Boy racerdom

[imdying]

For example changing your master cylinder (say to a sexy radial one) requires a LVV. OK who is going to notice? Probably no one. But a savy insurance assessor might decide that it is a good reason not to pay out a claim, saving company money.

Wonder if that would get past the insurance ombudsman... assuming that the change of mcyl didn't cause the crash of course.

[HenryDorsetCase]

is it any wonder we worship SD as a god?

[LilSel]

Just because you own a subaru doesnt make you a boyracer. However, if you drive in a manner that brings attention to yourself or attempt to race other cars in town or burnout at the lights, have radio blasting so no one in the vacinity can hear themselves think then yes, you probably are a boyracer.

Whew... thats alright then ...
My car doesnt to 'burnouts'... tyres cost too much... n its 4wd
& im not irresponsible...

I do like to turn my P!NK or Cher up to boom boom levels occasionally... esp when on the motorway on way to work etc... never have sounds up at night or in 'built up' areas, someone may have a baby sleeping etc...
personally I have respect for other people n think about it before I reach for the volume dial ...

[Squiggles]

omg lol....
on http://www.hoodackey.co.nz/main.shtml i found this...

A famous bowlcut once said -
Lou Girardin
8th January 2007, 19:47
If people are stupid enough to post that shit in a public place and include times, dates, photos and in some cases videos of the stupid antics then who can blame a prosecuting agency for using evidence that has been gifted to them?" This post was made on the kiwibiker.co.nz forum. Well the question still remains, why have none of us ever been convicted of anything because of anything posted on this website?? Our photos aren't saved with a date/time, we cover faces, and in instances where faces are shown, it's because it's shit someone's allready been charged for (eg. porkys) .. can't be charged for something twice just cos we put pics of it online lol. And another point.. when do we supposedly complain about being convicted anyway? We just don't get along with some of the cops in this town.

[Matt_TG]

I agree with the definition in the first post - was that Scumdog's work? Nice

... and, SD ...

And oh, haven't read the whole thread yet but no doubt somebody has told you that no such thing exists as The Boy Racer Act - it's just a coloquialism that is more acceptable in public than The Wanker Act.

Ummm, the Police refer to it as the The "Boy Racer Act" on their website, it's less of a mouthful than the The Land Transport (Unauthorised Street and Drag Racing) Amendment Act 2003 I don't think there's any dispute that we are discussing the same thing.

[oldrider]

Reading and posting in the Compulsory insurance thread, there is a lot of dislike, even hatred for the alleged \"boy racers\", I would like to know what is your opinion as a motorcyclist what a \"boy racer\" is

Lets have a collective definition of a \"boy racer\" that we as bikers, all hate with a vengence.

Whats your take on boy racers? Do you have a definition? Experiences of the so called boy racers endangering lives?

The term "boy racer" is what the media apply to young people in cars, enjoying themselves at the expence of other peoples interpretation of entitlement to peace and quiet!

When I was a youngster, we were called "Milkbar Cowboys" and the whole media and public attitude thingy was very similar, the only difference was that we were riding noisy expensive "motorbikes"! (never had them in my day)

I guess in generations to come, it will be those damn kids in their bloody "rocket ships" and space vehicles! (never had them in my day)

I wont be around to witness it but most of you will be among the grizzly old bastards doing the complaining, fucking young people! John.

[Bullitt]

As someone who has previously owned modified cars and been associated by people who didnt own modified cars with boy racers Id say its one of the most over used terms.

Ive spent alot of money on cars and Ive met some good people through it too. With the exception of a 13k over speed camera fine Ive never been fined for anything illegal.

Theres just a few people out there who ruin it for everyone else. Every time theres a car show on (eg Autosalon in Christchurch last weekend) the news can always find some idiot in a 80s Mazda 323 wagon to do a burnout. If they couldnt find someone Im sure theyd use stock footage anyway. But that dont mean the majority is like that.

Just more stereotype bashing for most of it.

Obviously there are some people out there who deserve to get prosecuted such as anyone endangering someones safety etc but taking a person in teens/late 20s as being a bad person just cause theyve wasted too much money on a car is no different to thinking someone is bad because theyre black or a jew or anything else.

[hXc]

not really and you need to either look at the way you ride or accept that you are a boy racer and get yourself off to a 12 step program with B.A.A.

Out of interest, which example bothers you more? You think "fuck the police" or think they are going to pull you over for something?

I don't care if people think I'm a wanker when I'm riding. I may not ride in the safest manner at times, but I'm not pushing beyond mine, or the bikes limits. Think what you like - I'm not going to change how I ride 'cause someone complains really.

I don't consider myself a boy racer. My bike is in no way modified, nor is my car. My car is a '94 1500cc Ford Laser station wagon ffs - not particularly a speed machine is it?

I don't drive/ride at all hours of the night with my music on full bore nor do I have a loud exhaust. Because I'm young and I tend to ride like a 'hoon' at times though, I am labelled as a boy racer.
This, is what pisses me off. the generalisations that the older people put upon us young drivers or motorcyclists.

Now I'm not saying that us young people are saints, I know we're far from it. But I am saying that older people tend to label all young, 'fast' drivers as boy racers. Or all motorcyclists 'hoons'.

It may or may not be true, but it's not what I call a fair society. Respect blah blah blah. You earn respect in my books, you don't automatically gain it.


Young persons rant over.

[RantyDave]

All of this bought on finance at rip off rates, $20,000 car with extras for the next 6 years costing him $40000 ... is going no where career wise.

