So I am riding around running errands in my g/f's car and we pull up behind this nice chopper. I am going over how I like the fat tire and how I want to build one from the frame up and blah blah blah. Well, at the red light he pulls out his cell phone! He starts texting and the light turns green. Over the next, oh 30 seconds or so he finishes his text and proceeds to take off like a bat out of hell. Next thing I see is his back tire lock up and kick out about 45 degrees to the right and straighten back up and he is inches from the rear bumper of an Expedition. All he is got on his head is sunglasses and a bandana. After that close call he then proceeds to ride around with his cell phone out and text whoever. I wanted to say put up the phone and ride. Some real dumbasses out there! Be safe and wear gear.
JB

wow now ive heard it all. cell phones and bikes rather than cell phones and cars. cell phones are a pain in the ass 98% of the time.

wow now ive heard it all. cell phones and bikes rather than cell phones and cars. cell phones are a pain in the ass 98% of the time.
+1000

The funny thing is the "bad ass" stalled... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/rotflol.gif not saying I have never stalled, but this guy was riding around with the vibe of "IM THE KING SHIT, I RIDE A $30,000+ CHOPPER"

I've been known to check my phone at stop lights but only if I'm expecting a call to meet up to ride...and I surely do not ride down the road trying to use it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif I did ham the phone in my helmet one time and have a short convo one time though http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I've used a bluetooth headset in my helmet a few times when I was meeting up with people.

Cell phones and bikes? Good heavens.

I've been known to check my phone at stop lights but only if I'm expecting a call to meet up to ride...and I surely do not ride down the road trying to use it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif I did ham the phone in my helmet one time and have a short convo one time though http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif



Figures http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/squid.gif

I see a lot of people riding and answering their two-way nextel...people act like is a cool thing to do until some cager cuts them off and you can't react on time