NYC commuters?

[Lesser]

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[BushwickKLR]

Originally Posted by nick2ny

I've kicked those SooperShuttle vans on my bicycle when they've turned in front of me and I can'tish avoid hitting them, but I don't think I have ever dented one. Are you guys seriously kicking and denting cars and breaking mirrors off?

Yes

[nick2ny]

Originally Posted by nick2ny

I've kicked those SooperShuttle vans on my bicycle when they've turned in front of me and I can'tish avoid hitting them, but I don't think I have ever dented one. Are you guys seriously kicking and denting cars and breaking mirrors off?

Do you think that makes it more dangerous for you (and everyone) the next time? I've often thought that in the past when I escalated a situation...

Also, how do you go about assessing the value of a mirror. If someone cuts you off, it's the same annoyingness if they're in a Pinto or a Mercedes SLS. The mirrors have very different costs. I would hate to borrow someone's car, accidentally cut someone off, and return the car with only one mirror!

[BERZERKOWITZ]

Originally Posted by nick2ny

Do you think that makes it more dangerous for you (and everyone) the next time? I've often thought that in the past when I escalated a situation...

Also, how do you go about assessing the value of a mirror. If someone cuts you off, it's the same annoyingness if they're in a Pinto or a Mercedes SLS. The mirrors have very different costs. I would hate to borrow someone's car, accidentally cut someone off, and return the car with only one mirror!

Well if you don't pay attention to what you're doing and jeopardize my life, consider yourself getting off easy.

[BERZERKOWITZ]

Is this one of you guys?
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c7_1354378358

[Juanjo_NY]

Originally Posted by BERZERKOWITZ

Is this one of you guys?
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c7_1354378358

[rthuey]

Originally Posted by Juanjo_NY

+1

is a boat covered when hit while on the water by a motorcycle policy?

[rutard]

Originally Posted by rthuey

+1

is a boat covered when hit while on the water by a motorcycle policy?

Should be covered by liability insurance as property damage. Same as if the motorcycle crashed into a front yard.

But you really need to give more details...for entertainment. Please.

Edit: Nevermind...hadn't watched the video yet.

[BushwickKLR]

Originally Posted by nick2ny

Do you think that makes it more dangerous for you (and everyone) the next time? I've often thought that in the past when I escalated a situation...

Also, how do you go about assessing the value of a mirror. If someone cuts you off, it's the same annoyingness if they're in a Pinto or a Mercedes SLS. The mirrors have very different costs. I would hate to borrow someone's car, accidentally cut someone off, and return the car with only one mirror!

I work at a body shop so I can asses the values pretty well. Best thing to do is if you borrow a friends car, use the mirrors to check if there is a motorcycle next to you.

[rthuey]

Originally Posted by BushwickKLR

I work at a body shop so I can asses the values pretty well. Best thing to do is if you borrow a friends car, use the mirrors to check if there is a motorcycle next to you.

or borrow the pinto instead of the mercedes if you plan on not using the mirrors

[nick2ny]

Originally Posted by rthuey

or borrow the pinto instead of the mercedes if you plan on not using the mirrors

I'm just messing with you guys, I look in all directions when I drive (sorry about the video quality):

[RichBeBe]

Just read something interesting on the ECEA forum, from someone who has the insight and is in a position of knowing
"That would not happen in the BIg Apple, The NYPD would use that footage to find the players and shut them down. We have taken over 800 dirt bikes off the street in the pass year."
When you think about the dirtbike problem in NYC versus Philly and Baltimore I think he is correct. Of course 800 is only a beginning but the more of them they get rid of the better it is for us

[rthuey]

Originally Posted by RichBeBe

Just read something interesting on the ECEA forum, from someone who has the insight and is in a position of knowing
"That would not happen in the BIg Apple, The NYPD would use that footage to find the players and shut them down. We have taken over 800 dirt bikes off the street in the pass year."
When you think about the dirtbike problem in NYC versus Philly and Baltimore I think he is correct. Of course 800 is only a beginning but the more of them they get rid of the better it is for us

have you been hanging around that roy guy? wtf u talking about willis?

[RichBeBe]

Originally Posted by rthuey

have you been hanging around that roy guy? wtf u talking about willis?

Sorry not everyone speaks Royanese

[Rectaltronics]

Originally Posted by nick2ny

I've kicked those SooperShuttle vans on my bicycle when they've turned in front of me and I can'tish avoid hitting them, but I don't think I have ever dented one. Are you guys seriously kicking and denting cars and breaking mirrors off?

Modern power mirrors can be fun. You can pry the mirror out and not hurt anything. But it takes quite a whack to actually knock the assembly off the car.

Tire sidewalls on the other hand offer very little resistance to pointy objects.