F***king cage drivers!

[Willie_Ranger]

Dear Suzuki Swift Owner

I realise that because you couldn’t afford a car that can exceed 170km/h, you feel a strong need to compensate for yourself. I also realise that you wake up each morning and put on your “I’m going to drive like an inconsiderate fuck face” hat.

I’d just like to say thank you, for driving at 80km/h in a 100 zone. I’d also like to thank you for whatever dumb fuck brain cell in you imbecilic mind thought it was a smart idea to try to cut me off. :facepalm:

It must have been hard hearing the roar of my 250 as I travelled behind you; I can understand how that would upset you whilst driving a 1.5L. And as you watched me indicate to overtake you, your inconsiderate fuck face hat clearly kicked into overdrive, as you swerved almost completely out into the oncoming lane, in a pathetic attempt to prevent me from getting past you.

I’m not sure what was sweeter, giving you the finger as I passed you, overtaking the other 8 cars you were stuck behind in one sweep, or finally taking the next corner AT SPEED, which I’ve been trying to do for weeks. :scooter:

Mr cage driver, you are an ignorant feeble excuse for a road user, I hope your POS swift gets sucked under a truck!

Sincerely

Willie Ranger

[Genie]

Dear willie,

I'm sorry to inform but no-body really gives a fcuk and you need to get used to this if you choose to ride a motorcycle.

And, as we all know by now, it is entirely your fault if you crash so dont' go blaming the cage driver for your lack of skill.

Thank you for your input.

Regards

Genie

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It obviously wasn't a blue 5spd manual with black/red 17x7 Lenso D1Rs and Toyo Proxes 4s.

[White trash]

Dear Willie,

Grow some fucking balls and kick his cunting mirror off as you pass. Has worked wonders for me in the past.

[Stirts]

Dear Suzuki Swift Owner

It must have been hard hearing the roar of my 250

They clearly didn't hear you over the roar of the Suzuki Swift :shifty:


Dear willie,

I'm sorry to inform but no-body really gives a fcuk and you need to get used to this if you choose to ride a motorcycle.

And, as we all know by now, it is entirely your fault if you crash so dont' go blaming the cage driver for your lack of skill.

Thank you for your input.

Regards

Genie

Bloody hell woman, who shit in your coffee this morning :rofl:

[oneofsix]

Dear willie,

I'm sorry to inform but no-body really gives a fcuk and you need to get used to this if you choose to ride a motorcycle.

And, as we all know by now, it is entirely your fault if you crash so dont' go blaming the cage driver for your lack of skill.

Thank you for your input.

Regards

Genie

point of order Genie. Willie is new to the site so may not have seen the 'it is entirely your fault if you crash' posts yet.

Dear Willie,
Being stuck behind those 8 other cars gives the Swift driver the right to ensure no one else can queue jump. You see part of the problem with cages is they think you are in the same queue as them and yet some how they recognise that their cages drive differently to trucks. :weird: :corn:

[imdying]

or finally taking the next corner AT SPEED, which I’ve been trying to do for weeksThat mentality will see you fucked eventually. Car drivers might be retards, but they're retards in one ton pieces of metal, best you don't forget that.

[DrunkenMistake]

point of order Genie. Willie is new to the site so may not have seen the 'it is entirely your fault if you crash' posts yet.

Dear Willie,
Being stuck behind those 8 other cars gives the Swift driver the right to ensure no one else can queue jump. You see part of the problem with cages is they think you are in the same queue as them and yet some how they recognise that their cages drive differently to trucks. :weird: :corn:

+1

I wont even mention my antics when it comes to cars speed matching or speeding up to close the gap between them and the car infront.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Willie Ranger...you need to chill out some. Find yourself a good willy and squat on it.

[nodrog]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/5/128783530822106041.jpg

[willytheekid]

Dear Willie

Welcome to NZ drivers :yes:.....its only gonna get worse!
Get the best gear money can buy, the most defensive and alert attitude you can muster & get out there for another go. :niceone:

And welcome to KBer :love:

PS: Great Name!

[Grubber]

Patience my friend!:rockon:
Welcome!

