Bikes Swarm St. Louis Area

Liber · September 19th, 2011, 07:22 AM

Anyone from St. Louis know any more about this?:

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...9bb30f31a.html

I'm eager to find more details on what actually happened.

CThunder-blue · September 19th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Don't know anything about it, but 800-1000 bikes? I highly doubt it. Witnesses tend to exaggerate, especially if they're being interviewed by the media.

reaubideux · September 19th, 2011, 12:40 PM

Yep, and it really was that big, it's an annual thing. They just crowd some of the major highways and generally be dicks to other motorists. I don't know about having that many bikes in a pack at one time to be honest, but it wouldn't shock me either. This year I didn't see it personally (have in the past) but they covered it on the news and I'd known about it before it happened and wanted no part of it. Too many people, too many egos. Heard there were complaints of squids out there doing 90mph wheelies down the highway, typical crap like that and as mentioned in the article. I had only previously heard of one injury when a rider lost his back pack, stopped, and walked out into the highway to retrieve it only to get hit by a car.

Here's another local news video of it, this is the one I saw this morning: Story.

And you wonder why bikers get such a bad reputation? I'm planning on riding my bike around town tomorrow but I'm a bit nervous that some motorist might decide to take revenge from this past weekend's festivities.

The dealership mentioned is the one where I bought my Ninja from, dealt with the manager they interviewed personally; pretty nice guy but still oozed that salesman vibe. (yes, I know that was totally pointless)

shiroganeshinobi · September 19th, 2011, 08:46 PM

Here is a nice vid of the rally before getting on the highway. Great if you fullscreen it.

Link to original page on YouTube.

ducducgooseit · September 19th, 2011, 10:30 PM

Seriously, we need a thumb down smilie.

reaubideux · September 20th, 2011, 05:39 AM

And of course... a quick search of YouTube turns up crap like this...

Link to original page on YouTube.

Link to original page on YouTube. - this one jumps to a stunt show towards the end, but you get the general idea.

CThunder-blue · September 20th, 2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducducgooseit

Seriously, we need a thumb down smilie.

Yes we do. The

ery seems to have no bounds in those vids.

PHL · September 20th, 2011, 11:48 AM

I see a lot of foot and ankle injuries in the near future for the St. Louis area. Is it me, or does the Ride of the Century look more the Foot Dragging of the Century? I'm a total newb, but doesn't anyone have any confidence in their low speed control that they can't get their feet on their pegs?

AznJoJo · September 20th, 2011, 12:05 PM

Well, when that happens here in San Diego, it's usually due to the Ruff Ryders having their annual ride-along. I think it's the first weekend of July. It gets that crazy...

RaZeDaHeLL · September 20th, 2011, 07:13 PM

Yea whats with the foot dragging at the beginning? Should be called duck of the century! I wonder whats the record for most bikers riding at the same time.

I also love how they blocked the side streets and ran all those red lights.... Laws? What laws?

Lil_Green_Demon · September 20th, 2011, 09:12 PM

Spotted a Ninjette rider in the first vid at the 0:16 second mark.

Looks like more reason for the general public to hate motorcyclists..

Edit: Spotted quite a number of Ninjettes actually. If any of you members on here were involved in this idiot display of bikes, shame on you. I'd be embarrassed to take part in such a moronic group ride.

CThunder-blue · September 21st, 2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaZeDaHeLL

Yea whats with the foot dragging at the beginning? Should be called duck of the century! I wonder whats the record for most bikers riding at the same time.

I also love how they blocked the side streets and ran all those red lights.... Laws? What laws?

Not only do they do that, but in the first few minutes of the first video, they take up both traffic lanes on a 2 lane road. You can see a car just pretty much stopped because the idiots are driving right at them and then going around both sides of the car. If I was in that car, even being a motorcyclist, I'd be on the phone calling the cops.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Spotted a Ninjette rider in the first vid at the 0:16 second mark.

Looks like more reason for the general public to hate motorcyclists..

Edit: Spotted quite a number of Ninjettes actually. If any of you members on here were involved in this idiot display of bikes, shame on you. I'd be embarrassed to take part in such a moronic group ride.

There was at least one guy who admitted to being apart of that group on this forum, but maybe he was just riding and not trying to stunt.

RaZeDaHeLL · September 21st, 2011, 07:47 AM

Thats so irresponsible.

Kurgan · September 21st, 2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHL

doesn't anyone have any confidence in their low speed control that they can't get their feet on their pegs?

Those are the people who never rode a bicycle as a kid, they take about 100 yards or more to get their feet up.

kevheads · September 23rd, 2011, 09:14 PM

In the first video,why does some of the bikes make the stuttering sound when they rev the RPM's and others don't?

n4mwd · September 24th, 2011, 04:35 AM

Well I say that was really cool.

At first I thought it was made up until I watched the videos.

