Tailgators?
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On my sport bikes, Busa, VFR whatever I twist the grip and I am a mile ahead. Never see them again.
I have Hyperlites on every bike, flash them a few times and it seems to back them off. I will always give way. Go fast or move over.
On the Harley I just get out of the way and wave them on. In traffic I give them the low hand, thumb back, and adjust my holster.
I have Hyperlites on every bike, flash them a few times and it seems to back them off. I will always give way. Go fast or move over.
On the Harley I just get out of the way and wave them on. In traffic I give them the low hand, thumb back, and adjust my holster.
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From: Upstate NY
Yeah it seems to be a issue here where I live. There are a lot of people who ride around here though so you do get your fare share of people that give you more than ample space because they know how it feels to be tailgated on a bike by a giant death machine. I use my turn signal or keep tapping my breaks to flash my lights if that doesnt make them understand not much will. I will have to try the luggie idea. Could go wrong though..lol
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Depends on the road. I have stopped and walked back to the vehicle behind me and had a chat with them a couple times. Usually if I turn my head around and put my left arm up and yell WTF they back off. I have a buddy that carries marbles.
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
I usually maintain speed until I can give then a wave around...then I give them the finger. Not much you can do except wait it out on a 2 lane road.
4 lane i just get over
Or if I get pissed I let them pass...get behind them and pop a wheelie and land it on their trunk a few times.
If you do it right it sounds like someone knocking on a door
That usually get my point across
Last edited by katobird; Apr 10, 2012 at 04:54 AM.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Depends on the conditions and what kind of mood I'm in.
I'll slow down a little to let them pass. If they are especially annoying I'll do it gradually, had one guy down to 35MPH (took a couple miles to get there from 60MPH) before it occurred to him that we were going 35MPH and he could just pass me, there wasn't any traffic.
Another thing I do to encourage them to pass is to lean over and lift one cheek off the seat. I'm not sure why that works.
I'll slow down a little to let them pass. If they are especially annoying I'll do it gradually, had one guy down to 35MPH (took a couple miles to get there from 60MPH) before it occurred to him that we were going 35MPH and he could just pass me, there wasn't any traffic.
Another thing I do to encourage them to pass is to lean over and lift one cheek off the seat. I'm not sure why that works.
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A big wad of Snoose on the windshield! If you don't chew Snoose,try raisins or black licorice,it gives the same effect!
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