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Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 8:35pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
I just witnessed a young man die this morning on a bike. Is it riskier than driving cars 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by subtlemee(f): 8:39pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
It is if you don't wear protective gears 13 Likes |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by menxer: 8:42pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude: All things are lawful but not all things are necessary. As the name, "power bike," implies, if you can't handle the power don't ride the bike. Simple. 56 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 8:53pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
menxer:actually, it's called super bike, na naija gv am power bike 39 Likes |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 8:55pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
subtlemee:he was protected with helmet and those hand and knee stuffs. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by menxer: 9:00pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude:I know, can you handle the "super" aspect of the bike? It's called super bike because most of them have engine capacity (speed wise) greater than most cars. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by jaymichael(m): 9:06pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
Though I can ride a bike but I won't join anyone to ride that superbike or powerbike stuff. I am not a fan of those bikes at all I prefer those small bikes or those "okada"size at most. 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by kingreign(m): 9:30pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
CC: Egunmogaji 5 Likes |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:38pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
jaymichael:okada keh? 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:39pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude: People die everyday from various means and method. You should never ride a bike if you're preoccupied with dying because you'll be having near death experiences per mile. It's the reality of driving something with a very small vehicular profile comparable to other vehicles on the road. Is it riskier than driving cars? Of course now, which cain question is this? Riding a motorcycle without risk, is that one a motorcycle? In over 35 years of riding bikes, I've only went down once and it was in Abeokuta when I was at Ogun Poly. Can I tell you guys that palm wine and Triumphs don't play well together? 53 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:39pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
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Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:41pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude: I can't decide between Okada and Maruwa to explore the areas near my site. Vehicles are tools, you use the most effective tool for the task at hand. 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Whizpeter(m): 9:45pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
We'd all die one day, don't let the fear of death to stop you from living life to the fullest!! People have died while sitting in their parlours, some other have died peacefully in their sleep! In fact bike accidents ain't the number one cause of deaths in the world so what's the fuss? If I'm able to get any power bike, I'm so much gonna appreciate it... Whether I die from accident or hypertension, na the same 6ft all of us dey go! 27 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:45pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:hmm. Respect sir. But una too dey speed. D tin no get slow option ni? I heard this guy was driving a 1650cc 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:52pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude: I doubt that engine displacement, but in any case even an ordinary 600cc will enter 3 digit speeds in seconds. I can't ride anything less than 1,000cc because there's no replacement for displacement. Regarding speed, at least over here, you want to be ahead and away from other cars. You don't want to become part of the scenery ever cause the damn cagers will mow you down by turning into you. If you see this video, I was doing more than the speed limit and passing cars in a safe manner. Up comes a policeman and I wasn't pulled over because he understood what was going on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52P56FjOFs 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by budusky05(m): 10:05pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
Yes it cool to ride a power bike, but use your brain always. We don't have good roads for crazy rides except for high way. I love my power bike anytime 2 Likes |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:08pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:oga easy biko. Life is once 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:14pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude: Exactly, hence why you should live it to the fullest “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” - Hunter S. Thompson 23 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:34pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:ok sir |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by mank1234(m): 10:38pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: I love this. If our people have this philosophy, we would have been competing in some of the sports dominated by whites. And our govt won't take us for a ride, cos then they'll realise that we fear no death nor what a mere gun can do! You can't enjoy life to the fullest, if you have excessive fear for death. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:56pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
mank1234: Nigeria's issues can be solved in one week and the average market woman would see and feel the change, positive ones, inside of a month. Many hundreds of thousands will die though because there won't be a neutral ground. You're either for or against. But our great grand children will be living in a Nigeria better than Dubai, Stockholm, etc 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:58pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:bro. What BMW Bike is best for a lady who is a beginner? |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 11:19pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude: For me, if it doesn't have a boxer engine then it's not a proper BMW. But the newer F series should do just fine. I think Shagati would be a better lecturer on that from a Nigerian perspective. My recommendation would have been to find an older R series. It has low power and looks classy to boot. 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by jaymichael(m): 11:53pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
beardlessdude:I meant that is the highest size of bike I can ride, I prefer those scooter size. for super bikes or power bikes, count me out. Those machines are damn too powerful. |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 1:12am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Everything is by God's mercy o. You can have the best handle and be the most careful but still get an accident. Personally I love power bikes but I never fail to pray before I step out. Its just on point considering traffic issues and bad roads 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 8:43pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:and can this bikes be seen in Nigeria? The f serie ( new ones). And what is d price range? Sorry for disturbing, am just making an enquiry for someone |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 8:55pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
beardlessdude: You're not disturbing at all, I love talking about these things. I think Shagatti rides an F series. There's nothing that is not available in Nigeria but I do not know the prices. Let me do a search for you and post links. 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 9:20pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:ok. Do u know where one can buy in minna |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:00pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
beardlessdude: I don't live in Nigeria full time yet so I am not well versed. Maybe others can chime in. |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:14pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:ok thanks. |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 10:46pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:one last question. Is a 313cc bike d same as an okada? Can it be called a powerbike too? 1 Like |
Re: Is Driving A Power Bike Really A Suicide Mission. by Nobody: 11:47pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
beardlessdude: Okadas should be well below 313cc. I think they should be more in the 100/125cc range but I could be wrong. Powerbike is a Nigerian colloquial term. Over here we call them sportsbike. |
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