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« on: February 06, 2010, 11:24:00 PM »
This I don't get.  I was driving down PCH from Malibu to Santa Monica when I see a motorcyclist with a flat tyre in front of me.  He's doing maybe 35mph in the 'slow' lane (all other traffic is moving at maybe 60mph).  I'm in my Jeep, and always carry an air compressor.  So at the next red light, I turn on my hazards, hop out of the car and ask him if he knows he has a flat.  He says yes.  I say I have a compressor and if he pulls over I'll fill his tyre so he's ok to the next gas station.
He refuses!  He says he put some air in it already - even though it was seriously flat - and didn't need my help!
I watch as he slowly wobbles off, and, at 35 mph, MERGES ONTO THE FREEWAY!!!!

Un-be-frickin-lievable.

Some people are beyond help...
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« on: February 06, 2010, 11:24:00 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2010, 11:56:54 PM »
Can't save 'em all.  
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 12:00:26 AM »
Perhaps he was taken aback by the use of the word "tyre" and wasn't at all sure what you intended.
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 12:00:35 AM »
Maybe he saw the ST.Net sticker on your Jeep and feared the ads?
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2010, 12:01:29 AM »
How much were you trying to charge him?

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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2010, 12:26:27 AM »
Tree Fitty!

Some people are just too prideful, but perhaps he was right and it was hopelessly blown out so you offer wouldn't do him any good.  Headscratch
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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2010, 02:12:40 AM »
Quote from: Jeff N on February 07, 2010, 12:00:35 AM

Maybe he saw the ST.Net sticker on your Jeep and feared the ads?


 Lol Lol Lol Lol Lol
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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 02:48:20 AM »
No one in L.A. starts a conversation.

Your people need to contact his people and set up a lunch date.

He probably had you figured for a papparazi stalker or ax murderer or sumthin.
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« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2010, 04:19:00 AM »
What sort of machine was he riding?
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2010, 04:36:05 AM »
Quote from: JamesG on February 07, 2010, 12:26:27 AM

Tree Fitty!

Some people are just too prideful, but perhaps he was right and it was hopelessly blown out so you offer wouldn't do him any good.  Headscratch


This.
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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2010, 05:43:31 AM »
Quote from: DredheadV2.0 on February 07, 2010, 12:00:26 AM

Perhaps he was taken aback by the use of the word "tyre" and wasn't at all sure what you intended.


Yeah, what's with that?   Headscratch
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« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2010, 08:57:58 AM »
Maybe his doo-rag was obstructing his hearing which was already being compromised by his "saving lives" pipes and he thought you were saying that you were a cross dresser instead of "I have a compressor"!!!! Lol
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« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2010, 09:00:54 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on February 06, 2010, 11:24:00 PM

This I don't get.  I was driving down PCH from Malibu to Santa Monica when I see a motorcyclist with a flat tyre in front of me.  He's doing maybe 35mph in the 'slow' lane (all other traffic is moving at maybe 60mph).  I'm in my Jeep, and always carry an air compressor.  So at the next red light, I turn on my hazards, hop out of the car and ask him if he knows he has a flat.  He says yes.  I say I have a compressor and if he pulls over I'll fill his tyre so he's ok to the next gas station.
He refuses!  He says he put some air in it already - even though it was seriously flat - and didn't need my help!
I watch as he slowly wobbles off, and, at 35 mph, MERGES ONTO THE FREEWAY!!!!

Un-be-frickin-lievable.

Some people are beyond help...



Well, perhaps you will mind your own business next time.
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« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2010, 09:09:37 AM »
Some people don't want to get helped.  They could be on fire, drowing, choking, overdosing on Meth or abusing alcohol and they still don't want your help.  At least you were a good Samaritan.  Karma will come your way.

One time I saw these two guys in a car with a flat tire.  They were driving around like there was nothing wrong.  I pulled up next to them (in my car) and tried to tell them their tire was flat.  Fookers woudn't even look in my direction--completely doing the thousand yard stare.  Screw 'em.  It's their funeral.
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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2010, 09:25:05 AM »
Quote from: JNUNZMAN on February 07, 2010, 08:57:58 AM

Maybe his doo-rag was obstructing his hearing which was already being compromised by his "saving lives" pipes and he thought you were saying that you were a cross dresser instead of "I have a compressor"!!!! Lol



This is a helmet law state.  It's not do-rags here, it's those silly skull masks and fake helmets.
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« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2010, 09:31:16 AM »
Quote from: Jeff N on February 07, 2010, 12:00:35 AM

Maybe he saw the ST.Net sticker on your Jeep and feared the ads?


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« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2010, 09:55:39 AM »
What; you didn't have nitrogen?
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« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2010, 10:43:39 AM »
Quote from: Gee-Tee on February 07, 2010, 04:19:00 AM

What sort of machine was he riding?


Honda VTX600, with luggage.  He looked like he was in his mid 50s, wore a mish-mash of gear including a MOMO open face helmet with face scarf.

His tYre (pronounced tyre) was not blown out, I was following him for a couple of minutes afterwards to make sure he was not rear ended.
I gave up after I saw that he was merging onto the freeway...
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« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2010, 11:41:12 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on February 07, 2010, 10:43:39 AM



HI was following him for a couple of minutes afterwards to make sure he was not rear ended.
I gave up after I saw that he was merging onto the freeway...



Jesus Christ, you can't/won't take no for an answer.   The guy don't want air for his flat, ACCEPT THAT.
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« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2010, 12:17:50 PM »
Quote from: Jeff N on February 07, 2010, 12:00:35 AM

Maybe he saw the ST.Net sticker on your Jeep and feared the ads?


LOL! Kudos to The Skipper though for promoting ST-N and paying for it self, plus a little extra? Wink
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