Wave at your own risk... - Page 2

Ronin47 · 07-30-2008

I get cut off all the time. I like keeping 2-3 seconds in front of me. I don't trust my braking ability as much, so I drive as defensively as I can. Besides, the play room lets me posiiton myself outside other vehicle's blind spots.

Tail gaters irritate me too. It's almost like they expect me to ride 40+ over the speed limit because I'm on a sport bike. Sorry, doing 110 mph scares me enough in a CAR...even more so on a bike.

PatsPOS · 07-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo_lag2

I(t) actually makes me really angry. I start screaming and cussing and holding on my horn. I can't believe some people have driver's licenses. It blows my mind...

Sorry, 'cause I know it's not a laughing matter, but I can't help it...can you really expect to be taken seriously when you lay on the horn of a Jap (or most other) motorcycle?

As far as waving goes, I'm in the group that will wave whenever it's prudent. But, it is NOT always prudent!

Pat

GeeMac · 08-02-2008

An older lady recently died from injuries sustained when she ran off the road with a scooter that she had just purchased and logged only 36 miles. She had just recently gotten her license and lost control while returning a wave from a motorcyclist. The incident was witnessed by a friend who was behind her in an automobile.This happened in Cornish, NH.

07-30-2008	#21 (permalink)
Ronin47 Sun Baked Commuter BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 156	I get cut off all the time. I like keeping 2-3 seconds in front of me. I don't trust my braking ability as much, so I drive as defensively as I can. Besides, the play room lets me posiiton myself outside other vehicle's blind spots. Tail gaters irritate me too. It's almost like they expect me to ride 40+ over the speed limit because I'm on a sport bike. Sorry, doing 110 mph scares me enough in a CAR...even more so on a bike. __________________ 2008 Ninja EX650R 1996 Ninja EX500 (RIP) Go Green on 2 Wheels!

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GeeMac Top Gear Full Throttle BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 306	An older lady recently died from injuries sustained when she ran off the road with a scooter that she had just purchased and logged only 36 miles. She had just recently gotten her license and lost control while returning a wave from a motorcyclist. The incident was witnessed by a friend who was behind her in an automobile.This happened in Cornish, NH.

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