Motorbikes on canals

Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

I was out for a run today, running along the canal, headphones listening to my music quite loud (i.e. couldn't hear things approaching from behind, bad I know). Just jogging along and then I heard/sensed something coming from behind (and not my arse), before I could turn to look it was level with me...

It was a Suzuki dzr400, odd I though, then I noticed the rider had police written across the back of his jacket...

I have never given it any thought but I presumed that they wouldn't be allowed to do this? I'd say a canal should have the same rules as a bridal way? Anyone shed any light on this.

I was going to take a photo but I was a bit slow with my phone to take one.

It was the Leeds-Liverpool canal (at the Leeds end), so I guess it is a good thing they patrol the canal as I bet they are dodgy, in some places (read some of Ariel's posts). Although I am un-sure if it was a patrol or a quick short cut!
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Throttle · Crazy Courier Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

I actually clocked some scumbag riding a DT125 down by the canal next to my university (Chester). He had no helmet or gear so I presumed it was stolen hence why he was taking the canal dirt track.

Other than that I can't say I have seen anyone else?

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Throttle · Crazy Courier Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

What year is you're sister in. I'm single.

HELP ME CHRIS, IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS!

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

she is a fresher, and I have been know to break fingers. Laughing

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Throttle · Crazy Courier Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

I'm a 3rd year and a biker, that must make me awesome in her eyes!

You will love me, we get on smashing over the internetz. In fact are you single Chris?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

why have you got a sister? tradesies?
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Throttle · Crazy Courier Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

No but I have a big breasted friend name Sue who is up for trade?

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imanupstart · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Karma :

I saw something like this on one of the many cop programs a few weeks back. Rozzers on drz400's I think, riding on illegal lanes, through fields, parks etc looking for "nuisance bikers" .... All I heard was being above the law blah blah blah Razz

Sorry to get back on topic guys Laughing

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

LCC have a few bikes that patrol the Leeds parks. All off roaders and fitted with video cams.
Could well have been one of these. Often seen pottering around in the parks filming people upto no good. Maybe they have expanded out to the toe paths as well now.

But you are correct the toe path is a bridle way for the most part. Only short bits have right of way to cars etc. Which is why they have the anti bike gates.
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mistergixer · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Karma :

We've got them in my local area (Dacorum/Hemel):

You Tube vid (no sound)

This isn't my area, but it's as funny as fuck:

Swimming for freedom

Laughing

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Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

Police dont have to abide by the same rules as us common folk they can go where they want as do as they please.
didnt you know that Very Happy

That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

Police in Mitcham have a Off-road BMW.

Said its for the joyriders on the common. Rolling Eyes

Seen him about alot, Standing next to it. Talking to people.
Seems to me much more of a deterrent rather than a tool.

As to riding them on footpaths, I will stop next time I see him and ask him. Thumbs Up

pits · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :

Throttle and Chris-red

Sorry but you cant leave it at that, pics are required Thumbs Up

metalangel · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Karma :

He was trying to catch The Man Who Drives The Boat, Rosie and Jim had filed a complant.
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

A few years ago, there was one of those police dirt bikes around town. It sounded un-naturally quiet. Any ideas how they do this ? Just a special exhaust ?

Th original poster mentions the bike coming up from behind without him hearing it much. Sensing it rather than hearing it.
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Tarmacsurfer · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

They're a fucking good idea. I got sent flying a couple of years ago by some little shit on an obviously stolen DT racing up a local bridle path. Since the plod started patrolling the area on a couple of Husqvarna in livery the number of ditched and stolen burned out vehicles has plummeted.

Hah, swear words. There y'go karma grass hopper, fuckin' ave it.
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MattHirst · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Karma :

I've seen a few round the white rose, beeston and up towards armley area (leeds folk will know where i mean)

Also met a few coming the other way twatting it along a road near me, fuckers made me jump. Safe to say i carried on, i wasn't slowing down to give them chance to turn around and catch me up Laughing

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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Cyclists at 20mph are the biggest goons. Most don't own a bell or let on.
Get a bell you nobs, and slow down past walkers.
As with all towpath traffic i keep away from the water, let them do the maneuvers.

Pat
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