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Motorcyclist Reclines to Text While Ridin' (Video)

by Tim Stevens on July 17, 2008 at 04:56 PM

If you thought texting while driving was bad, wait until you get a load of this video (the language is probably not work safe, so hit mute before pressing play). In it a motorcyclist cruising down the middle lane of a very busy highway takes a few minutes to kick back, pull out his phone, and send off a quick text (or three). Motorcycling alone is dangerous enough, so we wouldn't recommend you riders out there trying this out if you like such things as unbroken limbs -- or living. But, the dude does get a few points for wearing a helmet, which must count for something... right? [Source: Break.com]

[Thanks, Ben]

Tags: breaking news, BreakingNews, motorcycle, texting while driving, TextingWhileDriving

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TVGeniusJul 18th 2008 1:02AM

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You know, sadly, he seems to be a more responsible driver than the putz that goes drifting by, and most of the other drivers for that matter.

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M00dybl00sJul 18th 2008 9:21AM

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I agree with TVGenius. The guy on the motorcycle blends into traffic without disrupting it or cutting off the other drivers. The guys in the cars are downright scarey and they're supposedly giving driving their full attention.

Also, how DOES the motorcycle guy relax in all that traffic?

However, he is not driving safely.

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fibjJul 21st 2008 3:38AM

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That is just plain stupid. An idiot like that should not EVER be allowed the privilege of driving in the US ever again!! Probably illegal anyway.

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BuggsBonnieAug 1st 2008 11:56AM

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I don't believe he is in the U.S.....Look at the lisence plates. I hope what ever country he is in he stays there.

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evenuscinatusAug 15th 2008 5:30PM

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No harm, no foul.

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davidicke.comAug 15th 2008 9:24AM

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that guy is my hero. what skills!

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MeatwadGetsItAug 17th 2008 8:41AM

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It's easy to ride a bicycle just by balancing. You lean to turn or not to go straight. A good human powered bike can be rode like this too. He must have a special throttle, all the bikes I knew slowed down when you let go of the throttle.

Compared to the other drivers, like the first one merging over in front of this car,,, wow. At least he let the bike past first.

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steveofthenwAug 16th 2008 12:13PM

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What pisses me off is that biased crack about motorcycling being "dangerous enough". This dude is obviousely a " dig me" kind of fool & probably should be mashed like a possum (preferably before he has had a chance to breed) for the greater good of society. But, as a 35+ year biker, I take umbrage to your tone RE: the dangers of motorcycling. Don't knock if you ain't tried it.

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neilAug 18th 2008 7:43PM

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i'm a london based motorcycle courier,i ride and text often,if i really need my hands on the bars then the phone goes in the mouth. accident averted. also it is easy to text one handed without really looking at the phone.this guy is obviously skilled confident and able otherwise it wouldn't be possible .to be honest i wish someone filmed me when i do it.

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bonanzamanAug 17th 2008 1:20PM

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This is obviously a set up just for this video. Motorcycles don't usually have cruise control.

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HelioOct 13th 2008 6:16AM

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I love the fact that the guys are laughing and commenting on the dude, but do not seem bothered at all by the cars cutting them off left and right.

That is hysterical

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