Odd one: Motoring scam?

[Mr. Dazzle]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

I have those on the velo.

I have to do 'em on the Auld Bonnie, which also has no mirrors.

Gotta have ya wits about you on that thing

[Skub]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

I have those on the velo.

I have to do 'em on the Auld Bonnie, which also has no mirrors.

Gotta have ya wits about you on that thing

I've tried doing without mirrors on various bikes,mostly because I don't like how they look,but I can't hack it,I'm too paranoid!

[Mr. Dazzle]

I did have a bar end mirror but it escaped due to the standard fit Triumph self loosening bolts.

I do plan to get another one TBF

[Rockburner]

I did have a bar end mirror but it escaped due to the standard fit Triumph self loosening bolts.

I do plan to get another one TBF

The JAPton has bugger all apart from a 6v brake light...

"Head on a swivel" time....

[Cousin Jack]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

Back I'm the day arm signals were the only game in town, but old bikes had one big advantage. The throttle stayed where you left it, no spring closing.

[Newey]

Took the mirrors off the mighty Yamaha RD125 torque induction to take my bike test.

[JackyJoll]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

All that means is the window is open.

[Count Steer]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

All that means is the window is open.

...and the car has no ash tray.

[Rockburner]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

All that means is the window is open.

... And Auntie Maud lives in that house over there.

[Horse]

Arm signals FTW. If someone goes to the effort you know they really mean it.

Can't accidentally leave them switched on.

[JackyJoll]

Pulling out of Lidl (yeah, ok, but the had piccante provolone in) - turn right onto a majorish road. Nothing coming left , old fiesta coming up from the right , signalling left to turn into Lidl. Double checked the indicator was flashing - pull out, matey boy/girl cancelled his indicator at the last moment - heading staight for me. And just missed not really barking too hard (no anti lock braking etc). Cue barrage of insults in my direct, which I suggested were uncalled for as they were signalling left.

It was a very old car - so is this some sort of scam ( similar to the hit from behind /' claim whiplash) - they would have T boned me - so could have claimed that. But if it was, why didn't they hit me?
Or did the driver just cancel the turn left indicator (from McDonald's carpark up the road) when they realised it was flashing?


Thoughts?

You made a mistake. A signal does not make a car turn.

[Mr Moofo]

Pulling out of Lidl (yeah, ok, but the had piccante provolone in) - turn right onto a majorish road. Nothing coming left , old fiesta coming up from the right , signalling left to turn into Lidl. Double checked the indicator was flashing - pull out, matey boy/girl cancelled his indicator at the last moment - heading staight for me. And just missed not really barking too hard (no anti lock braking etc). Cue barrage of insults in my direct, which I suggested were uncalled for as they were signalling left.

It was a very old car - so is this some sort of scam ( similar to the hit from behind /' claim whiplash) - they would have T boned me - so could have claimed that. But if it was, why didn't they hit me?
Or did the driver just cancel the turn left indicator (from McDonald's carpark up the road) when they realised it was flashing?


Thoughts?

You made a mistake. A signal does not make a car turn.

No shit! Faster than a speeding bullet.

I think that was established by the second post

[JackyJoll]

Pulling out of Lidl (yeah, ok, but the had piccante provolone in) - turn right onto a majorish road. Nothing coming left , old fiesta coming up from the right , signalling left to turn into Lidl. Double checked the indicator was flashing - pull out, matey boy/girl cancelled his indicator at the last moment - heading staight for me. And just missed not really barking too hard (no anti lock braking etc). Cue barrage of insults in my direct, which I suggested were uncalled for as they were signalling left.

It was a very old car - so is this some sort of scam ( similar to the hit from behind /' claim whiplash) - they would have T boned me - so could have claimed that. But if it was, why didn't they hit me?
Or did the driver just cancel the turn left indicator (from McDonald's carpark up the road) when they realised it was flashing?


Thoughts?

You made a mistake. A signal does not make a car turn.

No shit! Faster than a speeding bullet.

I think that was established by the second post

I do hope you’re not even slower to learn from your mistakes.

[Mr Moofo]

You made a mistake. A signal does not make a car turn.

No shit! Faster than a speeding bullet.

I think that was established by the second post

I do hope you’re not even slower to learn from your mistakes.

TBF that would be very difficult- even for me

[JackyJoll]

I think I’m making more mistakes on the bike these days.

Could be worrying, being a pensioner.