[willytheekid]

Willie Ranger...you need to chill out some. Find yourself a good willy and squat on it.

:facepalm: Ahem!....NOT gonna happen! ...had to clear THAT up before you bastards jumped at it lol

[Willie_Ranger]

Sorry if I've posted in the wrong section?

I've not been riding very long and it was my 1st 'holy shit' moment with a car.
I ride with an 'every asshole is out to get me' point of view, but don't yet have the confidence to lane split, so I'm pretty cautious when it comes to overtaking.

I appreciate I've got a lot to learn and it's the risk I run by choosing to ride a bike.
I was just ranting, as the post thread states.

Thanks for the welcomes :)

[awayatc]

Bloody hell woman, who shit in your coffee this morning :rofl:

Just being a Katwoman.......

[oneofsix]

Sorry if I've posted in the wrong section?

I've not been riding very long and it was my 1st 'holy shit' moment with a car.
I ride with an 'every asshole is out to get me' point of view, and don't get have the confidence to lane split etc.

I appreciate I've got a lot to learn and it's the risk I run by choosing to ride a bike.
I was just ranting, as the post thread states.

nah you posted in right thread. This is just the typical 'sympathy' everyone gets on KB. some of it is light hearted but sadly some people take themselves seriously.
You survived to learn which is good.
Your rant was about a good point. Even if they didn't like what you were doing it is wrong for them to do what they did. There has been a manslaughter case in the UK and a more recent dangerous driving case based on it not being up to the cager to try to enforce their view of the world on the biker.

[Grubber]

Funny, i often see these threads from time to time,yet i seldom have the same issues myself. In fact i just don't seem to have any problems with cages at all really.
Might be just more aware of them perhaps and not realize it, not sure what that's all about to be fair.:shifty:

[bogan]

Sorry if I've posted in the wrong section?

I've not been riding very long and it was my 1st 'holy shit' moment with a car.
I ride with an 'every asshole is out to get me' point of view, but don't yet have the confidence to lane split, so I'm pretty cautious when it comes to overtaking.

I appreciate I've got a lot to learn and it's the risk I run by choosing to ride a bike.
I was just ranting, as the post thread states.

Thanks for the welcomes :)

I think they were just illustrating the futility of getting angry at cage drivers "Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering" etc... After all, you're on a bike, that's a happy place :D

You in Palmy North? or that other Palmy

[bogan]

Funny, i often see these threads from time to time,yet i seldom have the same issues myself. In fact i just don't seem to have any problems with cages at all really.
Might be just more aware of them perhaps and not realize it, not sure what that's all about to be fair.:shifty:

You must be in the zone mate :shifty:

[yod]

I ride with an 'every asshole is out to get me' point of view,
..and that is exactly the correct way to ride.

Just out of interest, was this the Napier road? I come in that way a lot of mornings and a depressing number of people seem to have this strange idea that the 100k zone is actually a 70-80k zone for the last 1.5kms.....

The car wasn't signwritten was it? We have quite a few Swifts in our fleet.....:facepalm:


+1

I wont even mention my antics when it comes to cars speed matching or speeding up to close the gap between them and the car infront.

FUUUUUCK, I fucking HATE that!!! Fucking children who have the attitude that because they're stuck in a line of traffic with no hope of ever passing, nobody else should be allowed past either. FUCK YOU, YOU FUCK!

rant over.

[Willie_Ranger]

I think they were just illustrating the futility of getting angry at cage drivers "Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering" etc... After all, you're on a bike, that's a happy place :D

You in Palmy North? or that other Palmy

Admittedly, I thought I was an aware driver until I got my bike licence, now I seem to notice a lot more!
Still, the guy was a fucking idiot!

I'm in 'sunny' Palmerston North - it's been 3 months and I still don't like it lol

[Oscar]

Loud pipes save lives....:whistle:

[oneofsix]

Loud pipes save lives....:whistle:

in this case it would have just helped the driver know where to aim

[Maha]

When that Suzuki Swift owner logs on later he/she will be highly apologetic im sure.

[Katman]

Dear Suzuki Swift Owner

I realise that because you couldn’t afford a car that can exceed 170km/h, you feel a strong need to compensate for yourself. I also realise that you wake up each morning and put on your “I’m going to drive like an inconsiderate fuck face” hat.

