Pay it forward - Biker style

**mister.koz** · 2nd February 2009, 15:02

Originally Posted by Ixion

What goes round comes round.

yeah i gotta agree, i got so much help starting up riding, i go out of my way to help anyone with riding/mechanical/parts else i can..

i see it as if i stay in credit, good things can flow.

I haven't helped in a pinnacle situation like poor bugger with a broken leg on the road but i have spent many late nights helping people out, whether it be talking about them for confidence/advice or pulling their bike apart and helping mechanical or electrics

it helps that i like doing that sorta stuff anyways.

**mdnzz** · 2nd February 2009, 15:02

A while back riding out to Amberley on my old GSX750 saw a bike being wheeled alone the side of road, outta gas, offered to give him a lift to town to get some but he said all good and turned into the drive way we were at.

Coming back form a ride round the hills and my bike decided to die (XS1100). Ignition playing up, sat there got her going and it would cut out. Guy on a trike stopped to check if all good. I managed to get it started and it stayed running, gave him the thumbs up and as he rode off noticed he had a wheelchair on back.

I've seen plenty of bikes on side of the road and I will always slow down and help if possible.

I sometimes even stop for cars if they look desperate

**martybabe** · 2nd February 2009, 15:06

Originally Posted by MSTRS

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

Twas the house before this one J,up an even bigger hill and the poor bugger had got a damaged leg when I eventually found him in the bushes, I was well knackered shoving that bastard on my own.

**yungatart** · 2nd February 2009, 15:10

Always put people up and do what we can to help stranded bikers.

Our family has been on the receiving end of countless acts of kindness from fellow bikers, but more particularly KB'ers.

I'm proud to be a part of this community.

**Genestho** · 2nd February 2009, 19:11

Hope you're a little perkier MBB!!!!

I have always been apart of the pay it forward scheme.
Particularly for me - in my hours of darkness, I have met some real good bastards, who rushed to my aid within our local and past, biker communities.
It is my pleasure, and I am glad, to be in a position to be able to help anyone if and where possible, in their times of need.
What goes around comes around.

Id also like to thank KB'ers that have helped me go forth

**Gubb** · 2nd February 2009, 19:30

Agree with MDU, I try and live like that too.
Had many a time where i've put my hand up and asked for help, got it from all sorts of places, with all kinds of Bikers.

Borrowed a set of tie-down from GIJoe and borrowing Devil's amazing trailer are the two that come to mind most recently.

I've also made damned sure that i'm well in the black with the Biker-Gods. Can't have them smiting me now can we?

**FROSTY:Me** · 2nd February 2009, 19:44

I honestly consider myself the luckiest bastard around.
So many amazing acts of generousity from KBers Its hard to think of a specific.
A bunch of KBers turned up at my wedding-tears in my eyes I tell ya
A KBer VERY recently sorted out no 1 sons bike for him
A Kber donated a set of armour for baby bike and another gave hime a cool leather jacket.
Some kbers turned up to help me shift house.
Im not overly religious but I honestly think I've been blessed that so many of you have passed it forward my way

**Mom** · 2nd February 2009, 19:49

Pay it forward is something we should all aspire to achieve.

We were coming home from a weekend away last year and saw a young fella pushing his bike in the opposite direction, on the flat and about to tackle a huge big uphill two lane road. We stopped, turned around and went back to check if all was ok. He was out of gas, pushing towards the nearest servo. His Dad was on his way to meet him, and all was good. It is what you do

I am a big believer in pay it forward. I got told today I would get my reward in my next life for making a quick call and asking a question for an elderly lady. It cost me 1 min of my life, and maybe $1.

**MarkH** · 2nd February 2009, 19:58

Originally Posted by Mom

I got told today I would get my reward in my next life

Not true - when you help someone out that good feeling you get, that is your reward and you don't have to wait for your next life to get it. When you are in a position to help a fellow person/animal dwelling on this chunk of rock - it feels good to do it. Mostly it costs very little to be kind to others and the world would be a far better place if more people did the same.

**The Stranger:Me** · 2nd February 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by Mom

I got told today I would get my reward in my next life

You've been had. When you're dead that's it. Finished.

**wbks** · 2nd February 2009, 20:02

I don't really know a lot of bikers off this site so all of these will be off of KB members:

I invited into a pit shed by two people rather then sweat it out in my car in almost 40C heat at MotoTT and had most of the riders in the one I parked my bike in regularly offer me food and water, and even got a riding tip or two which helped a lot instantly. I thought at the time (and still do) that this was awesome from people who likely didn't even know my name, and who I had only met that day.

I was looking at a bike about 4-5 hours away from me but I couldn't buy it without checking, but it was too much of a drive and gas money than I could spare for what looked to be more than likely a junker. A member I had never met before was pleased to go check it out for me (guess he wanted a joyride on the bike

) and give me a pretty detailed report on it and what he thought of it.

Got a pretty cheap bike off someone out the way and he even through in a free tube, disk, and a few other things in for free. He's popped up with even more brand new parts to fit the bike for free since.

Another one was the people who tried to help me get into my car that I locked myself into and two even offered to give me some wire clippers so we could cut a wire out of the roadside fence.

I ended up just smashing the rear quarter window anyway, getting into the car in time to grab some gas and tools out of the boot but I appreciate the help. I got told more than once it's too good of a car to brake into without smashing anything... I guess I need to trade it for a ford or something, huh

Originally Posted by The Stranger

You've been had. When you're dead that's it. Finished.

That's not true? DAMNIT!... Back to stealing from blind men I go...

**Mom** · 2nd February 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by MarkH

Not true - you don't have to wait for your next life to get it.

So now you tell me! Sheesh, I have been building up all sorts of credit points for the hereinafter-life. So I am to be disappointed next time around, should not be surprised really, story of my life to date

Originally Posted by MarkH

Mostly it costs very little to be kind to others and the world would be a far better place if more people did the same.

I so agree with you mate!

**Nasty** · 2nd February 2009, 20:07

Our home has always been an open home to those who need a bed ... even with Grub passing on it is still an open home for those who need a bed. Grub would do anything for anyone ... even those who are not always like around here ... and those people and others have repaid in looking out for me ...

There are many on here who have helped me in the past few months and even longer when Grub and I travelled ... We both believed in pay it forward and always endeavour to look out for others ... I still do so where and when I can ... even the smallest thing helps ... trust me of that I know!

Of course there are always too many to thank .. as I know I would miss out some who make a big impact ... but the reality is that I so thank all those who help me as it enables me to continue to help others.