Knock yourself out

[blackdog]

Check your road code...
It is legal to pass stationary traffic within their same lane and on their left.

I stand corrected.

Still not the wisest move considering, legal or not, it's damn risky.

[MSTRS:Me]

I stand corrected.

Still not the wisest move considering, legal or not, it's damn risky.

Correct. Be very careful if attempting this manoeuvre. And remember - if the traffic starts to move, you are now breaking the law.

[Katman]

*Back on topic*........

The number of motorcyclists who have a complete disregard for the safety or comfort of their fellows bikers sure makes a mockery of the Brotherhood Theory.

Imagine how they treat all other road users.

[BMWST?]

*Back on topic*........

The number of motorcyclists who have a complete disregard for the safety or comfort of their fellows bikers sure makes a mockery of the Brotherhood Theory.

Imagine how they treat all other road users.

to these guys every other vehicle on the road is a mobile chicane

[Cracker]

There is something about a pack of scratched up Jappers riden by bulging eyed pilots that makes the shiney Ducatis very well behaved.

[Berries]

..........makes a mockery of the Brotherhood Theory.

Out of interest, what is the brotherhood theory ?

I saw the term "fellow bikers" on here the other day while reading another whinge. All sorts ride bikes, like all sorts drive cars. I've never felt as if I have a special connection with someone just because they ride a bike.

I might pull over if a rider has obviously broken down, I might even give a nod if I'm in a good mood, but I'm fucked if I am sharing tea and biscuits with someone just because of their mode of transport.

Unless she's hot, obviously.

[Maha]

Out of interest, what is the brotherhood theory ?

I saw the term "fellow bikers" on here the other day while reading another whinge. All sorts ride bikes, like all sorts drive cars. I've never felt as if I have a special connection with someone just because they ride a bike.

I might pull over if a rider has obviously broken down, I might even give a nod if I'm in a good mood, but I'm fucked if I am sharing tea and biscuits with someone just because of their mode of transport.

Unless she's hot, obviously.

I 100% agree.
All that brotherhood/Fellow biker crap is a crock.
I know people and have friends that also own and ride bikes. That where it stops.
Brotherhood (or boy power) is one step away from a pink tutu to an annual Madi-Gras

[shafty]

Good points made Guys and Girls, unfortunately, motorcycling along with some other past times (Hot Rods etc etc) attract a "Wanker Element" .

In addition to a great point made previously about Poker Runs where the above-mentioned Wanker (Also sometimes referred to as a Dickhead) mixes a few pints with his one brain cell, then gets all excited when climbing on his bike, feels the need to "live up"to his pub stories etc etc...you can see the cycle.

Incidentally, you can watch some similiarly brained riders/drivers leaving motor racing events all hyped up, but back to the story.

I got carved up thru the Coromandel loop a while back - I have no problem with being passed and will always pull over to encourage being passed if safe to do so etc ....and would also rather allow a faster Rider thru as a courtesy, or a Dickhead thru rather than have them get too close/undercut/squeeze me out etc etc

In this case it was 2 'patched' Riders, on American Iron pushing hard, just making it around corners.

It later occurred to me they may be P users, - quite feasible when you do the numbers and consider their access to it.

[The Stranger:Me]

You are joking, aren't you?

From the road code.

Passing on the left
You can only pass on the left when:

•there are two or more lanes on your side of the centre line and you are able to pass safely by using the left-hand lane
•you are directed to by a police officer
•the vehicle you are passing:
◦has stopped, or
◦is signalling a right turn, or
◦is turning right.

[Katman]

Incidentally, you can watch some similiarly brained riders/drivers leaving motor racing events all hyped up

Ain't that the truth!

[Voltaire]

Good points made Guys and Girls, unfortunately, motorcycling along with some other past times (Hot Rods etc etc) attract a "Wanker Element" .

In addition to a great point made previously about Poker Runs where the above-mentioned Wanker (Also sometimes referred to as a Dickhead) mixes a few pints with his one brain cell, then gets all excited when climbing on his bike, feels the need to "live up"to his pub stories etc etc...you can see the cycle.

Incidentally, you can watch some similiarly brained riders/drivers leaving motor racing events all hyped up, but back to the story.

I got carved up thru the Coromandel loop a while back - I have no problem with being passed and will always pull over to encourage being passed if safe to do so etc ....and would also rather allow a faster Rider thru as a courtesy, or a Dickhead thru rather than have them get too close/undercut/squeeze me out etc etc

In this case it was 2 'patched' Riders, on American Iron pushing hard, just making it around corners.

It later occurred to me they may be P users, - quite feasible when you do the numbers and consider their access to it.

Thats a lot of typing...as in Stereotyping..... My former Boss owns several hot rods and some harley and goes on poker runs.....and is a bit of dick.....I don't think he does P though..... latte with soy milk but not P...

[blackdog]

From the road code.

Passing on the left
You can only pass on the left when:

•there are two or more lanes on your side of the centre line and you are able to pass safely by using the left-hand lane
•you are directed to by a police officer
•the vehicle (singular) you are passing:
◦has stopped, or
◦is signalling a right turn, or
◦is turning right.

Cheers

I guess this is where interpretations and grey areas come into it.

To me this describes passing a single broken down vehicle, or a service vehicle. Not a row at traffic lights, rush hour or say at a roadworks lollipop.

[marie_speeds]

one step away from a pink tutu to an annual Madi-Gras

Next group ride perhaps?

[hellokitty]

I 100% agree.
All that brotherhood/Fellow biker crap is a crock.
I know people and have friends that also own and ride bikes. That where it stops.
Brotherhood (or boy power) is one step away from a pink tutu to an annual Madi-Gras

Next group ride perhaps?

Woooohooo getting the pink tutu out of the closet......

[Mom]

Next group ride perhaps?

Woooohooo getting the pink tutu out of the closet......

I am rather handy with a sewing machine, the emporium is a boundless source of "stuff". Pink tutus sound like fun. I have never seen maha in pink