A compliment to riders in the North Island.

**FROSTY:Me** · 23rd December 2009, 21:47

My father is one of the most anti road motorcycle people you will meet.
Just to explain- due to no fault of his own 23 years ago he was driving on the coro loop and a biker stuffed up a corner and slid under his car killing the biker instantly.
So ANY praise for bikers from him is likely to be grudging at best.
SOO last friday night we were talking over dinner and out of the blue he said.
"You know all your mates are riding really conciderately.
They always wave a thank you when I move over to let em in and they seem really well behaved.
Packa asshole car drivers could learn a thing or two from em."

so there ya go guys n gals a cager that notices the good stuff.
Ohh Bye the way--hes driving a white Hiace high roof camper van so toot him if ya go passt--he might even wave back.

**AD345** · 23rd December 2009, 21:50

Vans

Vans are the devils transport

I HATE vans

**FROSTY:Me** · 23rd December 2009, 22:00

Originally Posted by AD345

Vans

Vans are the devils transport

I HATE vans

Difference is--he actually knows where he's going and what sideiof the road to drive on

**AD345** · 23rd December 2009, 22:02

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Difference is--he actually knows where he's going and what sideiof the road to drive on

Then I've definitely never come across him

**PirateJafa** · 23rd December 2009, 22:03

You'll put Katman out of business with that kind of talk.

**High Lord** · 23rd December 2009, 22:08

I've only been riding a year, I am ALWAYS thankful to ANYONE that realises I'm on the road!

**Milts** · 23rd December 2009, 22:55

Originally Posted by Herman Zeus

I've only been riding a year, I am ALWAYS thankful to ANYONE that realises I'm on the road!

+1, I've just gotten into the habit of waving to anyone and everyone who: moves over while I'm splitting, the person I pull in front of when re-merging, people who pull over to let me pass on backroads, or slow down and moves to the left as a passing lane comes up. Had a few wave back or toot at me, and it does wonders for your karma imo.
The more biker friendly cagers the better and the best way to convert them is to be polite.

**Katman** · 24th December 2009, 07:53

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

You'll put Katman out of business with that kind of talk.

Believe me, nothing would give me greater pleasure.

**MarkH** · 24th December 2009, 10:11

Originally Posted by FROSTY

so toot him if ya go passt--he might even wave back.

I can give a friendly wave, but the Stebel just doesn't do friendly toots.

**Edbear** · 24th December 2009, 10:30

Originally Posted by AD345

Vans

Vans are the devils transport

I HATE vans

Oops! I just bought a people-mover for the holidays...

Originally Posted by Milts

+1, I've just gotten into the habit of waving to anyone and everyone who: moves over while I'm splitting, pulls over to let me pass on backroads, or slows down and moves to the left as a passing lane comes up. Had a few wave back or toot at me, and it does wonders for your karma imo.
The more biker friendly cagers the better and the best way to convert them is to be polite.

Couldn't agree more!

**gijoe1313** · 24th December 2009, 10:40

:slap: Crikey! This must be xmas! But, glad to hear of a good story for once - we always hear of the other vehicles being idiosyncratic in their road manner, sure as sure, they can speak volumes of other feckless moroncyclists doing their gene-o-kleen impressions.

Long may a pervading spirit of generosity, forbearance and understanding settle upon the mantles of all road users everywhere!

**Marmoot** · 24th December 2009, 10:50

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Difference is--he actually knows where he's going and what sideiof the road to drive on

Objection, Your Honour! The witness is related to the suspect.

**TimeOut** · 24th December 2009, 11:28

Originally Posted by Milts

+1, I've just gotten into the habit of waving to anyone and everyone who: moves over while I'm splitting, the person I pull in front of when re-merging, people who pull over to let me pass on backroads, or slow down and moves to the left as a passing lane comes up. Had a few wave back or toot at me, and it does wonders for your karma imo.
The more biker friendly cagers the better and the best way to convert them is to be polite.

+1 Bling sent

I give a friendly wave to those considerate ones as well, seems to be getting more on the roads

**crazyhorse** · 24th December 2009, 11:54

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Difference is--he actually knows where he's going and what sideiof the road to drive on

He also knows if you've been bad or good, so be good, for goodness sake

**FROSTY:Me** · 24th December 2009, 13:08

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

:slap: Crikey! This must be xmas! But, glad to hear of a good story for once - we always hear of the other vehicles being idiosyncratic in their road manner, sure as sure, they can speak volumes of other feckless moroncyclists doing their gene-o-kleen impressions.

Long may a pervading spirit of generosity, forbearance and understanding settle upon the mantles of all road users everywhere!

yea and you have a merry christmas too bro