At what point do you say something?

[c_dug]

I followed a few twats on my commute today, all of them on scooters, but that's surely just coincidence.

I followed two that were riding along with their feet inches from the ground for miles on end, one kept bringing them up and down seemingly at random at speeds below 30mph, the other was content with them dangling, practically skimming the road all the way up to 60mph.

I followed another who had a pretty flat tyre (like 10psi flat).

I followed another who several times over the 5-10 miles I was behind him wedged himself through three of four tight-and-closing gaps between cars, vans, and lorries, to the extent where people were slamming on their brakes for genuine fear of squashing the pleb.

So, if you had the opportunity at, say, a set of traffic lights, would you say something to any of the above?

For the record I didn't, there wasn't a chance to, though given the opportunity I probably would have mentioned the tyre.
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[P.addy]

Flat tyres and rear lights out, thats all I ever bother with, only if I'm at traffic lights mind.

[Nobby the Bastard]

I'd be too busy revving the engine and slipping the clutch, waiting for the green light to drop, so that they don't leave me in their dust.
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[rideslikean00...]

Oh that. The toss up is leaving them to it or shouting at them. Very rarely I go for the latter, like the other day when this ped rider cut me up on a roundabout and I said something like "Obs, boy, obs. You've gotta keep your eyes open!" Wrong lane for pulling a left, nearly elbowed me as he was not looking, think I was justified.
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Previous/Current Bikes
2013 Yamaha YBR-125ED -> 1997 Yamaha YZF-1000R Thunderace -> 2009 Yamaha XJ-6 Diversion -> 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2

[esullivan]

[Rogerborg]

[recman]

I usually avoid the untermensch and leave Mr Darwin to intervene at his leisure.

[monkeybiker]

Not my job to police the roads. Probably do no good anyway as they wont listen.

[stinkwheel]

Yeah. Flat tyres, leaking fluids, bits hanging off, on fire.

The latter was quite entertaining. Bloke on the road into Glasgow from Helensburgh had obviously driven some distance with his handbrake on. Car wheel hub was physically on fire with actual black smoke and flames. Filtered up next to the bloke in traffic, gave it the "wind down the window" signal and got blanked. Pointed frantically at rear wheel. Blanked. Then he drove off again.

I eventually had to physically overtake him and block the road in front of him to make him stop and wind down the window.
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[monkeybiker]

[Dave70]

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Acemastr]

I pulled up to an elderly couple last night as they were going down the interstate with no lights on in pitch black, looked at them, flagged them to look at me and they refused and put their foot down.... so I came up beside them again and pointed at my headlight... they then got the hint and thanked me lol

We aren't all evil bikers trying to tear up the road!

Also told a woman a few weeks back she had no brake lights (common here)... "What.. none?" "Nope!" "Oh... ok" then drove off... psht
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2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited

[Albigularis]

[Clanger]

Depends on my mood. But I have told a guy in an open top car that his indicators don't seem to be working on his very expensive car... penny dropped really quickly and he apologised.

Point at lights / tyres if I catch someone's eye, if its safe to do so.

Might say something about flat tyres, fluid spills etc. at traffic lights, but I wouldn't say anything about the way they ride - leave that to the cops. I can't be arsed with the hassle.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Had a few people telling one of my bike headlights was out... It's supposed to be.

[P.addy]

[Carvel]

[Wonko The Sane]

[Beehive Bedlam]

I wouldn't tell anyone about any of their vehicle defects because it is none of my business and I really couldn't give a fuck but whatever makes you feel like a moral faggot.

[notbike]

I wouldn't say shit unless by coincidence we stopped at the traffic lights together and both had our visors up. It's their responsibility to make sure they got their shit sorted, not mine.

[Ariel Badger]

With Ped Bois it is a fashion to dangle feet, they think it looks good just like girls that are cutting the knees of their leggings atm.They have the right to look like twats.
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[gorillaonabik...]

If they're on fire or have a puncture or something dangerous, I'll mention it. Had someone mention that to me and I'll always be thankful to them.

On the flip side, I went past a stationary bus which was properly on fire. I shouted at the driver but he just shook his head. Never figured that one out...
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[sabian92]

[Dave70]