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epk · May 8, 2010

sometimes cars on the opposite direction high beam cause got tp in front in your direction. especially at overhead bridges. encountered a few before

MonoWorld · May 8, 2010

nowadays, drivers in sg are so farking poorly educated. signalling ur intention wun consume petrol.

and they love to sidesweep riders. i ride slow, i kena eat.

i m done riding slow.

i will keep my left thumb on horn from now on and will not hesitate to irritate the inconsiderate pricks!

Orleng · May 8, 2010

talking about sideswiped, almost kena by a unitat ice van inside CTE tunnel just now. fella merge, then swing across 2 lanes into lane 1(me). but ok la, he raise hand to apologise, but the damned passenger keep staring at me as i overtook.

xXxRatedxXx · May 8, 2010

talking about sideswiped, almost kena by a unitat ice van inside CTE tunnel just now. fella merge, then swing across 2 lanes into lane 1(me). but ok la, he raise hand to apologise, but the damned passenger keep staring at me as i overtook.

Then u never stare at him or her back? Ytd got one such almost sideswipe me also.... so at traffic junction i put side stand walk over and stare at the guy..... he pretend to look infront and not notice...

NEW RIDER DISCLAIMER: No pls do not try this.... and yes i know sooner or later i continue like this will kana beat.

Most of the time i would close one eye... but you know sometimes there are some road users that really piss you off...

Edited May 8, 2010 by xXxRatedxXx
Added "most of the time" paragraph

aRcHeR · May 9, 2010

Then u never stare at him or her back? Ytd got one such almost sideswipe me also.... so at traffic junction i put side stand walk over and stare at the guy..... he pretend to look infront and not notice...

NEW RIDER DISCLAIMER: No pls do not try this.... and yes i know sooner or later i continue like this will kana beat.

Most of the time i would close one eye... but you know sometimes there are some road users that really piss you off...

haha.. provoke, but dun take the first shot at the fella.. otherwise you will lose ground whether it become a court case.. road rage!

swear at him for all you want, but dun touch him. provoke him until he touches you.

xXxRatedxXx · May 9, 2010

haha.. provoke, but dun take the first shot at the fella.. otherwise you will lose ground whether it become a court case.. road rage!

swear at him for all you want, but dun touch him. provoke him until he touches you.

Again i would like to remind all new riders that this is the incorrect thing to do.... pls do not try this on the road.... unless you can take a punch or two.

And if the guy happens to punch you .....

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RHIWSCVqc8&feature=fvsr[/yt]

Just remain "knocked out" from the KO punch!!!

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Again i do not condone hooliganism on the road.... Just ride safe and be safe. Leave A in one piece and arrive at B in one piece.

Orleng · May 9, 2010

Then u never stare at him or her back? Ytd got one such almost sideswipe me also.... so at traffic junction i put side stand walk over and stare at the guy..... he pretend to look infront and not notice...

NEW RIDER DISCLAIMER: No pls do not try this.... and yes i know sooner or later i continue like this will kana beat.

Most of the time i would close one eye... but you know sometimes there are some road users that really piss you off...

Heh heh, that I did, rode along side and looked at the passenger, but I know he can't see my face anyhow, wearing FF, no effect. Maybe I should paint venom's teeth onto the helmet.

Didja try to open his door for him? Bad thing about chasing cars to talk to them, they can take you on really really long excursions. lol.

Raptor · May 9, 2010

You guys know that there are a55holes driving cars on the roads as much as there are a55holes riding bikes too.

Ride defensively... expect an a55hole to cut into your lane without signalling as long as you are not next to him. Expect them not to see you... unless there is eye to eye contact. He may be looking at you but not seeing you.

No point losing temper and letting your ego control the throttle...you may be right... but could be dead right too.

No need to talk about throwing marbles or rocks at windshields...or smashing windshields with helmets or kicking mirrors off. No need all this ego talk. No need all this drama... coz when it comes to push and shove on the roads... its bang and run over you. You lose... big time.

