Why am I seeing so many people this summer...

Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

...driving around on quads?

Most of them 17 by the way, not disabled and certainly don't look like farmers.

What's the point? The insurance is higher than a car and they look stupid.

Are they not man enough for two wheels?

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Most probably the usual bullsh!t they think they are safer as they have 4 wheels.

Fun to wheelie mind.
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I'm wondering if when these kids start cracking skulls like eggs because they are dangerous on tarmac, if bikes are going to get even more bad rep.
I hope not, but yeah i will say quads are ridden by pricks on the road. Some goon pulled up next to me the other day with his mate, Oakely sunglasses on, no helmet, t-shirt, shorts.....i thought, fu**off mate, this aint home and away. Rolling Eyes

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Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

I don't think they're any more dangerous than a bike, but they're not any less dangerous either.

The problem is that 4 wheels gives you an increased sense of confidence which isn't entirely justified, as if you hit a kerb or brake too hard going round a corner then you're still going arse-over-tit just the same as you would on a bike.

People can ride or drive what they want, but WHY would you want one? If you want something fun for the summer, just buy a bike for fuck's sake!

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MattHirst · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Karma :

If they are 17, they either aren't insured or have VERY rich parents.

It is incredibly hard to get insured on a quad under 19, but if you do find someone that will insure you, you are looking at multiple thousands.
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Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

I've ridden one off-road once and didn't think it was so bad, but I suppose on tarmac you'd be moving a lot faster, and with such a small wheelbase I can't see them being that safe.

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I did a day farmers course on some big quads, and i've ridden some on private land. Off road, it's bloody funny, i love it.
On road though, they have the ability to bite back, not quite like a bike though. It's the weird sensation of going into a corner and the unatural feeling you get when the bars are one way, you lean another and it feels like it's gonna tip over. Maybe i'm wrong and road quads are designed differently, i just can't see it myself, they're just built that way.
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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

Because they are easily availible cheap now. The auto trader here for a while in the bike section was full of them and bike shops now stock them. I doubt some have insurance, usually young ones just take them up fields and annoy local residents with the noise.
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plugger147 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

The cornering all depends on the rear axle, some of them haves diffs which are a lot easier to turn at speed than the ones with a solid bar rear axle, with the bar both rear wheels are turning at the same speed so when your cornering fast you have to try and slide it round.
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plugger147 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

Yep jut like a kart and it seems to be legal, seen quite a few around here.
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Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

As I said: People can ride or drive whatever they want. I'm just wondering why I'm seeing more and more quads nowadays.

Stelmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Karma :

I see them round Leeds City Centre showing off round the University area.

They cannot ride safely for love nor money.

Tailgating.

Undertaking/overtaking when the car infront brakes due to reason number 1

No safety gear whatsoever.

Dangerous Riding.

Although the machine seems to be road legal, I doubt the rider is.

Each to their own, but it is another black mark against the Motorcycle industry that it doesn't need.

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thegubner · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Karma :

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I understand where your coming from Guv but seriously riding a quad on the road isn't a brilliant idea.
It can be done, so now the laws are in place for it, you'll see more people on them.
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thegubner · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Karma :

And some could say riding bikes on the road isn't a brilliant idea.

Its not about the machine, its the way its used.

If some one crashes a quad because they acted stupidly then its no different to some one crashing a bike because they acted stupidly.

Ghost rider rides like a twat yet gets applauded, how many quads ride as mentally as him?

You cant judge quad riders in general on the actions of a few, again, just like bikes.

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Just had to add this...... Look at it from this point of view.

How many times have you typed on here that you are pissed off at people for judging you for your music?

Equates to the same thing really.

You like drum and bass and all that mentalist jungle stuff, it doesn't mean you are going to rob my gran of her fish supper.

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

My dad is thinking of selling his Hornet and getting one for driving to work on lol.

Not quite sure why. I'll still have a go anyways.

Cornering them is tricky business though.
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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

I had a race with a fast one in Andorra once. It went around corners like it was stuck to the road with superglue, and in a straight line matched my nc30 up to 100mph.

The rider was wearing t-shirt, shorts and sunglasses so I'd say he was more man than I Laughing

thx1138 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Karma :

Hey, i'd love a quad if I could afford a decent one, as well as this bike.

but with no garage, it's not if it would be stolen, it's when Sad

Shaane · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Karma :

To be fair.. Some quads look amazingly nice.

Personally i like this 1 a lot.

https://www.atvworld.com/roadlegal/quads/standard-road-legal-raptorL.jpg

More and more people have them because they probably are good fun. The 1 near me spends most his time on 2 wheels around islands etc.
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