Did the unthinkable today...

[Shay HTFC]

... And helped a 16 year old pedboi wearing shorts, no top and his helmet propped on the back of his head.

Ok, I lie - It was a normal 16 year old on a 50cc geared motocross style bike with some kit on, but anyway

Saw him pulled over on the pavement on the other side and gave him the old thumbs up / thumbs down signal and he just looked at me in a sort of "what the f**k?!" way
So turned around at the next junction and asked him what was up. Turned out it was a flat tyre so I was a bit helpless and he was pushing it to the petrol station about a mile away to pump it up so I just said bye and headed off home.

Got home and saw my foot pump on the steps, so I got straight back out and found him about 10m further on - obviously making good progress .

He looked dead chuffed when I mentioned that I could pump it up for him and follow him for a bit to make sure he was alright.

So did my good deed for the day with the bonus that hopefully he'll stop for someone in future now
That was my first time selflessly helping out a biker so I feel good, although the proud feeling could be counter-acting the selflessness

/boring post
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[AppleJoe]

Nice one, as you say he will hopefully do it for someone else in the future
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[tutton]

Teach em a good example to pass on.
Lucky ive never had to pull over to help aonyone as im no use with anything haha.
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[2006 _p1]

Thats great that. It just shows what biking should be about...having fun and helping others!

Top man!!

[L-Jam]

Nice one mate, always good to see someone helping a 50er.. mind you, I saw two pedboys in t's and shorts today, riding stupidly close to the car infront.. it makes you want them to crash, just to learn a lesson
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[kitty kat]

never mind the ped bois inappropriately dressed, I saw a ZX9R tonight, rider fully kitted out, pillion wearing shorts, t shirt & flip flops

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[alun111]

Well done mate, very nice of you to do that.

I pulled over at some traffic lights once to help someone on a cbr125, a girl who was a leaner and being a girl didn't really know much about the bike (ppl only take an interest if the thing actually interests them).

Turned out she had just overheated the bike and I managed to start it. Said she should check the coolant levels or go to a garage and have it checked out.

It made me feel good. Don't often get the chance to help someone out like that. Saw her at asda 10 mins afterwards and she thanked me.
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[tutton]

Get her number ?
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[lllN30lll]

check your wallet, bet he's pinched it
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[Shay HTFC]

I'm in Winchester at the moment - the 'pedboi chavs' ride around with top hats and cigars, so no need to worry
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[TheDonUK]

I was riding in a T-shirt + Shorts today . I figure if i adjust my riding accordingly i am more likely to have my wits about me, nice and cool and relaxed, rather than sweaty and frustrated, perhaps making stupid overtakes just to get moving and some air over myself and the bike...

Good on you for stopping today

[truslack]

Once had a R1200GS pull over to help me when the Senda was having problems sparking, couldn't do anything to he helped me try and bump it again, then went on his way.

I always do the thing when a bike is at the side of the road. (and carry a compressor under the seat as the rims are leaking!)
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[V15HAL]

Nice one. At least now you can live life from this day on, knowing you will be going to heaven!

[Shaun]

I saw someone standing at the side of the road once and rode past, then I did a U turn and went past waving, then I did another U turn and rode past holding a sign that said "wish you were moving like me?" then shouted "should've joined the RAC".

It was a good day.

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[thegubner]

[pa_broon74]