Texting while riding

[alexmac]

... the Darwin Award goes to...

"It is hard to imagine that people actually text while riding a motorcycle, though a quick Google search shows that the phenomenon is not as rare as you think. That being said, an Australian motorcyclist was caught doing this very thing by a bus passenger in Sydney; and for bonus points, the rider was still on his learner’s permit.
Ultimately, the 21-year-old rider turned himself into the police after the photo taken by the bus passenger went on the internet. Hopefully someone gave him a stern talking to about his lack of gloves, ankle-cover shoes, or general lack of any proper motorcycle gear beyond a helmet. Pssh, Ducati riders."

Source: MotoBlog.it

[VonYinzer]

No bullshit, a couple years ago I passed a couple on a big HD bagger. Both the rider and passenger were texting (or at least using their cell phones in some way), while doing 65mpph on the highway. I was amazed and honestly, pissed off.

[axeugene27]

yeah this guy is about to need an ankle reconstruction.

[foundation982]

I took this photo.....

Untitled by foundation982, on Flickr

[JohnnyCB650]

[Weezy]

 ???Really???  He can afford a Ducati but can't spring for Bluetooth?

Thats funny. The first thing i noticed to was the loafers. I woulden't be caught dead wearing them on or off the bike. Unlike that guy who might be caught dead.

[crazypj]

I took this around 1982, years before cell phones with camera's.
I was really 'into' photography at the time, plus, it was a one time only deal (you don't roll over100,000 miles every day  )
100,000 miles, 100mph CB550 Honda

[Fox]

I took this around 1982, years before cell phones with camera's.
I was really 'into' photography at the time, plus, it was a one time only deal (you don't roll over100,000 miles every day  )
100,000 miles, 100mph CB550 Honda

Wow. Much respect. That took some stones.

[stroker crazy]

According to a local magazine (Australian Motorcycle News, Vol. 61 No. 24 p. 12) the rider in the lead photograph was snapped doing about 80km/h on Sydney's M2 Motorway.

Reportedly the 21-year-old learner has since handed himself into police as a result of the notoriety ensuing from the publicity!

Crazy

[AgentX]

I'd say "par for the course" over here, but the guy has a helmet on and doesn't have 3-4 other adults plus a few babies on his bike with him.  So all in all, he's ahead of the Darwin curve.

[Garage Rat]

Meh,

All filmed at speed:




I dare any of you to ask what movie this is...

[VonYinzer]

Meh,

All filmed at speed:

On a closed set, with professional riders, and medical crews standing by. Meh...

[DUEX EX]

Im just here for gasoline

[Garage Rat]

With a safety beard.

[crazypj]

With a safety beard.

and boots