Stop light etiquette #2
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ORIGINAL: nyrydr
Same in NY. 2 motorcycles may share a lane.
It's more about the "unwritten" rules.
ORIGINAL: 97FXSTSB
Lane-sharing is legal here in Cali pal. If you're here and not in the middle, another bike will pull up next to you. That's why we have our little rules, like taking the center if you don't want company.
ORIGINAL: TXSwede
It's pretty much a rule of thumb...If a rider does not want company, you go to the center. On the left or right you're open to lane sharing.
No your'e not! My lane is my lane! No matter where I am IN it!!
It's pretty much a rule of thumb...If a rider does not want company, you go to the center. On the left or right you're open to lane sharing.
No your'e not! My lane is my lane! No matter where I am IN it!!
Same in NY. 2 motorcycles may share a lane.
It's more about the "unwritten" rules.
None the less, don't think anyone has ever tried to hog my space, 'ceptin them punks on the crotch rockin' chair things (hate them lil bastwards).
If your pulled up beside me at a light, and I wasn't expecting it I would probably spit on your sneakers and flick cigarette ashes on your dash.
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What a difference of opinion. I guess we are just a whole lot friendlier here in Jersey. For the past twenty something years I have pulled up right next to people and had them do the same to me. Usually, someone says, nice bike, something weather related, or just a quick smile. No one has ever said they were offended or acted like I invaded their personal space.
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
I'm usually trying to find the spot that doesn't have an oil slick to put my foot/feet down so where I end up when stopped is usually at a bit of an angle. My tire may have some oil on it from hittin' the middle of the lane so be careful pulling up next to me because I am probably going to take off in the traditional "Harley swerve."
I'm sure most of you have an idea what I am talkin' 'bout.
I'm sure most of you have an idea what I am talkin' 'bout.
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ORIGINAL: DougsDyna
In Virginia it is considered reckless driving to share a lane with another motorcycle, but then again in West Virginia you just can't ride more than 2 abreast, but then again in Virginia you are not required to have turn signals and only need 1 mirror, and of course if you slip up into PA you don't need your helmet on anymore.
None the less, don't think anyone has ever tried to hog my space, 'ceptin them punks on the crotch rockin' chair things (hate them lil bastwards).
If your pulled up beside me at a light, and I wasn't expecting it I would probably spit on your sneakers and flick cigarette ashes on your dash.
DougJ
In Virginia it is considered reckless driving to share a lane with another motorcycle, but then again in West Virginia you just can't ride more than 2 abreast, but then again in Virginia you are not required to have turn signals and only need 1 mirror, and of course if you slip up into PA you don't need your helmet on anymore.
None the less, don't think anyone has ever tried to hog my space, 'ceptin them punks on the crotch rockin' chair things (hate them lil bastwards).
If your pulled up beside me at a light, and I wasn't expecting it I would probably spit on your sneakers and flick cigarette ashes on your dash.
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: bikergirl40
Whinning, am I? Pfffttt! Some people.
I'm thinking YOU are the one who isn't "getting it". For the record .... I know perfectly well, what to do to 'avoid' having some arshole try to pull up and crowd me in my lane. I'm not a completemoron!Sheesh!
MY POINT IS >>>> It shouldn't matter where I choose to stop my bike IN MY LANE! Right side, left side, dead center or sprawled across the whole freekin space ... No one elsecan dictate to me where I shoulddecide to stop my bike... IN MY LANE, within my boundary!Width wise, my lane boundariesare anywhere between the center line and the outside edge of the road way. That defines anindividuallane (of course the length of the lane you control would depend on the length of your bike).No one else has any business inside that boundary...for many reasons:
Here's just one:
What happens, if I happen to step on a oily spot and drop my bike ... Into the goomer who insists on pulling right up beside me. Now ... pray tell ... Who is at fault for the gash in his gas tank?????
ORIGINAL: Helix
You people just dont get it. Its so ez to stop someone from pulling into your coveted piece of space that you hold so dearly for the entire 1 min that you occupy it. Position your bike NEAR the center of the lane. Then you see , the guy behind you will know that you are owning that space and he/she will not pull foward and say "Hi- great day aint it " , or " nice bike ", or just a simple Nod .You can avoid it so stop whinning about it.
