Tailgaters
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Tailgaters
This is just a question I'd like to throw out to the forum for some input. How do you deal with tailgaters?? Those idots in cages that are in a hurry to go nowhere. I've been riding for many years and it seems that I very rarely had a problem with tailgaters in the past. It seems that this has become more evident even driving my cage. I'm not a slow rider and I don't go crazy speeding. Just curious how you normal riders handle these situations. The crazy's need not apply.
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RE: Tailgaters
The interstate is not a problem because you have multiple lanes. The problem is when on a secondary road with no passing lanes.
I also give them a salute.
I also give them a salute.
ORIGINAL: went_postal
I just get in another lane if possible...
Otherwise I salute them
I just get in another lane if possible...
Otherwise I salute them
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I'm rarely in a hurry when on the bike, I'll pull over and let them go by on occasion.
I also run blocking for bikes if I'm in the truck, I'll givem two car lengths or so and not let anyone squeeze in.
I also run blocking for bikes if I'm in the truck, I'll givem two car lengths or so and not let anyone squeeze in.
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RE: Tailgaters
I am guilty of tailgating at times but never a bike, Harley or otherwise. Years ago a bike tech I worked with used to mount old spark plugs on his handlebars with masking tape, ready to fire at a cager that was just a little too close. You can imagine what a well placed toss of a spark plug will do to a windshield or hood of a cage!
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RE: Tailgaters
I've heard similar stories of guys keeping ball bearings, or nuts and bolts in their jacket pocket to launch behind them.....
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I am guilty of tailgating at times but never a bike, Harley or otherwise. Years ago a bike tech I worked with used to mount old spark plugs on his handlebars with masking tape, ready to fire at a cager that was just a little too close. You can imagine what a well placed toss of a spark plug will do to a windshield or hood of a cage!
I am guilty of tailgating at times but never a bike, Harley or otherwise. Years ago a bike tech I worked with used to mount old spark plugs on his handlebars with masking tape, ready to fire at a cager that was just a little too close. You can imagine what a well placed toss of a spark plug will do to a windshield or hood of a cage!
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maintain a constant speed. if you try and get out of their way you may move directly into their path as they swerve around you. increase the distance between you and the car in front of you - that way if you have to brake you can do so slowly and they won't hit you from behind.
sometimes tailgaters are dealing with road rage - other times it is just their way of driving. keep your speed constant and do nothing to further their irrational rage. allow them the opportunity to go get by. if they really **** me off I'll let them get around me, then follow them ...
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sometimes tailgaters are dealing with road rage - other times it is just their way of driving. keep your speed constant and do nothing to further their irrational rage. allow them the opportunity to go get by. if they really **** me off I'll let them get around me, then follow them ...
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I just pull over when possible. Its just not worth the aggrivation or other possibilities of what could happen.
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RE: Tailgaters
I knew a guy who had a piece of elastic sewn onto the arm of this leather jacket that had loops for about a half dozen ½” bolts. He painted them all black and from 20 feet away you wouldn’t even notice them on the sleeve. I should note this guy had a crotch rocket and knew how to ride it. I’m not so sure I would sit on my Harley and start throwing bolts at cages.
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RE: Tailgaters
There are probably few things more satisfying when riding than the good ol' 1 finger salute. (Most) of the the time, though, I do a quick check on the weight difference between my RK and a much larger mass of junk metal situated only a few feet away and probably being driven by an moron!