Quote (FMX_89 @ Apr 5 2010 05:09pm)

When did I say straight?  I said open.  We have 2 completely separate mountain ranges in this country.  One of them has a section of road with the highest concentration of turns in the world.




It sounds like you think 600's aren't meant to turn like they are too big or something?  Have you lost your mind?  That's what they are built for.  You are one arrogant fucker.  It figures you're British.  Riders like you are the ones that die.  You progress quickly and apply your arrogant and cocky attitude towards life to your riding.  After you move up to something with power you WILL crash and judging by how you are acting it WILL be bad.  Always maintain a high degree of humbleness towards your bike and your riding.  The second you think "I've got this" is the second before you panic and high side 30 feet into the air.  I've seen more wrecks than you can imagine.  Trust me, people with your attitude are fucked in the long run.



I digress, you are a noob and a squid.  Lmk when you can ride a 600cc sport bike to 80% of it's potential.  Oh wait, you'll be 30 by the time that happens if it ever does.

Quote (CrabzMB @ Apr 5 2010 10:53am)

What fun are straight roads? It's better over here, the roads are much more fun to ride on, lots of bends and hills,my 125 can overtake cars on these roads because I'm a brilliant rider.. didn't take me long to learn. I went on the UK's most dangerous road for bikers and aced it, I even overtook a guy on his 600 around corners. :B and I tour too, I know how to enjoy biking for what it is, I don't see straight roads for miles a reason to ride a bike. >_>
Planning for touring in Europe soon, to find those godly corners and roads.

Quote (CrabzMB @ Apr 5 2010 07:23pm)

Internet personality and real life personality are not the same.. I like to be a different person on the internet.
I overtake when it's safe, I don't think I'm "hot shit",I'm a good rider because I stay to the speeds and I'm always observant, I wouldn't of passed my test otherwise. I even wear a high-vis jacket at night. So stop making such assumptions.
Obviously I know cars are better around corners, and I know the cars are not trying, but when they go 40mph on country roads with a 70mph limit, I will overtake when it is safe to do so 'cause I don't like them going so slow. >_>

Quote (PalmerFG @ 5 Apr 2010 15:43)

They both contradict. I've even colour coded it for you.

Oh btw seeing as you're such a "brilliant rider" you should know that in the UK the limit on all country roads is 60mph, not 70. Learn the basics first.

Quote (PalmerFG @ Apr 5 2010 07:43pm)

They both contradict. I've even colour coded it for you.

Oh btw seeing as you're such a "brilliant rider" you should know that in the UK the limit on all country roads is 60mph, not 70. Learn the basics first.

Quote (CrabzMB @ Apr 5 2010 07:53pm)

Purple; to overtake on a 125 when cars are not even trying is still hard because they have decent torque to pull away faster, so it's all about timing it right. :B
Red; they don't contradict, it didn't take me long to learn how to overtake safely on a 125, I will never stop learning, no-one does.
Blue; two bikes can fit in one lane, lots of people do it on corners, as I came up to his side he just moved over a little.

Quote (PalmerFG @ Apr 5 2010 08:09pm)

So a car travelling at an even speed is difficult to overtake? That sounds like your bike is struggling, i.e dont do it. If its not ment to go that speed it wont be stable doing it. You're saying you are a brilliant rider, with a mere two years experience and it didnt take you long to learn.. i give up. Two bikes in one lane isnt safe. If you get caught by a cop doing that have a nice 3 / 60. Thats like me saying my car can fit 12 people in it, so thats how many im going to carry.

Quote (CrabzMB @ Apr 5 2010 03:22pm)

Nah, what I meant was that it's anticipating the drivers actions as they could always speed up if I was to overtake.

Didn't take me long to learn to overtake safely on a 125 is what I said, and then I mentioned that you never stop learning.
I am a brilliant rider overall, I'm really cautious, apply to speed limits, always wear correct gear, I even bought a white helmet to be more noticeable, high-vis jacket, lights always on. I can control the bike really well, if you took the new motorcycle test you'd realise how strict they've gone. I've been in front of quite a few cop cars whilst next to a fellow rider in the same lane, they had no problem with it. I'm joining the special constable's in the police, so I'll see if it really isn't allowed.

Quote (CrabzMB @ Apr 5 2010 08:22pm)

Nah, what I meant was that it's anticipating the drivers actions as they could always speed up if I was to overtake.

Didn't take me long to learn to overtake safely on a 125 is what I said, and then I mentioned that you never stop learning.
I am a brilliant rider overall, I'm really cautious, apply to speed limits, always wear correct gear, I even bought a white helmet to be more noticeable, high-vis jacket, lights always on. I can control the bike really well, if you took the new motorcycle test you'd realise how strict they've gone. I've been in front of quite a few cop cars whilst next to a fellow rider in the same lane, they had no problem with it. I'm joining the special constable's in the police, so I'll see if it really isn't allowed.

Quote (FMX_89 @ Apr 5 2010 08:27pm)

Passing someone in a corner is a no-no even if you are riding with that person.  Stay staggered and stay alive.  You would get eaten in US traffic.

Quote (PalmerFG @ Apr 5 2010 08:29pm)

Fuck the rest of the convo

Im trying to get into the force myself.

It seems my only option atm is to join the specials. I tried PCSO buy my application has been put on hold till mid 2011. i mean wtf?