Eureka !! we can get bikes at lower prices

normally_crazy · 22nd September 2004, 16:31

guys,

we have the bikes priced at around 30k ...the econo brigade.

well if the bike manufacturers follow these suggestions we can seriously get bikes at lower prices..

1) remove the head light

2) remove the brake light

3) remove the front brake

4) remove the side / signal lights

5) remove both rear view mirrors

all these are never or hardly used by any bike rider. i see so many of the guys riding without headlights , brake lights , the rear view mirrors (if available) positioned on their faces !!!!

thats the secret to getting newer powerful bikes at lower prices.

cheers

GTO · 22nd September 2004, 16:34

Nothing like a laugh over lunch.

GTO

shravan316 · 22nd September 2004, 16:36

LOL, yeah........ many guys do have a crazy idea that the rear view mirrors is to check their hairstyles!
And also the psychology that others should be careful of where these guys are going. If they get knocked down by a car etc, irrespective of whose fault it is, the people will blame the car guy!! Thats insane!!

BikerSG · 22nd September 2004, 18:47

I like the 3rd point best! i haven't seen a single biker use the front brake. they all use the rear brake in all situations!
and its exactly the opposite that they shud be doing!

I have been trying to persuade some guys in Chennai to start some kind of riding/racing school on the race track. Mainly for big bikes - but all sizes of bikes will be welcome. Do u think this will work? Is it a good idea financially?

Technocrat · 22nd September 2004, 18:59

ROTFL 1st i got confused abt this post but then at the end i cudn't agree wid u more, its really a sad & frustrating to c people riding/driving this way ( yea i hv seen many people who think its against their pride to give a signal while turning or lane changing while driving

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Rtech · 22nd September 2004, 19:02

I think all these points apply to our infamous Taxi drivers as well!

F50 · 22nd September 2004, 21:42

Loll NC

I do use the front brake though, in heavy traffic when the traffic is moving in inches ... And I donno how to zip around in traffic like all bikers do bit weak in that department

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I hate bikers when im standing on a signal on front row waiting for the signal to go green and go ahead of the rest ... but these idiots will come from no where and may from footpath in case of jams and will stand exactly in front of me ... my start is ruined and other cars go in front

22nd September 2004, 16:31	#1
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	guys, we have the bikes priced at around 30k ...the econo brigade. well if the bike manufacturers follow these suggestions we can seriously get bikes at lower prices.. 1) remove the head light 2) remove the brake light 3) remove the front brake 4) remove the side / signal lights 5) remove both rear view mirrors all these are never or hardly used by any bike rider. i see so many of the guys riding without headlights , brake lights , the rear view mirrors (if available) positioned on their faces !!!! thats the secret to getting newer powerful bikes at lower prices. cheers
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22nd September 2004, 16:34	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,736 Times View My Garage	Nothing like a laugh over lunch. GTO
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22nd September 2004, 16:36	#3
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	LOL, yeah........ many guys do have a crazy idea that the rear view mirrors is to check their hairstyles! And also the psychology that others should be careful of where these guys are going. If they get knocked down by a car etc, irrespective of whose fault it is, the people will blame the car guy!! Thats insane!!
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22nd September 2004, 18:47	#4
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	I like the 3rd point best! i haven't seen a single biker use the front brake. they all use the rear brake in all situations! and its exactly the opposite that they shud be doing! I have been trying to persuade some guys in Chennai to start some kind of riding/racing school on the race track. Mainly for big bikes - but all sizes of bikes will be welcome. Do u think this will work? Is it a good idea financially?
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22nd September 2004, 18:59	#5
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	ROTFL 1st i got confused abt this post but then at the end i cudn't agree wid u more, its really a sad & frustrating to c people riding/driving this way ( yea i hv seen many people who think its against their pride to give a signal while turning or lane changing while driving )
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22nd September 2004, 19:02	#6
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	I think all these points apply to our infamous Taxi drivers as well!
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22nd September 2004, 21:42	#7
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,707 Thanked: 103 Times	Loll NC I do use the front brake though, in heavy traffic when the traffic is moving in inches ... And I donno how to zip around in traffic like all bikers do bit weak in that department ... I hate bikers when im standing on a signal on front row waiting for the signal to go green and go ahead of the rest ... but these idiots will come from no where and may from footpath in case of jams and will stand exactly in front of me ... my start is ruined and other cars go in front
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