Just tell yourself every time you ride that there are a55holes out there and that you are not going to let them endanger you or spoil your day. Ride within the speed limits and never put yourself in a position that requires your outstanding riding skills or luck to get out off.

But if you think you are a good rider and love to weave in and out of traffic and must ride faster than anybody else... please go to the race tracks.

See how many people you can weave and race with down there.

xXxRatedxXx · May 9, 2010

You guys know that there are a55holes driving cars on the roads as much as there are a55holes riding bikes too.

Ride defensively... expect an a55hole to cut into your lane without signalling as long as you are not next to him. Expect them not to see you... unless there is eye to eye contact. He may be looking at you but not seeing you.

No point losing temper and letting your ego control the throttle...you may be right... but could be dead right too.

No need to talk about throwing marbles or rocks at windshields...or smashing windshields with helmets or kicking mirrors off. No need all this ego talk. No need all this drama... coz when it comes to push and shove on the roads... its bang and run over you. You lose... big time.

Just tell yourself every time you ride that there are a55holes out there and that you are not going to let them endanger you or spoil your day. Ride within the speed limits and never put yourself in a position that requires your outstanding riding skills or luck to get out off.

But if you think you are a good rider and love to weave in and out of traffic and must ride faster than anybody else... please go to the race tracks.

See how many people you can weave and race with down there.

wiser words could not be spoken.

mild_slevin · May 9, 2010

A "wonderful" riding experience... last friday when my fren schedule a ride with a small group of riders. Unexpectedly the queue towards m'sia was long at 2nd link, everyone queue up in an orderly manner with engine off.

Saw lots of Gixxer, a few BMW, Fazer and hardly seen KTM RC8 I guess the highlight of the nite was this cute lady riding a 09 YZF-R1. At that point of time I believe all eyes were on her.

After I pass the booth and make my payment, park my vehicle aside and wait for the rest of the dudes. After which when time to kick off the trip, my bike fail to start... after all the struggle and trying I end up gotta push the bike out and back to sillypore. Well luckily the AETOS guy and lady on duty that nite help me out so I can successfully transport the vehicle out of the check-point.

After-which was about waiting and waiting for help. LOL.

JackOHJack · May 9, 2010

same here. yday while riding.. 2 near miss side swipe.

both cases, i wasn't the only motorist "going forward", there were numerous vehicles moving alongside me.

first case, BUS turn from filter lane change 3 lanes to turn right, jit tao bohui the whole traffic going "into his path"...

second case, taxi turn from filter lane cut 3 lanes to turn right, also jit tao bohui whole traffic going "into his path"...

nowadays, drivers in sg are so farking poorly educated. signalling ur intention wun consume petrol.

and they love to sidesweep riders. i ride slow, i kena eat.

i m done riding slow.

i will keep my left thumb on horn from now on and will not hesitate to irritate the inconsiderate pricks!

talking about sideswiped, almost kena by a unitat ice van inside CTE tunnel just now. fella merge, then swing across 2 lanes into lane 1(me). but ok la, he raise hand to apologise, but the damned passenger keep staring at me as i overtook.

Ytd got one such almost sideswipe me also....

And if the guy happens to punch you .....

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RHIWSCVqc8&feature=fvsr[/yt]

Just remain "knocked out" from the KO punch!!!

reminds me of these compilations!

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mild_slevin · May 9, 2010

nowadays, drivers in sg are so farking poorly educated. signalling ur intention wun consume petrol.

and they love to sidesweep riders. i ride slow, i kena eat.

i m done riding slow.

i will keep my left thumb on horn from now on and will not hesitate to irritate the inconsiderate pricks!

I came across another forum where one of the driver spoke, he mention that at times he signal but vehicles just don't give way to him. I does witness that myself day in day out. Whereas others signal, u slow down and let them join the traffic but no move from them. So you move up to fill the gap, then they shift out... funny driver.

Just to share my experience today on the road, and hope everyone can take this as a reference as well as as lesson.

