Filtering Traffic

[Nokesy]

I too hit a mirror the other day whilst filtering It just moved a bit so I pushed it back out, the guy said thank you (seemed very surprised I put it back!) and we both went on our way! I had to stop because it was my brake lever that hit the mirror and stopped the bike! ;D I did feel a bit bad about it though But if I hadn't of filtered I'd still be trying to get home now! ;D

I can fully understand annoyance though, especially when it costs £800 for a new wing mirror. I drive tatty old cars and couldn't care less but I know that's not the same for everyone.

[Mark_Able]

I remember in my yoof being two up on a Yamaha DT175MX doing about 60mph along a twisty dual carriageway in Woking, being suddenly confronted with two stationary queues of traffic. Drum brakes, Chen Shing knobbly tyres, excessive speed, and a mate on the back, no chance...

I did the only thing I could do which was aim for the gap down the middle. I think we took about six or seven doors mirrors off before finally coming to a hault next to a car, and just knocking his door mirror. I straightened it, said sorry, and rode off...

I like to think my riding has improved since then...

[CBRowner]

I like to think my riding has improved since then...

;D We F**King hope so too

[Mark_Able]

[quote author=Mark_Able link=1268868174/45#51 date=1286309785]

I like to think my riding has improved since then...

;D We F**King hope so too [/quote]

I'm not too proud to admit that I rode like a complete twat when I was young. Why do you think I became a bike instructor? So I could warn new riders of the dangers of riding as I did. I'm lucky to be here now. Having said that, there was no one giving instruction in those days to warn of the pitfalls. I learnt everything the hard way.

Maybe I should start a thread 'The Stupidest Things You've Done On a Bike'. Every time someone comes up with a story, I could trump it... :

[BB]

lol! Maybe you should write a book!

BB

[thegasman2000]

Maybe I should start a thread 'The Stupidest Things You've Done On a Bike'. Every time someone comes up with a story, I could trump it... :

Great idea for a thread.... but would p yourself with my only ever "off" :-[

[CBRowner]

[quote author=CBRowner link=1268868174/45#52 date=1286465341][quote author=Mark_Able link=1268868174/45#51 date=1286309785]

I like to think my riding has improved since then...

;D We F**King hope so too [/quote]

I'm not too proud to admit that I rode like a complete twat when I was young. Why do you think I became a bike instructor? So I could warn new riders of the dangers of riding as I did. I'm lucky to be here now. Having said that, there was no one giving instruction in those days to warn of the pitfalls. I learnt everything the hard way.

Maybe I should start a thread 'The Stupidest Things You've Done On a Bike'. Every time someone comes up with a story, I could trump it... :[/quote]


So you didn't become an instructor because you saw all those adverts on TV telling you that you could earn a fortune, be your own boss and work hours that suit you?? ;D

[Morticia]

I clipped a wing mirror at the weekend going through a long line of stationary traffic. Apparently my tried and tested method of closing my eyes and taking a sharp breath if it looks too tight for me isnt flawless!

Oh, I don't know, works for me every time!

[Morticia]

I don't filter unless I'm 100% sure my bike will fit through

I remember being pillion and Steve filtering on the motorway not realising I was a lot higher than him, I had to duck to avoid hitting a van's mirrors...

[Beamer]

[quote author=Mark_Able link=1268868174/45#53 date=1286478469][quote author=CBRowner link=1268868174/45#52 date=1286465341][quote author=Mark_Able link=1268868174/45#51 date=1286309785]

I like to think my riding has improved since then...

;D We F**King hope so too [/quote]

I'm not too proud to admit that I rode like a complete twat when I was young. Why do you think I became a bike instructor? So I could warn new riders of the dangers of riding as I did. I'm lucky to be here now. Having said that, there was no one giving instruction in those days to warn of the pitfalls. I learnt everything the hard way.

Maybe I should start a thread 'The Stupidest Things You've Done On a Bike'. Every time someone comes up with a story, I could trump it... :[/quote]


So you didn't become an instructor because you saw all those adverts on TV telling you that you could earn a fortune, be your own boss and work hours that suit you?? ;D[/quote]




Whatever the reason Im just glad you did.....I wouldnt be on the roads now if it hadnt been for your patience and support Mark and I know theres rather alot of people who agree with that.... [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]