‘They’ve Put My Life At Risk’: Reckless Motorcyclists Causing Concern Throughout The City

CBS Chicago ^ | 1 Oct 2019 | Jim Williams

[DUMBGRUNT]

Groups of hundreds of motorcyclists in Chicago are putting themselves and others at risk as they blow red lights, stop signs and ride on sidewalks.

“Two hundred, 300 motorcyclists barreling down the road,” she said, “disregarding all traffic lights, stop signs, speed limits, pedestrians on sidewalks.”

[sevlex]

“Same type crowd that storms convenience stores and steals everything they want? Yes. No need to look.”

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I looked at the video - not the usual suspects. These look like antifa types.

[libertylover]

I didn’t say I’m one of them, but my brother and his fellow riders would say, “If you ain’t got a Harley, you ain’t got ****”

Personally, I like to watch the motorcycle races like the Isle of Man TT. They’re incredible and I don’t think there are any Harleys in those.

[Boomer]

I’ve ridden motorcycles for 47 years. Those packs of sport bike riders are being idiots when they do some of the stuff in that video. Cruiser and Touring bike riders don’t do that (normally).

I’m not sure why people and animals change their behavior so radically in groups but they do. Must be a feeling of power or something then common sense gets away from them. Add being young and full of testosterone to the mix and it can get hairy/stupid.

[US_MilitaryRules]

Really? A bullet? It’s not like they hitting people with pipes or batons, etc... AKA antifa. They are just out being hoodlums. Start apprehending them and through them in jail or fines.

[US_MilitaryRules]

Nope! I believe it is mixed. All races racing!

[RitchieAprile]

yeah those ducati and ninja riders.. never see guys doing wheelies on a road king or ‘lectra glide.

[NorthMountain]

Start apprehending

Perhaps you can meet with the Chicago (and other city) police departments and instruct them on how exactly to do that. Your expertise as a consultant will, no doubt, be invaluable to them.

[OrangeHoof]

If you lived in some Chicongo neighborhoods, you wouldn’t ride in a straight line either.

[DUMBGRUNT]

Electra Glide Harley Wheelie | White Boy John

58 Seconds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-6va8Xy5hg

It’s not like they can’t, most actually own them and have a lot to lose.

[doorgunner69]

You got it. Most performance bike riders consider HD to be two wheeled dump trucks, with less performance and an ancient engine best suited for old time fire pumps.

[Hot Tabasco]

About 4 years ago an elderly friend was involved in a motorcycle accident where an oncoming pickup made a left turn in front of him. He smashed into it broadside, his wife who was a passenger flew over the truck and landed in the oncoming lane where she was immediately hit by another vehicle, killed instantly.

Friend lived but was in a coma for several weeks, then underwent multiple surgeries on his face and other limbs. He lost the sight of one eye.....

[LouAvul]

Definitely not a bullet. Start with a bean bag round. If that doesn't work, then a bullet.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

uH..duh....truck and car insurance is much higher to cover more of the medical cost....the percentage of head and other injuries is higher percentage wise in motorcycle accidents....there are just more cars and trucks which is why there “are more head injuries in cars and trucks”...

However, its cheaper to get ins for a motorcycle than a car or truck.

Im for a free market with Darwin results for those who don’t insure themselves—car, truck motorcycle ..whatever! then just make the drivng license contingent on insurance for others hit...let the jerks who don’t care and want their FREEDOM die.

the same with welfare...You dont work, you don’t eat. Im sick of paying for able bodied jerks to lay around and get fat and do dope while I have to go to work. No health insurance...die!

[dragnet2]

Uh huh and what about the *millions* of under-insured in older used cars and trucks who sustain serious head injuries? Their numbers dwarf the number of motorcycle head injuries. Should all the occupants in cars and trucks wear helmets too?

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

No...again... if someone is not insured enough the taxpayer should not pick up the difference in medical care.
. Let’s just go back to the Darwin era.

That way if you decide not to plan for any problems or medical need you died end of story.

I’m just in a mood of disgust that I have to go to work tomorrow when I don’t feel like going tomorrow I feel like having the day off to do nothing and I’m angry that I have to go to work and a large part of my salary goes too lazy shiftless welfare weasels

[dragnet2]

if someone is not insured enough the taxpayer should not pick up the difference in medical care.

You're not being realistic. Would you insure a 20 year old vehicle at full pop, like you were financing a new car? Of course not. And most who driving that age vehicle could never afford full pop coverage anyway.

[dfwgator]

[NorthMountain]

Start with a bean bag round.

Good point. Might curb their enthusiasm without actually killing them.

[dragnet2]

Btw, brain surgery and years of on-going treatment/care can run into the millions. I don’t know anyone who’s car insurance will cover that not to mention all occupants in the vehicle.

[Home-of-the-lazy-dog]

Which brings up to the next point: Don’t smoke crack!