Let's get a biker perspective on this.

[Katman]

Yes. I'd like to think I would.
I'm a big fan of personal responsibility.

[Katman]

PS......GSX owners are wankers.

I'm pleased to see you're still dreaming about me.

[Number One]

My theory is its the latent gayness within the individual that attracts them to the Ducati in the first place, And then it bubbles to the surface.

LMAO no bling left but I enjoyed that...latent gayness bubbling up

Thanks for that giggle

[Conquiztador]

I have moved in circles where touching/sitting on someone else's bike was an offence that got you beaten. Badly!

And I fully support that view.

Would you open the door of someones car and jump in for a test sit down?

[Headbanger]

Funny that, I have moved in circles where it would get you stabbed without notice. But such people don't blow smoke up their own arses on public forums.

[EJK]

No fuckers touch my bike...

Beside, I (always) lock my bike tightly to a pole so unless you can move a mountain, dare try....

[motorbyclist]

IF i parked like an asshat, between having my bike towed or having it moved, i'd have it moved

and of course, in this case having it towed would open the doors to have other bikes towed, which in the context of the situation at uni is a Bad Thing

also, i am somewhat experienced in moving bikes, AND i got 5 guys to help, some of which were friends of the owner of the bike

so from my point of view, there was sufficient notice, due care taken and it was a better result than having some towie fuck the bike over and charge him for it


BUT, if someone that i do not know is fucking with my bike for no good reason, in a way that has potential to cause harm, they've got about 5 seconds to either sufficiently explain, leave very quickly, or show some boobs. ironically, running will probably mean i'll chase you in case you've nicked something off it.

If you are someone willing to move a bike and you dropped it - would you pay all cost for the damage?

If you are someone thats OK with it being moved (Looking at DB here) and they dropped it - would you expect them to pay for any damaged accidentally done?

yes - the one time i backed my car into a parked holden i actually went door knocking to find the owner. cost me $1500 but glad i got it sorted instead of just driving off. would've been nice of them to not be dicks about it though; my uncle panelbeater quoted the job at half what their panelbeater did. 1500 was a lot of money for a 16 year old

and yes - i'm a big fan of the "do unto others..." mentality

Yea, in that circumstance just leave some angry emo hate letter on the dudes bike tealling him it wil be removed if he leaves it there again. Bike specific signage would also be beneficial (as not every biker is a "Kiwibiker" so it could of just been ignorance).

we told him in person!

As for touching other bikes... I've just started riding again and took the bike to work a few days ago in Botany. After work, walking to the bike I see a kid, maybe 10 years old (School Holidays)Sitting on my bike twisting the throttle pretending to ride it while Mum and Dad stood by enjoying the scene! Needless to say I was less than impressed.

that really works me up too - parents letting their kids run about without owning up for any of the damage caused

i'm hoping having an alarm on my bike will discourage such events

[xwhatsit]

I've long thought the SMC attitude w.r.t. moving bikes is a bit ghey.

I know I own a big piece of dog turd, but I'd still appreciate somebody leaving a note or sending me a txt before we start moving my bike. And I reckon there were more, er, `diplomatic' channels we could've used on that GT250R retard first, despite him being thick as pig shit.

[sunhuntin]

Yea, in that circumstance just leave some angry emo hate letter on the dudes bike tealling him it wil be removed if he leaves it there again. Bike specific signage would also be beneficial (as not every biker is a "Kiwibiker" so it could of just been ignorance).

As for touching other bikes... I've just started riding again and took the bike to work a few days ago in Botany. After work, walking to the bike I see a kid, maybe 10 years old (School Holidays)Sitting on my bike twisting the throttle pretending to ride it while Mum and Dad stood by enjoying the scene! Needless to say I was less than impressed.

ive never actually caught anyone doing that. odd, cos kids seem to love my bike. you stick my bike between a couple of sprotsbikes, and they almost always head towards mine. lol. course, maybe exposed exhaust pipes have something to do with kids not sitting.

[PirateJafa]

ive never actually caught anyone doing that. odd, cos kids seem to love my bike. you stick my bike between a couple of sprotsbikes, and they almost always head towards mine. lol. course, maybe exposed exhaust pipes have something to do with kids not sitting.

Or more likely because they think they have a better chance of reaching the seat height on it?

Just applying logic here, nevermind me...

[sunhuntin]

yeh, but if thats the case, wouldnt i have caught someone sitting on it?

[FROSTY:Me]

Park like a twat expect trouple. Simple really.
If my bike was laying on its side spirting life blood then it'd be really nice if someone would pick it up.

[motorbyclist]

I reckon there were more, er, `diplomatic' channels we could've used on that GT250R retard first, despite him being thick as pig shit.

continue.... a better way is always welcome

doesn't get much more diplomatic than kindly explaining the issue in person

[Badjelly]

Afterall if you see a car parked in a handicaped space or in a place it shouldnt be what would you do?

The Mitre 10 Mega bloke has the right idea.

[CookMySock]

If you are someone willing to move a bike and you dropped it - would you pay all cost for the damage?

Nup.

If you are someone thats OK with it being moved (Looking at DB here) and they dropped it - would you expect them to pay for any damaged accidentally done?

Sure.

Steve