Stupid Things That Non Bikers say...

[leighz]

"I hate bikers"

[Tall_Paul]

groundcontrol said:

If anyone tells you about crashes they've seen or relatives they know that have been maimed, maybe remind them about some aviation disasters before they go on holiday.

Or just as they're about to drive home in their car, remind of any one of number of fatal car acidents that happen on a daily basis in the UK.

Also hate the the people who say "ooh, I knew someone who's brothers mothers uncles nephews dad was killed on a motorbike!" I'm guessing if they apply the same logic they also know people who have died from many, many other causes.

[Pebbles167]

I had this conversation once, with a tubby middle aged bloke. Not so much a non biker saying, just a weird bike related chat.

Guy: You bikers are all fast on the country roads, but as soon as we're in town im always stuck behind you! (Said with a smug face)

Me: You're probably driving too fast. You are talking about 30mph limits?

Guy: Yeah, but i do 40ish.

Me: I don't see your point...

Guy: You can't beat a Mercedes.

Me: ????

[Fleegle]

leighz said:

"I hate bikers"

me too

[Fleegle]

mitzy said:

Fleegle said:

I tend to find most non bikers are dull, so don't really pay much attention to what they are saying

I have one and you dont pay attention to me !

Who said that?

[DJP]

Who cares?

Non-bikers know st about motoring anyway.

[Tall_Paul]

Lost count of the number of idiots right up my chuff in a 30 zone, then when into a nsl I get up to speed (on a 125!) and leave them behind as they continue to pootle along at 40mph.

[Pebbles167]

anonymous said:

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Glad to see I'm not the only one who's experienced this. It's Bizarre...

I've seen all sorts of tossers on the road over the years, including myself. Sometimes someone has made a mistake and is trying to save face, other times its to do with a road layout or a perceived wrong doing.

Now I don't mind an argument, in fact I'm quite confident that I'll generally win. But when people are stupid enough to misunderstand what's going on entirely, it's hard to do much more than just stare at them in bewilderment.

[Fort Jefferson]

I love my wife to much to have a bike.

Well mine loves me enough to let me have one.

[dapearson]

anonymous said:

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Guessing he's a member of the "do 40mph everywhere" school of driving.

They assume they're very safe drivers but are in fact too slow in NSL areas, causing people to overtake and their overtaking skills are 90% awful, or doing 1/3 above the limit in 30s.

My most hated road user. Lazy and under the false impression of being safe.

[moanthebairns]

nitrodave said:

"there are 2 types of bikers - those who have come off, and those who haven't come off yet"

To be fair, its pretty true.

Wasn't it James whitham that said that about the S's at Donnie.

[Mr2Mike]

jackh707 said:

Person : What bike have you got?

Me: Kawasaki, it's right there, that's why I'm at a petrol station for some reason talking to you...

Person: oh yeah I used to have a GSXR too.

Me: ?!?!?

Person: it had a race engine off a mate... Could do over 200mph.

Me: ok

I've had a few encounters with Walter Mitty types. They will come out with the most blatant, unbelievably obvious bullst with a completely straight face, as though they've actually convinced themselves that it's true.

[supersingle]

Fleegle said:

leighz said:

"I hate bikers"

me too

They are all tts.

FACT

[JodyKTM]

How much? !!! you could of got a decent car for that!!

You wanna get a blah blah blah

No I wanted one of these- I like it- that's why I wanted one- that's why I have one and that's why I'm keeping it- irrespective of how fast/good your mate says his bike is-

and this is one said by bikers

Ohh I couldn't do a trackday I'd crash

A- If a trackday will cause you to crash you should probably get some tuition before getting on a bike again or give up altogether

B- If you are going to crash a trackday is the best place to do it- lots of run off- no kerbs/cars/bus shelters- ambulance on standby- and no matter how fast you were going the cops don't care

[rich_b]

"What engine has that got then?"

600cc

"How fast does it go?"

About 160mph

"Oh" [said with sense of disbelief]

[Jewelly_Boy]

"You obviously want to die young then......"

"You should wait in line like every body else......"

"Your insurance and tax should be double by the amount of idiots I see on 2 wheels".....

[Andy Ha]

"Never saw him officer"

[WaferThinHam]

"You seem too intelligent to ride a bike".

Sigh.

[Hooli]

Sorry mate, I didnt see you.

[Andybow]

How fast does it go?
I always say, 30 in a 30 and so on.....
Bellends!
Love the Walter mitttys out there, normally they have a mate , and he always HAD a "busa" that did 230mph and it had a turbo! He had to sell it because it was too fast and he was going to kill himself! OH REALLY!!!
Also there's a biking thing that annoys the hell out of me! Oh you haven't scuffed those knee pads and you've got chicken strips!!! So the fk what!
I have a track bike and track leathers for that, dick!