brotherhood

[Jetbrett]

Its sad that we've gotten to the point where many of us don't or won't stop.  I helped a guy on a moped not too long ago...good guy, but he had no idea what he was doing.  That said, you can't be too careful when you do stop.  99% of the time you will encounter someone who needs and/or is grateful for the help.  However, you need to keep your head on a swivel and listen to that inner voice if anything feels wrong.  I will try to stop behind and with enough space to get away if things turn sour.  I also initially stay on the bike with the motor running until I know things are on the level. 

[BumbleB]

Its sad that we've gotten to the point where many of us don't or won't stop.  I helped a guy on a moped not too long ago...good guy, but he had no idea what he was doing.  That said, you can't be too careful when you do stop.  99% of the time you will encounter someone who needs and/or is grateful for the help.  However, you need to keep your head on a swivel and listen to that inner voice if anything feels wrong.  I will try to stop behind and with enough space to get away if things turn sour.  I also initially stay on the bike with the motor running until I know things are on the level. 

+1, well stated! I too will stop, but definitely alert...

[causeofkaos]

i get off the bike run over screaming bloody murder the persons reaction tells me if they need help or are shady, then i calmly assist those in need or run back to my bike screaming bloody murder if they pull out a gun.

[stopintime]

i get off the bike run over screaming bloody murder the persons reaction tells me if they need help or are shady, then i calmly assist those in need or run back to my bike screaming bloody murder if they pull out a gun.

No wonder you're "causeofkaos" 

[Statler]

sorry, but brotherhood is more than if you ride on two wheels or not.    Look at this place....there are people here I would do anything for and it has nothing to do with motorcycling....and there are people who have passed through here that, while they may ride a motorcycle...well....I'll just leave it at that.

There may have been a time when two wheels was more indicative of the type of person but that time isn't now.   We all go on our own experiences...and mine has shown that the majority of humans would push their own mother under a bus if it served them.

I still stop (But not if my daughter is in the car)   And I expect trouble each time.

(I had my trailer with me last time on my way to pick up my bikes and offered a guy a lift, but he was just fixing a faceshield).

[smooth]

I thought I was the only one who thinks like this. I go to bars a lot and pretty girls are always coming over to talk to me and ask if I want to go home with them. I never fall for that sh**. You just can't be too careful these days.

 

Yeah, you can't be too careful around hot chicks, especially if they want to take you home.

[Buckethead]

sorry, but brotherhood is more than if you ride on two wheels or not.    Look at this place....there are people here I would do anything for and it has nothing to do with motorcycling....and there are people who have passed through here that, while they may ride a motorcycle...well....I'll just leave it at that.

There may have been a time when two wheels was more indicative of the type of person but that time isn't now.   We all go on our own experiences...and mine has shown that the majority of humans would push their own mother under a bus if it served them.

I still stop (But not if my daughter is in the car)   And I expect trouble each time.

(I had my trailer with me last time on my way to pick up my bikes and offered a guy a lift, but he was just fixing a faceshield).

Respectfully, your job puts you in a wonderful position to observe (and possibly keep tabs on) many of the worst aspects of humanity.

The fact that you STILL stop and offer assistance speaks volumes.

[Raux]

i recently pulled over (with windows cracked and doors locked) for a guy in a car... he said petrol... i said 200meter up the road that way... he looked disappointed...

the next day i find out that gypsy (yes those kind) are in the area and pulling scams to ask for gas or directiosn and pretty much holding people hostage (not armed but a person in front of the car) until you give them a bit of money.

i kept him on the passenger side away from me and watched his car to be sure no one else had come out... and kept the car on, pointed toward the way i wanted to go... so i guess he felt i wasn't a good target... plus since he wasn't familiar with the area i guess he didn't know about the gas stations up the road.

if you stop, just be careful and observant.

[Setsukosan]

I agree with Raux, use your judgment.

[rockaduc]

I thought I was the only one who thinks like this. I go to bars a lot and pretty girls are always coming over to talk to me and ask if I want to go home with them. I never fall for that sh**. You just can't be too careful these days.