Stopping to 'have a go'

[MarkH]

but if you use the fricken flashy things, it gives people some chance.

This is Auckland, drivers don't always seem to be keen on giving others a chance.

[Del Fuego]

Ok there are a couple of issues here. I don't advocate violence either, but it is hard not to get wound up when something like this happens. I brush it off easily when you at least get an apology wave or something. when they look at you and laugh it is VERY tempting to do damage.

Had a funny one heading home last night though... back streets of newmarket following some old cock in a vulva, trying desperately to operate his cell phone while swerving about the place last minute lane changes, multiple speed choices etc. I pulled up alongside his open drivers window and just stared at him a bit and shook my head... think he got the point when he turned and saw me peering down at him lol... scooter riders are'nt supposed to be large and scary haha

[Tubbsy]

scooter riders are'nt supposed to be large and scary haha

Scooter riders are large and scary????

[Breed777]

On the opposite end of the scale.... bout my second time on the road I stalled at a red light.... now a car about 50m behind be thought it would help the situation if he drove up to within 2 inches of my rear tire and lay on his horn.... looked in the mirror and the prick was laughing. so I waited till the light was orange and managed to take off leaving him to sit through another full set of light changes. Wank.
would loved to have kicked my stand down and approached his window and asked if he though laying on the horn was gonna help the situation... but didnt wanna piss off the other 20 cars coming up behind him!

[MarkH]

cock in a vulva

Bling given!

[short-circuit]

Bling given!

Yep - I like that too (the comment and the concept)

[Del Fuego]

Scooter riders are large and scary????

... perhaps tall and ugly woulda been closer to the mark?

[CookMySock]

I get that from the amount of near misses I have had over only the last 4 months. Not every day, but often enough.

Well you are doing something wrong, because I'm not getting that. In fact, I have few, or no problems.

The courtesy you are being "extended is enourmous", but that's your own projection too isn't it.

It can't be a projection when cars move over and wave me through. Traffic is particularly generous to me, and I get nowhere near the problems you are having. Something is wrong for you to be getting that.

In any case, it matters nothing to me that you are having difficulties and that you would like to debate it. The facts are, you are having difficulties and I am not. Do the math yourself.

Steve

[Mschvs]

Depends on the incident with me ... we're a little harder to see of course being on a bike, so sometimes people just generally miss seeing us or see us a little too late and make an honest mistake, like what was said earlier, we are a little more vulnerable to this sort of thing so we feel a little more passionate with our aggression, but this happens in car on car instances all the time.

Making them aware of the mistake, even without stopping is always a good move, so motorists are a little more aware of whats around them, they tend (as we all do) to get in their own little world, where they are protected (haha protected) by glass and steel etc, and let's say 'selfish' about their actions.

I would stop, probably wouldn't come to blows as I wouldn't be able to move with much agility anyway, but if they had stopped and i was able to, I would like to make them aware of what they did, so that they look more closely or double check in the future. Anything that is going to make me the slightest bit more safe on the road, as well as others is a bonus. Small step I know, but NZ motorists (as well as Auckland pedestrians) are blissfully unaware and painfully stubborn, and they need to be educated ...

[varminter]

Sorry, I've joined this thread late. Anyway I always carry a cut down double barrel .410 shotgun (brilliant for anti personnel work), leaving a swath of death and destruction behind me, the bazooka is on back order. Oh, sorry, was this a serious thread.

[Guided_monkey]

It's all well and good getting in their faces, but all they see is a 'big' person in 'leathers' threatening them.

I have a flip up helmet and when in close confines.... re Spaghetti Junction. Having your face fully visible sems to remind cagers that there is a person they are potentially trying to kill.

Doesn't stop the ignorant b*tches in their SUV's trying to change lanes while on the cell phone. But they are obviously Very Important People....NOT.

[Tubbsy]

In any case, it matters nothing to me that you are having difficulties and that you would like to debate it.

Then why bother to post?

[Oscar]

In any case, it matters nothing to me that you are having difficulties and that you would like to debate it. The facts are, you are having difficulties and I am not. Do the math yourself.

Steve

This is obviously due to your rep as a real tough bastid who keys the cars of miscreants...

[Big Dave]

Oh, sorry, was this a serious thread.

Where?????????

[Max Preload]

...I was calm and said, Yep, I imagined so. I said, look, yes, you need to be careful, but at least use your indicators so I can get some warning.

Indeed. And arseholes that don't indicate just because they presume there's nobody around to see really get my fucking goat. Anyone driving or riding who doesn't indicate as a purely reflex action, without thinking, shouldn't be on the road.