Affinity With Bikes..
Discussion
UKBob said this on another thread:
Most people fail to realise how fast a TVR can accelerate, they see you in their rearview, a kilometer behind them, but dont look again when pulling out, failing to realise that within 2-3 seconds you'll be overtaking them, or ploughing straight through them
I learned quickly not to sound the horn on the TVR when other cars pulled out in front of me on, say, a large roundabout.Those drivers simply don't realise how fast these cars accelerate.
This made me think how much I have respected bikers more since I've owned the Chimaera- we're in the same boat as such- ie: I can't remember the last time I heard a biker beep their horn.
Without meaning to sound like some sort of creep (I've never owned a bike), I get loads of thumbs-ups from our two wheeled compatriots by simply moving over or by briefly indicating and slowing, to allow them to pass. Obviously I've always done this but I seem more aware of their speed potential and can empathise .
Inevitably t anoys, to then see the Vauxhall/Mondeo/Transit in front totally block their progression
Is it reasonable to equate a TVR as one of the nearest cars to a powerfull bike?
>> Edited by kenny chim 4 on Thursday 6th October 23:56
Most people fail to realise how fast a TVR can accelerate, they see you in their rearview, a kilometer behind them, but dont look again when pulling out, failing to realise that within 2-3 seconds you'll be overtaking them, or ploughing straight through them
I learned quickly not to sound the horn on the TVR when other cars pulled out in front of me on, say, a large roundabout.Those drivers simply don't realise how fast these cars accelerate.
This made me think how much I have respected bikers more since I've owned the Chimaera- we're in the same boat as such- ie: I can't remember the last time I heard a biker beep their horn.
Without meaning to sound like some sort of creep (I've never owned a bike), I get loads of thumbs-ups from our two wheeled compatriots by simply moving over or by briefly indicating and slowing, to allow them to pass. Obviously I've always done this but I seem more aware of their speed potential and can empathise .
Inevitably t anoys, to then see the Vauxhall/Mondeo/Transit in front totally block their progression
Is it reasonable to equate a TVR as one of the nearest cars to a powerfull bike?
>> Edited by kenny chim 4 on Thursday 6th October 23:56
mrmaggit said:
No, a lot of bikers have TVR's, and a lot of bikers that don't, like them.
Sorry, but definitely yes in my experience.
The noise, individuality and speed give similar adrenalain rushes for me and i get that familiar kick from both...
I came from a bike to a TVR and felt it was the next best thing (within a modest budget) to a bike - I would love both but not enough space/dosh/time to justify it!
Think you'll find theres a lot of mutual appreciation in the TVR/Biker fraternties, as well as a fair few who have, or have had, both.
>> Edited by BIIOAB on Friday 7th October 08:13
BIIOAB said:
Think you'll find theres a lot of mutual appreciation in the TVR/Biker fraternties, as well as a fair few who have, or have had, both.
Think theres a decent amount of true in this; I've been wanting to get on a bike for a long time (meant to do my direct access this summer but some other things came up
), and I've got a few mates who are bikers who very much appreciate TVR's.
Any TVR is definitely one of the closest cars to being like a bike in many respects but clearly there are many differences... overtaking is harder because of greater width and of course less forward visibility because of the lower position; but damage risk to driver and car is clearly far lower, not just because of being enclosed but because of a lock-up or step-out being far more benign in the car.
I drive a Tuscan and ride a Triumph Daytona. Going the Direct Access route for the bike was definitely far easier because I had already learnt about the responsibilities that come with speed/power in the Tuscan (and the M3 before it). Having commuted on a bicycle also helped enormously with road (and other road user) awareness, which is very important indeed on a bike.
Bikers (some of them at least) don't just like TVRs but also, often their drivers. Reason being, they tend to be more aware of what's going on around them than the average driver, and more prone not to do anything to endanger the biker; indeed they are also more likely to create filtering room for a bike.
Mutual respect - always a good thing. I'm afraid it doesn't extend to scooterists though, especially those on seemingly permanent 'L' plates!
I drive a Tuscan and ride a Triumph Daytona. Going the Direct Access route for the bike was definitely far easier because I had already learnt about the responsibilities that come with speed/power in the Tuscan (and the M3 before it). Having commuted on a bicycle also helped enormously with road (and other road user) awareness, which is very important indeed on a bike.
Bikers (some of them at least) don't just like TVRs but also, often their drivers. Reason being, they tend to be more aware of what's going on around them than the average driver, and more prone not to do anything to endanger the biker; indeed they are also more likely to create filtering room for a bike.
Mutual respect - always a good thing. I'm afraid it doesn't extend to scooterists though, especially those on seemingly permanent 'L' plates!
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