Everybody Hates Us! The struggles of motorcycling bad image.
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- We get a bad rap as motorcyclists. Sometimes we deserve it. I just want people to see the good in bikers like I do, and I'm trying to share a little love. Maybe I'm delirious, but ya gotta try. Don't ya? Anyway, Im pleading with people to post some of the good that I see y'all do!
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Man when I see someone doing something real dumb I’m like you’re ruining it for all of us.
No kidding man! When that guy in Philly pullled a gun on that car a year or two ago. Everybody else paid the price.
The reason so many "hate" us is because of the way we ride. Primarily the speed we ride at and the unpredictability that results. We know how much room we need to pass or whether lane splitting is reasonable, etc. However, it's extremely unnerving to some poor sap in an automobile when a motorcycle speeds into their space from seemingly out of nowhere. Speed and maneuverability are primary reasons we enjoy riding, so asking riders to slow down and respect others is not well received by our community. IF we ever hope to reduce the hate, we MUST change riding habits. Helping old ladies across the street is nice but gets totally cancelled out when we ride off from the good deed in a manner that causes consternation to other people sharing the road.
I totally get you. I have been a passenger when an R1 lane split. With an exhaust. I was the only rider in the car. I thought there was plenty of room, and I thought nice bike. The driver jumped in her seat, heart pounding. The other passengers were startled.
Im not delusional. I know my small channel isn’t going to change anything. I can contribute a little bit. I talk to riders all the time who do really nice shit for people. I wanted to give people a reason to post a little positivity. Like I said, I’m not a crazy dogooder. I just want people to see a little good.
There will always be a divide. If lane splitting was legal, it would add a little normalcy. Taking the crazy down a notch is a good idea also. It’s all will power, and locale. I can get out of town easily and let my bikes go wild on empty country roads. When I lived in Philly, that wasn’t an option. It was down right crazy.
Thanks for checking out my vid. I knew I would get a little slack for the little old lady thing. It was icy, she was scared. It was a good metaphor for the point I was trying to make. You don’t want to be, hey look at what a great person I am!!!!!!!! I was trying to give the people who watched my vid a reason to do that. I think it’s positive on social media to see that. You agree? Post the good deed on social, shut up about it otherwise.
We as a community are locked in a vicious death spiral: bad riders piss off cagers with their reckless riding, who then take out their anger and prejudice on other bikers, who eventually get tired of almost getting run off the road and start riding more aggressive themselves.
I’ve been riding for over 20 years on the street, and have seen A LOT of idiots almost accidentally run me over… but it’s only been the last few years I started seeing people ACTIVELY try and run me off the road.
I used to only ride at 3am when I lived in Philly. The only time it was low stress! Lately it’s cell phones. I have video of almost getting hit a few times. I can zoom in the vid, and see people staring down at their phones! I’m a die hard optimist, but sheesh peeps are getting angry out there. On both sides.
People are gonna think what they're gonna think. That's why I just do what I do regardless. Thanks for the video homie. Be safe out there.
just thought I’d put out some good Vibes Lump. Wish everyone could see all the good the biker community does, not just the bad!
@Broken-six I ain't mad at that. The world is in a weird place, so we definitely need some good vibes.
@@lumpvision5746 exactly man, so many people hating! That’s why on my channel 1.no politics 2.no religion. Just a bit of humor, motorcycles, and all things motorcycles.
I wave to people and get waves back very frequently from people walking alone, walking dogs, or even walking kids. Some riders give the 2-down and some don't. Some people don't wave back or acknowledge no matter what....so....whatevs. So many people are just mad at life for whatever reason. I do what I do how I do it and so do they - as it should be.
I know, there are a ton of good peeps out there. I was loving my life that day. Feeling really positive. I thought if I asked people to post some good deeds, the super cool people do it, but would never post it. know what I mean!? That’s why I asked. thanks for checking out my vid David!
Years ago, I had a neighbor follow me to work one day. He started yelling at me for my loud exhaust. Next day, bunch my friends came to my house for a ride, and reved the shit out out there bikes. 😂🤣
I had a lady get out of her car in traffic. walk up to me at a red light, start screaming at me. She said I blew her doors off. I just pulled up next to her, put it in neutral and checked my phone. Only time I wasn’t recording. I still don’t get it.
Motorcyclists are not hated in my country in northern Europe. The reason could be that the training of riders and drivers is more substantial in Europe. Bikers know how to ride. You can also see it in the accident statistics. The average US rider has more accidents than European and Indian riders. USA may have the world record for motorcycle accidents; but I'm not sure about that.
It’s the culture here. Cars are king, the bigger the better. 98% of the people here consider motorcycles as toys only. Not as commuters, or necessary transportation.
I know all about the amount of training required in Europe. Not so much here. You can be 18 and buy a Hayabusa as your first bike.
Don’t get me wrong, I love it here in the USA. The freedom to get on and ride whatever you want is kind of a necessity. Not really a good idea, but we wouldn’t stand for the government deciding what we could ride or not.
That being said, I encourage people to start on small bikes and work their way up. Much more enjoyable. Safer too. Safety isn’t cool here. I gotta say, gear is getting better. When I was younger, no gear. Total squid. I was embarrassed to wear any gear, and broke. Stupid, I know!
I should add, I’m all the gear all the time now!
I even hate myself lol,
Wait a minute! What happened to the guy? It’s that zx10r changing you! What are you doing for exhaust? I’m guessing you are going Brock’s. I ordered an exhaust, paid for it. Got an email saying we want another $50. Big argument followed, now no exhaust!
What state you in. Just asking cause these roads looking like some PA roads to me lol
Yes sir! My latest video is PA’s best twisty road! You from the area?
@@Broken-six yeah. In quakertown about an hour from philly. Just got my first bike about a week ago
oh cool! what did you get? I’m 30 miles from you. The vid I just posted has a road you got to ride. you probably already been there. Between Pine Grove and Shamokin.
@@Broken-six just got a small 250 rebel for now to see how I like it. Will probably give it a year to learn and adjust and move up from there
@@mareklewison4105 that’s the way to do it my man. I preach that, and waited forever to get my liter bike. I’m not the safety police. I just loved each step of the way. I actually think of periods of my life with bikes. 😝 There was my ninja 6 years. My Yamaha days. Funny, but so true. I love looking forward to that next bike. Hit me up on Instagram if you wanna ride. I’m youtubebrokensix on IG.