Scary commuting by bike in Dublin(Ireland)

karlosdajackal · February 2nd, 2011, 07:48 AM

Not one of my own vids, but does kind of show just how bad we are over this side of the pond.

wvninja · February 2nd, 2011, 07:59 AM

wow .. the one where he slammed on his brakes to stop for the car that was going to park .. I would've pulled into the spot and flipped them off.

SteveL · February 2nd, 2011, 08:09 AM

Hasn’t changed much since I last drove around in Dublin in the late 60’s

Steve

wvninja · February 2nd, 2011, 08:14 AM

When I think about over there .. this comes to mind

Link to original page on YouTube.

by the way .. whats the V mean he makes with his hand. It's obviously profanity but he also uses the middle finger so ..

karlosdajackal · February 2nd, 2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvninja

When I think about over there .. this comes to mind

Link to original page on YouTube.

by the way .. whats the V mean he makes with his hand. It's obviously profanity but he also uses the middle finger so ..

The word he says when he does it (that has four letters and starts with F and ends with K, F**K) is essentially what it means. Story behind it is the English archers used to stick those 2 fingers up to the French in defiance, because if the French caught them they would cut those 2 fingers off as payback

I'm not sure if that story is true, probably the English trying to take credit for inventing everything as per usual. But yea the meaning is essentially "V" your honda civic

We use the 1 finger salute also.

wvninja · February 2nd, 2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdajackal

The word he says when he does it (that has four letters and starts with F and ends with K, F**K) is essentially what it means. Story behind it is the English archers used to stick those 2 fingers up to the French in defiance, because if the French caught them they would cut those 2 fingers off as payback

I'm not sure if that story is true, probably the English trying to take credit for inventing everything as per usual. But yea the meaning is essentially "V" your honda civic

We use the 1 finger salute also.

haha awesome thanks!

i do drive a honda civic LOL

CC Cowboy · February 2nd, 2011, 09:26 AM

That's a tough commute to the pub. I'd find a closer pub if I was you.

Live2ride · February 2nd, 2011, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdajackal

Not one of my own vids, but does kind of show just how bad we are over this side of the pond.

That's the best song ever.

Azhyen · February 4th, 2011, 12:00 AM

I was wondering how all of (if) you deal with your daily commute rides. Lane sharing can be a tricky thing if you're not completely alert. Oh and don't get sucked into tunnel vision. Either way, it can't be as bad as what this guy goes through...

Link to original page on YouTube.

harlumjp · February 4th, 2011, 12:37 AM

that does NOT look like a fun place to ride...

before my wreck, i was commuting 20 miles each way to school, it was starting to get weary, cold in the morning....basically I would just hang in there and stay in the carpool lane away from everyone...
i was even considering wearing one earphone just for the commute...

Alex · February 4th, 2011, 06:04 AM

/merged with similar thread

Darling Ninja · February 4th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Oh wow. I thought L.A. traffic was bad. This tops it.

Azhyen · February 4th, 2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

/merged with similar thread

Thanks Alex, I probably should've done a more through search, my mistake.

See if people run lights like that regularly I wonder if it's just better not to have lights at all. That's how things are for the most part in third world countries like the Philippines and everyone uses a cultural general rule of thumb while driving. The thing is I probably see no more or less accidents like I do in America when I take trips the Phils.

Alex · February 4th, 2011, 03:42 PM

No worries! Reposts aren't criminal. Yet.

ungluck · February 5th, 2011, 06:58 PM

spent 3 weeks in ireland last year..almsot the whole month of march. wish we could move there. its amazing,my friends, the food, the weather, our cars beign there would be sick and we have trade friendly jobs as well.

video: i would've givin a few 5 finger sammiches to people..wow..we walked dublin for 3 days then spent the rest fo the time traveling and stayin with friends, only drove a car in dublin for like..15 minutes lol...riding would be completely insane, fun but insane lol. intense!

February 2nd, 2011, 07:48 AM	#1
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Scary commuting by bike in Dublin(Ireland) Not one of my own vids, but does kind of show just how bad we are over this side of the pond. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

February 2nd, 2011, 07:59 AM	#2
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	wow .. the one where he slammed on his brakes to stop for the car that was going to park .. I would've pulled into the spot and flipped them off. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 2nd, 2011, 08:09 AM	#3
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	Hasn’t changed much since I last drove around in Dublin in the late 60’s Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

February 2nd, 2011, 08:14 AM	#4
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	When I think about over there .. this comes to mind Link to original page on YouTube. by the way .. whats the V mean he makes with his hand. It's obviously profanity but he also uses the middle finger so .. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 2nd, 2011, 09:26 AM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	That's a tough commute to the pub. I'd find a closer pub if I was you. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 4th, 2011, 12:00 AM	#9
Azhyen ninjette.org Pirate Name: Seph Location: San Diego Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 301	Daily Commute I was wondering how all of (if) you deal with your daily commute rides. Lane sharing can be a tricky thing if you're not completely alert. Oh and don't get sucked into tunnel vision. Either way, it can't be as bad as what this guy goes through... Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "She said I can't get a bike, so I dumped her."

February 4th, 2011, 12:37 AM	#10
harlumjp ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Totaled 2010 Ninja 250r :( Posts: 77	that does NOT look like a fun place to ride... before my wreck, i was commuting 20 miles each way to school, it was starting to get weary, cold in the morning....basically I would just hang in there and stay in the carpool lane away from everyone... i was even considering wearing one earphone just for the commute...

February 4th, 2011, 06:04 AM	#11
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February 4th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#12
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	Oh wow. I thought L.A. traffic was bad. This tops it. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

February 4th, 2011, 03:42 PM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	No worries! Reposts aren't criminal. Yet. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 5th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#15
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	spent 3 weeks in ireland last year..almsot the whole month of march. wish we could move there. its amazing,my friends, the food, the weather, our cars beign there would be sick and we have trade friendly jobs as well. video: i would've givin a few 5 finger sammiches to people..wow..we walked dublin for 3 days then spent the rest fo the time traveling and stayin with friends, only drove a car in dublin for like..15 minutes lol...riding would be completely insane, fun but insane lol. intense! Last futzed with by ungluck; February 5th, 2011 at 07:00 PM. Reason: i kan haz spellen

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