A bum sits on your bike

[Jiggles]

The next time this happens I will be more inclined to go with option E

[SlowBoyRacing]

I think it should be option B, then D, then E.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by SlowBoyRacing

What is option E?

Yes

[SlowBoyRacing]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yes

I just saw your Poll options

[Mountain Dew]

Compliment him on his bike, and see how long he can play along.

[Firehorse]

Make sure you always position your spiked bracelet or other jewelery in such a way that this won't happen. A spike belt can be wrapped and slipped through the lock.

Go ahead, sit on it and enjoy.

[Racer x]

I went with C . I have known some bums in my time. Most are nice just off alittle that makes it impossible to function in society . But all of them have a story. If he is attracted to you motorcycle then it might be a bike story. Besides that ,you want to get him off and not tip or scratch the bike. So ya gotta get them off slow and careful.

[KJohnson21]

Originally Posted by Racer x

I went with C . I have known some bums in my time. Most are nice just off alittle that makes it impossible to function in society . But all of them have a story. If he is attracted to you motorcycle then it might be a bike story. Besides that ,you want to get him off and not tip or scratch the bike. So ya gotta get them off slow and careful.

Basically, the "Gently talk them off of your bike because they not get the same 'radio stations' as the rest of us", option. And you never know, you might hear an interesting story too.

[pjed]

Originally Posted by SlowBoyRacing

I think it should be option B, then D, then E.

+1

[Dragone]

I chose B. Since "Get the F*** off my bike" is not rated as Angry yelling in my opinion.

[FrugalNinja250]

Just keep in mind, to those who talk the talk, walking the walk to option E will get you arrested and prosecuted for assault, and in most if not all states this will mean jail time and a permanent criminal record.

[eqlso]

I would do B and then D too. Not sure what I would talk to them about with C.

[Nemesis]

We're literally talking about a homeless person sitting on your bike? Wow. First time hearing this.

I'd just strike up a conversation and ask how the bike feels and what not. Eh, these are things that really don't bother me and not worth getting all upset.

[akima]

I mentally replaced the word "bum" with "another human" in my mind. I don't think it the situation changes on account of them being homeless or not. What matters is whether this specific human is damaging the bike or not (drops it / scratches the tank with a belt etc). Personally I'd ask them to get off the bike, but I'd try and be friendly... ask if they've ridden before.

I think it's polite to get permission before sitting on someones motorcycle, but at the same time it's not the end of the world if someone does it to your bike without permission, so long as they don't harm it, themselves or another person... I'd hate to see someone put a little kid on my bike. There are lots of ways someone can hurt themself even on a stationary bike: falling off (if you're a kid), dodgy stand brakes, getting burnt on a hot exhaust, bring the bike off the stand but doing it to quickly and having the bike fall on you potentially braking your legs etc

["A"]

Never recall ever having similar problem.

Usualy I leave my helmet and jacket on the bike, both items covered with dead insects, mud and grease spots.. as if visual deterrents were not enough; the scent combination would repel anyone who gets close enough.

[road_rascal]

If I see someone on my ride without permission I call 911 and say someone is stealing my bike. Think about it. Would it be any different if a stranger got inside your car? The way people are these days I'm not confronting anyone I don't know, unless I'm with a group of people for backup.

[alex.s]

lazy good for nothing bums sit on my bikes all the time. i usually try to talk to them but they run off giggling. high on sugar, no doubt. its all down-hill after age 8.

[Agger]

Originally Posted by road_rascal

If I see someone on my ride without permission I call 911 and say someone is stealing my bike. Think about it. Would it be any different if a stranger got inside your car? The way people are these days I'm not confronting anyone I don't know, unless I'm with a group of people for backup.

I'm with road rascal on this one. You wouldn't be nice to someone who just hopped in your car, the bike is no different, it's your property. Call the cops or confront based on the situation.

[hybridxx]

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Compliment him on his bike, and see how long he can play along.

this. win.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

Just keep in mind, to those who talk the talk, walking the walk to option E will get you arrested and prosecuted for assault, and in most if not all states this will mean jail time and a permanent criminal record.

But what if you thought they were trying to steal your bike? Justified

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by akima

I mentally replaced the word "bum" with "another human" in my mind. I don't think it the situation changes on account of them being homeless or not. What matters is whether this specific human is damaging the bike or not (drops it / scratches the tank with a belt etc). Personally I'd ask them to get off the bike, but I'd try and be friendly... ask if they've ridden before.

