Deranged Rhino Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I bet we could sign this guy to block punts. All we'd need to do is have Dareus launch him over the pile and let him do his thing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vd_OuqUAaI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 i am waiting for the motorcycle crowd to start belly aching about how car motorists need to pay attention to the motorcyclists on the road..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 i am waiting for the motorcycle crowd to start belly aching about how car motorists need to pay attention to the motorcyclists on the road..... I didn't know Chef was abroad these days, but rumors are he was behind the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I love when motorcyclist's complain about cars not watching for them, then they go 140 MPH down the dotted line between traffic on a highway.... I like to wait until that guy gets boxed in and pull up beside him at 70+ MPH just to say "hi" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I bet we could sign this guy to block punts. All we'd need to do is have Dareus launch him over the pile and let him do his thing... That's just incredible. I love when motorcyclist's complain about cars not watching for them, then they go 140 MPH down the dotted line between traffic on a highway.... I like to wait until that guy gets boxed in and pull up beside him at 70+ MPH just to say "hi" So all riders are the same person? I don't have sympathy for idiots who put their lives at risk acting stupid on motorcycles, but intentionally putting thier lives (and the lives of others around them/you) at risk is just as idiotic. Edited August 20, 2014 by Acantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I love when motorcyclist's complain about cars not watching for them, then they go 140 MPH down the dotted line between traffic on a highway.... I like to wait until that guy gets boxed in and pull up beside him at 70+ MPH just to say "hi" And they give you the bird if you don't move over for them when they're lane splitting. When I see them coming I move over a couple of inches to make it that much more difficult for them to get by. !@#$ them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 When criticizing the motorcyclists, try to separate the responsible riders from the irresponsible ones. Responsible riders don't weave in and out of traffic; nor do we exceed the speed limit anymore than surrounding vehicles are doing. And drivers of cars DO need to be more aware of motorcycles. The normal bike is 1/4 the size of the normal car. Much less visibility. Not every bike is obnoxiously loud. We're hard to see and if we as riders are being responsible and courteous, I don't think it's a lot to ask car drivers to be a little more aware of their surroundings/take a little extra care during riding season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 When criticizing the motorcyclists, try to separate the responsible riders from the irresponsible ones. Responsible riders don't weave in and out of traffic; nor do we exceed the speed limit anymore than surrounding vehicles are doing. And drivers of cars DO need to be more aware of motorcycles. The normal bike is 1/4 the size of the normal car. Much less visibility. Not every bike is obnoxiously loud. We're hard to see and if we as riders are being responsible and courteous, I don't think it's a lot to ask car drivers to be a little more aware of their surroundings/take a little extra care during riding season. Almost every motorcycle I see in CA splits lanes. Traffic flows at a certain speed, let's say 70. You don't have to check your mirrors every 5 seconds (even though we were taught that in diver's ed) when pretty much everyone around you is doing the same. But when a cycle comes up from behind you doing 10-20 mph faster than the flow they do tend to sneak up on you. When they spilt lanes they are sharing a lane with either you or the car next to you. Sorry but I'm not big on sharing. Once again. !@#$ 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've thought about getting a motorcycle in LA just in order to cut through traffic. ...Then I remember the last time I rode a motorcycle and how terrible I am at it. Maybe if I want a Darwin I'll try my luck on the 405. Until then I'll stick with four wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's just incredible. So all riders are the same person? I don't have sympathy for idiots who put their lives at risk acting stupid on motorcycles, but intentionally putting thier lives (and the lives of others around them/you) at risk is just as idiotic. Absolutely not. I'm sorry that came across as putting all motorcyclists together... Certainly not the case. I was talking only about the irresponsible/careless crowd.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Almost every motorcycle I see in CA splits lanes. Traffic flows at a certain speed, let's say 70. You don't have to check your mirrors every 5 seconds (even though we were taught that in diver's ed) when pretty much everyone around you is doing the same. But when a cycle comes up from behind you doing 10-20 mph faster than the flow they do tend to sneak up on you. When they spilt lanes they are sharing a lane with either you or the car next to you. Sorry but I'm not big on sharing. Once again. !@#$ 'em! And I agree that those types of riders are complete ass holes. I find that they are in the minority, though ... by a long shot. Perhaps in CA that's not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 And I agree that those types of riders are complete ass holes. I find that they are in the minority, though ... by a long shot. Perhaps in CA that's not the case. From what I remember (may be different now), CA is the only state that allows lane splitting. It's a ridiculous law and would be like one state just deciding that drinking and driving is fine. I can't imagine what is going through lawmakers heads allowing that, and even more so riders who do it in moving traffic, and as Chef said, speeding on top of it all. As a rider, I agree with him; !@#$ em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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