This guy worries me

HurricaneHeather · 01-20-2010, 11:33 AM

On the way to work this morning I could barely see a two wheel vehicle of some sort when I was coming to a stop at a really busy intersection. It was still dark out and this vehicle seemed to not have any lights on it.

It was in the right lane, I was in the left and he was a few cars ahead of me.

I assumed it was a scooter with a busted tail light.

When we start moving, I see that it's a cruiser. The guy was wearing a black helmet and black jacket and his tail light was so faint I could only see it when I was right behind him and again, it was still dark out.

He clearly has no turn signals, no biggie. But then when he went to take a right hand turn, he stuck out his RIGHT hand.

I was displeased with this fellow and his non-tail light and poor signaling skills.

That's all.

Rider · 01-20-2010, 11:51 AM

He'll end up a hood ornament at some point.

CrazyKell · 01-20-2010, 11:51 AM

I hate poor signalling skills and crappy lights on cars and motorcycles alike.

My father installed some awesome LED lights on his cruiser...work like a charm.

Homeslice · 01-20-2010, 12:11 PM

No doubt removed his reflectors as well.............Cuz a 2-inch reflector really detracts from the appearance of your bike.

HurricaneHeather · 01-20-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

No doubt removed his reflectors as well.............Cuz a 2-inch reflector really detracts from the appearance of your bike.

Maybe that was part of it too. He seriously just looked like a dark spot in the road.

karl_1052 · 01-20-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

Maybe that was part of it too. He seriously just looked like a dark spot in the road.

And he probably soon will just be a dark spot on the road.

BTW, was he wearing an Ed Hardy bandana?

marko138 · 01-20-2010, 12:23 PM

Douche.

unknownroad · 01-20-2010, 12:38 PM

Yup, i've seen those guys... hardtail chopper with ape hangers and a long stretch, tennis-ball-sized tail light mounted about 6" from the ground on one side of the bike, headlight, and nothing else. Looks nice and clean at the bike show, but on the streets at night... fuck that.

Oh, wait- they've got loud pipes, and loud pipes save lives, so they've got nothing to worry about!

skiergirl · 01-20-2010, 04:17 PM

Darwin will soon fix this issue.....

smileyman · 01-20-2010, 04:43 PM

soon he will be just a dark spot in the road...

01-20-2010, 11:33 AM	#1
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	This guy worries me On the way to work this morning I could barely see a two wheel vehicle of some sort when I was coming to a stop at a really busy intersection. It was still dark out and this vehicle seemed to not have any lights on it. It was in the right lane, I was in the left and he was a few cars ahead of me. I assumed it was a scooter with a busted tail light. When we start moving, I see that it's a cruiser. The guy was wearing a black helmet and black jacket and his tail light was so faint I could only see it when I was right behind him and again, it was still dark out. He clearly has no turn signals, no biggie. But then when he went to take a right hand turn, he stuck out his RIGHT hand. I was displeased with this fellow and his non-tail light and poor signaling skills. That's all.

01-20-2010, 12:38 PM	#8
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	Yup, i've seen those guys... hardtail chopper with ape hangers and a long stretch, tennis-ball-sized tail light mounted about 6" from the ground on one side of the bike, headlight, and nothing else. Looks nice and clean at the bike show, but on the streets at night... fuck that. Oh, wait- they've got loud pipes, and loud pipes save lives, so they've got nothing to worry about! __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

01-20-2010, 04:43 PM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	soon he will be just a dark spot in the road... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-20-2010, 11:51 AM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	He'll end up a hood ornament at some point.

01-20-2010, 11:51 AM	#3
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I hate poor signalling skills and crappy lights on cars and motorcycles alike. My father installed some awesome LED lights on his cruiser...work like a charm.

01-20-2010, 12:11 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	No doubt removed his reflectors as well.............Cuz a 2-inch reflector really detracts from the appearance of your bike.

01-20-2010, 04:17 PM	#9
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	Darwin will soon fix this issue.....