Author Topic: Dirt bikes & squids (Read 4358 times)

Red01 · « **on:** May 13, 2007, 12:55:22 AM »

Squids on dirt bikes in Baltimore:

Video #1

Video #2

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:06:56 AM »

Errrrr..... isn't this the wrong forum for that sort of stuff???

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:09:43 AM »

I didn't think so... this is the General Motorcycle section, isn't it?

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:17:03 AM »

....yeah - last time I looked it was but THIS FORUM IS THE ONE I FIGURED YOU'D USE.

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:19:52 AM »

I'm campaigning to merge that one into this one, along with some other mergers. I think we have too many.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2007, 02:11:56 AM »

Its a no brainier for any adult to realize how crazy that is. Especially when you consider the concern of legal motorcycling maintaining a good image, this is like the MSF's worst nightmare scenario. The answer is in technology like an ignition chips that can be turned off remotely within range of a patrol car, at least for those dealers selling these bikes within city limits. The free-for-all ride park wont work unless it has tracks for sanctioned events like MX, moto, free style and flat track. Only then can you inspire a little club compliance and moral, because I don't think brute enforcement will work with these kids.

smooth operator · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2007, 07:28:08 AM »

Maybe knocking their helmetless heads on the street a few Xs will slow them down.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2007, 04:33:23 PM »

Not unless you want another round of burned out buildings. Besides we haven't even confronted the immigration issue which may eventually result in the next revolution in this country.

pmackie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2007, 07:15:20 PM »

Wow...I'm sure out of touch. I grew up in the West side of Vancouver and used to PUSH my dirt bike to the bush. I still got pulled over and questioned by the police. Anybody riding on the street here with an unlicensed and uninsured bike would be arrested.

Obvioulsly a bigger issue at play here.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2007, 09:59:16 PM »

All things being equal, I agree with you. But our beloved society has changed in this country. The politics of our homes and green lawns take precedence over societal and international moral responsibility and won't change until we are hit square in the face with tragic reality before we are willing to make a change or stand. Don't worry that day is coming fast, I just hope it wont be too late.

Quote from: "pmackie"

Wow...I'm sure out of touch. I grew up in the West side of Vancouver and used to PUSH my dirt bike to the bush. I still got pulled over and questioned by the police. Anybody riding on the street here with an unlicensed and uninsured bike would be arrested.

Obvioulsly a bigger issue at play here.

interfuse · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2007, 11:42:59 PM »

There is absolutely no way you could do that in canada. Our cops don't put up with any crap. What are you paying them for?

Oh and while you're at it -- make helmets mandatory.

solman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2007, 01:23:39 AM »

It is simple, confiscate the bikes because they they are not street legal. Start taking away the bikes, then they won't have anything to ride. Or they can start paying big money in fines.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2007, 03:10:51 AM »

I think that was addressed in the video and the main problem. Catching a street bike is one thing, catching a dirt bike is like trying to run down a cat. Have you ever wondered why there are no dirt bike chasing scenes on police videos...

Quote from: "solman"

It is simple, confiscate the bikes because they they are not street legal. Start taking away the bikes, then they won't have anything to ride. Or they can start paying big money in fines.

chupacabra · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2007, 06:40:47 AM »

Confiscate the bikes and let the cops use them to catch the kids!! Those kids just ride on one wheel, a good dirt riding cops can catch them with ez! Fight fire with fire.

Red01 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2007, 10:50:21 AM »

Quote from: "CWO4GUNNER"

Catching a street bike is one thing, catching a dirt bike is like trying to run down a cat. Have you ever wondered why there are no dirt bike chasing scenes on police videos...

You see them once in a while... except the cop rarely catches them.
Here, a cop chases dirt bike down railroad tracks - dirt bike wins

What was he thinking!