Why do motor cops ride side by side?

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Feb 8, 2010 | 09:28 AM

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will2002

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Originally Posted by tully_mars

Watched too many episodes of "CHiPs" as kids. Speeding, reckless driving, and no lights / sirens means they didn't have official reasons for doing what they were doing. All they were doing was endangering themselves and others.

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Feb 8, 2010 | 10:45 AM

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deanp1964

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Originally Posted by olddude48

Maybe you had one to many for the road and you were seeing double

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Feb 8, 2010 | 10:55 AM

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newbiker

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Did you notice one of them giving donut to another?

Feb 8, 2010 | 11:11 AM

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trojan

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Come to Daytona in November and see Cops compete on their bikes...Battle at the Beach Destination Daytona. These guys can ride bikes!!!!!!!

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Feb 8, 2010 | 11:31 AM

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Uncle Scrooge

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Any motor cops out there care to answer?

Feb 8, 2010 | 11:39 AM

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It's because they have received extensive training in how to do it. My buddy who retired as a Motor Officer (and is hands down one of the best riders I have ever rode with or seen) said in his Advanced Course the Officers must make a 250 mile round trip day ride on 55MPH-70MPH Hiways staying side by side the entire time, 18 inches apart to be exact. One of the reasons for that ride is to give them confidence in not only riding side by side but also in their own learned riding ability.

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Feb 8, 2010 | 11:49 AM

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It also requires complete confidence in every other driver on the road, all the critters which may happen upon the roadway, and it assumes road debris and potholes are thinking beings whom can be trusted to stay out of your path as well. All in all, it's a really dumb idea.

Feb 8, 2010 | 11:49 AM

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It's because they are preparing to infiltrate 1%er MC's.

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Feb 8, 2010 | 12:01 PM

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Some of yous prolly 2 young to member chips

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Feb 8, 2010 | 12:19 PM

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DC-LoudSound

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where are all the Motor-Cops when you need one ... ?
I'd like to hear from a motor-cop on the safety issues to other motorists when riding side by side.

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