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Originally Posted by jc_bromley
Gotta agree with docksherlock, I've been riding for >30 years on a number of different marques. Today it happens to be a GSA. I've had roadside help on a number of occasions and in return I've given it. It's not about the bike it's about the mentality of the person riding it, If a GS(A) rides on past you then please assume that the rider is a jerk, not ALL GS(A) riders.....
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Certainly not all jerks. I ride with several BMW GS guys, have done over 20 years. Part of why some riders won't stop to help is they see two or three riders already pulled over and figure broke down bike/rider has plenty of help. Fair enough.
But on rare occasion I've been passed when solo. Usually I wasn't broke down and never waved the rider over and didn't have helmet on side of road (universal sign for help), so I'll cut slack there. But must say, we've had more Harley guys stop than any other brand. No idea why.
Problem sometimes happens with big groups of bikes ... BMW or any brand. They're in their own world, don't always stop to help others because they want keep up with the ride. (I've done this)
I would avoid over-analyzing all this ... everyone's perceptions are different, usually subjective, not based on fact. When it really counts ALL riders help.
(like at crash site ... I've been on scene at dozens  )
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