I’d just like to say thank you, for driving at 80km/h in a 100 zone. I’d also like to thank you for whatever dumb fuck brain cell in you imbecilic mind thought it was a smart idea to try to cut me off. :facepalm:

It must have been hard hearing the roar of my 250 as I travelled behind you; I can understand how that would upset you whilst driving a 1.5L. And as you watched me indicate to overtake you, your inconsiderate fuck face hat clearly kicked into overdrive, as you swerved almost completely out into the oncoming lane, in a pathetic attempt to prevent me from getting past you.

I’m not sure what was sweeter, giving you the finger as I passed you, overtaking the other 8 cars you were stuck behind in one sweep, or finally taking the next corner AT SPEED, which I’ve been trying to do for weeks. :scooter:

Mr cage driver, you are an ignorant feeble excuse for a road user, I hope your POS swift gets sucked under a truck!

Sincerely

Willie Ranger

How long have you been shooting up testosterone?

[bogan]

Admittedly, I thought I was an aware driver until I got my bike licence, now I seem to notice a lot more!
Still, the guy was a fucking idiot!

I'm in 'sunny' Palmerston North - it's been 3 months and I still don't like it lol

Yeh, plenty of em out there, you learn to notice em pretty quick and either hang back, or pick you passing point carefully.

The trick with Palmy north, is never go anywhere else, and it won't seem so bad due to lack of comparison :innocent:

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm in 'sunny' Palmerston North - it's been 3 months and I still don't like it lol

I doubt you'll like it after three years. And I fully understand.

[Maha]

How long have you been shooting up testosterone?

or......whats the female equivalent?:corn:

[oneofsix]

or......whats the female equivalent?:corn:

adrenalin and its not gender based.

[Crasherfromwayback]

or......whats the female equivalent?:corn:

Willy wees

[oneofsix]

Admittedly, I thought I was an aware driver until I got my bike licence, now I seem to notice a lot more!
Still, the guy was a fucking idiot!

I'm in 'sunny' Palmerston North - it's been 3 months and I still don't like it lol

If its sunny in Palmy then it must be blowing a gale :innocent:

[Maha]

adrenalin and its not gender based.

No....esstrogen (sp) or some shit?...willie is a female, they do not produce testosterone.

[Willie_Ranger]

How long have you been shooting up testosterone?
I knew there was a reason for my flat chest!!! lol

I lived a 15min walk from work in Brisbane, so there wasn't much point in riding.
I travel a 100km round trip to work each day, from Palmerston to Marton, so I'm loving that I get so much riding time in!

Downside is it takes me an extra 20mins to put enough layers on so I dont freeze to death.

[avgas]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/04/4-23-08-keyboard-pants.jpg

[Katman]

No....esstrogen (sp) or some shit?...willie is a female, they do not produce testosterone.

No shit Einstein.

[oneofsix]

I knew there was a reason for my flat chest!!! lol

I lived a 15min walk from work in Brisbane, so there wasn't much point in riding.
I travel a 100km round trip to work each day, from Palmerston to Marton, so I'm loving that I get so much riding time in!

Downside is it takes me an extra 20mins to put enough layers on so I dont freeze to death.

Oh shit and you haven't got to mid-winter yet. Get some merino girl you will need it, or some possum merino mix. Tararua Work wear on Broadway have some good layer stuff amongst their tramping gear.

The incident was on Rangitikei Line?

[NinjaNanna]

Two questions, did you actually steal the swift's over taking opportunity and at any given time were you in the driver's blind spot?

Despite what you'd like to believe, driven aggressively I reckon that Swift would thrash the pants off your 250.

Remember there are always 2 sides to a story and for all you know that driver's reactions may have saved your life.

[Str8 Jacket]

I almost got bowled off yesterday. Was lucky enough to swerve and avoid the dork but didn't realise that TWO people were actually trying to get in my lane at the same time so sprained my wrist hitting the window of one car but managed to avoid them both.

You'll get used to this, it happens frequently and to be honest if I had actually been paying proper attention I bet I would've seen it coming. You usually can always see it coming....

