Sometimes you just get bullied

[WildOne]

I drive everyday and it's usually uneventfull, sometimes I go months with out any type of "incidents" but today was not one of those days. On my way to work a guy in a rather large truck(super sized pick up with a cab) crossed over the double solid lines of the car pool lane right into where I was with out even looking. He literally came within inches of hitting my front tire. I had to swerve and then revved my engine(my horn is broken and I have cobra pipes which work better anyways) he paused half way though his illegal move after he sees me but then continues anyways. What could I do? hold my ground??? I was rather upset and did what I normally do, gave him a dirty look through my FF helmet and then imagined different ways I would beat him up in my head. Not even 5 minutes later as I am in the exit lane to get off the 405 a guy in a mercedes merges into the exit lane where I was and forced me into the 2inch shoulder, he was extremely blantant and saw me the whole time and did it anyways. I wasn't done being mad at the first guy, in fact I was just getting started and now this guy nearly runs me off the interstate intentionally, ARGHHH!! and get this he did not even exit he just used that lane to try and pass a couple cars before getting back over.

I absolutely love riding my motorcycle and all the pros to it but make no mistake there are also cons as we all know. One of them is "they" are bigger and can bully you and at times will and there's nothing you can do and that sucks. I won't let it ruin my day though, I made to work safely.

Sorry just had to rant, I do feel better now though

[Tod]

You made it in one piece. You Win!

Sorry some jerks tried to spoil your commute.

[Rad032]

Guys use to carry tire irons around on their bikes for just such occasions; ride up by the bully and bash in his window. These days its likely to get you shot if not run over.

[Ride4Life]

Yanno back when i was young n stupid i have been known to kick a door or 2

[artz]

Originally Posted by Ride4Life

Yanno back when i was young n stupid i have been known to kick a door or 2

same here.
Get some rather large ball bearings for their windshields.

[sbg8r]

dang what a rough day of riding... in my earlier, less tolerant years, I have been known to help readjust there side view mirrors, seeing how they weren't using them in the first place.... now I'm a little more tolerant to idiots

[WildOne]

Originally Posted by sbg8r

dang what a rough day of riding... in my earlier, less tolerant years, I have been known to help readjust there side view mirrors, seeing how they weren't using them in the first place.... now I'm a little more tolerant to idiots

trust me I was the same way I use to have to get back at everyone that cut me off. I am too old for that now, I won't even flip anyone off (well, there is rare occassions). It's just not worth it, some people have nothing to lose and will run you over or shoot you and I don't want to get killed or end up in jail. Granted, it's easier said then done but I try not to get caught up in it.

[BTnTX]

I can sort of see it when someone does not see me on the bike, what blows me away is when they don't see my big bright red crew cab Titan pickup. I have that as many times as when on the bike. It can fire you up when they see you and say to heck with it and pull over anyhow. Can you imagine if we all carried paint ball guns. The stupid people's cages would be all kinds of colors!

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by artz

same here.
Get some rather large ball bearings for their windshields.

That worked back in the days before cellphones.

Today, it'll get you arrested for a felony.

[pappie]

Originally Posted by WildOne

I drive everyday and it's usually uneventfull, sometimes I go months with out any type of "incidents" but today was not one of those days. On my way to work a guy in a rather large truck(super sized pick up with a cab) crossed over the double solid lines of the car pool lane right into where I was with out even looking. He literally came within inches of hitting my front tire. I had to swerve and then revved my engine(my horn is broken and I have cobra pipes which work better anyways) he paused half way though his illegal move after he sees me but then continues anyways. What could I do? hold my ground??? I was rather upset and did what I normally do, gave him a dirty look through my FF helmet and then imagined different ways I would beat him up in my head. Not even 5 minutes later as I am in the exit lane to get off the 405 a guy in a mercedes merges into the exit lane where I was and forced me into the 2inch shoulder, he was extremely blantant and saw me the whole time and did it anyways. I wasn't done being mad at the first guy, in fact I was just getting started and now this guy nearly runs me off the interstate intentionally, ARGHHH!! and get this he did not even exit he just used that lane to try and pass a couple cars before getting back over.

I absolutely love riding my motorcycle and all the pros to it but make no mistake there are also cons as we all know. One of them is "they" are bigger and can bully you and at times will and there's nothing you can do and that sucks. I won't let it ruin my day though, I made to work safely.

Sorry just had to rant, I do feel better now though

Last time that happened to me the other driver looked right at me and then pull out with me about 50 feet from them. I swerved and out of reflex I kicked the driver's door and shouted profanity. That is not the correct way to handle the situation, but I felt a lot better. Pappie

[Rredeye74]

Your more patient than I am thats for damn sure. Im not as young as I use to be but Im just as stupid as ever. I wish I could let these things go but Im still working on that. Glad youre ok!

[fritzi93]

Originally Posted by Tod

You made it in one piece. You Win!

Exactly, let it go. When I was younger I'd be thinking payback as well, but now I'm older and wiser.

[MrClean]

Get the license number and car, pull over, call the police and report the idiot. We're not supposed to take the law into our own hands anymore. You have to survive the incident, then report the jerk.

[eslmatt]

In China, I found that the engine guards are also good legs guards for a little contact. Most in town is done at slow speeds, so if someone starts trying to push me out of the way, I literally push back, as soon as they see I will not back down, they leave me alone. If they do bump into me, and there is damage.

They are in the wrong. If they stop, I call the police. If they want to fight, I call the police. One taxi cut me off 2 times, so I yelled some choice words, gave him the single finger salute. and drove off. He chased me down. I put my front tire on his door, and proceeded to yell '911'. Then slapped me, threatened me, and yell racist comments. It came down to me telling the police that I either want an apology, or I will press charges. I quickly got an apology.

[mikesr1963]

It is best to just call the police and report the SOB.

[drbiner]

Old Texas saying- 'Some folks just need killin'

[joeVulcan]

Originally Posted by WildOne

I was rather upset and did what I normally do, gave him a dirty look through my FF helmet and then imagined different ways I would beat him up in my head.

LMAO!! I've kicked a lot of @$$ that way. Best to let it go and ride off into the sunset.

[mkelley]

Get the tag number and post to platewire.com.
Might not change anything, but it's a little bit of cyber revenge!
Or ride with Shawn Lattimer. He'll make sure the driver has a really bad day.

[anrfknm]

Originally Posted by artz

same here.
Get some rather large ball bearings for their windshields.

I know a couple of guys that carry nuts, bolts ECT or ball bearings to throw at the offenders. I’ve thought of and tried to find marbles, but couldn't find them. I think I’ll try again.

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by anrfknm

I know a couple of guys that carry nuts, bolts ECT or ball bearings to throw at the offenders. I’ve thought of and tried to find marbles, but couldn't find them. I think I’ll try again.

Michael's.
They're in the fake flower department to use as "clean" dirt in clear vases.