My take as well.

 

Just understand that everyone is trying to kill you, once you figure that out you will be a better rider. Expecting other motorists to follow the law, respect your space and care about you is a path to your demise. Getting pissed just puts you in more danger.

 

Yes, best to let that stuff go. Some blame falls on both. But to the initial infraction, he was wrong. That said, Vegas isn't far from California so my guess is he spends time driving there and is unaware of the motorcycle laws in NV. Frankly, he just doesn't sound too bright.

Keep doing what you're doing. Never line up with the center of a car - especially at a stop. Doing what you did gives you an escape route.

 

I tend to stay in the left side of the lane. When you're approaching an intersection your lights are right in the eyes of anyone who wants to turn left (in front of you). If you stay to the right side of the lane you are way more invisible to that driver.

To the OP, when there's a jerk on the road, it's tuff not to give them a piece of your mind. I force myself to ignore them and let them pass so they are in front of me where I can keep an eye on them.

 

Not worth it going against a cage, you cant win. When you are spread out all over the road, they will tell police they didn't see you.

 

If that DIDN'T happen to me on a daily basis...
I can sympathize, but confrontation is not advised. When I'm on the bike, I tend to take stupid attempts on my life more personally. For that reason, I don't usually bother to ride to work any more. It's only a 3-mile commute anyway, and if they want to play like that, I would rather they bounce off my truck, than run me over and wreck a perfectly good Harley.

 

Exactly!















In all reality the guy was an asshat about the situation,but remember you're still on a bike,and even a smart car wins against a bike. Ride like you're invisible to cages out there.

 

You weren't in the wrong. Guy was just jealous that you were riding and he was stuck in a box. That, and he was an ***.

 

Thanks for all the replies. I realize I was an Idiot to escalate the situation. I really must learn to let stuff go.

 

"my question is Am I in the wrong here"

I didn't read the whole thread, but IMO, yes - you were wrong. Why waste your time and risk a potential confrontation over something that we ALL deal with on an almost daily basis? You let some moron interrupt your good ride vibe. Christ, if I took the time to chase down every cager that pissed me off, I'd never get any riding done! Leave the attitude at home and you'll have a much better time out there.