tailgaters
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
I carry rocks in my vest pocket. Tap my brake over and over........ if that doesn't get their attention, I flip a rock straight up, wind catches it, and if it hits them, it's just proof that they were to close.......and that's my story, your honor
Or, better yet.............................
Throw a cell phone at them
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Last edited by shooter5074; Jul 19, 2012 at 09:59 AM.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: WPB, FL
Tap The Brakes
In your situation I would have "tapped" the brake lights a few times, slowed down to increase the distance between me and the truck ahead and if he didn't back off I would pull over to let him pass. With or without the wife, it is a loosing situation.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Pull over and let them go around; never be in a hurry on a motorcycle anyways. Don't give them your day, nor let them ruin your ride. Remember that you have precious cargo on-board (sitting behind you), so just watch the jerk drive into the distance and out of your life.
P.S. When you go to sleep that night, say an extra little prayer that the tailgater spends the rest of their life plagued by flaming hemorrhoids, or gets a bug up their ***:
http://youtu.be/vq1FNIGap-0
P.S. When you go to sleep that night, say an extra little prayer that the tailgater spends the rest of their life plagued by flaming hemorrhoids, or gets a bug up their ***:
http://youtu.be/vq1FNIGap-0
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 161
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From: East Coast Shore
Here is what I do if you can't pull over and let them by because the situation dosn't allow it. If you have hazards turn them on. Ease on the brakes to get some room in front of you and slowly and controlled start doing S turns in the middle of your lane like the cops do when they are shutting down a highway. The cager usually sees this and gets confused as to what you are doing and slows down. If you don't have hazards you can tap you brakes lightly repeatedly (just enough to make them flash on and off) This has worked pretty well for me. Then at the first safe opportunity get over and let them bye. Your choice of jestures as they go by.
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From: On the Front Range, CO
Tailgaters, regardless of whether or not my better half is on board, get handled the same.
Don't slow down and be an *** about it. That rarely helps.
I increase the space in front of me to the next vehicle. Allowing myself more time to react means that I can do so in a calm manner, allowing the clown behind me to react as well, and not slam into me. Giving me more time, essentially allows me to make a well-timed reaction.
Also, I'll sometimes pull to the far right of the lane, and wave them around. I'd rather not have someone I can't control, out of control behind me. This only works when we can see far enough that it's clear for the car to pass.
Other times, I'll politely wave the car back off my tail. It usually works enough that they back off a little, and I don't have to be a tough guy, doing stare downs and flashing a piece.
We're all human, and you get more bees with honey than you do vinegar.
Don't slow down and be an *** about it. That rarely helps.
I increase the space in front of me to the next vehicle. Allowing myself more time to react means that I can do so in a calm manner, allowing the clown behind me to react as well, and not slam into me. Giving me more time, essentially allows me to make a well-timed reaction.
Also, I'll sometimes pull to the far right of the lane, and wave them around. I'd rather not have someone I can't control, out of control behind me. This only works when we can see far enough that it's clear for the car to pass.
Other times, I'll politely wave the car back off my tail. It usually works enough that they back off a little, and I don't have to be a tough guy, doing stare downs and flashing a piece.
We're all human, and you get more bees with honey than you do vinegar.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Here is what I do if you can't pull over and let them by because the situation dosn't allow it. If you have hazards turn them on. Ease on the brakes to get some room in front of you and slowly and controlled start doing S turns in the middle of your lane like the cops do when they are shutting down a highway. The cager usually sees this and gets confused as to what you are doing and slows down. If you don't have hazards you can tap you brakes lightly repeatedly (just enough to make them flash on and off) This has worked pretty well for me. Then at the first safe opportunity get over and let them bye. Your choice of jestures as they go by.
Beary
What others have said, increase your distance, let em past. Not worth getting hit over other shenanigans. ride safe!
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Ontario, Canada
4 wheels will win every time, best just to pull over and let them pass.
I always say..... Lead, follow or get the F... out of the way.
I always say..... Lead, follow or get the F... out of the way.
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how do you guys handle them when you have your wife on the back?
i had an issue with one that was about 25' off my rear on a down grade with a tanker in front of me & nowhere to pass. i tried the slowing down & turning around to look at them so they knew i knew they were back there....that didnt work. the wife was about ready to toss her cup at them.
they just didnt get it.
i had an issue with one that was about 25' off my rear on a down grade with a tanker in front of me & nowhere to pass. i tried the slowing down & turning around to look at them so they knew i knew they were back there....that didnt work. the wife was about ready to toss her cup at them.
they just didnt get it.
