New cager trend forming?

[Bulldog]

I've been noticing of late a trend that I'm none too happy with. I think cagers are starting to indicate as bikers approach just to scare them even when there is no gap whatsoever to head into and we all know it's not like anyone in peak hour to actually indicate for a few seconds prior to moving.

So I can only go on cagers getting green envy face and trying to scare us bikers by indicating just as we get up on them. I say this from years of experience watching people's body language through their cars. Not one of them has looked like they were actually going to change lanes. Normally if they haven't seen you filtering and they're about to go they normally get a fright and then abuse the shit out of you or look 'buzzed' as they're normally half asleep. These 4 odd people I experienced this with over the last couple of weeks have had a relaxed smug look on their face and I watch them in the mirror to see if they're still indicating or even look like going....and they're not!!

I don't know about you guys, but there's going to be more blood spilt on the western motorway if this keeps up....it'll be my foot up their asses :angry2:

[scracha]

These 4 odd people I experienced this with over the last couple of weeks have had a relaxed smug look on their face and I watch them in the mirror to see if they're still indicating or even look like going....and they're not!!


Crashbars and solid givi panniers mate. Nobody fucks with bikes with crashbars. I tore off a volvo's rear bumper with a givi pannier once (serves him right for changing lanes without looking).

[TOTO]

I'd also recommend a 130+ db exhaust.

Works a treat :yes:

[Kiwi Graham]

The've been doing it for years dude. Just a friendly wave and carry on your way (fingers and foot covering the brake of course). Just remember some cagers dont see you and others just hate you.......both are just as dangerous!

[James Deuce]

Check, indicate, check. Go when it's clear.

It's nice to hear of it happening, don't you think?

You might be seeing some UK imports doing it properly. Most Kiwis indicate as they change lanes.

[JimO]

what the fucks a cager

[Tank]

I've been noticing of late a trend that I'm none too happy with. I think cagers are starting to indicate as bikers approach just to scare them even when there is no gap whatsoever to head into

Its true - I got the memo with the car registerstration reminder.

Apparently if we take out 3 bikes there is 6 months free rego for you.

Expect to see more of it.

[R6_kid]

You seem paranoid. Are you sure there is no-one watching you?

[Bren]

You seem paranoid. Are you sure there is no-one watching you?

Being paranoid on a bike could save your skin one day....every one is out to get you, thats the mentality ya need

[Murray]

even when there is no gap whatsoever to head into and we all know it's not like anyone in peak hour to actually indicate for a few seconds prior to moving.

Having driven the motorway many times there doesnt need to be a gap. cagers just push in anyway!!

And as for indicators I thought the use of them was optional on the Auckland motorway.

Well it appears that way to me anyway

[klingon]

You seem paranoid. Are you sure there is no-one watching you?

Nah, they're all too busy watching Keith Locke...

[JimO]

what the fucks a cager

what the fucks a cager

[hang0ver]

what the fucks a cager
what the fucks a cager

[suckingair]

I've noticed something similar on the southern, cars in the right hand lane will move as close as possible to the left hand side of their lane, blocking the lane split.

Shame about the big gap on the right, now tho.

I want to buy a monkey, to carry on the back of the bike, and throw peanuts at the cars as I go by.

[firefighter]

I've noticed something similar on the southern, cars in the right hand lane will move as close as possible to the left hand side of their lane, blocking the lane split.

Shame about the big gap on the right, now tho.

I want to buy a monkey, to carry on the back of the bike, and throw peanuts at the cars as I go by.

peanuts? what's wrong with throwing shit?

[Skunk]

what the fucks a cager
Car driver.

[Dean]

peanuts? what's wrong with throwing shit?

If you put a monkey on the back of your motorcycle youll get enough shit on the seat anyway. Make the monkey throw demotivational cards to the cagers that way we will get back at the cagers emotionally.:Pokey:

[Anarkist]

Car driver.

Killed it.

[Forest]

Two words:

Stebel Nautilus.