Say what you like about boy racers but it's an expensive habit and keeps the little buggers in work, if nothing else. As yoof cultures go it sure beats heroin.

Dave

[Finn]

My first car was an old Mitsubishi Mirage. In those days, moding a car consisted of going to Repco and buying 4 plastic wheel covers that looked like mags for 50 bucks. The stereo had more valves than the engine and the only time it went Pssssshhhhhhh was when you were inflating the tires. My mate went through a Duran Duran stage (he actually turned out gay - never saw that one coming) so it was cheap, creased tint film on closed windows. This helped hide my pimples and the pillow that I had to sit on to see over the dash. Its a miracle I ever got laid.

Oh yeah, we were scared of the Police back then.

[SPman]

i used to be a boy racer, that was 25years ago, i think i was called a hoon, same antics, different mode of transport.

Over here (W.A), they have "anti Hoon" laws - same thing, different country - just more Holden commer doors!. They also include motorcyclist under these laws!

[cowboyz]

Theres just a few people out there who ruin it for everyone else. Every time theres a car show on (eg Autosalon in Christchurch last weekend) the news can always find some idiot in a 80s Mazda 323 wagon to do a burnout. If they couldnt find someone Im sure theyd use stock footage anyway. But that dont mean the majority is like that.
there might be 300 cars in the square in palmy on a fri night and 20 of them might be racing/doing burnouts/ drinking and driving/ throwing things out their windows. That doesnt make them the majority but it doesnt make it acceptable either.
Just more stereotype bashing for most of it.
I dont think it is stereotype bashing. I think it is a real and valid problem. A week ago some boyracers lost control on my street and came sideways over my driveway narrowly missing my fence. I went out to see what they were doing and told them to fuck off. If they had collected my fence then I am damn sure they wouldnt have coughed up the bil. Maybe it is just a sterotype and they would have been round the following sunday to repair the damage. hahahahhahahahaha
Obviously there are some people out there who deserve to get prosecuted such as anyone endangering someones safety etc but taking a person in teens/late 20s as being a bad person just cause theyve wasted too much money on a car is no different to thinking someone is bad because theyre black or a jew or anything else.

Have to jump in with the racist card somewhere huh? I dont class someone driving a modified car as a boyracer. There are plenty of cars that have been restored and look really good driving round on a sunday afternoon in various car clubs - much like bike rides. Some of the performance cars may even break the speed limit on occasion. No problems there. Quite a different scenario to what we call boyracers though.

I don't care if people think I'm a wanker when I'm riding. I may not ride in the safest manner at times, but I'm not pushing beyond mine, or the bikes limits.

You might want to stop and read what you are typing before you post. The great denny Hulme once said that you can take a corner safely at 100km and same corner dangerously at 60km/hr. If you are not riding safe (which sure does surprise me considering I have met your parents and they both have their heads screwed on striaght) then you really should look at your riding before you hurt yourself.

Think what you like - I'm not going to change how I ride 'cause someone complains really.
Attitute of a true boyracer.
I don't consider myself a boy racer. My bike is in no way modified, nor is my car. My car is a '94 1500cc Ford Laser station wagon ffs - not particularly a speed machine is it?
Just because you dont drive a tripped out $20000 car does not exclude you from being a boyracer.
I don't drive/ride at all hours of the night with my music on full bore nor do I have a loud exhaust. Because I'm young and I tend to ride like a 'hoon' at times though, I am labelled as a boy racer.
probably got more to do with the attitude in your post that labels you as a boyracer than anything else.
This, is what pisses me off. the generalisations that the older people put upon us young drivers or motorcyclists.

Now I'm not saying that us young people are saints, I know we're far from it. But I am saying that older people tend to label all young, 'fast' drivers as boy racers. Or all motorcyclists 'hoons'.

It may or may not be true, but it's not what I call a fair society. Respect blah blah blah. You earn respect in my books, you don't automatically gain it.


Young persons rant over.

Yes. Respect is earnt. I respect a wheelie on a clear road that is ridden in control. I dont respect a wheelie in the middle of town done to intimadate the general public or put others in danger. I respect a rider riding at pace on the open road. I dont respect a drag race from the lights. You want respect? How about pulling your head in and earning it.

[hXc]

Cowboyz: You may have misinterpreted my post. I may not ride safe in others eyes is what I truly meant.

I don't believe myself to be a boy racer. I don't hoon everywhere, I do pick a time and place. But as I said before. Some people may see me as one. Which is what I get fucked off at. They see me as one because I'm young, male, and the media says I'm a boy racer.

I don't believe I have the attitude of a boy racer. I believe I have the attitude of 90% of young people - this includes boy racers.

[ZeroIndex]

Try 250cc naked bike buddy.
On many occasions I have seen boy racers try and take me on. I ignore them if there's lots of other traffic around, or sometimes have a bit of fun. Nine times out of ten...They're in my mirrors, not the other way 'round.

I completely agree... I even took on and beat a couple of Friday Night Hoons (including a few Turbo-ish'd Skylines) on my GPX and RG150... But the mentality of them is that they see a 600cc or 1000cc, and are more interested in racing one of those as opposed to a 400cc or smaller bike, cause they think they are so great

[hXc]

I completely agree... I even took on and beat a couple of Friday Night Hoons (including a few Turbo-ish'd Skylines) on my GPX and RG150... But the mentality of them is that they see a 600cc or 1000cc, and are more interested in racing one of those as opposed to a 400cc or smaller bike, cause they think they are so great

In fact, wouldn't most of them see a bike and think, 'oooh gunna waste 'em oi.' Not even thinking about size etc 'cause half of them wouldn't know.