Did I do a bad thing? (long)

ps no, you didn't do a bad thing, just came across the wrong person, in the wrong place at the wrong time. Generally that's alright so long as shortly afterwards you're heading away from them at a higher speed than they can travel at.

Originally Posted by mysteryjimbo

I'd have snapped his mirror off.

Me too, mate

Thanks all for your words of encouragement ... a lot happier now.

or broke the mirror off completly a similiar thing happ to me years ago ,i was cut up and nearly ran off the road(i was beeping the horn but he was in a world of his own).when i came alongside at lights (a bit ****ed off!) he gave me the finger!!!!!!so i slapped his mirror and it broke big time and rode off(he tried but couldnt catch me as the roads were busy)everyone around seen this happ and iv never heard a word about it.served him right could have forced me off

Originally Posted by jim@55

or broke the mirror off completly a similiar thing happ to me years ago ,i was cut up and nearly ran off the road(i was beeping the horn but he was in a world of his own).when i came alongside at lights (a bit p*ssed off!) he gave me the finger!!!!!!so i slapped his mirror and it broke big time and rode off(he tried but couldnt catch me as the roads were busy)everyone around seen this happ and iv never heard a word about it.served him right could have forced me off

I think it was a VFR owner who did something similar after nearly being run off the road. The person who nearly killed the guy reported him for breaking the mirror - the rider got done for criminal damage and dangerous driving I think it was. Big fine and a 2 year ban.

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Me too, mate

You've a nasty habit of twisting words......

if it was me i would of kicked his door in & called him a w*nker and told him not to use his mobile.

but thats just me

You did the right thing, dont feel guilty about it

you got to chill a bit more and get used to it if youre riding in central London tbh.

Expect selfish ********s to block you and just chill cos you'll get past them eventually.

If you provoke a situation you could end up in the circumstances where a guys got you by the neck and saying hes got a knife in the car as happened to one member of this forum or get thumped if you encounter Mr psycho van man as I did.

I wouldve been tempted to lean in and grab his phone and then chuck it on the floor. Like to see him explain to a copper on his complaint why it was reachable in the first place. But like my brake fluid spray thinking, Im better than that so wont do it.

Just accept there are idiots out there and nutters too... do you really want to find out its your unlucky day and youve got the nutter with the knife on your hands?

fraid i would have dis-mounted my trusty steed and proceeded to DRAG HIM FROM HIS CAR AND BLOODED THE F**KERS NOSE!
everyone hates a ****!!

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

fraid i would have dis-mounted my trusty steed and proceeded to DRAG HIM FROM HIS CAR AND BLOODED THE F**KERS NOSE!
everyone hates a ****!!

and people wonder why some car drivers hate bikers? :P

and you'd then be in the wrong and facing assault and other charges. Imho you'd be no better than van man assaulting me at my accident because you cant keep your temper and chill.

Its LONDON. Traffic is ****e, drivers dont look or have any consideration, so deal with it in a manner thats not likely to upset a driver enough to take his anger or frustration out on the next biker that comes past.

I used to get wound up til I realised bad driving is a constant factor in London. The only one suffering was me cos of the stress of getting angry. So I learnt a few things to make me chill, ride on and get to work safely without having the prospect of someone get out of a car armed and angry.

And one thing in London Ive found, you may get ahead but the way some sets of lights work you may suddenly find the guy you've got away from up your tail again...