Foot down, full stop... every time?
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Chippewa, PA
Got a ticket for a rolling stop while driving a cage years ago (just finished a big fight with my ex so I was not in a great mood).
Since getting the new bike, I find myself getting into the bad habit of rolling stops and have to make a conscious effort to break that habit.
Since getting the new bike, I find myself getting into the bad habit of rolling stops and have to make a conscious effort to break that habit.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Upstate N.Y.-Rochester Area
When I'm riding with someone I follow the lead rider, full stop when they do, rolling stop if merging onto a highway and we have the space.
By myself I usually do what I've done since a teenager and try to come to a complete stop without putting my feet down then proceeding if the way is clear.
Some days I do better than others.
By myself I usually do what I've done since a teenager and try to come to a complete stop without putting my feet down then proceeding if the way is clear.
Some days I do better than others.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: MA
I'd say 99% of the time its a full stop....just not in that much of a hurry. The rest is if I'm in a parking lot where you can see everything....just not worth the risk (to body and wallet).
my 2 cents
my 2 cents
Banned
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Gods Country
Challenge yourself. Make a full stop, pause for 3 seconds, THEN go. All while keeping BOTH feet on the pegs.Try to do it every-time.
Another challenge: Try to ride in a 100% law abiding way for a day or an hour. Don't speed, do not merge w/o signaling, no wheelies, etc. (Yeah, right!) See how good you can do it.
Another challenge: Try to ride in a 100% law abiding way for a day or an hour. Don't speed, do not merge w/o signaling, no wheelies, etc. (Yeah, right!) See how good you can do it.
****, I wouldn't make it 10 minutes...LMAO
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Southern IL
I always "try" to come to a complete stop with left or both feet down. I was told once that unless you can balance the bike for more than a couple seconds with feet up it was not a stop. No ticket.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
I looked thru my old CVC book and found nothing about having to "put a foot down" during a stop. Do you suppose you would get a ticket if you where traffic stopped by a cop and still, never put a foot down? Especially a motorcop...
They better be able to cite a vehicle code for the ticket to stick...
EDIT~ Granted, it becomes difficult for me to maintain my feet up while motionless after about 2 minutes. It requires concentration I just don't seem to have anymore. A trials bike is easy. My Harley? Not so much...
They better be able to cite a vehicle code for the ticket to stick...
EDIT~ Granted, it becomes difficult for me to maintain my feet up while motionless after about 2 minutes. It requires concentration I just don't seem to have anymore. A trials bike is easy. My Harley? Not so much...
Last edited by NORTY FLATZ; Jan 31, 2016 at 02:07 PM.
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From: Idaho
I looked thru my old CVC book and found nothing about having to "put a foot down" during a stop. Do you suppose you would get a ticket if you where traffic stopped by a cop and still, never put a foot down? Especially a motorcop...
They better be able to cite a vehicle code for the ticket to stick...
They better be able to cite a vehicle code for the ticket to stick...
1. It's a "STOP" sign, not a "Foot down" sign.
2. If you're stopped, you're stopped.
3. I'm guessing most who say they got a ticket for not putting their foot down actually never came to a complete stop.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: illinois
I have done the complete stop without putting my feet down for years. I see how long I can stay stopped before going again, usually 3 to 4 seconds. I don't do it all the time, just when I can do it safely. I can even do it with my wife on the back and she's cool about it. I did a little trials riding back in my dirt bike days but I mainly rode motocross. I had no idea it was illegal in some states.
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
I've actually had a cop tell me if he doesn't see a foot on the ground, he gives a ticket for running a stop sign on a motorcycle. What the hell, it isn't that hard to tap the ground - with both feet, don't know which side a cop might be hiding on. I just hope I don't run into that cop when I'm on the sidecar rig, can't even get my right foot on the ground. 