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« on: May 16, 2009, 06:23:11 PM » |
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Ok, so I was going to post up about this in the local AZ section, but was so taken back and in shock to have actually seen what we saw today that I had to share it with the general population.
So today we were out in our car running some errands and just doing regular Saturday stuff. We were on the interstate heading in the direction of our house when we noticed a guy coming down an on ramp to the highway on an orange sport bike. Not suprised he was wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and of course sunglasses for protection.
Now that really doesn't seem so far out of the ordinary, afterall it's squid season. What completely left us floored was that at about 65mph he reached in his pocket, pulled out his cell phone and was clearly texting while he rode down the highway!!!
Completly in shock I pulled up next to him and honked the horn twice just to say "hey! Pay attention." It wasn't a rude honk just a quick HEY!!!! When he looked over I gave him the "no no" finger wag and we just kept going on our way.
After a second we heard his exhaust and he pulled up next to us and looked to see us, I taped my finger against my forehead like "think buddy, that was dumb" and his reaction was suprisingly that of "yeah you're right".
We were at a total and complete loss of words to have actually witnessed that which has only been seen in YouTube videos. Anyway, we just wanted to share our little OMG moment because we're still in disbelief over it!!!!
Ride safe everyone!!
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« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 06:30:44 PM » |
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I've seen a guy on a dual sport actually talking on the phone while riding about 40. Same amount of gear as your guy. It floored me.
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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 06:41:32 PM » |
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Several years ago while riding down Scottsdale Rd..I saw a guy riding, smoking and talking on cell. Left hand on throttle. Right hand smoking. Right shoulder supporting phone. This went on all the way to Mill Ave/ASU campus.
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2009, 05:36:51 AM » |
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OMG!!! yesterday while riding, we saw a group of 50-60 bikes... ... and not one helmet  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2009, 06:18:57 AM » |
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Yep, they probably all have claustrophobic trouble and can't wear a helmet.
Its a common disease here in Denmark among Harley riders and old folk.
You just have to go to the doctor and tell him to get a free pass.
Fine with me...keeps hospital costs low..
I am a gear freak, mesh or leather even in town...but no helmet ?? that's just asking for it.
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2009, 08:15:40 AM » |
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Texting while riding... that's pretty impressive. No, wait, what's that other thing? Oh right, dumb as shit.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2009, 09:20:44 AM » |
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In Hawaii the dude would have been wearing "rubba slippas" (flip-flops) too. It's a classic. No hat, no jacket, shorts, and no shoes. Nothing could possibly go wrong today. And while I'm at it I think I'll call my ex to help me stay focused!  it goodbye baby. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2009, 01:27:33 PM » |
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wow. that SO beats the lady who was following me that one day... FLOSSING HER TEETH!!! she ran wide off the road twice before I had the chance to get away from her  |
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Monster Dave
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2009, 07:05:46 AM » |
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wow. that SO beats the lady who was following me that one day... FLOSSING HER TEETH!!! she ran wide off the road twice before I had the chance to get away from her We couldn't believe that the dude was actually texting while riding. We really wished that we had had the camera with us to take a picture!!! Who in their right mind would do something like that!!! |
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2009, 07:31:36 AM » |
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Saturday I saw a bunch of bikes too. It was the Richard Petty ride for kids group ~
JM
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2009, 11:08:44 AM » |
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Saw a dude riding a Harley with a grown German Shepard on the back.
Saw a dude riding a cruiser with a cat on the tank.
In Naples Italy, I saw a family of five on a big scooter. Dad was piloting and making his way through traffic.......WHILE SMOKING A CIGARETTE! No helmets on any of em....
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You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! -Sofadriver What has been smelled, cannot be unsmelled! |
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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2009, 01:05:01 PM » |
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Wow.. I am reading a lot of envy and jealousy here guys..
Just because you are not coordinated enough to multi-task while riding or not a good enough rider to skip the helmet doesn't mean you should judge others...
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« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2009, 01:10:00 PM » |
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Wow.. I am reading a lot of envy and jealousy here guys..
Just because you are not coordinated enough to multi-task while riding or not a good enough rider to skip the helmet doesn't mean you should judge others...
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You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! -Sofadriver What has been smelled, cannot be unsmelled! |
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« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2009, 01:12:43 PM » |
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You sure your not a "Chick"? I think that there's some sarcasm there that's somewhat understated. |
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