, 2009

I was out for a quick 60 mile jaunt this evening and felt the need to praise some drivers and vent about others. Here goes:

Thank you to all the drivers who took an extra second to look before pulling out.
F*#k you to all of the drivers who pulled out without considering the consequences to a motorcyclist.

Thank you to the good folks who are un-nerved by motorcycles behind them, but pull over to allow us to pass.
F*#k you to drivers who insist on repeatedly and erratically hitting their brakes.

Thank you to all the folks who keep a steady speed ahead of us.
F*#k you to all of the drivers who go a steady 35 but then speed up to 70 on a straight stretch only to go back to 35 once the road curves at all. I mean honestly...we'd both be happier if you let us pass; we're off your ass and you're leaving the twisties to us!

Any other biker brothers and sisters feel the need to represent?

fullthrottle666 · Post by **fullthrottle666** » Tuesday May 19, 2009

i will join you soon, wanna drive together

i'll watch your back you watch mine

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Tuesday May 19, 2009

I don't think it matters that you were on a motorcycle or not. Some drivers are just plain assholes to others on the road no matter what vehicle the other person may be on or in.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Tuesday May 19, 2009

I've seen some bikers do some retarded, I mean really really retarded things. Like pull into another lane and nearly getting hit because they weren't aware of their surroundings. All drivers and all bikers need to be cautious of all things on the road. I hate stupid drivers more than anything.

edgecrush2003 · Post by **edgecrush2003** » Tuesday May 19, 2009

I do watch for motorcycles and give them space but, there are assholes on bikes that have no respect for the bike and the law and are usually the ones who pay the price. just my 2 cents

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

This goes both ways, I hope you realize. I give every inch I can to a biker, unless hes intentionally driving about 10 under the speed limit in front of me 'cause hes cool and can do what he wants', then switches lanes, sits beside me at the next red light, and twists the shit out of it it as soon as it hits green.

I do watch for bikes everywhere I go. Wish I had a nice crotch rocket. (No smartasses, not the crotch rocket in my pants. If i had a nicer one I'd walk hunched over.)

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

I totally realize this goes both ways....there's nothing that annoys me more than some squid popping wheelies down the middle of a busy freeway. My point was to vent at the stupid behavior of motorists toward us. For some drivers, seeing a biker in the rear view mirror brings on the same panic as being tailed by a state cop. The brake tapping starts, the herky-jerky swaying kicks up, and pretty soon you've got a hazard on your hands.

Both motorists and motorcyclists can drive like asses. The difference is, in a wreck, the motorist is going to come out on top ever time, regardless of who was at fault.

No word from ANY bikers on this thread?

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

grimmbass wrote:
No word from ANY bikers on this thread?

Just wait. They all post from their work computers in the accounting dept.

Bag · Post by **Bag** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

F U Brian!

It's not just the crotch rocketeers doing wheelies on the busy streets that bug me. It drives me up the wall to catch up to a group of bikes cruising UNDER the speed limit, spread out enough that nobody can pass. There is NO excuse for a bike to be holding up traffic. I usually ride alone, because most of the other riders I know, their idea of riding is getting all "Harley'd" up (chaps, vests, scull cap etc...) and then riding 2 miles to a bar. Then they go in the bar, hang out for an hour, then get all dressed up again, and ride 10 miles to the next bar.

My idea of riding usually means 200-300 miles a day, stopping for gas and an occasional smoke break.

Yesterday the unthinkable happened. I got on rt. 192 and there's a great twisty section through the woods. Up ahead I see a minivan pull out in my direction. I was thinking "god dammit" but low and behold the dude actually got off to the side of the road and waved me around, instead of speeding up in the passing zones and then slowing down again!

I'm also a truck driver, so BELIEVE me when I say I could go on and on about this subject. You wouldn't believe the shit people do to get ahead of a truck, even though I'd be going faster than them anyway.

We need to get together and ride Kent!

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

That one day, it was a fucking harley that almost got nailed. They were in front of me and there was some traffic in front of them. Dude just pulled into the other lane with no care. The car had to brake and swerve away and the asshole still didn't acknowledge the car! I guess his fucking pipes were too loud or something. These are also the guys that don't wear helmets.

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

grimmbass wrote:I totally realize this goes both ways....there's nothing that annoys me more than some squid popping wheelies down the middle of a busy freeway. My point was to vent at the stupid behavior of motorists toward us. For some drivers, seeing a biker in the rear view mirror brings on the same panic as being tailed by a state cop. The brake tapping starts, the herky-jerky swaying kicks up, and pretty soon you've got a hazard on your hands.

Man that describes just about everyone I've ever ended up behind in my car.

Turns out most people don't drive well under pressure. (or well at all in many cases)

I can't stand driving in central PA. Thats all I'll say..

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

No helmet=dumb ass. Sorry. r:>)

Bag · Post by **Bag** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

BadDazeRob wrote:No helmet=dumb ass. Sorry. r:>)

F U 2!

