02-21-2007, 08:35 AM | #31 |
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I wouldnt ride a 125 or a 200 on the street around here, the cars drivers just dont see bikes, a small bike only makes it worse. City driving is terrible.
I could tell you the story of a car driver intentionally trying to run me off the road repeatedly, on a totally clear 6 lane highway. After avoiding the assualt for 3/4mi, Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration saved me there. The cop clocked me at 132mph on my CB750. Luckily he had seen the whole event, no ticket, but he didnt want to see me doing that again... He took off after the car, hope he caught him. Oh, I could go on and on about the loonies out there! Street bikes only have two advantages over cars; manoeverability and acceleration. The 200's give up the acceleration advantage. I would never allow my kid to ride street here, and for myself, 600cc or better But, out in the rural areas, I would imagine a driver on a small bike would fare much better, but would still have to be incredibly careful. It's to easy to have the right-of-way and still be dead. |
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02-21-2007, 09:03 AM | #32 |
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ob1, where is here?
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02-21-2007, 09:38 AM | #33 | |
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02-21-2007, 03:27 PM | #34 |
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Here is Charleston SC.
The drivers are so talented, you can tell when you've crossed the county line when people suddenly start doing really stupid stuff in traffic. It is amazing. |
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02-21-2007, 03:44 PM | #35 |
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Ha, Ha, It must be a southern thing, It's the same way here in FL.
Ya got old people and young people, not a good mix of drivers... I try to keep it to the backroads... |
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02-21-2007, 06:19 PM | #36 |
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I truly wish Ant all the best.
I got my first bike here in Florida when I was 15 it was a 49cc AMF moped. Yup a Harley. Talk about learning to drive defensive. I couldn't out accelerate a 10 speed. Any way I put a whole lota miles on that thing. I never wreaked it, I guess I was lucky. I had some punk deliberately run me off the road once. I got on the sidewalk then cut through a baseball field to get away from him. I still don't know why he was messing with me. Anyway I took a break from bikes for awhile but I am now riding my 200cc DS to work every day it isn't raining. Some days it seems like every car is out to get you. I pretend that I am completely invisible. When I am stopped at a light I am constantly squeezing and releasing my break lever, my eyes are in the mirror until at least two cars behind me have come to a complete stop. And as you can see be my avitar I am dressed like the yellow powerranger. I still expect that I will get hit one day, yet I still choose to ride, go figure. :wink: |
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02-21-2007, 09:13 PM | #37 |
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Ant, I grew up with a licsense @ 14. Dont worry about the response from some of these lillylivers. Just fix your bike or if your rich buy another. Dont piss off the cops, stay in school and ride brother ride. If you live near Gatlinburg, I've got a niece that you might like to meet. Only problem is that she is probably more dangerous than any chinabike.
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02-22-2007, 11:32 AM | #39 | |
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I have always believed that you have the right of way when someone else "gives" it to you.
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02-28-2007, 08:55 PM | #41 |
Hey Ant, It looks like I'm gonna part out that old Xingfu bike, I got it just for the motor anyway, make me an offer and the whole front end is yours. The forks are straight, fender is fine, front wheel has drum brakes. Take shipping into consideration, It'll probably cost $50 or more to ship all of it. I have a pic of it in my photo album.
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