Pay it forward - Biker style

**Tank** · 2nd February 2009, 11:02

Chatting over the weekend - I was talking about how many people in the biking community 'pay it forward' to other bikers and how great this is.

They were shocked that there was such a positive 'vibe' and that strangers would do so much to help people that they don't even know.

I'm sure that you all have your own stories to add - But some of mine have been:

Frosty and his kids fun days. My son loved it and it was the highlight of his for months (now he wants a bike of his own).

The Wednesday night Mentor training evenings - Several people have run this - so much training and time given - all for free. You could not get a much better training even if you paid for it (from the nights I went to).

Devil - Coming out to my house one night to teach and help me setup suspension correctly.

Its stuff like this that make you want to do the same for others - thus ensuring a positive upward spiral.

Post your own stories - and remember to try and so the same for others.

**dogsnbikes** · 2nd February 2009, 11:23

We are a tight group regardless if we know each other.....

After visiting the motorcycles unleashed exhibition in Palmerston North,I contacted the Orion MC club in the Manawatu and offered them all the Ty 175 parts I had in the shed as there Ty was looking a little worst for wear....

As it worked out the TY is there club bike so they were very thankful for the parts...too give a indication on what parts there was all that was required was tank,frame,triple clamps and swing arm to build a working bike....

Oh I am still cleaning out the shed....so there will be more parts for other bikes to give away

Do your bit and put a smile on a bikers face well anyones face for that matter

**gijoe1313** · 2nd February 2009, 11:25

All I know is when I pull over to help out stranded cagers, they are most shocked! First there is the thought "oh hell, we are gonna get done over by a filthy biker scum", then there is the flabbergasted reply which is stuttered out when I ask what is wrong and what help they need!

For all bikers parked on the side of a road I happen to be pootling down, I slow down (making sure it is safe to do so) and do the thumbs up inquiry. More often than not, everything is hunky dory - if otherwise, then I pull over and render assistance as required.

Heavens knows how many times I have done this, but without fail I do so ... for I ride many lonely miles in many a lonely part of our lovely country - I never know when I may require the same assistance myself!

Do unto others as you wish done unto yourself!

I pay it forward as much as possible, whenever possible!

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd February 2009, 11:27

Pay it forward?? Best policy on the planet!

**vifferman** · 2nd February 2009, 11:42

I Like to help out where I can, but I'm worried about the wrath I'm accumulating: "No good deed goes unpunished".

**Mully** · 2nd February 2009, 11:43

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Pay it forward?? Best policy on the planet!

Yup, I concur.

Miss Mully was doing her first longish ride (following me) and the bike died (turns out it was out of gas, and she ran the battery down trying to start it). Anyhoo, bloke (rider but in a ute) pulls over and helps get her going again (even had a 5 litre fuel can in the back!!) and off we went. In the meantime, 2 other bikers stopped and looked until I gave them the thumbs up.

I usually (sometimes I'm running late) stop when I see a bike parked in a funny place. I like the fraternaty of the biking community.

**madbikeboy** · 2nd February 2009, 12:44

This is a unique community, I keep saying this.

Some examples:
A few weeks ago, I know a guy who was in a very dark place, he posted on KB and instead of mocking, he got amazing advice, and some PM's from some members who gave advice, help, support (thank you MsKABC, Winston001, GIJoe, 98TLS, 007XX, the Guzzi Widow).

Or, when that same guy needed some parts for a race bike - the number of people who have offered help or parts - Cajun, you're the top of that list, along with Glen H, Vtec.

On my scorecard, I've ridden with newbies who needed help or mentoring, and ended up with friends out of it (Jaymez for example, a good young guy), and I've helped with dropped bikes, and gotten mates to the hospital, given people freebies, and I stop everytime I see a bike on the side of the road (despite the tongue lashing that earns me).

Apart from a few notables, I think this community is full of good bastards and bitches.

**Devil** · 2nd February 2009, 13:19

Originally Posted by Tank

Devil - Coming out to my house one night to teach and help me setup suspension correctly.

... i hear he stole a copy of The Long Way round on dvd too. That bastard.

**Ixion** · 2nd February 2009, 13:34

What goes round comes round.

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd February 2009, 13:42

Originally Posted by Ixion

What goes round comes round.

and long may it f'n continue!

**martybabe** · 2nd February 2009, 13:56

Incoming :

Only broke down once,on a sport tourer, seat off tools out jobby. Three different lots of rat bike riding Hells Angel types stopped and offered assistance. clearly we rode in different worlds but they were good bastards all the same.

Outgoing :

Always stop if needed and..... Honda rider lost it on a local bend, I pushed the bike all the way uphill to my house and effected repairs sufficient to make it rideable, an hours hard graft, never met him before or since.

Harley rider had a bad off by my house, ran up the road to find him in the middle of the road, obvious broken leg, bloody cars trying to drive round him and loads of people just staring. I grabbed a couple of geezers to block the road off, made sure the Ambo had been called and sat holding his hand and chatting till the paras arrived. I kept his bike in safe storage and broke the news gently to his lady who thanked me kindly and rang with news of his recovery periodically.

You can't beat the pay it forward buzz eh.

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd February 2009, 14:09

Originally Posted by martybabe

... I pushed the bike all the way uphill to my house ...

Fark!! I've seen your driveway. How's your hernia?

**enigma51** · 2nd February 2009, 14:17

Im not much of a giver .......

I am the pay forward tax collector.

**JacksColdSweat** · 2nd February 2009, 14:23

Originally Posted by madbikeboy

It’s diametrically opposed to the sanitised existence of the Lemmings around me in the Dilbert Cartoon hell I live in; it’s life at full volume, perfect colour with high resolution and 10,000 watts of amplification.

Yo MBB

Where's that quote from? (If you don't mind me asking...)

cheers