Inconsiderate riding

Originally Posted by BigApe

On the surface it may well have looked like inconsideration, but the truth is, you do not know why he was in such a rush to get passed. It could well have been important for him to do so.

I always give benefit of doubt and like to think there must have been good reason for people to do something that you would not necessarily have done.

I guess it's all down to the way it's done, and the attitude people put into it.

[Jayneflakes]

When over taking a hearse, I find the following generally helps.

Be polite and be respectful.

Manners cost so little and show so much.

Mind you I did see a GSXR Combi hearse a while back, for ex bikers who wanted to go out in style. The Driver claimed it was very fast, but would not say if it went over 70mph.

We all have our priorities, lets hope that the scooter rider had his in the right place.

Me and a few mates wheelied past a funeral procession once a long time ago. To be fair the geezer in the box was a mate of ours who'd died on a bike and his mum had asked us to to do it once we were on the short stretch of dual carriageway. He came from a strong biking family and she said to pass the hearse as fast and as loud as we liked, up to the roundabout, back down the other side and then tag on to the back of the procession again. It would have been rude not to

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Me and a few mates wheelied past a funeral procession once a long time ago. To be fair the geezer in the box was a mate of ours who'd died on a bike and his mum had asked us to to do it once we were on the short stretch of dual carriageway. He came from a strong biking family and she said to pass the hearse as fast and as loud as we liked, up to the roundabout, back down the other side and then tag on to the back of the procession again. It would have been rude not to

great story lozzo, good send off for a biker

Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

When over taking a hearse, I find the following generally helps.

Be polite and be respectful.

Manners cost so little and show so much.

Mind you I did see a GSXR Combi hearse a while back, for ex bikers who wanted to go out in style. The Driver claimed it was very fast, but would not say if it went over 70mph.

We all have our priorities, lets hope that the scooter rider had his in the right place.

hayabusa herse - think he takes them out for their last ton up

Hmm, i never know what to do when I come across a funeral procession. I've come across two in the past - one I stayed behind and just kept the revs low to keep quiet, the other time I waited untill there was an oppurtunity to quiety pass at traffic lights. I know its disprespectfull to pass a funeral procession on the road, but then others still have their lives to get on with.

I know for a fact that when I'm being taken in my hearse to my final resting place, I won't mind being overtaken by a v-twin...specialy one on full chat

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Me and a few mates wheelied past a funeral procession once a long time ago. To be fair the geezer in the box was a mate of ours who'd died on a bike and his mum had asked us to to do it once we were on the short stretch of dual carriageway. He came from a strong biking family and she said to pass the hearse as fast and as loud as we liked, up to the roundabout, back down the other side and then tag on to the back of the procession again. It would have been rude not to

Thats what I would like. Wheelies, knee downs, you name it, I'd like it done (dont get caught by the police though) at my funeral. Don;t think theres much more that can sum me up than bikes

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

Hmm, i never know what to do when I come across a funeral procession. I've come across two in the past - one I stayed behind and just kept the revs low to keep quiet, the other time I waited untill there was an oppurtunity to quiety pass at traffic lights. I know its disprespectfull to pass a funeral procession on the road, but then others still have their lives to get on with.

I will overtake a funeral procession, but I do it slowly and carefully and only when I know I can pass the whole lot in one go. As I go past the lead mourner's car I will look across into the rear seats and give them a thank you nod.

I've overtaken a funeral procession and would do again. I've also nearly been knocked off by cars following a funeral process as they thought that traffic lights no longer apply to them. I know someone's died but the world doesn't stop I'm afraid. I always do it slowly and safely but still get evil looks from people. Meh.

Overtake the whole precession in one go - fine...

Overtake half of them and get stuck in the middle - just damn right rude!