I think it's polite to get permission before sitting on someones motorcycle, but at the same time it's not the end of the world if someone does it to your bike without permission, so long as they don't harm it, themselves or another person... I'd hate to see someone put a little kid on my bike. There are lots of ways someone can hurt themself even on a stationary bike: falling off (if you're a kid), dodgy stand brakes, getting burnt on a hot exhaust, bring the bike off the stand but doing it to quickly and having the bike fall on you potentially braking your legs etc

Either way I would be rather pissed if someone was sitting on my bike and playing with the kickstand, which this guy apparently was doing.

It makes it worse when the person is a dirty disgusting slob who takes shits in the abandoned gas station parking lot next to where you work. I've also seen him peeking into peoples cars, so the next time he tries to touch my bike, he will be met with aggression.

[MustangGuy]

I wouldn't even touch someone else's bike without asking, but that's just me. The other day a friend plopped down on my bike when I was doing some work on it. It was not running and he wasn't going to attempt to ride it. I was a little surprised but because he's a good friend, I didn't have a problem with it. Now, a homeless person... I'd be a little scared - you never know.

[Malicious Logic]

Originally Posted by Agger

I'm with road rascal on this one. You wouldn't be nice to someone who just hopped in your car, the bike is no different, it's your property. Call the cops or confront based on the situation.

I think I'd feel the same way....it amazes me how kind some people on here seem to be, so eager and willing to let strangers just get on their bike. All this time, I've been wasting gas going to the dealership to sit on a bike when I could've just hopped on a strangers.....When I get mine, I intend to treat it the same way I do my car. I won't take kindly to people getting on without my permission or touching it for that matter. I respect other people's property and expect others to do the same.


If I came out and found a bum on it, I'd politely ask him to leave.You wanna hear his life story? Sure, I'd be interested in what he has to say as well but for heaven's sake, gtfo my bike.

[almost40]

Gona have to go with B then E on this one.

[Firehorse]

Originally Posted by Nemesis

We're literally talking about a homeless person sitting on your bike? Wow. First time hearing this.

I'd just strike up a conversation and ask how the bike feels and what not. Eh, these are things that really don't bother me and not worth getting all upset.

Yup, life is too short to make a big deal of something small.

If it was a young punk or wannabe squid, in other words someone who was quite conscious of the taboo of sitting on someone's bike (or getting in their car etc), I'd flip out.

Calling 911 here, you would get reamed out for wasting their time. Maybe even get an official ticket of some sort. 911 is for emergencies here.

Someone who was a little offside? No harm done. I once lived beside a mental hospital and had a lady walk in the house and sit down like she owned it. Made sure she was 'okay' and escorted her out again. Nice and gentle, no harm done. Still don't have any need to lock my doors. Never have, never will.

[FrugalNinja250]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

But what if you thought they were trying to steal your bike? Justified

You might be surprised how many people sitting in prison right now thought they were "justified" in their actions. Sadly, it never occurred to them that their opinion wasn't nearly as important as the opinion of the members of a grand jury and of the jury at their trial.

I only offer this because I'd hate to see someone who watched too many Clint Eastwood movies ruin their life based on a fundamentally flawed understanding of how Things Really Work (tm).

Hollywood has landed many otherwise decent folks in prison.

[Malicious Logic]

Lol, so many people assume bum = crazy. So because they're homeless, they must obviously not be mentally capable of functioning in society? Atleast for those of us in the US, with the way the economy and everything else has been, there's probably more 'normal' homeless than you might suspect.

[akima]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Someone who was a little offside? No harm done. I once lived beside a mental hospital and had a lady walk in the house and sit down like she owned it. Made sure she was 'okay' and escorted her out again. Nice and gentle, no harm done. Still don't have any need to lock my doors. Never have, never will.

[kyrider]

I would ask him if he would mind and hope that he gets off my bike. Would not use force unless it was used against me.