Good luck - Keep your eyes open and watch out for other road users cause they aren't looking for you!

[Grubber]

You must be in the zone mate :shifty:

Think it may have something to do with experience myself. The longer you do it the more normal it becomes.
Zone!!!..... na don't think so!

[Paul in NZ]

Hospital wards and morgues are FULL of people who displayed AWESOME commuting skills right up untill.....

Chill - take your time getting to work..... there is a recession on so slow down...

[Delerium]

Dear Willie,

Grow some fucking balls and kick his cunting mirror off as you pass. Has worked wonders for me in the past.

how do you get yoru foot high enough wihtout arsing off? Mirrors are quite solid no?

[Banditbandit]

Funny, i often see these threads from time to time,yet i seldom have the same issues myself. In fact i just don't seem to have any problems with cages at all really.
Might be just more aware of them perhaps and not realize it, not sure what that's all about to be fair.:shifty:

You must be doing something wrong!!! All real bike riders have problems with cages ... :facepalm:


Loud pipes save lives....:whistle:

Yeah right! :facepalm:


How long have you been shooting up testosterone?

Basically - as long as the rest of us bike riders have ... every since she got a licence

[Ender EnZed]

I’m not sure what was sweeter, giving you the finger as I passed you, overtaking the other 8 cars you were stuck behind in one sweep, or finally taking the next corner AT SPEED, which I’ve been trying to do for weeks. :scooter:


did you actually steal the swift's over taking opportunity

This.

I wouldn't call it stealing and the Swift driver should have checked before trying to pull out but, from what you've described, it sounds like they just wanted to overtake as well. Which is very different from trying to stop you from doing so.

This is the kind of thing you have to be aware of always as it is always likely when you get to a prime passing opportunity that someone else will be thinking the same thing as you.

[cbfb]

I doubt you'll like it after three years. And I fully understand.

I'll vouch for that, 3 years and 2 months I've been here now thanks to negative equity :rockon:

[nodrog]

http://thekneeslider.com/images/motorcyclerollcage.jpg

[yod]

I travel a 100km round trip to work each day, from Palmerston to Marton, so I'm loving that I get so much riding time in!


Nice, are you going out the Halcombe road (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=West+St&daddr=Kakariki+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FUJnmv0dUM92Cg%3BFejim_0dfq10Cg&mra=me&mrsp=1,0&sz=13&sll=-40.118253,175.431919&sspn=0.083489,0.135784&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.217684,175.499039&spn=0.333468,0.543137&z=11)? If not, you should be!

[george formby]

Do not let emotions dictate your actions when your on your bike.

[oneofsix]

Do not let emotions dictate your actions when your on your bike.

+1 but please continue to let them flow on KB :yes: :rockon:

[NinjaNanna]

This.

I wouldn't call it stealing and the Swift driver should have checked before trying to pull out but, from what you've described, it sounds like they just wanted to overtake as well. Which is very different from trying to stop you from doing so.

This is the kind of thing you have to be aware of always as it is always likely when you get to a prime passing opportunity that someone else will be thinking the same thing as you.

If there is a wide open gap I generally let cars over take first (same goes for overtaking lanes) lets face it on a bike over taking opportunities aren't exactly rare.

[Scuba_Steve]

I'm in 'sunny' Palmerston North - it's been 3 months and I still don't like it lol

and you never will... :shutup:

P.S. something else of note, you are in what is rated the city of NZ's worst drivers, so get used to ALOT of absolute fucking dipshits :yes:

[Maha]

Do not let emotions dictate your actions when your on your bike.

.....all those damn bugs on my new bug catcher:mad:...oh wait! thats what its there for...:blink:

[Punchy]

Kiwi Wanker

A site for all New Zealand dickheads.

Nice work showing a new member what it's really like.

[unstuck]

And in rode sir galahard.:innocent:

[sinfull]

Sorry !.....

[Genie]

They clearly didn't hear you over the roar of the Suzuki Swift :shifty:

He's on a Ninja ... they're they don't exactly roar either



Bloody hell woman, who shit in your coffee this morning :rofl:

I hate coffee....I was not meaning to be mean, in my head it was so funny.


