If I'm in a bind, I'll gently wave them to back off, otherwise, let'em pass. If they are in that big of a hurry, I don't care. If they are being an *******, I don't let my passenger get involved unless the cager is homicidal. Then I would hope there is a Semi I can maneuver around and around (assuming it's just us and not fellow riders).

 

Well I am currentally going thru a series of surgeries on my right hand from severd ligiments from a tailgaters front teeth and steep infection from his dirty mouth. However in other instances the .38 Smith & Wesson come'n out of the front pocket usually makes them go around. N yes it has been fired into a car door before.

 

If I pulled over for every tailgater I would never get to my destination. It is CRAZY here in the summer.

 

One time when the bike was new I had my right saddlebag cover unlatched and a cager was trying to catch my attention because he was seeing the cover move up and down while I was not. They're not all bad

 

Tailgaters are scum of the earth. I have a friend who always carry's a glass bottle in his car just for tailgaters. Most just bounce off.

 

That made me laugh and forget the original topic.

Oh yeah, ******* cagers. ALWAYS carry a gun but only use it when absolutely necessary. I prefer 45's (as you might guess). If I had the OL with me I might hand her the gun. ummmm, no. She would prolly drop it....

 

I think most of the dorks don't have a clue and always follow too close. I hate tailgaters too. I agree with the crowd, if they persist, screw it, just pull over and let the jerk by so you can enjoy your own ride!

 

If I'm chewing gum, I spit it out. If I don't have any gum, I work up the biggest clam that I can and let it fly. That usually gets them to back off-- as well as grossing out my wife!

 

Here in Europe tail-gaters are very common. Italian and Balkan drivers seem to be the worst. Anyway, the best method for me and others here is to pull to the right and wave them around. Most often you'll get a "thank you" wave as they go around.

 

I always carry some marbles in the left vest pocket. Flick them over your shoulder or just drop them to the side of the bike. They won't break the windshield, but they will scare the **** out of the driver. The marbles shatter so no evidence is left behind.