So what with these choppers?

[cardingtr]

Today riding home from work I decided to take the long way. Temp is 65, partly cloudy, my CPA said my business is doing OK, I have a productive meeting today and it's Friday so life is good. :yahoo:

I'm driving almost side by side with a Ninja 650 and a yellow Goldwing behind me. I don't know them but we're just friends for this ride as we met at stoplight. It's almost a ten minute ride with them when we parted ways for my final leg when on the next light, these two choppers with, what you call it, ape hanger handlebars? Pirate looking riders with big hankerchief as helmets (I'm ATGATT) and I can see the hairs in their armpits. I swear these choppers front wheels is as thin as a road bicycle and it's rake, I don't comprehend how the bike can negotiate a turn.

They are on the front row and I'm right behind these two apes and I'm sure they noticed me because the other guy glanced at me, looked at his buddy and nodded at each other. I thought, hmm, they are about to show me something. Light turned green, the other bike swayed around and accelerated and tried to blew me off. I follow at a distance and catched up on next stop. I am supposed to turn right to our subdivision but what the hell, I have to show these apes the modern ride.

They accelerated as hard as they could and I followed them safely closely then maybe realizing they can't shake me off they decided to really slow down and blocked me from passing them. They occupied both 2 lanes and riding at 40 on a 55 limit. So me and the cars are piling up.

Now I'm really ticked off and wanted to split lane and blow them off :angry2: . I held myself to the next stoplight (I'm already way passed my house) and these two pirate apes giving each other high fives and looked back at me. I'm a cool guy they said but this time I decided I don't want to end the week behind them so I decided to just blew them off. I accelerated so hard I am leaning forward but the bike wheelied about an inch I can't barely them on my mirrors but on the next light they decided to sit beside me and started yelling. I gave them the dirty finger (also my first) and blew my Stebel Nautilus horn. And off I go, turned the next light to go home.

So please tell me guys, on my way home I felt so bad about myself h34r: I never done that kind of behavior. I didn't even expect to react that way but it happened so fast. Is it because I know the capabilities of my bike I have to show them? Or maybe if you're in the same situation you are going to do the same thing?

I don't even have a traffic ticket on record after 20+ years riding but I'm afraid if I see these kind apes again it will happen before I realized it. This is my commuting bike I don't even go rides with other bikers because they usually show off, and I always ride in a way so bikers will be respected. I'm deciding not to ride to work next week because commuters might recognize me again and I need to just cool it down.

Sorry for the long, late post I have no other place to vent it.

 

[ShawnKing]

So please tell me guys, on my way home I felt so bad about myself h34r:

It's because you didn't "ride your own ride". You got caught up in *their* ride.

Or maybe if you're in the same situation you are going to do the same thing?

LOL Not even close. I've been in that situation and didn't do anything close to what you describe. I don't care what others ride, how they ride, how they look when they ride, etc. It doesn't make a damn bit of difference to me. But you let it get to you.

This is my commuting bike I don't even go rides with other bikers because they usually show off

Like you did...

I always ride in a way so bikers will be respected.

Except for this time.

I'm deciding not to ride to work next week because commuters might recognize me again

So? First of all, it's unlikely any "commuters" would recognize you. You're more worried about the other bikers recognizing you.

and I need to just cool it down.

It shouldn't take you a whole week to "cool down". If it does, you need to go to anger management classes.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I have no problem with anything you did...they were ******** for blocking traffic.

Go ride the bike. Have fun. Rinse and repeat.

 

[daviddowns2000]

I gave them the dirty finger (also my first) and blew my Stebel Nautilus horn.

I think it's OK to have a little fun now and then, but might have been better at the end to have just gone on your merry way, smiling smugly to yourself. Bad idea to add insult to injury when dealing with bandana men.

 

[old&slow]

First of all ,,, You suck ,,,65 degrees ??? it's been in the teens and 20's here all week... :dribble:

2nd ,, You should be ashamed of yourself,, picking on a couple mental midgets on Harley's

how would you feel if you had paid $20,000 for a bike that sounded and run like a John Deere tractor...

They probably were just trying to get you to notice their bikes and all their chrome do-dads...

I bet they even had chain drive wallets..

I think you should reflect on what you have done ,,, Not everybody can have an nice FJR to play with ,, :yahoo:

 

[panayoti]

I have gotten stuck behind large groups of harley riders riding two abreast riding 15 under the the speed limit. They think they are in a parade.

I try to be patient, for awhile. There have been occasions when they moved over and let me by. On other occaisons I have whacked the throttle wide open and passed them. I wonder what happens to the little tassles on their handgrips when I blow by them at 130+

The main thing is not to get too caught up in the moment and get your self into a situation that you no longer have conrol over.

 

[cardingtr]

So please tell me guys, on my way home I felt so bad about myself h34r:

It's because you didn't "ride your own ride". You got caught up in *their* ride.

Or maybe if you're in the same situation you are going to do the same thing?

LOL Not even close. I've been in that situation and didn't do anything close to what you describe. I don't care what others ride, how they ride, how they look when they ride, etc. It doesn't make a damn bit of difference to me. But you let it get to you.

