Tailgaters
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From: SW Minnesota
RE: Tailgaters
We all complain about cars, but the worst tailgaters in the world are a group of cyclists. Because of their smaller size, their riders tend to not have an adequate space cushion between them and the riders in front.
A good rule of thumb to remember when riding in a group: If you can't look into the rear view mirror of the bike in front of you (in staggered formation) and see the rider's face in the mirror......Well, he can't see you either,because you are tailgating.
A good rule of thumb to remember when riding in a group: If you can't look into the rear view mirror of the bike in front of you (in staggered formation) and see the rider's face in the mirror......Well, he can't see you either,because you are tailgating.
Road Captain
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RE: Tailgaters
First...I never run 70 MPH. I always run a minimum of 75. If someone tailgates at that speed I wave them off and have had no problems with them backing off.
If your in the proper lane for your speed (not the left) and that has no effect. Then by all means find an alterniive that works for you.
I would never condone throwing anything because if you cause and accident with that type of action Your Azz is Grass.
I would just get out of the way and flip them off. That`s about all you can safely do. They have laws pertaining to throwing anything at other vehicles and it`s a bigger deal than some tailgater running you over..F/N AzzHat law makers.
It my opinion this type of driver thinks there is no penalty to pay for this type of behaviour. I wish I had a missile launcher at times like this.
Sorry for the rant. Just not very much to do except move out of harms way. IMHO.
If your in the proper lane for your speed (not the left) and that has no effect. Then by all means find an alterniive that works for you.
I would never condone throwing anything because if you cause and accident with that type of action Your Azz is Grass.
I would just get out of the way and flip them off. That`s about all you can safely do. They have laws pertaining to throwing anything at other vehicles and it`s a bigger deal than some tailgater running you over..F/N AzzHat law makers.
It my opinion this type of driver thinks there is no penalty to pay for this type of behaviour. I wish I had a missile launcher at times like this.
Sorry for the rant. Just not very much to do except move out of harms way. IMHO.
Cruiser
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RE: Tailgaters
Old school way:
Always carry a pocket full of very large nuts, I carry my left jacket pocket full. Anyway grab some smaetime swing to right side of lane, drop nuts in center of lane...........When the funckers windshield cracks they sure back off!
SJ
Always carry a pocket full of very large nuts, I carry my left jacket pocket full. Anyway grab some smaetime swing to right side of lane, drop nuts in center of lane...........When the funckers windshield cracks they sure back off!
SJ
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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RE: Tailgaters
Try using gum ***** instead of ball bearing. marbles, nuts and etc
They have the same effect, but do not leave evidence for Johnny Law, and they are biodegradable
Last resort Para Ordance Wart Hog
Ride Em CARRY EM
They have the same effect, but do not leave evidence for Johnny Law, and they are biodegradable
Last resort Para Ordance Wart Hog
Ride Em CARRY EM
Road Master
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RE: Tailgaters
..in VA throwing object atmoving vehicle is a felony.. can get you two years in jail..kinda high price for being aggravated by tailgater.
..what's worse to me is when another biker that you don't knowjust pulls up in your blind spot and hangs there..they should know better.
Later
..what's worse to me is when another biker that you don't knowjust pulls up in your blind spot and hangs there..they should know better.
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RE: Tailgaters
I have found that popping a few rounds into their radiator tends to back 'em off real fast... 
OK.. so I may daydream that situation, but usually I just move over and then give them a little piece of my mind as they pass on by... using sign language of coarse~
OK.. so I may daydream that situation, but usually I just move over and then give them a little piece of my mind as they pass on by... using sign language of coarse~
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