General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Another cell phone rant!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:00 PM
  #1  
Darkrider1's Avatar
Darkrider1
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Default Another cell phone rant!!

Was homeward bound from work here in Sw Missouri, on US65 south, Had an idiot come blowing across two laners of traffic right up beside me in the passing lane, Thought for sure this jerk was gonna spread me all over the divider wall!! He finally notices me AFTER I Kicked the side of his car!! Guess what ? He still had the damn cell phone glued to his ear.!!
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:06 PM
  #2  
GrimmRider's Avatar
GrimmRider
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 744
Likes: 2
From: Fresno, CA
Default

And...?

(If this is new to anyone on a bike please return your bike to it's side-stand and find a couch to relax on for a very, very long time.)

BTW, I just moved from Los Angeles where I've flipped off Paris Hilton driving her pink Bentley while she chatted on the cell phone on the 405.

Thank you.
 

Last edited by GrimmRider; Aug 23, 2010 at 08:14 PM.
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:10 PM
  #3  
wideglidebob's Avatar
wideglidebob
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,871
Likes: 4
Default

i wish cops would do what they say they are going to do pull people over its really gotten out of hand, cell phones and makeup deadly
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:16 PM
  #4  
Iceman24's Avatar
Iceman24
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
Likes: 2,446
From: Eastern NE
Default

Technology - sometimes you gotta hate it. Glad yo ugot away unscathed & hope more states see the light w/these distractions.
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:20 PM
  #5  
ROMPUS's Avatar
ROMPUS
Road Master
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 932
Likes: 3
From: Tuscaloosa Alabama
Default

be careful,heads up,and glad it did not turn out bad.
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:37 PM
  #6  
monstead's Avatar
monstead
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 3
From: Dallas, TX & Santa Fe, NM when I can find the time....
Default

Originally Posted by wideglidebob
i wish cops would do what they say they are going to do pull people over its really gotten out of hand, cell phones and makeup deadly
Was on the Dallas North Tollway on Saturday...next to a TX State Trooper...HE had his hand holding his iPod by his face...all the while reading and texting. I couldn't believe my eyes!
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:38 PM
  #7  
dv102's Avatar
dv102
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 627
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
Default

Heck, around here its rare if you see a car where the driver is't talking on a cell phone.
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:18 PM
  #8  
len_atwork's Avatar
len_atwork
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
From: SF East Bay
Default

Around the SF Bay Area they recently had 2 days when cops were paying special attention to distracted drivers. There was ample warning in the news ahead of time yet they wrote practically twice the average number of tickets on both days. One guy was ticketed twice within 3 hours for being on his cell while driving. They need to make fines for distracted driving higher.
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:33 PM
  #9  
oldairboater's Avatar
oldairboater
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,476
Likes: 5
From: Republic of Texas
Default

Distracted drivers suck.
 
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:49 PM
  #10  
whit42's Avatar
whit42
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix area
Default

Used to live around southwest mo. (nixa) The only thing worse than 65 south was I-44. Glad you were not hurt.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:53 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE