Why block filtering motorcycles...?

[anonymous-user]

I always move over. Probably 3 in 10 riders say thanks.

[Prizam]

yonex said:

I always move over. Probably 3 in 10 riders say thanks.

As a biker, i say thanks.

Just remember, on a bike your hands are very busy. Especially when filtering. Often bikers don't get a chance to say thanks.

[DonkeyApple]

Prizam said:

As a biker, i say thanks.

Just remember, on a bike your hands are very busy. Especially when filtering. Often bikers don't get a chance to say thanks.

Many years ago there was a biker in Rickmansworth called Bog Rat. He was famous for the way he used to thank drivers because he only had one arm. There's always a means to show basic manners.

[anonymous-user]

Prizam said:

As a biker, i say thanks.

Just remember, on a bike your hands are very busy. Especially when filtering. Often bikers don't get a chance to say thanks.

Yes, mine used to be holding an A-Z

[phil4]

Prizam said:

As a biker, i say thanks.

Just remember, on a bike your hands are very busy. Especially when filtering. Often bikers don't get a chance to say thanks.

This is me, I'll try to give a nod, albeit not easy to see. Usually I'm feathering the clutch with the left hand as going slowly, and right hand is holding the throttle open a smidge. Let go of either and we'll have too much acceleration (left), or lots of engine braking (right). Not sure I'd like to try a leg, but will go with a nod.

If I'm not using the clutch as going a little faster, I'll give a thumbs up or similar with the left hand.

[Pistonheader101]

I always leave room for bikers to filter, nothing to lose, especially as most bikes take off the line and reach the speed limit relatively quick.

I Never used to understand why bikes filter to the front, till i saw one being sandwiched between two cars where the rear car failed to apply their brakes in time. It wasn't a pleasant sight.

[Road2Ruin]

Filtering done in a responsible manner is fine. I will always let a motorcyclist or cyclist through in slow moving tight traffic or on along straight under the speed limit. A lot of motorcyclists don't do it responsibly though and try and do it in heavy high-ish speed traffic or illegally over hatchings or double white lines. Whilst I won't block them, they do irritate me when they are being reckless. I have a friend who is a classic example, the other day he was so proud that he had his GSXR 1000 up to 120mph on an A road....he has a wife and a child (not on the bike at the same time )

[Fort Jefferson]

Road2Ruin said:

I have a friend who is a classic example, the other day he was so proud that he had his GSXR 1000 up to 120mph on an A road....

120mph? Pussy

[Piersman2]

Prizam said:

yonex said:

I always move over. Probably 3 in 10 riders say thanks.

As a biker, i say thanks.

Just remember, on a bike your hands are very busy. Especially when filtering. Often bikers don't get a chance to say thanks.

Indeed, but I'll always try and give a little sideways nod of the head if my limbs are otherwise engaged.

[supercommuter]

Piersman2 said:

Prizam said:

yonex said:

I always move over. Probably 3 in 10 riders say thanks.

As a biker, i say thanks.

Just remember, on a bike your hands are very busy. Especially when filtering. Often bikers don't get a chance to say thanks.

Indeed, but I'll always try and give a little sideways nod of the head if my limbs are otherwise engaged.

Right or left leg out for me, depending on which lane of traffic moved over

[xjay1337]

Road2Ruin said:

Filtering done in a responsible manner is fine. I will always let a motorcyclist or cyclist through in slow moving tight traffic or on along straight under the speed limit. A lot of motorcyclists don't do it responsibly though and try and do it in heavy high-ish speed traffic or illegally over hatchings or double white lines. Whilst I won't block them, they do irritate me when they are being reckless. I have a friend who is a classic example, the other day he was so proud that he had his GSXR 1000 up to 120mph on an A road....he has a wife and a child (not on the bike at the same time )

I've maxed my ZX7R (an indicated 160) on the M4 once, I have a girlfriend and no child - I hope that's more socially acceptable to you.

Also, overtaking on hatchings is NOT illegal.

Suggest you go re-read the highway code if you feel that it is.

[Short Grain]

I'll always make room for a motorbike or even a cyclist when sat in traffic. Even better when motorcyclist acknowledges it with a wave or a nod, it's like they're saying "Cheers Bud, appreciate that!" Cyclists rarely acknowledge!!

Why stop or obstruct when you can help alleviate congestion. If they can get ahead and move on, so much the better for me / you!

Same when a car wants to pass me, If they're 'making progress' who am I to stop them? On a country lane, A Road, if I see that the road ahead is clear, quick flick of the near side indicator, move slightly left and "off you go mate, have fun!"

Makes life so much simpler and stress free!!

[Dr Jekyll]

phil4 said:

This is me, I'll try to give a nod, albeit not easy to see. Usually I'm feathering the clutch with the left hand as going slowly, and right hand is holding the throttle open a smidge. Let go of either and we'll have too much acceleration (left), or lots of engine braking (right). Not sure I'd like to try a leg, but will go with a nod.

If I'm not using the clutch as going a little faster, I'll give a thumbs up or similar with the left hand.

+1

I do a thanks wave when I get the chance, very often drivers ahead seem to notice it and move over as well.

Maybe there should be an LED 'Thank You' sign on the back illuminated by a thumb switch.

[Bunfighter]

When I'm in the fast lane I always steer into the central res in heavy traffic.

Why be spiteful? Bikers trade off filtering with bad/horrible weather.

[STILLJOE]

Fort Jefferson said:

Road2Ruin said:

I have a friend who is a classic example, the other day he was so proud that he had his GSXR 1000 up to 120mph on an A road....

120mph? Pussy

[Road2Ruin]

xjay1337 said:

I've maxed my ZX7R (an indicated 160) on the M4 once, I have a girlfriend and no child - I hope that's more socially acceptable to you.

Also, overtaking on hatchings is NOT illegal.

Suggest you go re-read the highway code if you feel that it is.

Chill out dude! You will give yourself a heart attack. If you feel 160mph on the m4 is fine then maybe it's you that needs to re-read the highway code perhaps? Maybe you need to think about the poor people who have to pick up the pieces.

[supercommuter]

Bunfighter said:

When I'm in the fast lane I always steer into the central res in heavy traffic.

Why be spiteful? Bikers trade off filtering with bad/horrible weather.

This is a good response.

The amount of times i have been sat in traffic saturated and been given the "wait in traffic like everyone else does" look is beyond me. Like I am riding the bike for the love of biking haha

[Mound Dawg]

supercommuter said:

Bunfighter said:

When I'm in the fast lane I always steer into the central res in heavy traffic.

Why be spiteful? Bikers trade off filtering with bad/horrible weather.

This is a good response.

The amount of times i have been sat in traffic saturated and been given the "wait in traffic like everyone else does" look is beyond me. Like I am riding the bike for the love of biking haha

I do this too and most bikers acknowledge with a "thanks" wave (of the right foot in one case, guess his hands were busy...).

[Pothole]

Road2Ruin said:

xjay1337 said:

I've maxed my ZX7R (an indicated 160) on the M4 once, I have a girlfriend and no child - I hope that's more socially acceptable to you.

Also, overtaking on hatchings is NOT illegal.

Suggest you go re-read the highway code if you feel that it is.

Chill out dude! You will give yourself a heart attack. If you feel 160mph on the m4 is fine then maybe it's you that needs to re-read the highway code perhaps? Maybe you need to think about the poor people who have to pick up the pieces.

Maybe you need to wind your neck in. There are only pieces to pick up if someone drops them. Merely achieving high speeds will not necessarily lead to this outcome, will it?

[RemyMartin81D]

xjay1337 said:

I've maxed my ZX7R (an indicated 160) on the M4 once, I have a girlfriend and no child - I hope that's more socially acceptable to you.

Also, overtaking on hatchings is NOT illegal.

Suggest you go re-read the highway code if you feel that it is.

Bullst


160mph on that lardarse bike....