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crikey, strong views here!
As a cyclist and motorcyclist, I agree that the lot of the average person-powered cycle in London is not the best. That, and the fact that I've been told that I'm not temperamentally suited to commuting on a bike has lead me to commute on a motorcycle.
What I've seen supports your views that unthinking L-plate numpties cause a significant proportion of upset. From my perspective, they frequently tend to 'undertake' to get to the front of a queue and will stop, blocking the ASL to other road users.
If I'm in a position where I might cause a cyclist to think about entering the ASL, I will wave them through - some come through and others won't, sometimes causing other cyclists behind them to be put in a dangerous position alongside cars and other vehicles.
Consideration to cyclists in bus lanes is down to the individual and just as you see idiots on bikes, you will see idiots on motorcycles. Personally, I try to give extra room and will give a cyclist as much space as possible, however, having had a number of scooters pass between my bike and cyclists at speed, I can see your concern, although I can't see motorcycles being ridden at excessive speed in bus lanes due to the chance of vehicles turning across the bus lane into a turning on the left.
Re pedestrians, the presence of loud motorcyclists has to make cycling safer. To the average pedant, a cyclist seems much less offensive and less dangerous than an outlaw biker. If they're used to looking for me in a bus lane, they'll get used to looking for you.
One last thing: + 1 for mini cabs as the most dangerous road user. They just don't seem to give a t*ss about anyone. And mirrors? Can't someone tell them what they're for???
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Yes, I think that was the bloke - I picked up the bike from his folks place, but I seem to remember him mentioning Kingston.
It is indeed a Shamal track on the rear. Thats a FAIL, FAIL.
think I'd better leave work early to check it's still where I left it
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just had it 'found' in the warehouse. Relieved. I even found the seatpin in my cellar last night :D Need new paint next. Where did you get yours done?