Jacklyn Miauff · Post by **Jacklyn Miauff** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

GRIMBASS: This is an easy fix. Always ride along with a girl biker because everybody pays more attention to a girl rider from my experience.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

thebattle · Post by **thebattle** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

I had an experience with a stupid biker he wasn't risking an accident with me. But i guess crotch rockets make ppl think there cool. I was on 81south one day and some guy pulled up to me on a crotch rocket and i was going 80 he layed it back and did a wheelie and started riding threw cars. Lay it down get in front of another car and sit it back down etc. IDIOTS!

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

JackANSI wrote:
I can't stand driving in central PA. Thats all I'll say..

I took a trip this past December to Florida, and there was a very recognizable difference with how people drove in the South compared to here. While riding the interstate through the Carolinas, people were very courteous drivers. Nobody tailgated, and people didn't drive 20 mph over the speed limit. Even while driving through heavy traffic in Charlotte, everyone maintained a safe distance between vehicles, and I didn't see the strange lane change didoes that happen up here (e.g., "I'm going to go through the trouble of passing you in heavy traffic just so I can get off at the exit two miles up the road that you're not getting off of anyways.).

Of course, traffic was more PA-like in Florida, but I was really impressed with how much more conservative and safe the drivers were south of the Mason-Dixon.

ZappasXWife · Post by **ZappasXWife** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

I find it interesting that I see LOTS more motorcycles in central Pennsylvania compared to when I am traveling in other states. And, in Canada last summer we saw even less. Has anyone ever noticed that? To those who don't wear helmets: doesn't the noise bother you? Thats one of the reasons we wear helmets. And of course the obvious.
Yea, some people drive like idiots around MCs but for most I think its a matter of not seeing them immediately, they ARE harder to see. Just to give another point of view...

EyesOfAnguishbassist · Post by **EyesOfAnguishbassist** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

Just 2 weeks ago about I was driving home from a show on my bike at about 10 o clock and I saw somebody pulling up to a stop sign diagnal from me. Luckily I saw him ahead of time as he didn't slow at all and pulled out right in front of me. It was even at night so I figured he would've saw my head light. If I weren't paying extra attention I probably would have rear ended him. Needless to say I was pissed and saying every word in the book. I was honking my horn and high beaming him like crazy until I pulled into my gf's driveway which was right down the road.

onegunguitar · Post by **onegunguitar** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

BadDazeRob wrote:No helmet=dumb ass. Sorry. r:>)

I agree with ya Rob,I always wear a fullface helmet.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

I give extra care when a bike is following me, so as not to stop or brake quickly. This means I back off a bit more than usual from the car / truck I'm following. I think most of them appreciate this.

The annoying thing is when said biker rides my bumper. HEY, I CAN'T GO ANY FASTER...

And you're putting yourself in danger

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

I drive about 100 miles every day for 25 years in my job. My company has given us numerous safe and defensive driving courses to help save money on insurance.

The single one bedrock fundamental in all these courses, is leave a lot of space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Do not drive down the highway in clusters, only a car lenght between cars. If you look for this, you will see it all the time.

Try to drive on the road as separated from other cars as you can.

Also, try to find parking places where you can drive out forward, not back out. 90% of all fender benders occur backing out of parking places.

Bag · Post by **Bag** » Wednesday May 20, 2009

Best advice I've ever gotten/given for riding a bike: "Ride like you're invisible." I always assume the cage at the intersection DOES NOT see me.

fullthrottle666 · Post by **fullthrottle666** » Thursday May 21, 2009

Hawk wrote:I give extra care when a bike is following me, so as not to stop or brake quickly. This means I back off a bit more than usual from the car / truck I'm following. I think most of them appreciate this.

The annoying thing is when said biker rides my bumper. HEY, I CAN'T GO ANY FASTER... And you're putting yourself in danger

I don't worry about behind me a bike can stop lot shorter than truck (or car).

What I HATE is two MFR's that want to drivie their bikes SIDE BY SIDE coming AT ME on other side of road. One is ALWAYS riding the center line like he owns it! What's up with that.

I push my truck over to the far right berm to give him enough room so I don't clip him with my side mirror.. I'm the MFR in the 5000lb tank he should get out of MY way

i hope none you do this.

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Thursday May 21, 2009

onegunguitar wrote:
BadDazeRob wrote:No helmet=dumb ass. Sorry. r:>)
I agree with ya Rob,I always wear a fullface helmet.

Yeah. You should hide your face. That could cause an accident.

felix'apprentice · Post by **felix'apprentice** » Thursday May 21, 2009

DirtySanchez wrote:
onegunguitar wrote:
BadDazeRob wrote:No helmet=dumb ass. Sorry. r:>)
I agree with ya Rob,I always wear a fullface helmet.
Yeah. You should hide your face. That could cause an accident.

lol ... burn.

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Thank you's and f*#k you's to drivers (from a motorcyclist)

Thank you's and f*#k you's to drivers (from a motorcyclist)

Easy fix!