Ah_Zai 3rd Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Anyone observed this as well? I notice some M'sian bikers (purposely?) like to tailgate cars and positioned themselves in the driver's blindspot. What is strange is that the roads surrounding the bikers are clear. Logically, they can just zoom off easily but they choose to hide in driver's blindspot. Is there something more sinister going on? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmore Supercharged January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Anyone observed this as well? I notice some M'sian bikers (purposely?) like to tailgate cars and positioned themselves in the driver's blindspot. What is strange is that the roads surrounding the bikers are clear. Logically, they can just zoom off easily but they choose to hide in driver's blindspot. Is there something more sinister going on? Just last week, I nearly run down a malaysia registered bike because of this. Bike was traveling at my left blind spot. I was turning left (lane is go straight or turn left). Just what is wrong with these bikers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Ummm, so do they like to tailgate or do they like to position themselves in the blindspots? Two different places leh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_Zai 3rd Gear January 16, 2014 Author Share January 16, 2014 (edited) Ummm, so do they like to tailgate or do they like to position themselves in the blindspots? Two different places leh. Both are happening. But the positioning of themselves in the blindspot is more sinister I feel. Sorry I didn't state clearly. I forgot to drink coffee today. Edited January 16, 2014 by Ah_Zai Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powxus 3rd Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 I know malaysia bike like to hide at the car's blind spot when they exist from car park so that they do not need to pay parking fees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellandross Supersonic January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 (edited) i asked my biker friend the same question. he doesn't know the answer either. i'm thinking of this... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drafting_(aerodynamics) Drafting (aerodynamics)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Drafting or slipstreaming is a technique where two vehicles or other moving objects are caused to align in a close group reducing the overall effect of drag due to exploiting the lead object's slipstream. Especially when high speeds are involved, as in motor racing and cycling, drafting can significantly reduce the paceline's average energy expenditure required to maintain a certain speed and can also slightly reduce the energy expenditure of the lead vehicle or object. Edited January 16, 2014 by Jellandross Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko 4th Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 I also kena before.... I was travelling on AYE toward the split between ECP and CTE...I was on second lane and going to ECP. It was in the morning about 6+. Road quite empty... In order to go ECP, I have to filter to 3rd lane... I signaled my intention... check blind spot... see nothing... but heard motorbike noise... I slowed down and turned my body to check the surround... see nothing... So I bo hiew... filter to 3rd lane... then the stupid motorist honked... he sped up beside me and point middle finger... and then off he went to CTE... yes, Malaysia bike... I was thinking... when i signal my intend... why did he still following me at the blind spot... lucky his bike is lousily loud... or else, I buang him liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 (edited) Tailgate - They hide in your slipstream to either save petrol or reduce their exposure to the wind and cold - They are also idiots. Those that tailgate big buses and trucks on the NSH, at night, less than 1m from the bumper, are very stupid idiots. - They might also be simple idiots who don't understand/never learnt the concept of safe following distance, or just think they're supermen. Hide in blindspots - They are simple idiots who don't understand/never learnt the concept of blindspots around vehicles, or just think they're supermen. Remember most of these m'sian riders don't have any proper education in road safety and their license is pay money to buy type. Even some of those riding big bikes. Heck, some of those riding big bikes up in KL don't even have any license. Same goes for the small bikes I guess. Simi blindspot simi following distance? Edited January 16, 2014 by Myxilplix 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumarB 3rd Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 hide in blind spot...ride like a hell rider and die like a hell rider. msian drivers sop for those rider that buang is just run them over instead of siaming them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 msian drivers sop for those rider that buang is just run them over instead of siaming them. I buang him liao... u mean "langgar"? buang is to throw away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 (edited) Anyone observed this as well? I notice some M'sian bikers (purposely?) like to tailgate cars and positioned themselves in the driver's blindspot. What is strange is that the roads surrounding the bikers are clear. Logically, they can just zoom off easily but they choose to hide in driver's blindspot. Is there something more sinister going on? May be you look like the SQ girl in your avatar. ..they want to bio you zhao geng lah... Edited January 16, 2014 by LoverofCar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyison 4th Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Every time when I drive on BKE, there will be some Malaysian registered motorbike hiding at my car's blind spot so therefore I will always make sure I check my rear passenger window before I change lane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 Anyone observed this as well? I notice some M'sian bikers (purposely?) like to tailgate cars and positioned themselves in the driver's blindspot. What is strange is that the roads surrounding the bikers are clear. Logically, they can just zoom off easily but they choose to hide in driver's blindspot. Is there something more sinister going on? I doubt there is anything sinister. Just ty like to play like TP who hide in cars blindspot. Afterall ty dun hv anything to gain cos if u bang them, ty wil fly or die even. Anyway I adjust my mirrors so there is hardly any blindspot for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 As a rider for some time, I also dun understand the rational of them doing this. Do they do this on NSH? Less affected by crosswinds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yhn 4th Gear January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 It was when I started driving lessons that i learnt of blind spots. Before that also ever rode like them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichua0000 Neutral Newbie January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 I also kena before.... I was travelling on AYE toward the split between ECP and CTE...I was on second lane and going to ECP. It was in the morning about 6+. Road quite empty... In order to go ECP, I have to filter to 3rd lane... I signaled my intention... check blind spot... see nothing... but heard motorbike noise... I slowed down and turned my body to check the surround... see nothing... So I bo hiew... filter to 3rd lane... then the stupid motorist honked... he sped up beside me and point middle finger... and then off he went to CTE... yes, Malaysia bike... I was thinking... when i signal my intend... why did he still following me at the blind spot... lucky his bike is lousily loud... or else, I buang him liao... I kana 1 time at night time around 10+ at AYE Jurong..best they never on the headlight and at the blind spot somemore..really don't know what to say..lucky that time i in time to jam my brake and honked at him as he go pass me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 As a rider for some time, I also dun understand the rational of them doing this. Do they do this on NSH? Less affected by crosswinds? It's not the crosswinds, it's the slipstream. I've come across a kup kia tailgating a container truck on nsh at 2am. His front tire was less than half a meter from the trailer and the trailer lights were dim enough that even if he hit the brakes I doubt the kup rider would notice. Also seen this being done being those big buses in the middle of the night. You can sometimes see 3-4 rempits doing it as well, slipstreaming each other but I guess they're doing it for more speed. Sometimes when I'm riding on nsh I slow down and let them tag along behind me for awhile, give them a bit of a tow. But only if it's clear up ahead. They love to do this especially when heading back after watching the MotoGP race, all got the speeding mood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic January 16, 2014 Share January 16, 2014 It's not the crosswinds, it's the slipstream. I've come across a kup kia tailgating a container truck on nsh at 2am. His front tire was less than half a meter from the trailer and the trailer lights were dim enough that even if he hit the brakes I doubt the kup rider would notice. Also seen this being done being those big buses in the middle of the night. You can sometimes see 3-4 rempits doing it as well, slipstreaming each other but I guess they're doing it for more speed. Sometimes when I'm riding on nsh I slow down and let them tag along behind me for awhile, give them a bit of a tow. But only if it's clear up ahead. They love to do this especially when heading back after watching the MotoGP race, all got the speeding mood. Because with slip stream, less headwind? Less head wind on the rider's body = require less energy from the body and hands to hold, thus less tiring? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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