This incident happened today evening when I was going out to buy dinner.
I was going through a zebra crossing filter lane (a left turn) when the accident happen.
(it was my fault)

There was a private bus infront, and I was pretty much at the same speed as the bus. Since I'm at a pretty low speed (like around 20-30) , I did not take much precaution against the private bus.

Being overconfident, I started checking right early (the main road) and with the traffic condition, I ASSUMED that the bus infront would most probably had filter out of the zebra crossing .

HOWEVER, when I turned back my head front, I saw the bus at a complete stop, waiting for the opportunity to go out. Most probably due to its size, it needs more clearance to go out, so our judgement was DIFFERENT.

I end up bumping into the back of the bus (a light one) and inherted an average scratch and painwork damage to my front wheel fender. Luckily I wasnt really hurt and the bike is still working.

I was riding in my estate, and for a short distance and I let my guard up. And this is what happen. I'm writing it here so that everyone can take this as a reference and really do keep alert while riding. I am very lucky that it occured at low speed and no much damaged is done (to both user and bike) ,
and also a reminder to myself .

there's a few occasion I misjudge my speed as when as the distance between me and the front vehicle. Which I force to swerve out to the next lane, which is so freaking dangerous that a ongoing vehicle can ram me.

..along PIE (westbound), exited at Jurong Town Hall exit and stopped at junction towards Bukit Batok, with a fellow KR rider beside me. Noticed the traffic light was red at the main road, with the right-turn signal just stopped flashing, followed by my own green light to proceed..So I thought it was safe to proceed, the KR rider already accelerated away.

Then as I was about to move off, I heard a double horn from the car on my left. Instinctively, I eased off the throttle and yup, to my surprise, a toyota corolla SJJ 322* * (can't remember the full plate) beat the red light from the main road and turn right to enter the sliproad to PIE, cutting right in front of me. Driver looked like a foreigner, with white skin and blond hair. I think if I had gone off sooner, my pillion & I would have flown off. And lucky for the KR rider, his pickup was very fast and got off the Toyota's way.

What was he thinking.. The green light for my right of way was on for about 2,3 seconds..and he still beat his red light-rightturn signal to turn.. sheesh..

oh mine, glad that you live to tell the tale. God bless.

gwzc_mk2 · May 9, 2010

A "wonderful" riding experience... last friday when my fren schedule a ride with a small group of riders. Unexpectedly the queue towards m'sia was long at 2nd link, everyone queue up in an orderly manner with engine off.
Saw lots of Gixxer, a few BMW, Fazer and hardly seen KTM RC8 I guess the highlight of the nite was this cute lady riding a 09 YZF-R1. At that point of time I believe all eyes were on her.

After I pass the booth and make my payment, park my vehicle aside and wait for the rest of the dudes. After which when time to kick off the trip, my bike fail to start... after all the struggle and trying I end up gotta push the bike out and back to sillypore. Well luckily the AETOS guy and lady on duty that nite help me out so I can successfully transport the vehicle out of the check-point.

After-which was about waiting and waiting for help. LOL.

hahaha~~ at least u have ppl to accompany u to go bukit timah to have supper with you

so how's ur bike?

MonoWorld · May 9, 2010

I came across another forum where one of the driver spoke, he mention that at times he signal but vehicles just don't give way to him. I does witness that myself day in day out. Whereas others signal, u slow down and let them join the traffic but no move from them. So you move up to fill the gap, then they shift out... funny driver.

In their car forum, i saw one of them posted that if u see bikers, signal ur intention and u wun find them underneath ur car, most of them, if not all, will give way to you. I am sure it is very true.

likewise for all bikers, see cars signalling their intentions, they will give way coz i m sure they wun wan to kiss metals and flatten by rubbers.

if they dun signal, we riders will kena from cars.

evaakutenshi · May 9, 2010

icic..... i think lets all not resort to kicking or throwing things at cars....

