Kawasaki 1400 GTR

Off Topic => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ros on July 16, 2013, 06:08:15 PM

Title: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: Ros on July 16, 2013, 06:08:15 PM
Is it just me, or does anyone else find this particularly offensive?

I took this picture this evening. 

This guy roared up inbetween the traffic to get to the front of the queue at the lights with a VERY loud aftermarket pipe.  Looks like a ZX12R or something.  Anyway, he's wearing shorts, T-shirt and sandals.  Then I spot the pillion.  WTF?!  A 2-year-old in a massive helmet, shorts, T-shirt and flip flops just millimeters away from aforementioned exhaust.  Can't even hold on properly and doesn't fit on the seat!!

This really gets on my nerves. 

No respect.

What a total  :censored:

(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/rosbif_2000/Odds%20and%20sods/ItalianMotociclistipiccoli.jpg) (http://s512.photobucket.com/user/rosbif_2000/media/Odds%20and%20sods/ItalianMotociclistipiccoli.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: charlie mac on July 16, 2013, 06:35:14 PM
See it everyday, usually on a scooter. Yes, drives me  :censored: mad.
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: Lonewolf on July 16, 2013, 07:42:09 PM
I agree Ros, that's bang out of order.  :nono:
I've seen a lot of that in the last week or so.
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: winnsworld on July 16, 2013, 08:09:08 PM
It's their choice but someone may have to scrape them up off the floor! I don't nod nor acknowledge bikers without the right gear. I figure they're not bikers just  :censored:
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: charlie mac on July 16, 2013, 09:26:20 PM
That child has no choice. She certainly cannot comprehend the concequences. IMO, it is basically child abuse but completly acceptable behavior for not just the society in which the picture was taken, but a very large portion of the world.
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: doebag on July 16, 2013, 10:11:13 PM
Indeed, it is common and acceptable in some countries to see a family of four on a Honda step-thru. Dad riding,Mum pillion with child in between, and another standing on the foot plate.

But.... It don't make it right.
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: Rusty on July 16, 2013, 10:14:42 PM
Truly awful.
  :no: :no:
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: Debs on July 17, 2013, 07:35:01 AM
That's  :censored: shocking.

Motorcycle Pillion Passenger Age Requirements in EU States......

Italy - No age limit, Approved helmet must be used. Passenger must not interfere with the rider or balancing of the bike

http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/briefing_room_archive.php?fullstory=418
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: Rossendale Rider on July 17, 2013, 09:26:14 AM
 :agree: Madness and totally irresponsible.  Mind you, although not EU regs, I've been to countries were the rules were only 1 wife, 3 kids and 6 chickens allowed at any one time! :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: Rossendale Rider on July 17, 2013, 09:30:02 AM
Quote from: doebag on July 16, 2013, 10:11:13 PM
Indeed, it is common and acceptable in some countries to see a family of four on a Honda step-thru. Dad riding,Mum pillion with child in between, and another standing on the foot plate.

But.... It don't make it right.

Sorry Doebag, didn't see you comment.  :surrender:
Title: Re: Total and utter disgrace.
Post by: O.C. on July 17, 2013, 11:22:13 AM
You should see the amount of 'luggage' they manage to transport by motorcycle in Sri Lanka, travelling the streets of Columbo is one helluva education  :wacko: