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entwisi · 15-06-2005, 13:52

Theres one for sale on Pistonheads Simon

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=432

Neil,
whilst there are idiots on bikes(and I am teh first to slag them off as they give others a bad name) teh majority know what is safe and what isn't. If there is ever a class of motorist that is aware of their own mortality then it is teh two wheeled fraternity.

i would also point out that teh view from a bike is totally different to the view you have in your cage. We can see over your car, We can see if you are driving in teh gutter, we can make an INFORMED CHOICE as to whether it is safe to pass you. We are also far quicker when we do pass you due to teh acceleration that we have on tap. In my car it probably takes 15 seconds to pass someone, on the bike its under 2. The exposure time to risk is as you can see far smaller. I doubt anyone who doesn't ride would understand the difference in how you approach overtaking. What may not be safe for you in your car is perfectly safe for me on my bike.

As for filtering. When doing it I am concentrating 150% on what is happening around me. Is that car going to change lanes, has the driver seen me. Is he playing with the stero/having a shave(yes REALLY!), reading the paper etc. Again without being a biker you will struggle to understand.

So..... in teh interest of car/biker relations, I am willing to take you out for a quick ride if you like. I will NOT be trying to scare you, it isn't in my interest to do so. What I will show you is just how easy it is for a bike to overtake, ride through traffic etc. Let me know if you are up for it. I can lend you all teh required safety kit( as long as you are under 18 stone I should have somethin to fit)

15-06-2005, 13:52	#36
entwisi God Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Up Bash Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 3 Liked: 44 times Rep Power: 4390	Re: How Can We Slow Down Cars In Built Up Areas? Theres one for sale on Pistonheads Simon http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=432 Neil, whilst there are idiots on bikes(and I am teh first to slag them off as they give others a bad name) teh majority know what is safe and what isn't. If there is ever a class of motorist that is aware of their own mortality then it is teh two wheeled fraternity. i would also point out that teh view from a bike is totally different to the view you have in your cage. We can see over your car, We can see if you are driving in teh gutter, we can make an INFORMED CHOICE as to whether it is safe to pass you. We are also far quicker when we do pass you due to teh acceleration that we have on tap. In my car it probably takes 15 seconds to pass someone, on the bike its under 2. The exposure time to risk is as you can see far smaller. I doubt anyone who doesn't ride would understand the difference in how you approach overtaking. What may not be safe for you in your car is perfectly safe for me on my bike. As for filtering. When doing it I am concentrating 150% on what is happening around me. Is that car going to change lanes, has the driver seen me. Is he playing with the stero/having a shave(yes REALLY!), reading the paper etc. Again without being a biker you will struggle to understand. So..... in teh interest of car/biker relations, I am willing to take you out for a quick ride if you like. I will NOT be trying to scare you, it isn't in my interest to do so. What I will show you is just how easy it is for a bike to overtake, ride through traffic etc. Let me know if you are up for it. I can lend you all teh required safety kit( as long as you are under 18 stone I should have somethin to fit)