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themeatmanlandry · 10-12-2004, 03:55 PM

The wife just called me and told me there was a jackass (==>

) in front of her at the stop sign that tried to do a burn-out and busted his keester in the intersection.

She honked at him, to signal that he needed to pick up what was left of his bike and get the hell out of the way.

The best part: The bike had a "For Sale" sign tacked to the windshield. I wish I'd been there.

007 · 10-12-2004, 04:24 PM

expect some extra parts appearing on eBay

10-12-2004, 05:00 PM

ha! funny.(this will be me in about a year)

Ride-or-die · 10-12-2004, 05:20 PM

ha ha ha he was probbaly taking the bike for a test ride

c50tiger · 10-12-2004, 05:45 PM

What a moroooon.

GIXXER-Mike · 10-12-2004, 10:51 PM

That's deep, man

!

themeatmanlandry · 10-13-2004, 08:34 AM

She honked at him too. That's great.

That's why I married her . . . the God-given sense to honk at morons.

wavyredlaurie · 10-13-2004, 10:23 AM

I think he should sue the motorcycle manufacturer, the tire company. the contractor who laid down the road, and your wife for causing mental anguish.

......oops, wrong thread.

themeatmanlandry · 10-13-2004, 10:28 AM

tlwisner · 10-13-2004, 10:54 AM

Sure kid, take it for a test ride!

LayinLo · 10-13-2004, 01:07 PM

Sir, is it fast?

KatanaMatt · 10-13-2004, 01:22 PM

Something similar here in Dallas on Monday night... I was out with a friend in his cage. We pulled up behind a CBR and GSXR at a red light. Light went green and the CBR 12 o'clocked off the starting line. When the rear cowl hit the ground, he lost it and slid about 20 feet. The GSXR just looked like, 'WTF?!?' We put our flashers on in the cage to help block traffic for them, and got out to see if they needed help... The CBR guy was just stunned and shocked, so I picked up (pieces of) his bike and got it into the local Staples parking lot. I asked the guy what he was thinking riding like that, and he just snapped. He started cussing at me and F this and F that and F you. I realize that he was pissed beacuse he just totalled his bike, but I have no sympathy since he was now being a jerk. Mr. GSXR pulled us aside and thanked us for helping and for blocking traffic. We drove by the Staples again later on the way home and saw his bike was still there in the parking lot. I guess Mr. CBR had to ride b!tch on the GSXR to get home. Serves him right.

themeatmanlandry · 10-13-2004, 01:29 PM

Good for you for stopping to help the idiot pick up what's left of his bike (and ego). The guy my wife saw wanted to stand there and survey the damage while everyone else waited, when he should have been picking his stuff up and getting it to the curb.

She honked at him, as did a few other cars.

FIVEINCH · 10-13-2004, 01:47 PM

Hey, Meat Man, did your wife honk at him?

themeatmanlandry · 10-13-2004, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIVEINCH

Hey, Meat Man, did your wife honk at him?

Oops!!

I got it right off the bat, even though I didn't realize I had posted three times about the horn:

Quote:

She honked at him

Quote:

She honked at him too. That's great.

That's why I married her . . . the God-given sense to honk at morons.

Quote:

She honked at him, as did a few other cars.

You see, the horn is important to me. I often times honk at someone that's done something stupid to someone else, not just when they've done something stupid to me. IMHO, if we all honk at idiots, they'll realize that people notice, and maybe they'll change the way they drive.

In reality, most folks in a given situation don't notice anything that happens, so . . . I guess they need to be honked at also, for not paying attention.

I really hate it when I honk at an idiot that is SO obviously in the wrong . . . and they honk back. Pitiful. If I get "honked down" for something stupid (as if

), I lower the head and give the "I'm sorry for being stupid wave."

tlwisner · 10-13-2004, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

You see, the horn is important to me. I often times honk at someone that's done something stupid to someone else, not just when they've done something stupid to me. IMHO, if we all honk at idiots, they'll realize that people notice, and maybe they'll change the way they drive.

In reality, most folks in a given situation don't notice anything that happens, so . . . I guess they need to be honked at also, for not paying attention.

I really hate it when I honk at an idiot that is SO obviously in the wrong . . . and they honk back. Pitiful. If I get "honked down" for something stupid (as if

), I lower the head and give the "I'm sorry for being stupid wave."

