MC gangs like NYC or Mad Max in CO?

[Ronin13]

Trying to justify beating the driver of a car for doing stupid shit is ridiculous. I'd constantly be beating someone if that was the case. You don't get to take the law into your own hands just because you ride a motorcycle. Why is that any different than being in a car accident caused by another stupid driver? It isn't.

There are plenty of instances of tough guys getting killed because they thought someone was disrespectful to them and decided to start some trouble.

I can't believe people are advocating violence against the driver of a car because said driver did something the other person felt was "stupid" or "disrespectful". Just because you're riding in a group of motorcycles doesn't mean you're immune from the realities of the road or you get to administer your own brand of justice because you feel slighted over something someone else has done.

There is some quote, somewhere, about cooler heads prevailing... it's usually best, although very difficult, to remove your emotions from the equation. Some people are just inconsiderate, rude, and stupid, doesn't mean beating them is the right course. Yes, motorcycles are more dangerous because you have very little protection, and stupid drivers can more likely cause your demise, but beating a driver for his transgressions is a sure fire way to lose your freedom. Once again, Bailey brings wisdom to the conversation.

[Dave_L]

I can't believe that driver forced that gentleman to buy a motorcycle and ride it on public roadways where motorcycles are in constant danger. The nerve of some people...

[bellavite1]

I can't believe that driver forced that gentleman to buy a motorcycle and ride it on public roadways where motorcycles are in constant danger. The nerve of some people...

Can't believe we are being forced to spend our money on rifles constantly in danger of being banned either...

[Dave_L]

Can't believe we are being forced to spend our money on rifles constantly in danger of being banned either...

You're not being forced. It's a choice you're making because you feel it's in your best interest. I love motorcycles but I stay to cars because I feel having steel around me is in my best interest while on public roadways.

[Bailey Guns]

I don't know... With some of the prices I'm seeing these days, "forced" might be the right word. It's emotional blackmail if nothing else.

[Doc45]

Been riding for over 45 years, dealt with all kinds of folks in that time at races and on the road. When I first started riding on the street (down in Arizona) I was coming home from a trip when my crappy old Sportster broke down about 75 miles from Tucson. I sat on the side of the road for well over an hour trying to figure out what was wrong. I heard the familiar rumble of Harleys coming up but was focused on the problem I couldn't diagnose. Long story short the only people who stopped were these riders. Turned out to be members of one of the most well know 1% club. One of the guys figured out where a wire rubbed through the insulation, fixed me up and got me back on the road. Invited me to say "hey" if ever ran into him at the well known biker bar in town but as I wasn't old enough to drink I just laughed and said it would be awhile, he wouldn't take any cash for his help either.


As was pointed out the situation in NY was way different as well as the one near Westcliff. We have all the big clubs here in the Denver metro area, been around the bike scene since I moved here in 1984, my experiences are that they tend to keep to themselves, very very rare for a situation to escalate to those outside the life. Well there was this one guy wearing a "Sons of Anarchy" t-shirt that got made fun of...by everyone...at a bbq event at Rocky Mtn HD a couple of years ago but that was the closest thing I've seen where an outsider got hassled.

[Great-Kazoo]

Well there was this one guy wearing a "Sons of Anarchy" t-shirt that got made fun of...by everyone...at a bbq event at Rocky Mtn HD a couple of years ago but that was the closest thing I've seen where an outsider got hassled.

He should have been lumped up on GP alone.