If anything do what i do.... follow the car all the way to the nearest red light and then motion to have a "friendly chit chat" with the driver.

u arh.dun teach ppl wrong thing.u so tall.imagine i follow dem 2 nearest red light den settle 1 on 1 but nvr noe hor.skali i win.lalalalala~

I always have the urge to kick out at cars also. Or stick a foot out while riding pass them to break the side windows. But always scared they will take my number plate down and report me!

hmm.can try scratching deir cars as u past dem.dey wun noe till dey check it out.heeeeee

Boys n Girls, pls be extra caution when entering KPE..

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whoa.kind souls.pls ride safely ppl.

What was he thinking.. The green light for my right of way was on for about 2,3 seconds..and he still beat his red light-rightturn signal to turn.. sheesh..

happened 2 me bfor.lady driver beat freaking red lite (more than 3s).i moved off n had 2 jam braked.she still can signal sry 2 me.grrrr

I was riding in my estate, and for a short distance and I let my guard up. And this is what happen. I'm writing it here so that everyone can take this as a reference and really do keep alert while riding. I am very lucky that it occured at low speed and no much damaged is done (to both user and bike) ,
and also a reminder to myself .

thank god u r alrite hmm.but did the bus driver helped u or something?or dey nvr felt the impact?

After-which was about waiting and waiting for help. LOL.

lol.so suay arh

mild_slevin · May 10, 2010

whoa.kind souls.pls ride safely ppl.

lol.so suay arh

I'm glad that there are kind soul in sillypore whom lend a hand in time of need. Thank you.

Haha, its OK sit at a secluded corner and enjoy the breeze, vehicles and fishy smell.

In their car forum, i saw one of them posted that if u see bikers, signal ur intention and u wun find them underneath ur car, most of them, if not all, will give way to you. I am sure it is very true.

likewise for all bikers, see cars signalling their intentions, they will give way coz i m sure they wun wan to kiss metals and flatten by rubbers.

if they dun signal, we riders will kena from cars.

agreed, but not to forget about checking your blind spot. When ever I travel to work in the morning, I'm wondering if its wise to travel between vehicle to avoid the queue. Weighting the amount of risk rider has to go through.

hahaha~~ at least u have ppl to accompany u to go bukit timah to have supper with you
so how's ur bike?

Lol... yah... thanks for their time and company at wee hours.

The mech manage to up my bike during saturday, battery and rectifier change. Sadly after I left the shop and head off for my vehicle wash I found out there's a metallic object pierce through the rear Tyre and there's bubble when water goes over it. Go back and seal up the "lobang", then mech check my rear brake as well. He inform me that the brake disc has worn need to be replace as well. Haiz...

gwzc_mk2 · May 10, 2010

I'm glad that there are kind soul in sillypore whom lend a hand in time of need. Thank you.

Haha, its OK sit at a secluded corner and enjoy the breeze, vehicles and fishy smell.

agreed, but not to forget about checking your blind spot. When ever I travel to work in the morning, I'm wondering if its wise to travel between vehicle to avoid the queue. Weighting the amount of risk rider has to go through.

Lol... yah... thanks for their time and company at wee hours.
The mech manage to up my bike during saturday, battery and rectifier change. Sadly after I left the shop and head off for my vehicle wash I found out there's a metallic object pierce through the rear Tyre and there's bubble when water goes over it. Go back and seal up the "lobang", then mech check my rear brake as well. He inform me that the brake disc has worn need to be replace as well. Haiz...

oh well~~ sometimes riding an old bike can be quite a headache. lots of maintainence to be done. join us again this week for supper at GP town lah

dinie · May 10, 2010

Boys n Girls, pls be extra caution when entering KPE..

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looked like dried mud or sand on the road.. thank god the rider was okay.

Lass · May 11, 2010

You guys know that there are a55holes driving cars on the roads as much as there are a55holes riding bikes too.

Ride defensively... expect an a55hole to cut into your lane without signalling as long as you are not next to him. Expect them not to see you... unless there is eye to eye contact. He may be looking at you but not seeing you.

No point losing temper and letting your ego control the throttle...you may be right... but could be dead right too.

No need to talk about throwing marbles or rocks at windshields...or smashing windshields with helmets or kicking mirrors off. No need all this ego talk. No need all this drama... coz when it comes to push and shove on the roads... its bang and run over you. You lose... big time.