This is probably the deepest and most touching few paragraphs about the art and science of honking that I have ever read. I need a tissue, excuse me... Honk on!

wavyredlaurie · 10-13-2004, 02:38 PM

I had no idea there is such a thing as honking etiquette. But then, noone else around here does, either. On those rare occasions when I honk at some deserving person, they invariably give me that universal hand signal to let me know that I am #1 with them, for sure

.

LayinLo · 10-13-2004, 02:43 PM

Maybe honking should be taught in Adult Driver's Ed. Adult Driver's Ed (ADE) is my idea for granny's/grandpa's and the like. It will ceritify you to drive a mama-bus (aka "Mini-Van") before you actually become a soccer-mom. It will teach proper etiquette for those enormous 4x4's that we rednecks deal with here in the South. It may keep a few idiots off the road. Maybe I should put some serious thought into this one...

10-12-2004, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	The Wife The wife just called me and told me there was a jackass (==> ) in front of her at the stop sign that tried to do a burn-out and busted his keester in the intersection. She honked at him, to signal that he needed to pick up what was left of his bike and get the hell out of the way. The best part: The bike had a "For Sale" sign tacked to the windshield. I wish I'd been there.

10-12-2004, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ride-or-die Petrol Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 GSXR-600 Location: ESSEX, England Posts: 751	ha ha ha he was probbaly taking the bike for a test ride __________________ Both knees are good friends with Mr Road. they play everyday!!

10-12-2004, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,056	What a moroooon. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

10-12-2004, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,111	That's deep, man ! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

10-13-2004, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
wavyredlaurie In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 146	I think he should sue the motorcycle manufacturer, the tire company. the contractor who laid down the road, and your wife for causing mental anguish. ......oops, wrong thread. __________________ My motto is "In all things - moderation." Of course, that means that even moderation needs to be practiced in moderation!

10-12-2004, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
007 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Boston. MA Posts: 592	expect some extra parts appearing on eBay

10-12-2004, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	ha! funny.(this will be me in about a year)

10-13-2004, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	She honked at him too. That's great. That's why I married her . . . the God-given sense to honk at morons.

10-13-2004, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423

10-13-2004, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Sure kid, take it for a test ride! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

10-13-2004, 01:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Sir, is it fast?

10-13-2004, 01:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
KatanaMatt Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 216	Something similar here in Dallas on Monday night... I was out with a friend in his cage. We pulled up behind a CBR and GSXR at a red light. Light went green and the CBR 12 o'clocked off the starting line. When the rear cowl hit the ground, he lost it and slid about 20 feet. The GSXR just looked like, 'WTF?!?' We put our flashers on in the cage to help block traffic for them, and got out to see if they needed help... The CBR guy was just stunned and shocked, so I picked up (pieces of) his bike and got it into the local Staples parking lot. I asked the guy what he was thinking riding like that, and he just snapped. He started cussing at me and F this and F that and F you. I realize that he was pissed beacuse he just totalled his bike, but I have no sympathy since he was now being a jerk. Mr. GSXR pulled us aside and thanked us for helping and for blocking traffic. We drove by the Staples again later on the way home and saw his bike was still there in the parking lot. I guess Mr. CBR had to ride b!tch on the GSXR to get home. Serves him right. __________________ 2004 BluKatana SuzukiGirl fanclub member red7eb fanclub member Janis fanclub member - m@

10-13-2004, 01:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Good for you for stopping to help the idiot pick up what's left of his bike (and ego). The guy my wife saw wanted to stand there and survey the damage while everyone else waited, when he should have been picking his stuff up and getting it to the curb. She honked at him, as did a few other cars.

10-13-2004, 01:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	Hey, Meat Man, did your wife honk at him? __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

10-13-2004, 02:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
wavyredlaurie In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 146	I had no idea there is such a thing as honking etiquette. But then, noone else around here does, either. On those rare occasions when I honk at some deserving person, they invariably give me that universal hand signal to let me know that I am #1 with them, for sure . __________________ My motto is "In all things - moderation." Of course, that means that even moderation needs to be practiced in moderation!

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10-13-2004, 02:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Maybe honking should be taught in Adult Driver's Ed. Adult Driver's Ed (ADE) is my idea for granny's/grandpa's and the like. It will ceritify you to drive a mama-bus (aka "Mini-Van") before you actually become a soccer-mom. It will teach proper etiquette for those enormous 4x4's that we rednecks deal with here in the South. It may keep a few idiots off the road. Maybe I should put some serious thought into this one...

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