[Skippii]

Originally Posted by Racer x

Besides that, you want to get him off

Not unless he buys me dinner first.
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[Skippii]

I had a lady walk into where I work several times over the last week. Sweetest nicest lady I've ever met, but definately showing some signs of mental illness. I thought schizophrenia at first as she seemed to percieve things slightly different from reality, but I think it might be something slightly different now. Anyway, it wouldn't surprise me if I had gone outside and seen her sitting on my bike...or in my car for that matter. If she had and I'd asked her not to, I know she would have spent the next half hour apologizing. Certainly no reason for any raised voices. I can't imagine why I wouldn't try the same approach first with someone I didn't know.
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[Skippii]

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Lol, so many people assume bum = crazy. So because they're homeless, they must obviously not be mentally capable of functioning in society? Atleast for those of us in the US, with the way the economy and everything else has been, there's probably more 'normal' homeless than you might suspect.

There's more than a few quick steps between losing a job and living on the streets. Things like having no friends and no family willing to help you...if that wasn't caused by mental illness in the first place, it will take it's toll on your mental health.
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[Jiggles]

The problem I have with this is that if the person knocks over my bike, I'm stuck with the repair bill. And if the bike falls over and hits someone else's car, it will still be my fault. No bum is going to have money to pay for the repairs.

[road_rascal]

Originally Posted by Firehorse

Calling 911 here, you would get reamed out for wasting their time. Maybe even get an official ticket of some sort. 911 is for emergencies here.

So now I need to determine if a stranger sitting on my bike is just goofing off or attempting to steal it? Nonsense. I'm calling the cops. If I get a ticket because I believe my property is in the process of being stolen then there's a serious problem with law enforcement.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

You might be surprised how many people sitting in prison right now thought they were "justified" in their actions. Sadly, it never occurred to them that their opinion wasn't nearly as important as the opinion of the members of a grand jury and of the jury at their trial.

I only offer this because I'd hate to see someone who watched too many Clint Eastwood movies ruin their life based on a fundamentally flawed understanding of how Things Really Work (tm).

Hollywood has landed many otherwise decent folks in prison.

I forgot option F, blow his brains out with my .44 magnum.

You see someone sitting on your bike fiddling with the kickstand, what do you think they are doing? Someone is sitting in your car fiddling with the shifter, what do you think they are doing? It is entirely justifiable to assume that the person is attempting to steal your bike/car and you have the right to defend yourself and your property with appropriate force. Obviously shooting someone is not applicable to the situation and frankly I have no idea where you came up with that.

[Jiggles]

I'm really glad no one has picked option A because that is the option that nearly all of my coworkers who saw the guy chose to do. One of my coworkers was in her car in the parking lot and she drove up to the guy and honked at him which is when he got off. The others decided to tell me after she had honked.

[FrugalNinja250]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I forgot option F, blow his brains out with my .44 magnum.

You see someone sitting on your bike fiddling with the kickstand, what do you think they are doing? Someone is sitting in your car fiddling with the shifter, what do you think they are doing? It is entirely justifiable to assume that the person is attempting to steal your bike/car and you have the right to defend yourself and your property with appropriate force. Obviously shooting someone is not applicable to the situation and frankly I have no idea where you came up with that.

I didn't come up with that. You supplied that concept entirely on your own. You really need to work on your reading comprehension skills because they're plainly lacking.

The phrase "Knock his ass out", option E in the poll, clearly indicates a certain level of physical violence. Maybe that's apparent to you, maybe it's not, doesn't matter to me because should this theoretical case in your world become a real case it's obvious how you'll react. All I can say is, be prepared to have $10-15 large to hire a lawyer with, and don't come looking to me for even the tiniest whit of sympathy or concern.

[Malicious Logic]

Silly Jiggles. You're supposed to let them take your bike. No jury will ever side with you....even if he was trying to steal it and had no business sitting on your vehicle.


:Sarcasm off:

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

I didn't come up with that. You supplied that concept entirely on your own. You really need to work on your reading comprehension skills because they're plainly lacking.

The phrase "Knock his ass out", option E in the poll, clearly indicates a certain level of physical violence. Maybe that's apparent to you, maybe it's not, doesn't matter to me because should this theoretical case in your world become a real case it's obvious how you'll react. All I can say is, be prepared to have $10-15 large to hire a lawyer with, and don't come looking to me for even the tiniest whit of sympathy or concern.

You shouldn't take things so literally

[FrugalNinja250]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

You shouldn't take things so literally

Sorry, I can only work with the definitions of words as they're written. To arrive at any other meaning would require me trying to imagine what someone meant to say when they wrote something entirely different, and there's no way I can read minds over the internet. Lord knows, I've tried.