I am really happy that CA is supporting motorcycle safety...but...

Mrs. Colleen · 02-20-2010, 02:17 PM

...it is not very safe.

Recently I have seen two amber alert boards on the freeway that say...

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SHARE THE ROAD. LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS.

Which would be great if they were not so wordy and people did not slam on their brakes to read it all.

Why can they not just say: LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLES or WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES.

tached1000rr · 02-20-2010, 04:04 PM

You have a point there....

Low · 02-20-2010, 05:36 PM

But It's a start.... but If they would let bikes be as loud as people would like to be folks would feel/hear them coming....

BobTheBiker · 02-20-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Low

But It's a start.... but If they would let bikes be as loud as people would like to be folks would feel/hear them coming....

jesus fucking christ. not this retarded loud pipes save lives bullshit again. I just want to punch retarded babies.

Mikey · 02-21-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

jesus fucking christ. not this retarded loud pipes save lives bullshit again. I just want to punch retarded babies.

This. Loud pipes don't save lives, they just piss people off. A Harley with straight pipes is not a safety device, it's compensation for a very small penis.

G-Rex · 02-21-2010, 01:16 AM

Revving a loud exhaust bike only pisses people off that don't ride. I've always felt it's better to be a good steward of our hobby. Making people mad is one more person out to run us down or not look twice or not care when they don'.

If you really want to make sure that people know you're where you are prior to occupying your space, get yourself a 140db air horn.

It's not obnoxious *all* the time, but you know what, when you need it, it's right there on your thumb. People will usually GTFO the way when they hear a horn that belongs on an 18 wheeler screaming at them.

There are compact models available that will fit easily within the confines of a motorcycle.

Sean · 02-21-2010, 10:51 AM

Those signs are such a waste of taxpayer money. I think they got paid for with funds allocated to enforcement of Megan's Law. Think of the children!!! Nevermind the fact that they usually just say "17 minutes to the 605" or "Buckle up for safety". Gee, thanks.

Particle Man · 02-22-2010, 11:14 AM

I'd prefer that they stay blank unless there's an actual alert otherwise people tend to tune them out.

I appreciate the sentiment but I'd prefer to not have people ignore those signs when they're lit up.

02-20-2010, 05:36 PM	#3
Low NoBody Knows me!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Never ending Riding season - H-Town Moto: 1200CC Posts: 29	But It's a start.... but If they would let bikes be as loud as people would like to be folks would feel/hear them coming.... __________________ Hello Everyone!!!

02-21-2010, 01:16 AM	#6
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Revving a loud exhaust bike only pisses people off that don't ride. I've always felt it's better to be a good steward of our hobby. Making people mad is one more person out to run us down or not look twice or not care when they don'. If you really want to make sure that people know you're where you are prior to occupying your space, get yourself a 140db air horn. It's not obnoxious all the time, but you know what, when you need it, it's right there on your thumb. People will usually GTFO the way when they hear a horn that belongs on an 18 wheeler screaming at them. There are compact models available that will fit easily within the confines of a motorcycle. __________________

02-22-2010, 11:14 AM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I'd prefer that they stay blank unless there's an actual alert otherwise people tend to tune them out. I appreciate the sentiment but I'd prefer to not have people ignore those signs when they're lit up. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

02-20-2010, 04:04 PM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	You have a point there....

02-21-2010, 10:51 AM	#7
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Those signs are such a waste of taxpayer money. I think they got paid for with funds allocated to enforcement of Megan's Law. Think of the children!!! Nevermind the fact that they usually just say "17 minutes to the 605" or "Buckle up for safety". Gee, thanks.