Anyone know this idiot motorcyclist?

[Markymark]

Looked clear and fine to me.

 

[AndyRM]

[QUOTE 3119245, member: 45"]And if he'd died as a result of his speed?[/QUOTE]

He didn't.

 

[Markymark]

I might die as a result of cycling home tonight. I would suggest (though I don't know) but opening up on a clear road in good conditions would be comparable to mixing through traffic in east London.

 

[AndyRM]

[QUOTE 3119331, member: 45"]So?[/QUOTE]

I dunno. You asked the question, I answered it.

If you're looking for a more in depth response, I would say that he was on an empty bit of road and was having a bit of fun without endangering anyone (other than potentially himself). When he encountered traffic he was obeying the rules.

Unlike the biker featured in the original video, he really doesn't need 'sorting out'.

 

[Markymark]

[QUOTE 3119342, member: 45"]Necessity of increased risk?[/QUOTE]
His call to make. I'd agree if he'd put other people at risk. He didn't was careful before and after the ride. He had fun. Some times I have unessceray fun on mountain bikes on offroad trails. I might die.

 

[AndyRM]

[QUOTE 3119353, member: 45"]You knew what I was getting at.

This nonsense about only endangering himself is just that. Go and talk to a paramedic, bereaved parent.

The bloke is an idiot. He's choosing to significantly increase the risk to himself, and the potential for affecting others, for a bit of fun.

There are track days which provide a more appropriate and safer environment.[/QUOTE]

Can you point out all the other people he endangered?

 

[Markymark]

[QUOTE 3119354, member: 45"]you do know what risk is?[/QUOTE]
I have a vague idea of the risk that may be wrong. I didn't exmaine the KSI rate when I bought my bikes. I didn't for my kids either. I didn;t for when I went bungee jumping. I have a rough idea and do what I feel is safe. I am almost certainly wrong in some of these.

I think I should buy me some man-size bubblewrap.

 

[benb]

His call to make. I'd agree if he'd put other people at risk. He didn't was careful before and after the ride. He had fun. Some times I have unessceray fun on mountain bikes on offroad trails. I might die.

So obeying the speed limit is a driver/rider's decision to make?
Yeah, what could possibly go wrong with that?

 

[Markymark]

So obeying the speed limit is a driver/rider's decision to make?
Yeah, what could possibly go wrong with that?

That was in reference to the necessity of the risk. His call was to whether he thought his risk was worth it as it was his safety, not that it was his call to make re the speed limits.

 

[Markymark]

[QUOTE 3119387, member: 45"]The only benefit from the increased risk was his adrenaline rush.[/QUOTE]
I would suggest that's the case with a huge number of things...all over the world...all the time.

 

[.stu]

You guys remind me of my neighbour - they don't let their kid out of the house to play with the other kids cos "something bad may happen". Poor kid.

 

[Markymark]

[QUOTE 3119399, member: 45"]On a public road?[/QUOTE]
The bike trails I do are not on my private estate.

 

[Markymark]

Who was it dangerous to? Himself? I do things that are dangerous to myself on public trails. Ok, that sounded rude but you know what I mean.

 

[Markymark]

They took a risk and suffered the consequences. He took a risk. That's what risks are. If they had no consequences we wouldn't get any rush. Don't take risks when others are involved. When it's just you people sometimes take risks. Sometimes they get hurt. Sometimes they die.

 

[vickster]

I've got a friend who did 170 (or whatever speed a hyabusa can reach) on a motorbike on mile stretch of road at 5am. He was fine, enjoyed the adrenalin rush and all was well. However, if something had happened and he had died, I doubt his wife and 3 kids under 6 would have been impressed at his judgement of the risk, regardless of how good his life insurance may be. Supremely irresponsible attitude to a bit of fun. It's never just going to affect you when it goes wrong.