If there really were 1500 bikers out there, its possible that one or two were being rude to other motorists and making all of them look bad. But the vast majority were probably all law abiding citizens out to enjoy a nice ride.

It did sort of look like a squidfest. I just wish they would have something like that down here. I'd be right out there with them, although I don't do stunting. I'm content just watching other people risk injuring their bikes.

EsrTek · September 24th, 2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevheads

In the first video,why does some of the bikes make the stuttering sound when they rev the RPM's and others don't?

Rev limiters

September 19th, 2011, 07:22 AM	#1
Liber ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Arkansas Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 511	Bikes Swarm St. Louis Area Anyone from St. Louis know any more about this?: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...9bb30f31a.html I'm eager to find more details on what actually happened.

September 19th, 2011, 08:07 AM	#2
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Don't know anything about it, but 800-1000 bikes? I highly doubt it. Witnesses tend to exaggerate, especially if they're being interviewed by the media. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

September 20th, 2011, 12:05 PM	#9
AznJoJo ninjette.org Bunny Name: Jojo Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none, cuz i'm a loser. Posts: 687	Well, when that happens here in San Diego, it's usually due to the Ruff Ryders having their annual ride-along. I think it's the first weekend of July. It gets that crazy... __________________________________________________ (\_/) (o.0) c(")(") - baby bunny disapproves of creepy PM's...

September 20th, 2011, 09:12 PM	#11
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Spotted a Ninjette rider in the first vid at the 0:16 second mark. Looks like more reason for the general public to hate motorcyclists.. Edit: Spotted quite a number of Ninjettes actually. If any of you members on here were involved in this idiot display of bikes, shame on you. I'd be embarrassed to take part in such a moronic group ride. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

September 24th, 2011, 04:35 AM	#16
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Well I say that was really cool. At first I thought it was made up until I watched the videos. If there really were 1500 bikers out there, its possible that one or two were being rude to other motorists and making all of them look bad. But the vast majority were probably all law abiding citizens out to enjoy a nice ride. It did sort of look like a squidfest. I just wish they would have something like that down here. I'd be right out there with them, although I don't do stunting. I'm content just watching other people risk injuring their bikes. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

September 19th, 2011, 12:40 PM	#3
reaubideux Perpetual Newb Name: Jason Location: Imperial, MO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 MIB Ninja 250R [sold]; 2006 CBR600RR [sold]; 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 782	Yep, and it really was that big, it's an annual thing. They just crowd some of the major highways and generally be dicks to other motorists. I don't know about having that many bikes in a pack at one time to be honest, but it wouldn't shock me either. This year I didn't see it personally (have in the past) but they covered it on the news and I'd known about it before it happened and wanted no part of it. Too many people, too many egos. Heard there were complaints of squids out there doing 90mph wheelies down the highway, typical crap like that and as mentioned in the article. I had only previously heard of one injury when a rider lost his back pack, stopped, and walked out into the highway to retrieve it only to get hit by a car. Here's another local news video of it, this is the one I saw this morning: Story. And you wonder why bikers get such a bad reputation? I'm planning on riding my bike around town tomorrow but I'm a bit nervous that some motorist might decide to take revenge from this past weekend's festivities. The dealership mentioned is the one where I bought my Ninja from, dealt with the manager they interviewed personally; pretty nice guy but still oozed that salesman vibe. (yes, I know that was totally pointless)

September 19th, 2011, 08:46 PM	#4
shiroganeshinobi ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: Chantilly Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE Posts: 262	Here is a nice vid of the rally before getting on the highway. Great if you fullscreen it. Link to original page on YouTube.

September 19th, 2011, 10:30 PM	#5
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Seriously, we need a thumb down smilie.

September 20th, 2011, 05:39 AM	#6
reaubideux Perpetual Newb Name: Jason Location: Imperial, MO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 MIB Ninja 250R [sold]; 2006 CBR600RR [sold]; 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 782	And of course... a quick search of YouTube turns up crap like this... Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. - this one jumps to a stunt show towards the end, but you get the general idea.

September 20th, 2011, 11:48 AM	#8
PHL ninjette.org member Name: Napoleon Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Street Triple R Posts: 86	I see a lot of foot and ankle injuries in the near future for the St. Louis area. Is it me, or does the Ride of the Century look more the Foot Dragging of the Century? I'm a total newb, but doesn't anyone have any confidence in their low speed control that they can't get their feet on their pegs?

September 20th, 2011, 07:13 PM	#10
RaZeDaHeLL The Black Widow Name: Eva Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 189	Yea whats with the foot dragging at the beginning? Should be called duck of the century! I wonder whats the record for most bikers riding at the same time. I also love how they blocked the side streets and ran all those red lights.... Laws? What laws?

September 21st, 2011, 07:47 AM	#13
RaZeDaHeLL The Black Widow Name: Eva Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 189	Thats so irresponsible.

September 23rd, 2011, 09:14 PM	#15
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	In the first video,why does some of the bikes make the stuttering sound when they rev the RPM's and others don't?

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