[jtzzr]

what the fucks a cager
A Crib with wheels



Being paranoid on a bike could save your skin one day....every one is out to get you, thats the mentality ya need

Exactly:blink::confused::shifty:

[Manxman]

Check, indicate, check. Go when it's clear.

It's nice to hear of it happening, don't you think?

You might be seeing some UK imports doing it properly. Most Kiwis indicate as they change lanes.

Passing through Silverstream today, I saw one bloke indicate after he'd gone around a normal corner!?!?! :lol:

Actually, in that part of the world, a fair number of people indicate before going around regular corners (where there's no need to). I mean, what's that about??:confused: Is this Hutt Valley rules, or something?

[James Deuce]

Actually, in that part of the world, a fair number of people indicate before going around regular corners (where there's no need to). I mean, what's that about??:confused: Is this Hutt Valley rules, or something?

I think it does have something to do with the Hutt Valley though I suspect that is an operation only performed by those who are Valley bred.

I live up Maungaraki. I followed some duffer up the hill on the way home one night and he indicated for each hairpin on the way up the hill. 5 times in total. You get a bit twitchy about people like that because the 6th time the indicate they're likely to indicate left and turn right.

I'm from Auckland and I'm not sure I'm really convinced that indicators are strictly necessary. After all, we never used them back home.

[Manxman]

I think it does have something to do with the Hutt Valley though I suspect that is an operation only performed by those who are Valley bred.

I live up Maungaraki. I followed some duffer up the hill on the way home one night and he indicated for each hairpin on the way up the hill. 5 times in total. You get a bit twitchy about people like that because the 6th time the indicate they're likely to indicate left and turn right.

I'm from Auckland and I'm not sure I'm really convinced that indicators are strictly necessary. After all, we never used them back home.

Gotta laugh though, when you see it for real.:laugh:

Yeah, I remember the first time I drove into Auckland, having come up from the south through Thames onto the southern m'way.

Cars passing on the right and the left freaked me out and eventually made me real cross. FFS, you just don't get that on the M6.:laugh:

That was an experience I'll never forget. Ya just get used to it (when in Rome, etc) :niceone:

[ital916]

I've noticed something similar on the southern, cars in the right hand lane will move as close as possible to the left hand side of their lane, blocking the lane split.

Shame about the big gap on the right, now tho.

I want to buy a monkey, to carry on the back of the bike, and throw peanuts at the cars as I go by.

correction - monkey throw poo....have you never seen madagascar.

[Ocean1]

You might be seeing some UK imports doing it properly. Most Kiwis indicate as they change lanes.

Hardly to be taken as a cast iron guarantee there or here, I tend to ignore them, mostly.

My pet peeve is related to the lurking in the passing lane because “I’m going to turn right at the next intersection but one, in about 20 minutes, and that’s also why I’m indicating now”.

[James Deuce]

My pet peeve is related to the lurking in the passing lane because “I’m going to turn right at the next intersection but one, in about 20 minutes, and that’s also why I’m indicating now”.
You've met my Mother-in-law then?

[Insanity_rules]

I've noticed a fair bit of agro on state highway 2. I live in Akatarawa and have to pretty much pass through most of the Hutt Valley to get home. Had a trucker yell abuse at me when I filtered past him yesterday. I think the cagers are starting to fight back. Also noticed in the two lane parts of the River Rd. When theres a build up of traffic and a car hits a passing lane stretch you get the odd clown pull out in front of it and drive slow or pull half way into the other lane to stop the car passing.

I had it happen to me, so I pulled right into the oncoming lane and nailed it past. Should have seen the look on the cagers face too.

[peasea]

peanuts? what's wrong with throwing shit?

I keep a good sized rock in the r/f pocket of my jacket. If I find there is a need the rock goes over my shoulder, via my left hand as my right grabs a handful, and bingo! The twat can't see shit and I'm gone. Fuckers.

[pritch]

My pet peeve is related to the lurking in the passing lane because “I’m going to turn right at the next intersection but one, in about 20 minutes, and that’s also why I’m indicating now”.

Ahhh but those ones won't give you any trouble. They've been at the electric puha, they're real careful, probably just passing through the paranoid phase... :doobey: