do you stop???

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Gamo2901
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do you stop???

Post by Gamo2901 »

The other night I was parked at side of road on my phone...... I lad on a lil aprilla Lplates on pulled alongside and asked if I was OK and did I need any help.....stuck thumb up as all good he whizzed off.....5minutes later a vtwin jus gunned it past didn't even acknowledge me,...... Personally when I see bike at side I do thumbs up or down to see if they OK..... And would help if needed.
Dailaughing
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Re: do you stop???

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If I saw you on your phone I'd probably assume that was why you stopped and go on past. Do the thumbs up or down thing if I had time maybe. 30 years ago very different - stop or signal every time but bikes are so reliable now.
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Re: do you stop???

Post by Jimbo04zx10r »

I agree with Dailaughing I would assumed you were ok as you were on the phone, if you were looking at your bike with the 'oh bloody hell' look :80: then I would stop and ask if your ok.
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drive on past with middle finger up :))
Gamo2901
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Re: do you stop???

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Lol I'll remember that, instead of offering to help I'll give em the bird lol
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Re: do you stop???

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if I'm able to stop I will ad have in the past.
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Re: do you stop???

Post by dchurch1604 »

I try and stop if I can, even though I haven't had a bike, I've helped a few people out in the last few years, gave a chap on the M4 some petrol as he had ran out, and another chap a lift to the nearest petrol station as he was walking along with all his gear on.

I have had help in the past so think it's pay back.

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Re: do you stop???

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If I see someone in trouble and it's safe/I'm able to stop, I will. If I can't stop and the person looks to be at risk I'll phone the non-emergency police number.
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