2 Wheel Pet Peeves - Page 2

ddonacazx12 · 08-31-2012, 09:22 AM

bikers who pull up "dead" center 6" behind the bumper of the car ahead of them, then put the bike in neutral and wait to be crushed by the first car behind 'em that doesn't stop.

TheRock11 · 08-31-2012, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by ddonacazx12

bikers who pull up "dead" center 6" behind the bumper of the car ahead of them, then put the bike in neutral and wait to be crushed by the first car behind 'em that doesn't stop.

I got rear ended last summer because of this... Now you can bet that I'm off to the side and flashing my brake light enough to give someone an epileptic seizure.

J0nathan · 08-31-2012, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Bluuu

I don't have any. Everyday on the bike is just another obstacle course. If I win, I live.

This. Between the I-5 and 205, I feel like I experience the entire idiot spectrum on the daily. Usually it's the texters/Facebookers/email checkers.

RC51 · 08-31-2012, 09:46 AM

Loud motorcycles.

Devil1 · 08-31-2012, 10:19 AM

Loud pipes save lives.

Chickykid · 08-31-2012, 10:55 AM

HA! GREAT thread!

-Sneezing in my helmet
-People that purposely put sh*t(gravel and rocks) in the street to screw with bikes
-High speed bumps in marking lots
-People that don't know how to ride in a group of bikes

Melbs5150 · 08-31-2012, 12:41 PM

Douchebags who sign up for a FREE day at thunderhill with Jason Pridmore's STAR school then don't even fucking show up, or have the foresight to cancel and give their spot to someone else on the waiting list.

Fuck those uppity assholes.

That's my pet peeve.

FireDave · 08-31-2012, 12:53 PM

That's flat-out unconscionable!

Originally Posted by Melbs5150

Douchebags who sign up for a FREE day at thunderhill with Jason Pridmore's STAR school then don't even fucking show up, or have the foresight to cancel and give their spot to someone else on the waiting list.

Fuck those uppity assholes.

That's my pet peeve.

taznhell · 08-31-2012, 01:09 PM

When you are on a road with few legal passing areas and nice twisties following a car that goes 10mph through every corner, 40mph in no pass straight areas and 80mph in all the straight stretches with passing areas becuase they do not want you in front of them.

mfrankpdx · 08-31-2012, 01:43 PM

Motorcyclists who complain about inattentive, distracted, slow (insert adjective here) drivers, as if they didn't exist until you started riding.

lena · 08-31-2012, 02:27 PM

Moved from Portland to Moto Talk.

koorbloh · 08-31-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

Motorcyclists who complain about inattentive, distracted, slow (insert adjective here) drivers, as if they didn't exist until you started riding.

I'm sure they did, but I wasn't paying attention

Chrishil54 · 08-31-2012, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by KYLG0D

Farting/singing at a stop light and thinking nobody can hear you... Hint: they can.

If you don't like it, don't sit down wind.

Dragon Rider · 08-31-2012, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Arem

There's a short-list of irritations I see repeatedly each day...but the numero uno pet peeve has GOT to be *drum roll, please*

NO TURN SIGNAL.

I wound up in the hospital in Bend a few years back because a person's simple lack of flicking a little lever and switch.
Much love for the Scorpion helmet and a*'s jacket for saving my bacon.

I have an urge to slap people up-side the head every time I see that discourteous negligence of not telling others what you're about to do on the road.

My first act as Emperor of the world would be to require all vehicles have a signal device. At each intersection you signal, left, straight, right. If you fail to signal, or turn contrary to your signal. You get shocked.

You don't want to know my solution to all the crappy drivers.

KYLG0D · 08-31-2012, 03:29 PM

I meant when I fart or sing..

Originally Posted by Chrishil54

If you don't like it, don't sit down wind.

Runout · 08-31-2012, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Texasl

If you don't like my singing then just move it on down the road.

Ha ha...yeah. I'll sing as loud as I want - you can suck it if you don't wanna hear.

Grantizzle · 08-31-2012, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Supersport_F

I agree, and also cigarettes getting flicked out the window by cagers. It's littering and a fire hazard.

I had a lady (and I say that nicely) on Airport Way in rush hour traffic flick a cigarette out her window right next to me. The butt bounced off my leather pants, I was like, did that really just happen? I reached down and picked up her still lit cigarette butt, rolled forward and flicked it back at her and told her I was not her ashtray. She was definitely shocked and put out her cigarette.

THIS is my number one pet peeve for anyone on the road. I've screamed at people before at a stop light when they do this.

Tromatic · 08-31-2012, 07:58 PM

Adding people who forget that the gas pedal can be used to maintain speed while going up a hill, or that it's not necessary to slow down for a curve on the hiway.

Getting stuck behind some clown in a "performance" car.

Brake-checkers might top the list. The 'tard that is on the brakes all the time in all the wrong places.

Bluuu · 09-01-2012, 12:04 AM

Actually Melbs' pet peeve reminds me...maybe I do have one pet peeve.

Douchebags that sign up for a private track day and ask to pay when they show up, but don't show up because it's raining and end up sticking the organizer with their share of the track fee when the organizer was kind enough to not build in any cushion so everybody could get the lowest price possible. Eff those douchebags!

I waited a long time to say that. Thank you!

Andy Capp · 09-01-2012, 06:00 AM

When I'm driving many things annoy me but while I'm riding not even 2 fucks are given. Maybe that's why I like riding so much.

The consequence of really wanting others to follow the rules that help ensure everyone's safety is a heavy zero tolerance police presents on the road. As a riders or driver I don't want that but I would be glad to see an attitude consummate of the death and permanent injury "accidents" impart on others. I guy can dream, right? He says as the cold weather and pain draws in again.


08-31-2012, 09:22 AM	#21
ddonacazx12 Superbiker Joined: Jul 2007 From: Camas, Washington I Ride: 05 zx12r	bikers who pull up "dead" center 6" behind the bumper of the car ahead of them, then put the bike in neutral and wait to be crushed by the first car behind 'em that doesn't stop. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 09:46 AM	#24
RC51 Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kingston I Ride: the short bus ....... with your mom in the back.	Loud motorcycles. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 10:19 AM	#25
Devil1 Blingaphobe Joined: Sep 2005 From: Woodland, WA I Ride: 06 50th R1	Loud pipes save lives. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 10:55 AM	#26
Chickykid Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2012 From: Beaverton I Ride: 2010 Triumph Street Triple	HA! GREAT thread! -Sneezing in my helmet -People that purposely put sht(gravel and rocks) in the street to screw with bikes -High speed bumps in marking lots -People that don't know how to ride in a group of bikes __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook* and Twitter


08-31-2012, 12:41 PM	#27
Melbs5150 Novice Racer Joined: Dec 2008 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 05 Husky 450 SMR, 08 GSXR 600, 02 GSXR 750, 07 ZX6R	Douchebags who sign up for a FREE day at thunderhill with Jason Pridmore's STAR school then don't even fucking show up, or have the foresight to cancel and give their spot to someone else on the waiting list. Fuck those uppity assholes. That's my pet peeve. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 01:09 PM	#29
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	When you are on a road with few legal passing areas and nice twisties following a car that goes 10mph through every corner, 40mph in no pass straight areas and 80mph in all the straight stretches with passing areas becuase they do not want you in front of them. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 01:43 PM	#30
mfrankpdx Retired Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washington DC I Ride: Speed Triple	Motorcyclists who complain about inattentive, distracted, slow (insert adjective here) drivers, as if they didn't exist until you started riding. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 02:27 PM	#31
lena Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Monsters	Moved from Portland to Moto Talk. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-31-2012, 07:58 PM	#38
Tromatic Railer Joined: Apr 2011 From: Portland I Ride: Yamaha Warrior	Adding people who forget that the gas pedal can be used to maintain speed while going up a hill, or that it's not necessary to slow down for a curve on the hiway. Getting stuck behind some clown in a "performance" car. Brake-checkers might top the list. The 'tard that is on the brakes all the time in all the wrong places. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-01-2012, 12:04 AM	#39
Bluuu Señor verde Joined: Mar 2011 From: Kirkland I Ride: behind the girls.	Actually Melbs' pet peeve reminds me...maybe I do have one pet peeve. Douchebags that sign up for a private track day and ask to pay when they show up, but don't show up because it's raining and end up sticking the organizer with their share of the track fee when the organizer was kind enough to not build in any cushion so everybody could get the lowest price possible. Eff those douchebags! I waited a long time to say that. Thank you! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Bluuu; 09-01-2012 at 12:08 AM..


09-01-2012, 06:00 AM	#40
Andy Capp Superbiker Joined: Oct 2010 From: Everett, WA I Ride: 05 GSX-R750, 08 675, 72 XL250	When I'm driving many things annoy me but while I'm riding not even 2 fucks are given. Maybe that's why I like riding so much. The consequence of really wanting others to follow the rules that help ensure everyone's safety is a heavy zero tolerance police presents on the road. As a riders or driver I don't want that but I would be glad to see an attitude consummate of the death and permanent injury "accidents" impart on others. I guy can dream, right? He says as the cold weather and pain draws in again. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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