How not to filter/weave through traffic

If you're about to enter the wonderful world of motorcycling or you've recently passed your test, get advice and tips here. No question too daft!
Message
Author
fatboy
World Champion
Posts: 3774
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:48 pm
Location: BATH

#46 Post by fatboy » Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:15 pm

Thanks for that TC, you have lit the light on a grey area.
Like many others (including plod ) I thought undertaking was abig no no.
Lane hogging seems to have spread from motorways to dual carrigeways, inconsiderate tossers in the outside lane doing 52mph, oblivious to anything and everything, a polite flash of lights means ' keep calm and hog the lane '
Cleverly disguised as an adult !

User avatar
Willopotomas
GP Racer
GP Racer
Posts: 2256
Joined: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:11 pm
Location: Coventry, ENGLAND

#47 Post by Willopotomas » Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:33 pm

Thanks for confirming what I thought was right TC. I was going to pipe up, but wasn't 100% sure, so kept me fingers still. :smt003
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.

User avatar
randomsquid
Wear the Fox Hat
Posts: 2244
Joined: Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:10 pm
Location: West Mids

#48 Post by randomsquid » Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:22 pm

Thanks TC I had that wrong as well. I'll store it with when you can stop in a box junction and what the bloody hell is a toucan crossing anyway.

Here's one that Andy may have missed because it has changed since he started riding.

You no longer have to be preceded by a man with a red flag.
This is different to Pete being followed by a man with a green one.
Where ever I lay my hat.....

User avatar
Aladinsaneuk
Aprilia Admin
Posts: 9503
Joined: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:37 pm
Location: Webfoot territory

#49 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:10 pm

Lol


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


User avatar
Falcopops
GP Racer
GP Racer
Posts: 2529
Joined: Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:00 pm
Location: NOT sweating in the tropics

#50 Post by Falcopops » Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:32 pm

randomsquid wrote:Thanks TC I had that wrong as well. I'll store it with when you can stop in a box junction and what the bloody hell is a toucan crossing anyway.

Here's one that Andy may have missed because it has changed since he started riding.

You no longer have to be preceded by a man with a red flag.
This is different to Pete being followed by a man with a green one.
Now that's funny :smt005

User avatar
flatlander
Eprom Test Pilot (Stig)
Posts: 3097
Joined: Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:06 pm
Location: cheshire

#51 Post by flatlander » Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:48 pm

when I could still ride a bike :smt012 I spent most of my commute down the mway on the inside lane going past other traffic hoggers and I wasn't going over the speed limit nor trying to be a smart arse just driving as I understood I was meant to :smt002
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock

User avatar
D-Rider
Admin
Admin
Posts: 15560
Joined: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:09 pm
Location: Coventry

#52 Post by D-Rider » Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:14 pm

randomsquid wrote:
Here's one that Andy may have missed because it has changed since he started riding.

You no longer have to be preceded by a man with a red flag.
What good news - I can save on staff costs - no more flag, no more man and no more HAT for the man to wear

:smt003
“Scientists investigate that which already is. Engineers create that which has never been.”
-- Albert Einstein

User avatar
slickliner6
SuperSport Racer
SuperSport Racer
Posts: 548
Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:26 pm
Location: GT Yarmouth

#53 Post by slickliner6 » Tue Aug 06, 2013 3:59 pm

Well that's opened my eyes. I thought it was illegal as well.

I'm now going out on the beast just so I can undertake. Teehee

Mmwwwaaahhhaahhaa
A day without a laugh is a day wasted.

we were so poor when i was growing up.Dad said "its a good job i was born a boy,at least id have something to play with" ;-)

Post Reply