Sorry if I've posted in the wrong section?

I've not been riding very long and it was my 1st 'holy shit' moment with a car.
I ride with an 'every asshole is out to get me' point of view, but don't yet have the confidence to lane split, so I'm pretty cautious when it comes to overtaking.

I appreciate I've got a lot to learn and it's the risk I run by choosing to ride a bike.
I was just ranting, as the post thread states.

Thanks for the welcomes :)

You've posted just right.....you're right too, all those cage drivers are out to kill you, none of them see you so it is up to you to keep yourself safe. And now the next time you drive in a cage you will see so much more, you have much to learn, as do I. Stay safe.


Loud pipes save lives....:whistle:

Yeah. I got hooked up with a rather loud Two Brothers...luv eet!!!


How long have you been shooting up testosterone?


Welcome .... glad you arrived on the scene, you can guide this young man/women (not sure as gender is marked female but there was mention of a flat chest! I'm confused again:bye:



http://thekneeslider.com/images/motorcyclerollcage.jpg
:killingme

[Genie]

Sorry !.....


Is this all your fault?

[bogan]

P.S. something else of note, you are in what is rated the city of NZ's worst drivers, so get used to ALOT of absolute fucking dipshits :yes:

Seriously? I would have thought cities with traffic jams and shit would contribute to more stupid behavior and inattention. Maybe everyone in palmy is just depressed and whiny cos of the whether :cold: Sun-strike contributory accidents must be pretty rare here though right?

[scumdog]

Dear Suzuki Swift Owner

I realise that because you couldn’t afford a car that can exceed 170km/h, you feel a strong need to compensate for yourself. I also realise that you wake up each morning and put on your “I’m going to drive like an inconsiderate fuck face” hat.

I’d just like to say thank you, for driving at 80km/h in a 100 zone. I’d also like to thank you for whatever dumb fuck brain cell in you imbecilic mind thought it was a smart idea to try to cut me off. :facepalm:

It must have been hard hearing the roar of my 250 as I travelled behind you; I can understand how that would upset you whilst driving a 1.5L. And as you watched me indicate to overtake you, your inconsiderate fuck face hat clearly kicked into overdrive, as you swerved almost completely out into the oncoming lane, in a pathetic attempt to prevent me from getting past you.

I’m not sure what was sweeter, giving you the finger as I passed you, overtaking the other 8 cars you were stuck behind in one sweep, or finally taking the next corner AT SPEED, which I’ve been trying to do for weeks. :scooter:

Mr cage driver, you are an ignorant feeble excuse for a road user, I hope your POS swift gets sucked under a truck!

Sincerely

Willie Ranger

Probably a motorbike rider driving in the manner he (and lots of other bikers do) normally rides...<_<:whistle:

[sinfull]

Is this all your fault?

Why not ? I don't care if she had trouble keeping up with a little commuter, or for that matter what anyone thinks of me sooooo yeah :woohoo:

[PrincessBandit]

Ignorant road users are a pita for any other road user - there are plenty of self-absorbed motorists who hold up traffic, speed up when you go to pass, take up the passing lane level with another vehicle ensuring nothing can get past in either lane, the list goes on.

The red mist can so easily be enticed from us, especially for riders who have machines capable of leaving slower vehicles in the dust but are caught in a speed bubble. Biding your time and then passing with brain and self-preservation mode still engaged is the best way to go. Planting your foot or twisting that throttle wide open out of frustration is a oneway route to disaster (sooner or later).

[ducatilover]

There are one or two interesting drivers in Palmy, all in all it's not too bad here.
I don't know why everyone cries about weather? Eketahuna and Wainuiomata were worse.

[Willie_Ranger]

I was on the road from Linton into Palmerston - not sure what it's called sorry.

I've not ventured any other way out to Marton other than the Rangatiki Line yet, not sure if I'm ready yet?

Cheers for the tip on the thermals, I've quite a few already, it's going to take some getting used to. I'm glad there's a heater in my office.

