Now I know why they are called "HOGS".

[Taff]

Yes folks another little story, and a true one at that :blink:

Twas on my way to work on "Mr Rocket" today when I was waiting for the lights to turn green.

Down from the North direction (opposite road, left of me) appear two HD cool dudes and turn left up the road I am about to travel East on.

Now, this road has two lane's West bound and two lane's East bound, separated by a center turn median and several "nice" sweepers left and right!

Having just overtaken two cages, I can't help but notice that the two HOG riders are each in their own lane riding "left track" and are side by side, making it almost impossible for any car or other biker to pass.

I saw both riders check me out in their mirrors (My brights were on so as to allow them time to re-position) but still they were not willing to let me pass, or get in one lane.

Having done the usual mental gymnastics, can I do the pass safely etc, and in giving these riders due time and consideration, Mr Rocket and I did the bad deed.

Now folks, I do not usually do this and therefore I apologise but I changed down a gear, putting the engine revs at what I call "after burner crackling sound" and "threaded the needle" right between them.

The HOG's were even more surprised as I was also taking the left hand sweeper at the same time, so my guess is that they thought that this pass could not happen at the sweeper.

Anyway, I always pick my time and place and know the road well so no big deal for me.

They must have heard and felt Mr.Rocket as I passed them both :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :assassin: :assassin:

FYI, my speed was well within the speed limit before anybody asks!

Now, flame suit on, stand back and get the Halon extinguisher.

 

[SkooterG]

No flame here. I hate when phuckers like that ride like they own the whole road. Amazing how many out there have no clue when it comes to courtesy.

 

[C&C]

Two wrongs don't make a right..........................though three lefts do.

 

[Radical]

I actually saw a guy do that once and when he split the two bikes one of the guys riding the bike on the left just about lost control of his bike and almost sucked the ditch. Since that time I've never felt the urge to put myself or others in danger. I don't think you used good judgement by hey what the hell do I know. It's your life live it accordingly.

 

[Last Chance]

If they are "hogging" both lanes they surely knew what they were doing....and why. It should be no surprise to them as to what your "reaction" might be.. My only thing might have been to flash my lights and honk my horn to let them know my intention to pass...Then I would have done the same thing!

LC

P.S. When I'm not in a Semi, I'm not paid to be nice!!

 

[Thug]

Good Job Taff.......******s......

 

[old&slow]

Taff & ShooterG,, I agree with you 100%,,,

Don't know why individuals feel they have to be obnoxious *****...

Of course you've got to give a Herd of Harley's a break,,,, They probably just can't go any faster,,,

 

[JasonB]

"Down shif and bring on the Revs & still within the speed limit".......I not buy'en it...you was speed'en! :yahoo:

 

[sonicspeed]

didn't know ya had to speed to pass a "HOG"

 

[Geezer]

You did a bad thing, a very bad thing.

I might have done it too, though. A lot of variables to consider when thinking about doing something like this. One time as I was approaching one of the better stretches of road in the Catskills I had to thread my way through a line of cages, being led by a line of bikes, ultimately being led by a woman on a BMW. It's not just Harley riders who like to lead that parade.

 

[OlyFJR]

Nice. I have to say hat's off to you. I hate it when people won't get out of your way when you are clearly positioned in a way that indicates you wish to go by and they won't move over. I wish I would have been there to see it. :clapping:

 

[mfletch69]

over on the HOG forum right now there is a thread from two guys who are telling the story of how they were out enjoying their ride ....when an impatient power ranger almost killed himself and them by recklessly splitting them in a turn.

The wheels on the bus go round and round...

 

[jim oneill]

Saw a History Channel show about the Autobahn last week where they said the ' "Keep right except to pass" law is strictly enforced. Wish we did that here

 

[wfooshee]

This is the mentality that you hear from them when they say, "That bike's not so fast. I stayed in front of him the whole way through the Dragon!"

 

[old&slow]

Saw a History Channel show about the Autobahn last week where they said the ' "Keep right except to pass" law is strictly enforced. Wish we did that here

Probably wouldn't work here in Ohio,,, everybody here thinks it's their God given Right to drive in the left lane and

impede traffic.. They will ride beside a semi for miles and miles ,, have a whole string of traffic behind them,, guess they must figure,,, by God I'm going 55 everybody else should be going 55....

On a couple MC trips out west (NM, SD AZ. Iowa, etc.) I was totally amazed , How thoughtful people were about getting out of the left lane...

Then you come back ,and the farther east of the Mississippi you get the more butt-heads you run into...

:angry2: :angry:

Maybe I should change my handle from old&slow to old&angry............

 

[zzzzip]

In Missouri and Illinois it will cost you if you want to camp out in the Show Off Lane.

"Press hard; there's five copies." :glare:

B)

 

[VMax_03]

Saw a History Channel show about the Autobahn last week where they said the ' "Keep right except to pass" law is strictly enforced. Wish we did that here

Probably wouldn't work here in Ohio,,, everybody here thinks it's their God given Right to drive in the left lane and

impede traffic.. They will ride beside a semi for miles and miles ,, have a whole string of traffic behind them,, guess they must figure,,, by God I'm going 55 everybody else should be going 55....

On a couple MC trips out west (NM, SD AZ. Iowa, etc.) I was totally amazed , How thoughtful people were about getting out of the left lane...

Then you come back ,and the farther east of the Mississippi you get the more butt-heads you run into...

:angry2: :angry:

Maybe I should change my handle from old&slow to old&angry............

The ones who get me around here are the DooDahs in packs on bicycles ... what a buch of *********. :angry: :angry:

JW

 

[Greb]

Harley Riders don't use mirrors they firmly believe that one must have "loud pipes" to be recognized. BTW, them pipes save lives just like their little skid lids they wear. <_<

 

[Taff]

"Down shif and bring on the Revs & still within the speed limit".......I not buy'en it...you was speed'en! :yahoo:

OK, I do admit to "rattling their frames a little", but I will not divulge my closing speed (cough cough).

Suffice to say that the passing was safe but fast...wooshhhhh :yahoo: :yahoo: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: