Stop light etiquette #2
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
I like to take my front tire and bump into their rear tire. It gets their attention. Then I pull up next to them and slap 'em upside the head just to say, "Hey." When the light turns green, I perform a burn-out, followed by a wheelie... [
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: Tony P
I like to take my front tire and bump into their rear tire. It gets their attention. Then I pull up next to them and slap 'em upside the head just to say, "Hey." When the light turns green, I perform a burn-out, followed by a wheelie... []
I like to take my front tire and bump into their rear tire. It gets their attention. Then I pull up next to them and slap 'em upside the head just to say, "Hey." When the light turns green, I perform a burn-out, followed by a wheelie... [
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: RoaDRage
Seems we have comedy in the house....NOT. The original poster said his question was serious, why joke?
ORIGINAL: Tony P
I like to take my front tire and bump into their rear tire. It gets their attention. Then I pull up next to them and slap 'em upside the head just to say, "Hey." When the light turns green, I perform a burn-out, followed by a wheelie... []
I like to take my front tire and bump into their rear tire. It gets their attention. Then I pull up next to them and slap 'em upside the head just to say, "Hey." When the light turns green, I perform a burn-out, followed by a wheelie... [
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Seriousely, I never pull up unless invited. I don't care for group rides either. I'm not a good enough rider to f**k up someone's day.
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: severum17
When you pull up to a light and there is a rider directlyin front of you, is it OK to pull up next to the other bike, or stay back?
I usually stagger the lane and stay back about 1 or2 bike lengths. Dont want to intrude on someones space.
MikeM
When you pull up to a light and there is a rider directlyin front of you, is it OK to pull up next to the other bike, or stay back?
I usually stagger the lane and stay back about 1 or2 bike lengths. Dont want to intrude on someones space.
MikeM
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
You know, there seems to be pretty much of an even split between people who think it's ok to pull up or have someone pull beside them (and share the lane) and people who don't like the idea at all.
I can tell you this ... When I am in a lane (whether I am moving or stopped) ... I have control over that lane. If I wanna move right or left or use the whole dam lane ... it's MY space. When stopped at a traffic light ... same thing goes ... not only for my own personal comfort but for safety reasons.STAY AWAY FROM MY SPACE!
There is no reason in the world why anyone is in such a hurry that they can't stop slightly behind much (like you would in a car) and stay in your own space.I just think that is such an aggressive move...not appreciated by some...namely me.You would neverwalk up to talk to somebody (whether you know them well, or they are a total stranger)and put your face only inches away from theirs. We all haveour own personal space(like when weare conversing with someone). If you get within those boundaries, people get uncomfortable and tend to at least try tostep back... Stopped at a light, you don't always have that option.... Thisisalso complicated with added safety issues, sothe road is no acception.
I can tell you this ... When I am in a lane (whether I am moving or stopped) ... I have control over that lane. If I wanna move right or left or use the whole dam lane ... it's MY space. When stopped at a traffic light ... same thing goes ... not only for my own personal comfort but for safety reasons.STAY AWAY FROM MY SPACE!
There is no reason in the world why anyone is in such a hurry that they can't stop slightly behind much (like you would in a car) and stay in your own space.I just think that is such an aggressive move...not appreciated by some...namely me.You would neverwalk up to talk to somebody (whether you know them well, or they are a total stranger)and put your face only inches away from theirs. We all haveour own personal space(like when weare conversing with someone). If you get within those boundaries, people get uncomfortable and tend to at least try tostep back... Stopped at a light, you don't always have that option.... Thisisalso complicated with added safety issues, sothe road is no acception.
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: IzzoQuazzo
Pull up next to him and tap the side of his boot with yours. He'll understand.
Pull up next to him and tap the side of his boot with yours. He'll understand.
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: severum17
I dont know about the middle of the lane in your area, but here in Illinois, it tends to be slippery sometimes as thats where all the engine oil and junk drips off. I try to stay away from the center of the lane.
MikeM
I dont know about the middle of the lane in your area, but here in Illinois, it tends to be slippery sometimes as thats where all the engine oil and junk drips off. I try to stay away from the center of the lane.
MikeM
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
This thread is getting some interesting comments. The Mn drivers' manual says this, in regards to sharing the road:
Motorycyclists must obey the same traffic laws as other drivers.
In the same section, it states: Crowding a motorcycle is illegal and dangerous. Never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane.
The second line is somewhat ambiguous, as some may interpret "drive" as in motion, not pulling up alongside at a stop. In checking the actual motorcycle manual, it says: Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. Lane sharing is usually prohibited.
All of us are guilty at one time or another of not using our turn signals, or they shut off before the turn. Regardless of his position in a lane, left, right, or center,a cyclist may make a turn from anywhere in that lane, and pulling up alongside may interfere with that. The manual goes on to say to keep a center lane position to prevent other vehicles from interfering with your turn or crowding you in your lane. I would edit that to say, "if otherwise safe to do so." As pointed out by others, the center part of the lane is where you often find the junk--oil, debris, ect, and you need to be mindful of where the crosswalk paint is, especially in wet driving conditions.
Motorycyclists must obey the same traffic laws as other drivers.
In the same section, it states: Crowding a motorcycle is illegal and dangerous. Never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane.
The second line is somewhat ambiguous, as some may interpret "drive" as in motion, not pulling up alongside at a stop. In checking the actual motorcycle manual, it says: Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. Lane sharing is usually prohibited.
All of us are guilty at one time or another of not using our turn signals, or they shut off before the turn. Regardless of his position in a lane, left, right, or center,a cyclist may make a turn from anywhere in that lane, and pulling up alongside may interfere with that. The manual goes on to say to keep a center lane position to prevent other vehicles from interfering with your turn or crowding you in your lane. I would edit that to say, "if otherwise safe to do so." As pointed out by others, the center part of the lane is where you often find the junk--oil, debris, ect, and you need to be mindful of where the crosswalk paint is, especially in wet driving conditions.
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: bikergirl40
You know, there seems to be pretty much of an even split between people who think it's ok to pull up or have someone pull beside them (and share the lane) and people who don't like the idea at all.
I can tell you this ... When I am in a lane (whether I am moving or stopped) ... I have control over that lane. If I wanna move right or left or use the whole dam lane ... it's MY space. When stopped at a traffic light ... same thing goes ... not only for my own personal comfort but for safety reasons.STAY AWAY FROM MY SPACE!
There is no reason in the world why anyone is in such a hurry that they can't stop slightly behind much (like you would in a car) and stay in your own space.I just think that is such an aggressive move...not appreciated by some...namely me.You would neverwalk up to talk to somebody (whether you know them well, or they are a total stranger)and put your face only inches away from theirs. We all haveour own personal space(like when weare conversing with someone). If you get within those boundaries, people get uncomfortable and tend to at least try tostep back... Stopped at a light, you don't always have that option.... Thisisalso complicated with added safety issues, sothe road is no acception.
You know, there seems to be pretty much of an even split between people who think it's ok to pull up or have someone pull beside them (and share the lane) and people who don't like the idea at all.
I can tell you this ... When I am in a lane (whether I am moving or stopped) ... I have control over that lane. If I wanna move right or left or use the whole dam lane ... it's MY space. When stopped at a traffic light ... same thing goes ... not only for my own personal comfort but for safety reasons.STAY AWAY FROM MY SPACE!
There is no reason in the world why anyone is in such a hurry that they can't stop slightly behind much (like you would in a car) and stay in your own space.I just think that is such an aggressive move...not appreciated by some...namely me.You would neverwalk up to talk to somebody (whether you know them well, or they are a total stranger)and put your face only inches away from theirs. We all haveour own personal space(like when weare conversing with someone). If you get within those boundaries, people get uncomfortable and tend to at least try tostep back... Stopped at a light, you don't always have that option.... Thisisalso complicated with added safety issues, sothe road is no acception.