Pay it forward - Biker style

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 2nd February 2009, 20:27

Pete and i have long since been advocates for pay it forward.

**Nasty** · 2nd February 2009, 20:32

Originally Posted by busa pete

It amazes me how people feel the need to advertise. What do they want a medal?

Its funny ... as most of us would see this thread as advocating a well known practise ... and others as putting themselves forward to help others ... letting others know that they have stuff that can be done for them .. if needed ... or genrally thanking those in the community that have achieved a little something special ... there is possibly something that those who don't do or know could learn without being abused or thanklessly thought of advertising.

**zalforce1** · 2nd February 2009, 20:52

I havent received a lot of random acts of kindness or given any out but thats becoz im new to biking and never been in the situation to give or receive help. What i enjoy is riding down the road and nearly always getting a friendly wave or nod from a biker coming the other way. As a relatively new biker its like your instantly welcomed into the community. Its one of the many joys of biking.

I'll always nod or wave to any biker i see. So make sure you nod or wave back

**Number One** · 2nd February 2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by busa pete

It amazes me how people feel the need to advertise. What do they want a medal?

Gee - well done you for adding that sarky undertone that KB can be famous for in what has been a relatively positive thread.

Did it cross your mind that maybe there is an element of KB sustaining a culture that sees doing good as a positive and that members are both willing to recognise and thank others for this and that actually this might then encourage others to do good deeds also? How bad is that.

No one is winning a trip to the Bahamas or whatever by telling what they have done. AND I'd wager that no amount of silly green bling or online pats on the back from strangers (in some cases) will rival the satisfied glow you get 'because you truly wanted to help and contribute something to someone and you were able to and you DID'

**Tank** · 2nd February 2009, 20:58

For what its worth - you will note I only mentioned things that others have done - and thanked them. It was supposed to be a chance to recognize the good that some have done and to inspire others to do the same.

There have been so many negative threads on KB lately - I thought a positive thread would be a good thing - oh well - Next time Ill go start a waving poll.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 2nd February 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by Number One

: will rival the satisfied glow you get 'because you truly wanted to help and contribute something to someone and you were able to and you DID'

I can asure you that we have helped a great many kbers. And will continue to do so.

**Number One** · 2nd February 2009, 21:02

Originally Posted by busa pete

I can asure you that we have helped a great many kbers.

I was NOT implying that you didn't know what that satisfied glow feels like.

**The Stranger:Me** · 2nd February 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by Tank

There have been so many negative threads on KB lately - I thought a positive thread would be a good thing - oh well - Next time Ill go start a waving poll.

No good deed shall go unpunished - that's all your Karma used up.
You can earn some more by polishing my bike.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 2nd February 2009, 21:24

Originally Posted by The Stranger

No good deed shall go unpunished - that's all your Karma used up.
You can earn some more by polishing my bike.

And while he is doing yours you can do ours

And keeping with the pay it forward i'll polish Tanks

**mister.koz** · 2nd February 2009, 21:41

Originally Posted by Tank

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There have been so many negative threads on KB lately - I thought a positive thread would be a good thing - oh well - Next time Ill go start a waving poll.

Negativity and criticism grows easier and takes less effort that positivity and compliments. KB is no exception

I thought it was a good thread, the whole pay it forward idea is a good way to live; its a rewarding way of life even if you don't get the same courtesy back.

**Headbanger** · 2nd February 2009, 22:21

I waved back to another biker the other day,

But then I ignored the next seven, and when I got home I kicked the cat......twice.

Its all about balance....

....without it you fall over.

**DingoZ** · 2nd February 2009, 23:43

For all the character bashing, and the differences in opinion, some in good jest, some not, that goes on on KB. I would hope that everyone would if faced with someone in need, help out where and with whatever they could, in whatever way they could.

Since I have only been riding for just over a year and half, I have met some really wonderful people, and I have recieved some valuable advice. And will therefore repay in kind, what has been recieved.

**FROSTY:Me** · 3rd February 2009, 07:23

Ya know Thinkin about this (thanks Tank ya made me actually think) Its Karma . Ive seen it a shit loada times where just the right person turns up at just the right time to help out.

**Conquiztador** · 3rd February 2009, 08:11

You do what you can.

KB:
In: Have had places to crash when needed. Been lent a bike to use for son's license. THANKS!!
Out: Have helped others with fixing stuff. Helped one to find a job. Support.

Non-KB:
In: Countless of help on road, help in garage, help when racing.
Out: Countless of help on road, help in garage, help when racing, mentoring, advice (even if it at times might be of questionable quality), a beer!

As there is nowhere after this where to collect, I use the feel-good factor as a substance to keep going when times are tough.

But there is also one more reson to do the "Pay It Forward". At times when you do it, the one you do it for gets really humbled by a complete stranger wiling to give up time to help for nothing. Surely that will make even the most cynical person a little bit better? And they then will "Pay It Forward". Lets live in hope!