Tailgate my motorcycle
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Now that I'm older, and a tad wiser, (not any more mature mind you) I try to refrain from hitting any one that hasn't hit me, unless they are trying to/about to hit me. (Notice I say try)
But if I had my wits, I think I'd have told him, when he rebutted with, "I'll call the cops"
my response would have been call who ever you want, you've had fair warning, if you choose to endanger my wife and myself again, it's all on you.
(In the old days, I slammed many an asshat in the face, reached in and took his keys and threw them as far as I could, then left. Getting too old for that. Also now that I carry, I find I let alot more go, as I don't want something to escalate where I end up shooting some fvck over something stupid. Guess that armed society is a polite society works both ways. I know how you feel though, I'm basically a hot head too. Luckilly I don't drink anymore, cuz I went from zero to ******* the time it takes to shoot the stink eye in my direction. Of course now that I'm older too, I feel the arthritis from the broken bones in my hands from bar fights.
But if I had my wits, I think I'd have told him, when he rebutted with, "I'll call the cops"
my response would have been call who ever you want, you've had fair warning, if you choose to endanger my wife and myself again, it's all on you.
(In the old days, I slammed many an asshat in the face, reached in and took his keys and threw them as far as I could, then left. Getting too old for that. Also now that I carry, I find I let alot more go, as I don't want something to escalate where I end up shooting some fvck over something stupid. Guess that armed society is a polite society works both ways. I know how you feel though, I'm basically a hot head too. Luckilly I don't drink anymore, cuz I went from zero to ******* the time it takes to shoot the stink eye in my direction. Of course now that I'm older too, I feel the arthritis from the broken bones in my hands from bar fights.
Last edited by jimsflh; May 19, 2010 at 02:37 PM.
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From: East of Baton Rouge
Don't feel bad. Just understand that if you go after someone - depending on the officer that responds - you may have to accept the consequences. In this case it worked out for you so Woo hoo!!!!
When I'm in the van I'll tap the brakes as a warning, then if they keep it up I'll crawl down the street. Middle of the road if I have to to keep them from passing. 2 can play the jack **** game!
If it's any consolation - an ice cream truck comes around the neighborhood and there was a ton of kids beside it. I saw a car come around a corner and gun it as he passed the truck. He was long gone b4 I got my keys to follow but if I could have gotten my hands on him it would have been a lot worse than a couple punches. I think it's a normal reaction to complete d*ck heads putting other people in danger. Particularly you and yours.
Some people just need to go to the school of hard knocks.
When I'm in the van I'll tap the brakes as a warning, then if they keep it up I'll crawl down the street. Middle of the road if I have to to keep them from passing. 2 can play the jack **** game!
If it's any consolation - an ice cream truck comes around the neighborhood and there was a ton of kids beside it. I saw a car come around a corner and gun it as he passed the truck. He was long gone b4 I got my keys to follow but if I could have gotten my hands on him it would have been a lot worse than a couple punches. I think it's a normal reaction to complete d*ck heads putting other people in danger. Particularly you and yours.
Some people just need to go to the school of hard knocks.
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I would have just pulled over to the side and let him pass.
Not saying this was the case, but what if he did have a true emergency to get to? Like a family member in the hospital, a really hot booty call, or someone who genuinely needed his help.
Not saying this was the case, but what if he did have a true emergency to get to? Like a family member in the hospital, a really hot booty call, or someone who genuinely needed his help.
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Legally you were definitely in the wrong but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. For whatever reason you got lucky. Cops probably convinced him that if he filed charges against you, you could also file charges against him for tailgating and maybe reckless driving. Were the cops doing you a favor or just trying to get out of paperwork or on to more important things?. Who knows and who cares. Lady luck smiled on you this time. No charges, no injuries, no lawsuits and you're alive to tell the story.
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I've almost bit my toung off, several times, when some jerk wants to ride my azz with the OL on back...She, who will be obeyed, don't brook no nonsense... But when I'm solo...heh heh heh ...
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After zone I pull over and see a deer in the bed. 911 - hello - yes - there are hunters on I-75 at mile marker 182 in a green GMC pickup. Swerving all over, saw a cooler. I think they are drunk" (I really did think that btw). Hop on the bike and 5 miles later state troopers come running.
Bet they had a good time with those three.
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You need one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=B0016W
Be sure your wearing gloves.
Be sure your wearing gloves.
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From: Vermont
Wtf
WTF kind of advice is being handed out here? Your lucky on two accounts and I don't have to rehash which two. Secondly, you can't just go around punching someones teeth down their throat, although I admit, I get pissd at tailgating fools to. You had to have some opportunity to pull over and let the Azz Hat go by. Jackazz could have shot you and worse your wife! Being a hot head will get you in trouble if not now, sometime in the future, but you should at least have thought about your wife and her safety in this case. I recently had a fool with a car load of young kids jump out at a stop light and threaten me with a tire iron before realizing I wasn't the dude he thought I was. I could have just as easily whipped his smitten little azz tire iron and all, of that I have no doubt. I kept my composure because of the kids, and because I could see the fear in his eyes when he realized the mistake he had just made. I made it quite clear that today was his lucky day and he had better calm his hot headed nature down, as next time he might not get so lucky! Be careful out there and use common sense. If not for yourself, do it for your loved ones..
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You should consider yourself lucky on a couple different fronts. Lucky he didn't press charges. Road Ragers are usually made an example of and not left off so lightly. Lucky he didn't shoot you. What if he had a CCW in the car with him and decided at the moment you punched him in the face his life was in danger and fired a shot into your gut? Might as well stay home and play Russian Roulette.
Not saying what he did was right. I hate tailgaters as much as the next person. But you know what I hate more than tailgaters? Going to jail or getting shot.
Not saying what he did was right. I hate tailgaters as much as the next person. But you know what I hate more than tailgaters? Going to jail or getting shot.
Riskyfool, you are one lucky MFer that you're not either:
1.) In jail, charged with felonious assault and battery (road rage incident).
2.) Being sued in civil court.
3.) Laying on a platter in the morgue, with a bullet in your chest.
While getting off your bike, walking up to some punk's car, then punching him and his window out would make a good scene in a movie, it's an incredibly dumb thing to do in the real world. This whole incident could have been avoided by simply pulling over, and letting the punk pass you. If this had ever gone to court, you would have been royally screwed because you escalated the situation when it very easily could have been avoided.
You should have pulled over, got the punk's license plate #, called it in to the police and reported an erratic/tailgating driver. Make the punk out to be the bad guy...not the other way around.
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good for you.
now i know there's gonna be one less idiot tailgating me if i ever ride thru south carolina.
that being said, consider yourself lucky you punched what seems to be the only person in the world who doesn't have their lawyer on speed dial.
ice your fist (bet it hurt when that window didn't want to give...) drink a beer, kiss your wife, and forget about it.
now i know there's gonna be one less idiot tailgating me if i ever ride thru south carolina.
that being said, consider yourself lucky you punched what seems to be the only person in the world who doesn't have their lawyer on speed dial.
ice your fist (bet it hurt when that window didn't want to give...) drink a beer, kiss your wife, and forget about it.