I'm 90% sure they saw me, as I'd been following for some time in the right hand tyre track - but you can never be certain.
They were hugging the white line on the LHS, I indicated and gave myself a wide berth anyway, and I'm glad I did.

"The roar of my 250" - was a pisstake at myself *insert humor here*

And Ginie, Hi, I'm Willie, I changed my avatar in an effort to reduce future confusion... I'm a chick, with a flat chest *insert more humor here*

[Str8 Jacket]

Never feel that you have to explain or justify yourself on here!!

[ducatilover]

Ah, you were the one on the little Ninja following me today.
Sounds nice at the lights.


Just quietly, try not to follow so close, there were a few times where I couldn't see you behind my shoulder.

[Genie]

Hey Willie......love the pic!

[bogan]

Never feel that you have to explain or justify yourself on here!!

Unless somebody call for pics, then you gotta supply :yes:


I've not ventured any other way out to Marton other than the Rangatiki Line yet, not sure if I'm ready yet?

If you're not too confident yet, may be a good idea to look into some training stuff, easier to learn all good habits when you start than change em later. I made do with a few books and a healthy amount of ride-like-a-nana-ism.

[yod]

I've not ventured any other way out to Marton other than the Rangatiki Line yet, not sure if I'm ready yet?


The Halcombe road is a great road, nice sweepers but nothing too tight, it's in good condition and a lot more interesting than the main road! Definitely worth a look when you can be bothered.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Makino+Rd&daddr=Kakariki+Rd&hl=en&geocode=Fdtumv0d8OB2Cg%3BFejim_0dfq10Cg&mra=me&mrsp=1,0&sz=11&sll=-40.210343,175.615082&sspn=0.456734,1.033401&ie=UTF8&z=11

[Maki]

Sorry if I've posted in the wrong section?

I've not been riding very long and it was my 1st 'holy shit' moment with a car.
I ride with an 'every asshole is out to get me' point of view, but don't yet have the confidence to lane split, so I'm pretty cautious when it comes to overtaking.

I appreciate I've got a lot to learn and it's the risk I run by choosing to ride a bike.
I was just ranting, as the post thread states.

Thanks for the welcomes :)

You need a more powerful bike. Have patience and save up for the BMW 1000rr. A simple twist of the wrist on that beast will make any cage a distant memory before they even have time to react.

[Genie]

*insert more humor here*

Go ADVANCED, or click on little yellow men on right....they are the *humour* you wish to insert (strange words, has a wee sexual conatation???:innocent:),

the rest of the time you hope the person reading can see your tongue in your cheek.

:weird:

[FJRider]

Go ADVANCED, or click on little yellow men on right....they are the *humour* you wish to insert (strange words, has a wee sexual conatation???:innocent:),

I've heard women get into far less trouble ... if no insertion is involved ... :innocent:


the rest of the time you hope the person reading can see your tongue in your cheek.

:weird:

Or see it being poked out ... :yes: :lol:

[PrincessBandit]

You need a more powerful bike. Have patience and save up for the BMW 1000rr. A simple twist of the wrist on that beast will make any cage a distant memory before they even have time to react.

*sigh*.......

[davebullet]

You need a more powerful bike. Have patience and save up for the BMW 1000rr. A simple twist of the wrist on that beast will make any cage a distant memory before they even have time to react.

As Maki said, you don't realise how limited you are with a 250cc. Brakes and swerving (usually not good together) are your only defence.

Get a bigger machine and as long as you keep your ego in check, you can add accelerating past danger to your survival toolbag.

If all else fails, just breath deep and develop a sixth sense about weary drivers. This means looking further out and watching for cues about intended behaviour (position of their head, what they are being distracted by in the car, wheel turn angles etc...). Cage indicators generally lie or are an afterthought.

Don't react - just respond.

[davebullet]

*sigh*.......

Although said with what I interpreted to be a hint of sarcasm, there is truth to that statement.

[Scuba_Steve]

Seriously? I would have thought cities with traffic jams and shit would contribute to more stupid behavior and inattention. Maybe everyone in palmy is just depressed and whiny cos of the whether :cold: Sun-strike contributory accidents must be pretty rare here though right?

logical thinking but doesn't reign true, it comes about because palmy has some of the easiest roads in NZ & easy roads make stupid drivers. Why think when the road tells you what to do, your auto & power-steering car does the driving & your GPS tells you where to go?

