L plates a wind up tool?

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

I have just read somerset scratchers post (made a while ago i think) about him being pissed off about being on a scooter, well i have come to the conclusion that on a 125 with l plates, the plates could be used as a wind up, i would let people try to overtake me going 30 then rip the throttle back and beat them, then making them realise you are not stuck at 30 and can actually go 80/85/90 and 0-60 quicker than them ( speaking 'them' as most cars).

Does anyone else ever use the fact that they have 'L' plates to their advantage when trying to wind up car drivers who are up their arse? Twisted Evil

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bikerbob · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I couldn't agree more. Especially if they are burberry wearing Saxo drivers.

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Or worse nova drivers.
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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I get the odd boy racer idiot in his nova/scooby/chavmobile with no badges on at all (cos badges are just so un cool nowadays aren't they!!! - heaven forbid that their car was made by a MANUFACTURER Shocked

!! ). The L plates on the bike seem to convince them that the NSR can't possibly do 90+ Laughing

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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

I love when they overtake you and their mates in the passanger seats laugh at you, i think because of the 2 stroke sound they laugh like you are on a ped, then we see red and fight back, overtaking them, i love to see their faces.
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Rhino · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Karma :

When I had the L's on my NSR and was having a bit of a tear, I would often get looks from pedestrians, scooters and other bikes. I think a de-restricted 125's performance surprises most people. It's definitely worth 'demonstrating' the performance of your bike to see peoples reactions for a laugh! Thumbs Up

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Who cares

I wouldn't want to encourage people to drive like a tosser anywhere near me if I were riding a bike.

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Another thing i like to do is give ped bois a chance, let them think they are good then blast off.
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Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

Does anybody know if it's legal to ride around with L plates on a full licence? A few nifty ideas spring to mind Thinking

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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

I have often wondered how many weird looks you would receive tearing around on a Gixxer, R1, zx9r and the likes, with L plates on. And how many chavs would even be stupid enough to try. Rolling Eyes

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Why is it illegal though?

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I don't have a clue.
Probably because the government has a place for everyone and wants everyone in their place. Rolling Eyes

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Just one of those things I think, as they want them to be able to be used for identifing actual learner and thus would be pointless if people randomly drove around with them.

bikerbob · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

They think their cars look the business by taking of the bades and taking out the locks, filling in the holes with filler that they don't even sand smooth.

Then they go to Halfords buy a spray can of paint that is no where near the right shade of colour for their car and spray the filler so their cars are covered in patches.

They then stick on a huge set of alloys that are worth more than the car and a big exhaust that sounds like an elephant farting.

rsooty · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Karma :

Use the green L plates?

Sooty

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

What do the green 'L' plates mean? and what are the terms and conditions and laws about riding with them?
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

They're just used to indicate a new driver so that people can be slightly more expectant of any new driver errors. Don't think there are any rules behind how long ago you must have passed your driving test to be allowed to use them, but could be wrong. Would say good to use when you're not a confident driver.

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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Classic, what speeds and 0-60 is the rd250 you spoke of capable of?
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

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