2up at stop light with unknown biker
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Western Wa.
Same here
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From: Alaska
If I don't know you... I'll stagger behind and give you your space. You might be one of those crazy bastards who A) doesn't know me. B) might be having a BAD DAY. C) May be currently committing some sort of crime (illegal carry, drug stuff, possible DUI, whatever). Or maybe just don't like people up in his space.
Respect, people. A guy deserves the same "space" you would allow any other car with a single occupant. Don't assume you belong in my "space". I'm on a frigg'n MOTORCYCLE you IDIOT- the consequences of an accident- whether it be by mistake, misinterpretation, or inattention, could lead to my death (or maybe even worse- my incapacitation, thus my inability to provide for my family as I should be able to).
I will say no more as to implicate myself in future actions.
Respect, people. A guy deserves the same "space" you would allow any other car with a single occupant. Don't assume you belong in my "space". I'm on a frigg'n MOTORCYCLE you IDIOT- the consequences of an accident- whether it be by mistake, misinterpretation, or inattention, could lead to my death (or maybe even worse- my incapacitation, thus my inability to provide for my family as I should be able to).
I will say no more as to implicate myself in future actions.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SouthWestern Ontario
If I am riding alone, I always ride and stop at intersections in the center of my lane, not leaving an open invitation for someone to ride or stop alongside in my lane. I extend the same courtesy and never pull up along side of a rider I do not know. I'll just stay behind or occupy an adjacent lane if there is one. Works for me.
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From: Redcar Cleveland England
If it's a jap bike he will be near or on the white line between the two lanes looking at the traffic lights. I will pull up in the middle or just to the near side of the inside lane but try to stay blind of his rear view. I will give the motor one good blip and look for the lights to change. He will now be looking to set off straight for the outside lane and into the distance, visual confirmation is him checking out his mirror or looking round to see that there is no one rolling up in the out side lane then the lights change and the fun starts. You smoke him with your best drag start to the next set of lights then you are one bike in each lane, you give it one good blip and weight for the lights to change then set of normal with the jap bike front wheel off the ground and giving it all he has got and I am just smiling because I have had my fun and just thinking about having a good ride out.
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From: Puyallup Wa.
If I am riding alone, I always ride and stop at intersections in the center of my lane, not leaving an open invitation for someone to ride or stop alongside in my lane. I extend the same courtesy and never pull up along side of a rider I do not know. I'll just stay behind or occupy an adjacent lane if there is one. Works for me.
This is me to.
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: In a house
I usually stay behind and staggered. Never know when someone may need to make a quick lane change after a light. If I see something shiny I want to look at closer or a hottie in the car next to the bike I'll pull up and nod.
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
If I don't know you... I'll stagger behind and give you your space. You might be one of those crazy bastards who A) doesn't know me. B) might be having a BAD DAY. C) May be currently committing some sort of crime (illegal carry, drug stuff, possible DUI, whatever). Or maybe just don't like people up in his space.
Respect, people. A guy deserves the same "space" you would allow any other car with a single occupant. Don't assume you belong in my "space". I'm on a frigg'n MOTORCYCLE you IDIOT- the consequences of an accident- whether it be by mistake, misinterpretation, or inattention, could lead to my death (or maybe even worse- my incapacitation, thus my inability to provide for my family as I should be able to).
I will say no more as to implicate myself in future actions.
Respect, people. A guy deserves the same "space" you would allow any other car with a single occupant. Don't assume you belong in my "space". I'm on a frigg'n MOTORCYCLE you IDIOT- the consequences of an accident- whether it be by mistake, misinterpretation, or inattention, could lead to my death (or maybe even worse- my incapacitation, thus my inability to provide for my family as I should be able to).
I will say no more as to implicate myself in future actions.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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I do not pull up beside an unknown rider. It's disrespectful to jump in another riders space. I don't appreciate
It when someone pulls up rig ht next to me that I dont know. Stop lights are where I may need to communicate with my passenger, and I don't need some stranger up in my conversation. It's a rule of the road among 1% bikers, if you don't know them, respect their space.
It when someone pulls up rig ht next to me that I dont know. Stop lights are where I may need to communicate with my passenger, and I don't need some stranger up in my conversation. It's a rule of the road among 1% bikers, if you don't know them, respect their space.
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From: Creston, Iowa
I do not pull up beside an unknown rider. It's disrespectful to jump in another riders space. I don't appreciate
It when someone pulls up rig ht next to me that I dont know. Stop lights are where I may need to communicate with my passenger, and I don't need some stranger up in my conversation. It's a rule of the road among 1% bikers, if you don't know them, respect their space.
It when someone pulls up rig ht next to me that I dont know. Stop lights are where I may need to communicate with my passenger, and I don't need some stranger up in my conversation. It's a rule of the road among 1% bikers, if you don't know them, respect their space.
Rax
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