The Unwritten Rules of Riding

[maddog007]

Originally Posted by MisterD
Park your bike on the pavement outside a cafe and see what reaction you get

I don't go to "cafes". Bars on the other hand are a different matter

I think theres a definition of the real differance between scooters & bikes in there somewhere.

[RiderInBlack]

Park your bike on the pavement outside a cafe and see what reaction you get

"Roxanne" parks the pavement all the time, especial outside Video-Ez in Whangarei. All I've had from that is "gee mister that's a nice bike", "gee mister that's a big bike", or "How fast does it go". SO you point was?

[maddog007]

"Roxanne" parks the pavement all the time, especial outside Video-Ez in Whangarei. All I've had from that is "gee mister that's a nice bike", "gee mister that's a big bike", or "How fast does it go". SO you point was?

Not the bloody pavement, im was pointing out the location differance.

[RiderInBlack]

Not the bloody pavement, im was pointing out the location differance.

Well I was at Vidie-Ez to pick-up some straight porn and an action flick. Does that help???

[Zed]

"Roxanne" parks the pavement all the time, especial outside Video-Ez in Whangarei. All I've had from that is "gee mister that's a nice bike", "gee mister that's a big bike", or "How fast does it go". SO you point was?

Yeah I had a flock of kids around mine the other day outside a shop with their father supervising, I said "small bike eh!" to which 3 or 4 of them cried "NO, BIG bike!!". Then Dad added his knowledge and told the kids (6) that I must ride long distances cos I own a Corbin seat! :spudbn:

Anyway, whats all this got to do with unwritten rulz of the road then? There are so many out there and I havn't had many good responses to the original question, more PD in this here thread than informative rules!


Unwritten Rule #510 -

*Judge* other vehicles on the road by their brake lights, they are fitted for the purpose of making you aware that the driver/rider is applying the brakes and slowing down! This rule doesn't apply when the vehicle you are following has broken or faulty b/lights, so make sure you identify such vehicles and keep your distance or pass them as soon as possible.

Now come on peeps, what are some more U/R's for us to learn from?

[texmo]

if your on a bike<600 and you see a cop grab a fist full of brakes if your on a bike>600 and ou see a cop grab a fist full of gas?

[Zed]

if your on a bike<600 and you see a cop grab a fist full of brakes if your on a bike>600 and ou see a cop grab a fist full of gas?

Just for the record viewers, not all of us on KB agree with this rule, especially the last half! Maybe if you're on a >600 bike, speeding over the loss-of-licence threshold, no wof or rego, and a warrant out for your arrest...grab a fist full of gas, but one would hope there aren't any KBers in that position regularly!

[texmo]

nah only winja? meh you can do a runner on an rg150e if your say TS?

[Highlander]

Maybe if you're on a >600 bike, speeding over the loss-of-licence threshold, no wof or rego, and a warrant out for your arrest...grab a fist full of gas, but one would hope there aren't any KBers in that position regularly!


If you weren't in this category and you grabbed a handfull of throttle you might find you soon are! :eyepoke:


If the co pilot isn't happy the driver wont be for long.

[El Dopa]

Now come on peeps, what are some more U/R's for us to learn from?

Wherever you ride to, no matter how far away it is, or how remote, you'll find that the bad drivers have followed you.

[riffer]

No matter how well you ride, there is always someone faster, smoother or more precise than you.

There is no such thing as the perfect corner. But don't let that stop you looking for it.

[skelstar]

When riding down a road behind a (completely pointless urban) 4x4 I move around behind it making sure that the cars on the side streets see me behind it.

[Mattyc]

generally if following in traffic, if you can't see a cage or a trucks mirror, they can't see you.

if you have a small penis you will need a big capacity euro bike.

big sprot bikes dont like crossing grassy sections to well.

(sprotbikes)if you have to pull off the road into a gravelled area, make sure you do all of your braking on the road whack off all your speed, and dont lock your front when you transition onto the gravel.

keep this term in your head "Surrounded by fuckwits". that will keep you safe.

[madboy]

Maybe if you're on a >600 bike, speeding over the loss-of-licence threshold, no wof or rego, and a warrant out for your arrest...grab a fist full of gas, but one would hope there aren't any KBers in that position regularly!

Well I do register it occasionally...

You forgot the two down changes... no need to make any pursuit longer than it needs to be.

[madmal64]

If your riding with a small group of people and someone in the group is new, either to the group or to riding with a bunch, stick together. Make sure the new member of the group is not left behind at the rear all by themselves.
Sure their pace might not be a quick as the rest of you but I feel the idea is to get where your going pretty much as a group.