Just tell yourself every time you ride that there are a55holes out there and that you are not going to let them endanger you or spoil your day. Ride within the speed limits and never put yourself in a position that requires your outstanding riding skills or luck to get out off.

But if you think you are a good rider and love to weave in and out of traffic and must ride faster than anybody else... please go to the race tracks.

See how many people you can weave and race with down there.

good one rap! encountered a few incidences on my way to work and witnessed how cars cut abruptly into a biker and another one shoving another bike out of the lane. they can see the bikers though cos i was behind and i saw everything....but yeah...we are always at the losing end. am a driver as well and there's no reason why any driver couldn't see bikes coming up from behind esp when u r stuck in a jam. drivers simply want to get into another lane as quickly as possible cos there's no give way attitude that exist here and as a result, ends up endangering bikers. am a driver too so i know that jumping into another lane sin't getting anyone out of the jam at much faster.

encountered some bikers (including a recent one on p plated SP) trying to out run me. my cc is slightly bigger so naturally i can get away faster...er what are they thinking. so its a male + ego thing?

i see riders do this lil swing out b4 turning into a bend...er that can be saved for sessions on the track too.

anyway, if not for some stupid training or early morning meetings, i wouldn't be here this early to write this...am normally late these days for work cos there are lesser idiots on the road after 9

mild_slevin · May 11, 2010

oh well~~ sometimes riding an old bike can be quite a headache. lots of maintainence to be done. join us again this week for supper at GP town lah

haha still I'm pretty confident that this bike can serve for another 10 yrs or more. By the way how u pronounce GP?

good one rap! encountered a few incidences on my way to work and witnessed how cars cut abruptly into a biker and another one shoving another bike out of the lane. they can see the bikers though cos i was behind and i saw everything....but yeah...we are always at the losing end. am a driver as well and there's no reason why any driver couldn't see bikes coming up from behind esp when u r stuck in a jam. drivers simply want to get into another lane as quickly as possible cos there's no give way attitude that exist here and as a result, ends up endangering bikers. am a driver too so i know that jumping into another lane sin't getting anyone out of the jam at much faster.

encountered some bikers (including a recent one on p plated SP) trying to out run me. my cc is slightly bigger so naturally i can get away faster...er what are they thinking. so its a male + ego thing?

i see riders do this lil swing out b4 turning into a bend...er that can be saved for sessions on the track too.

anyway, if not for some stupid training or early morning meetings, i wouldn't be here this early to write this...am normally late these days for work cos there are lesser idiots on the road after 9

That's why I prefer to let other riders go ahead before me... try to keep revving low with gradual pick up.

IZECUBEZ · May 11, 2010

haha still I'm pretty confident that this bike can serve for another 10 yrs or more. By the way how u pronounce GP?

That's why I prefer to let other riders go ahead before me... try to keep revving low with gradual pick up.

GP?

Gelang Patah

Ger (as is char bor) Lang (bo lang, nobody)

Pa (like papa the Pa)

Tah (Lai Tah! Drink up)

gwzc_mk2 · May 11, 2010

haha still I'm pretty confident that this bike can serve for another 10 yrs or more. By the way how u pronounce GP?

That's why I prefer to let other riders go ahead before me... try to keep revving low with gradual pick up.

geylang patah

mild_slevin · May 11, 2010

GP?

Gelang Patah
Ger (as is char bor) Lang (bo lang, nobody)

Pa (like papa the Pa)

Tah (Lai Tah! Drink up)

geylang patah

lol thanks guys for the input

knucklehead · May 11, 2010

today whilst riding ...

gonna stop at traffic light just outside century square,

when suddenly a cager open his car door...

ONLY to find him trashing out his cup of drink nicely on the road ....

wahlao .. this kind of person also have .....

Lass · May 11, 2010

That's why I prefer to let other riders go ahead before me... try to keep revving low with gradual pick up.

actually most of the time i do let others go 1st unless i need to get ahead and change lane.

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