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.
Whinning, am I? Pfffttt! Some people.
I'm thinking YOU are the one who isn't "getting it". For the record .... I know perfectly well, what to do to 'avoid' having some arshole try to pull up and crowd me in my lane. I'm not a completemoron!Sheesh!
MY POINT IS >>>> It shouldn't matter where I choose to stop my bike IN MY LANE! Right side, left side, dead center or sprawled across the whole freekin space ... No one elsecan dictate to me where I shoulddecide to stop my bike... IN MY LANE, within my boundary!Width wise, my lane boundariesare anywhere between the center line and the outside edge of the road way. That defines anindividuallane (of course the length of the lane you control would depend on the length of your bike).No one else has any business inside that boundary...for many reasons:
Here's just one:
What happens, if I happen to step on a oily spot and drop my bike ... Into the goomer who insists on pulling right up beside me. Now ... pray tell ... Who is at fault for the gash in his gas tank?????
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RE: Stop light etiquette #2
ORIGINAL: txgeezer
Me thinks you are way too sensitive. [sm=scared09.gif]First of all, no one is showing you disrespect - they are probably just trying to be friendly. If someone came up 2 inches beside your handlebars, thats one thing but just acknowledging your existence on the planet is another.[sm=deal.gif] Besides, this is supposed to be a brotherhood of bikers. Can't we all get along?
And besides, you are bikergirl right? What do you expect some some red blooded male manly no fingerless glove, barbecue eating, JB Welding kind of guy to do - ignore you? [sm=smarty.gif]
Obviously we disagree and have different perspectives and you are certainly entitled to feel invaded but
the next time someone pulls up beside you and says hello consider that they may not have evil [sm=lildevil.gif]or dangerous intentions. And yes, I agree with the others - if I come up beside you stopped at a light I will definitely expect you to take the lead on green......unless you get all intimidated and give me the bird or an attitude, in which case I will consider you just what you said....Pffffffffft [sm=boohoo.gif]Get over yourself.
Someone took a little of your air space at a stop light, they didn't take away your birthday.[sm=proof.gif]
(Just trying to throw a little humor into the situation)
ORIGINAL: bikergirl40
Nothing irritates me more than someone who has the audacity to blatantly show sucharrogant disrespect for me or my 'space' by pushing or in this case 'driving'themselves in. That issuch a slap in the face. For those of you who think, that's ok ... I totally disagree.
What I find even more irritating than that is when I exhibit my dislike for it, and am considered to be whining, orb!tch, or unfriendly or what ever.Pfffttt!
Nothing irritates me more than someone who has the audacity to blatantly show sucharrogant disrespect for me or my 'space' by pushing or in this case 'driving'themselves in. That issuch a slap in the face. For those of you who think, that's ok ... I totally disagree.
What I find even more irritating than that is when I exhibit my dislike for it, and am considered to be whining, orb!tch, or unfriendly or what ever.Pfffttt!
And besides, you are bikergirl right? What do you expect some some red blooded male manly no fingerless glove, barbecue eating, JB Welding kind of guy to do - ignore you? [sm=smarty.gif]
Obviously we disagree and have different perspectives and you are certainly entitled to feel invaded but
the next time someone pulls up beside you and says hello consider that they may not have evil [sm=lildevil.gif]or dangerous intentions. And yes, I agree with the others - if I come up beside you stopped at a light I will definitely expect you to take the lead on green......unless you get all intimidated and give me the bird or an attitude, in which case I will consider you just what you said....Pffffffffft [sm=boohoo.gif]Get over yourself.
Someone took a little of your air space at a stop light, they didn't take away your birthday.[sm=proof.gif]
(Just trying to throw a little humor into the situation)
I'm am about the most tolerant person as can be and will be polite topretty mucheverybody ... accept the arrogant arseface that displays that kind of behaviour. Ohhhh, if was bigger, and stronger, and taller and tougher ... I would follow him, and give'im a piece of my mind! Lucky for him I am such a chickensh!t.
