Should i say something? - SV650.org

carelesschucca · 16-10-15, 08:48 AM

Should I go and knock on some kids door and tell him that the back light on his bike has failed. I happened to spot the bike in a driveway when I was out on the pushbike.

He's ridden past me twice this week and I've noticed that the lights not working even when he's breaking.

16-10-15, 09:05 AM

Sure why not,

Either that, or catch him next time you see him, before he goes into the house.

Or another way is post a swift friendly note through the door.

maviczap · 16-10-15, 09:06 AM

I often tell drivers if their brake lights or running lights are out

Fen Tiger · 16-10-15, 09:34 AM

Yes I would. Hopefully he will be grateful and get it sorted. I know how you feel though to be apprehensive. You don't want to be thought of as a busy body. I just think it is worth that risk, he could get injured or worse without a light and it is something you could prevent by flagging it up. It will help the situation if he knows you ride a bike and understand the dangers.

ophic · 16-10-15, 09:37 AM

It's an easy thing to miss.

I remember driving my old mini along some country lanes and the dashboard lights went out. I thought to myself, if I was designing a car, I'd put the dashboard lights on the same fuse as the tail lights, so you'd know if they weren't working.

Sure enough, they were out as well. And it was the fuse.

Heorot · 16-10-15, 10:14 AM

Definitely tell him. I was due for an MOT and my mechanic friend pointed out that the number plate light wasn't working. If he hadn't spotted it, it would have been a MOT failure. I have no idea how long it hadn't been working.

Mark_h · 16-10-15, 10:15 AM

Yes. I'm sure he'll be grateful. If he is not sufficiently grateful or in anyway abusive then let the police know there is an unlit motorcycle that is a road hazard and hope he'll learn a bit more gratitude next time. I've often knocked on doors to tell people they have left interior lights on or a parking light or something that'll give them a flat battery in the morning. Usually concerned at a stranger knocking on the door but always grateful.

maviczap · 16-10-15, 10:17 AM

If not just drop a note through his door

16-10-15, 09:42 PM

...or just do what the yoofs would probably do and film him on your phone, then post it on YouTube or somewhere....

No? Thought not.

Mick..

johnnyrod · 16-10-15, 09:48 PM

Yes!

16-10-15, 08:48 AM	#1
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Should i say something? Should I go and knock on some kids door and tell him that the back light on his bike has failed. I happened to spot the bike in a driveway when I was out on the pushbike. He's ridden past me twice this week and I've noticed that the lights not working even when he's breaking. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

16-10-15, 09:05 AM	#2
doghammer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Should i say something? Sure why not, Either that, or catch him next time you see him, before he goes into the house. Or another way is post a swift friendly note through the door.

16-10-15, 09:06 AM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Should i say something? I often tell drivers if their brake lights or running lights are out __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

16-10-15, 09:34 AM	#4
Fen Tiger Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 219	Re: Should i say something? Yes I would. Hopefully he will be grateful and get it sorted. I know how you feel though to be apprehensive. You don't want to be thought of as a busy body. I just think it is worth that risk, he could get injured or worse without a light and it is something you could prevent by flagging it up. It will help the situation if he knows you ride a bike and understand the dangers.

16-10-15, 09:37 AM	#5
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Should i say something? It's an easy thing to miss. I remember driving my old mini along some country lanes and the dashboard lights went out. I thought to myself, if I was designing a car, I'd put the dashboard lights on the same fuse as the tail lights, so you'd know if they weren't working. Sure enough, they were out as well. And it was the fuse. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

16-10-15, 10:14 AM	#6
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: Should i say something? Definitely tell him. I was due for an MOT and my mechanic friend pointed out that the number plate light wasn't working. If he hadn't spotted it, it would have been a MOT failure. I have no idea how long it hadn't been working. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver

16-10-15, 10:15 AM	#7
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Should i say something? Yes. I'm sure he'll be grateful. If he is not sufficiently grateful or in anyway abusive then let the police know there is an unlit motorcycle that is a road hazard and hope he'll learn a bit more gratitude next time. I've often knocked on doors to tell people they have left interior lights on or a parking light or something that'll give them a flat battery in the morning. Usually concerned at a stranger knocking on the door but always grateful. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

16-10-15, 10:17 AM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Should i say something? If not just drop a note through his door __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

16-10-15, 09:42 PM	#9
Geordie Mick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Should i say something? ...or just do what the yoofs would probably do and film him on your phone, then post it on YouTube or somewhere.... No? Thought not. Mick..

16-10-15, 09:48 PM	#10
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Re: Should i say something? Yes!