98 replies to this topic

[1via]

fucking scooters act like they are motorbikes going in between cars to the front of the traffic lights then take off really really slowly

[NA_Goodness]

Scooters are stupid. They're too slow and cocky riders always get in the way and make the roads dangerous. They have their place on the roads, I suppose, but doesn't mean I don't hate them. I mean, how are they not anymore safe then a motorbike? I've never seen a scooter rider wear protective gear! Bike riders don't always, but most wear more then a helmet. Just my personal opinion anyway. I'd never own one personally but I have friend with them.

[Hanaldo]

fucking scooters act like they are motorbikes going in between cars to the front of the traffic lights then take off really really slowly

Yeh motorbike riders (or scooter riders for that matter) don't do that to skip traffic. It was a huge fear of mine on the bike, I never really fancied getting rear ended by a car and getting sandwiched between that car and the car in front of me. You gotta understand that when you are on a motorbike or a scooter, you are really bloody exposed. Any sort of accident that would be considered minor in a car is probably going to kill you on a motorbike.

Rhys, that is why I say I would only own one if I lived in or near the city. You don't need to drive fast on those roads, and usually traffic is stop start. In the hills the scooter was shit, the roads are fast and a 50cc scooter just struggled to keep above 30kms/h on some of those roads. I always wore protective wear, you have to be an idiot not to.

I do agree they can be dangerous, I never enjoyed only being able to go 40kms/h in a 90 or 110 zone. But let's see any other sort of motor vehicle get 350kms to $6 of petrol.

[1via]

i realise that is why they get to the front but maybe they should stick to the left in the slow lane instead of holding up both lanes

[Hanaldo]

You gotta ride to the side of the lane, either the left or the middle, because of the oil slick. If you are lane splitting then you have to do it down the middle of the lane, you can't do it down the outside of the left lane because that's illegal. So you gotta sit in the middle. Any good rider will move to the left of the lane once they are out of the intersection, but often they just don't care. That shits me as well.

[NA_Goodness]

Actually lane splitting itself is illegal. I understand why it's done, hell I know I'll do it myself when i get my bike, but the ones who go to the front of the queque, then hold everyone up while they cross to the left side after the lights go green makes it more dangerous then sitting behind a car! No 50cc scooter is going to be faster then a car. Especially a scooter with 2 riders.

Not to mention they're unbelievably gay No offense Martin! Lol

[Char]

whos going to this?
2 ways on same channel as last time yeah - use em! no repeats of previous cruise!

[2LV8ETR]

Lane splitting isn't illegal as long as you do it right.

A chick I worked with had a husband who was a senior cuntstable and he told me what you had to do in order to keep it legal.

I won't go into all of the details here unless asked to, but you can do it.

[V8EATER]

I hope that i pick good cards today. Normally i have bad luck dealing with any cards. Fingers crossed.

[Hank Scorpio]

Hey guys, back on topic!

We were dishing hate on Scooters in this thread, talk about your cruise elsewhere thanks!

[Hanaldo]

Yeh lane splitting isn't illegal Rhys, they actually make you do it when you do your prac test to get your motorbike license. As Allen said, there is a law to it and you have to do it right, but if you do then it's legal.

Scooters are less gay then Harley's and those types of bikes. On fast roads you do feel like an idiot. But just around town they are awesome. Everyone laughs at you until they can't find a parking and you just pull up right outside the door of where you're goin. Suckas

[2LV8ETR]

What a great day out!

We had a lot of fun and everyone behaved so a top effort from all.

The winner of the pot ($230.00) was Trevor with a pair of aces. I was leading there for a while, but the GreyWolf snuck up and bit me on the arse. I hope it tasted nice Trev.
On the last draw there were a few people needing a certain card for a good hand, unfortunately they all drew an unwanted card.

Here are the results from importance:

Trevor: QC 8S AD AH 7S - Pair of aces.
Allen: QC QS JH 5D AS - Pair of queens.
Jess: 7H 6H QS AH 7C - Pair of sevens, ace, queen kicker.
Laura: 9H 10H 7C AS 7D - Pair of sevens, ace, ten kicker.
Brendan: QC 4D 5D 5S 2D - Pair of fives.
Mario: 3H 2H 3D JC 10H - Pair of threes.
Tom: QC 2H AC 2C 10C - Pair of twos.
Tayla: QS KC AH JS 4D - Ace high, king, queen kicker.
Socrates: JD 8S 5S AC KC - Ace high, king, jack kicker.
Harris: 9C 5D AH KH 7D - Ace high, king, nine kicker.
Cesar: 9H 5S 3S QD AD - Ace high, queen, nine kicker.
Troy: QS 3D 5D AH 6H - Ace high, queen, six kicker.
Mal: AD 8H JS 3H 3S - Ace high, jack kicker.
Naomi: 5D 3C AC 8C 7D - Ace high, eight kicker.
Brett: 9H QC 6H 7D KH - King high, queen kicker.
Mitchell: JC 3D 6C KC 4S - King high, jack kicker.
Roz KH 2H 8C 2C 9D - King high, nine kicker.
Ken: 4C 8D 2H QC 10C - Queen high, ten kicker.
Marianne: 2D 4H QD 8H 9S - Queen high, nine kicker.
Roy: JH 9S 10S 7D 3C - Jack high, ten, nine kicker.
Lachlan: 10C 7C JS 8H 2S - Jack high, ten, eight kicker.
Yani: 2S 4S 8C 4D JD - Jack high, eight kicker.
Scott: 10D 6S 7H 8C 3D: Ten high.

[NA_Goodness]

I grabbed some pics at the last meet point, so I'll chuck them up soon.

[Ten Four]

Lol of course Trevor would win.....

[V8EATER]

What a wicked day. I thought the poker run was an awesome idea. Very interesting and it can be anyones luck to win. Top job Al. We will definitely have to do it again.

Many thanks to Allen for organizing the event and thankyou to everyone that turned up. I really enjoyed it.

[REAPER]

typical i went from last person with a chance to win to FUCKING LAST damm u all i hate u so much



nah i love u all

[V8EATER]

LOL i had to laugh at you being last Scotty. Socs will be happy about that. I think you know why.

[GreyWolf]

Great cruise all, even though i did a james and got lost at one leg

[Tritty]

Congrats Trev!
Thanks for organising the day Allen, it was awesome! beautiful weather too, couldnt have turned out any better. I never have any luck with gambling so was not expecting to do any good but atleast I didnt come last

Looking forward to the next one, maybe I could fluke it and win, never know.

Oh and Allen if you dont mind, could you write a little something about the day for the newsletter. thanks.

[Char]

-enuf said