[oneofsix]

logical thinking but doesn't reign true, it comes about because palmy has some of the easiest roads in NZ & easy roads make stupid drivers. Why think when the road tells you what to do, your auto & power-steering car does the driving & your GPS tells you where to go?

Linton to Palmy would be one of the more 'interesting' main roads in the area but then you get all the fuk tards to and from Massey.

[Willie_Ranger]

As Maki said, you don't realise how limited you are with a 250cc. Brakes and swerving (usually not good together) are your only defence.

Get a bigger machine and as long as you keep your ego in check, you can add accelerating past danger to your survival toolbag.

If all else fails, just breath deep and develop a sixth sense about weary drivers. This means looking further out and watching for cues about intended behaviour (position of their head, what they are being distracted by in the car, wheel turn angles etc...). Cage indicators generally lie or are an afterthought.

Don't react - just respond.

Before I got Binnie -my 250- I was riding the 600 (in my pic).
Stepping back down to the 250 taught me two things very quickly - I can get to 100 kms faster by pushing myself along with my feet :scooter: :laugh:
And I'm soo not ready for the power of a 600.
Skill 1st, power 2nd I feel.
Skill set now also includes, consciously following with more distance between.

I did a 2 day handling course in Aussie to get my licence, I believe it's similar to your basic handling test, just a bit more involved it had theory on understanding road positioning and a simulation program (actually on a bike, in front of a computer screen) so you can practice emergency situations, without actually being in them :)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Before I got Binnie -my 250- I was riding the 600 (in my pic).
Stepping back down to the 250 taught me two things very quickly - I can get to 100 kms faster by pushing myself along with my feet :scooter: :laugh:
And I'm soo not ready for the power of a 600.


Well done! Something a lot of guys on the site could learn from.

[cs363]

Well done! Something a lot of guys on the site could learn from.

Agreed. Though I can virtually guarantee they won't....... :facepalm::shutup:

[ducatilover]

Well done! Something a lot of guys on the site could learn from.
:innocent: I agree with you there

Agreed. Though I can virtually guarantee they won't....... :facepalm::shutup:
Nope. :facepalm:It took a wee bit for me to learn about my lack of Rossi.

[avgas]

Well done! Something a lot of guys on the site could learn from.
You first..............

[avgas]

It took a wee bit for me to learn about my lack of Rossi.
I didn't. I just broke enough to contemplate my own existence on the planet.

However stepping down from a 1000 to a 400 is killer. Its fun.....but a novelty now

[Crasherfromwayback]

You first..............

I've got the scars to prove I've learnt! Albeit slowly.

[ducatilover]

I didn't. I just broke enough to contemplate my own existence on the planet.

However stepping down from a 1000 to a 400 is killer. Its fun.....but a novelty now
That's what happened to me, the breaking thing. :facepalm: I'm so good though I fucked it up on a 650 :yes: I must be beterer than you?

[avgas]

That's what happened to me, the breaking thing. :facepalm: I'm so good though I fucked it up on a 650 :yes: I must be beterer than you?
Actually all my injuries are on sub 400cc........it doesn't matter what bike your on when you hit an immovable object. Effect is the same :facepalm:
I was too scared on the FZ1 and the 955i........I barely took them over 220kph!

Now on an ancient 400 sport bike purely due to budget. HOUSE+BABY=SUX
MOAR POWER!!!!!

[Bonez]

Now on an ancient 400 sport bike purely due to budget. HOUSE+BABY=SUX
MOAR POWER!!!!!I hear tell Masports are grunty.

[Camshaft]

Dear willie,

I'm sorry to inform but no-body really gives a fcuk and you need to get used to this if you choose to ride a motorcycle.

And, as we all know by now, it is entirely your fault if you crash so dont' go blaming the cage driver for your lack of skill.

Thank you for your input.

Regards

Genie

haha that time of the month????

[DMNTD]

http://thekneeslider.com/images/motorcyclerollcage.jpg

How the fuck can ya drive "a cage"?