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Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by 3Dee(m): 11:35am On Nov 01, 2018 |
In the last few months that I moved to Lagos, I have noticed this trend of "Okadas"-commercial motorcycles not having mirrors. Most of these motorcycles ply highways and it's quite dangerous. Are motorcycles designed now not to have this safety requirements? @Lalasticlala @Seun 1 Like
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Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by ehinmowo: 11:45am On Nov 01, 2018 |
Na side mirror u dey talk. Most commercial bikes in the north do not have plate number. Check @automoreal on IG |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Kseafresh: 11:55am On Nov 01, 2018 |
So it has reach like this in NL that anybody can just pick a phone and open a thread of jaggons 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by eRex(m): 12:14pm On Nov 01, 2018 |
the things that bother man ehn.... |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by 3Dee(m): 1:10am On Nov 25, 2018 |
I raised a very salient point but we don't care for safety in this part of the world. Someone even called it jargons. na wa o 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by alezzy13: 2:35am On Nov 25, 2018 |
Kseafresh: How is it 'jaggon' (whatever that means)? OP raised a very important safety issue, IMO. I've been wondering about this issue myself. Less than 1%of d bikes you see have mirrors and nobody cares. While riding you notice they have to TURN THEIR HEADS around in order see what's behind which is dangerous. It's God that's saving us. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Explorers(m): 2:54am On Nov 25, 2018 |
Not only in Lagos, is everywhere, even my small Ondo town here. Oyinbo that manufactured the motorbikes attached mirrors for safety , but we Nigerians removed them. We also turn the head lamps up to the sky, you see the ray at night towards the sky. They reduce the lenght of the steering/handle so they can easily maneuver between cars in traffic(i asked one of them) . They also raise their seats high and anytime they apply brakes, you slide forward and you shift back again/ladies that carry will hit them from behind charging the riders. They also attach mp3 players with loud speaker, so embarrassing. They fix siren and annoying horns. These guys will never sit straight on their bikes, they bend, looking back at their exhaust as they fire on high speed. Some even sit on their fuel tanks despite carrying no one. Some wearing slippers will hold it with the tip of their toes, then press their pedal with nothing. They overtake from left, right, centre, anytime and anywhere. If they hit your car, they dont have money. They kneel/postrate begging if you're a man. If they hit a woman's car, 100 bikes will gather in 10seconds, attacking/blaming the woman. But some women are crazy. Okada....Hmmmmmm 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by dannyzakks(m): 3:54am On Nov 25, 2018 |
Kseafresh:Imagine the nonsense u re saying, is the OP ur mate on nairaland 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by alezzy13: 5:50pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Explorers: Na wa ooo! While I was in Kano, the kin James Bond wey I dey see. U'll think these guys have 10 lives. But I understand they've been banned within the city |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by 3Dee(m): 11:41pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
It's really appalling seeing these Okadas ride with reckless abandon. It seems our law enforcement agencies have been compromised. @Seun @lalasticlala This needs to get to the appropriate authority. Thanks everyone for your inputs so far |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by 3Dee(m): 11:47pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Explorers: I wanted to yab this moniker say him na okada rider coz he described their actions perfectly, then I saw the moniker Explorer. Baba Tuale o!!! How's the Baby doing and the mum.. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by billionman: 11:48pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
They remove them because they don't feel comfortable with the side mirrors and also because of easy manoeuvrability in traffic. |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by space9880: 1:42am On Nov 26, 2018 |
s. |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by deepwater(f): 1:56am On Nov 26, 2018 |
Aboki things e get as e dey always be 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Buffalo2(m): 7:08am On Nov 26, 2018 |
Explorers:Many crazy things they do. The new trend of fixing extra bright halogen LED light is another headache to worry about. Those light literally "blind" the approaching road users and nobody cares about it. I ve personally sent messages to our useless FRSC but till now nothing has been done. And if someone calls for their total ban, pple will say it heartlessness. |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Explorers(m): 8:45am On Nov 26, 2018 |
3Dee: Lol..... Thanks bro, they doing great. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by dfrost: 9:13am On Nov 26, 2018 |
Buffalo2: Same here. Ban okada now. The harm is more than good. I care less if I trek to the bus stop everyday. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Ximonak: 10:01pm On Nov 26, 2018 |
Explorers: No more Headgears (before it was enforced in Lagos) they don't know what is traffic signs or rules and regulations of a road users. they are always right especially when they make use of one way |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Nobody: 7:36pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
That Explorers guy don ride bike tire, see as he describe them actions. Wehdone sir 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by Explorers(m): 7:57pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
abejide1000: Lol..... Wey Lalasticlala sef? |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by surrogatesng: 9:34pm On Nov 27, 2018 |
True |
Re: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by kalvoken(m): 12:04am On Nov 29, 2018 |
Explorers:. This guy Na something else. See the way you tale write composition about Lagos okada riders. That slippers part got me laughing well well. On a serious note, those okada men need a proper enlightenment. How can you twist your head lamp upward and will be jumping inside gallop like sey Na horse person enter. |
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