This is my commuting bike I don't even go rides with other bikers because they usually show off

Like you did...

I always ride in a way so bikers will be respected.

Except for this time.

I'm deciding not to ride to work next week because commuters might recognize me again

So? First of all, it's unlikely any "commuters" would recognize you. You're more worried about the other bikers recognizing you.

and I need to just cool it down.

It shouldn't take you a whole week to "cool down". If it does, you need to go to anger management classes.

My anger management counselor said to cool down, I can only post gardening and recipe tips here for a week and wear Dr Scholls insert for a week. At least I can ride! :yahoo:

 

[08FJR4ME]

I don't see a problem passing them if they are going slow and tying up traffic. As long as it's done safely.

But to give the finger and blow the horn well that's pushing it and maybe asking for some trouble not that you couldn't have lost these two

hoolagans h34r: . In todays world its not worth it.

Best advice, ride your ride. Shawn said it best.

 

[cardingtr]

First of all ,,, You suck ,,,65 degrees ??? it's been in the teens and 20's here all week... :dribble:
2nd ,, You should be ashamed of yourself,, picking on a couple mental midgets on Harley's

how would you feel if you had paid $20,000 for a bike that sounded and run like a John Deere tractor...

They probably were just trying to get you to notice their bikes and all their chrome do-dads...

I bet they even had chain drive wallets..

I think you should reflect on what you have done ,,, Not everybody can have an nice FJR to play with ,, :yahoo:

And Yep, it's actually 72 deg around 2pm. I can ride yearround.

I think what really got my attention is not the bike but the their nodding and high fives. I can almost feel the tension of other cars as we parade at 40 mph.

And I realized my inner animal in this situation. To top that off I never even thought I have a holstered gun on my waist (I'm a CHL).

My point is, I'm not even angry that I'm going ballistic at any moment at that time. But nobody can high five at each other in front of me and other cars after blocking the traffic. I just want to take that satisfactory feeling from them.

But don't worry guys, it's a self realization incident that won't happen again. I should have been better.

 

[cardingtr]

I don't see a problem passing them if they are going slow and tying up traffic. As long as it's done safely.
But to give the finger and blow the horn well that's pushing it and maybe asking for some trouble not that you couldn't have lost these two

hoolagans h34r: . In todays world its not worth it.

Best advice, ride your ride. Shawn said it best.

Tell you, I ride my ride the whole years.....until today.

That's why I posted.

 

[fjrob1300]

First of all ,,, You suck ,,,65 degrees ??? it's been in the teens and 20's here all week... :dribble:
2nd ,, You should be ashamed of yourself,, picking on a couple mental midgets on Harley's

how would you feel if you had paid $20,000 for a bike that sounded and run like a John Deere tractor...

They probably were just trying to get you to notice their bikes and all their chrome do-dads...

I bet they even had chain drive wallets..

I think you should reflect on what you have done ,,, Not everybody can have an nice FJR to play with ,, :yahoo:

Hey leave John Deere out of this. My V-twin tractor sounds way better! :angry2:

 

[Bearly Flying]

Pirate looking riders with big hankerchief as helmets (I'm ATGATT) and I can see the hairs in their armpits.

Did Odot get His Harley running again???????

 

[Hit the Road Jack]

Between the HD crowd and the Monster-truck 4WD crowd, there are a lot of folks crying for attention.

My general rule is that the more they're trying to be noticed, the less I will acknowledge their existence.

Blast on past like they aren't even there.

 

[Panman]

Seems to me once you thought they were "Apes" you joined them.

Some of them "Apes" can detect attitude, maybe these "Apes" decided to mess with you, and you bought it.

What did Forest's Mama say " Stupid is is Stupid Does"?

Maybe your CPA should tell you to buy a BMW and you could drink the COOL AID and you can look down at the rest of us "Apes" too.

I see you looking for redemption, but you went looking for the fight! So learn something and move on.

 

[cardingtr]

Seems to me once you thought they were "Apes" you joined them.Some of them "Apes" can detect attitude, maybe these "Apes" decided to mess with you, and you bought it.

What did Forest's Mama say " Stupid is is Stupid Does"?

Maybe your CPA should tell you to buy a BMW and you could drink the COOL AID and you can look down at the rest of us "Apes" too.

I see you looking for redemption, but you went looking for the fight! So learn something and move on.

I called them apes for that "ape hanger handlebar" Sorry if I put it in a way to look like I described them all apes. It's not that, it's the position of their hands while riding. I am in no way looking down at Harley Riders as apes. I apologize if I pricked your behind.

 

[cardingtr]

Seems to me once you thought they were "Apes" you joined them.Some of them "Apes" can detect attitude, maybe these "Apes" decided to mess with you, and you bought it.

What did Forest's Mama say " Stupid is is Stupid Does"?

Maybe your CPA should tell you to buy a BMW and you could drink the COOL AID and you can look down at the rest of us "Apes" too.

I see you looking for redemption, but you went looking for the fight! So learn something and move on.

And I don't seek redemption here, my bike can take care of that.

As I said I should have not done what I did.

 

[exskibum]

So please tell me guys, on my way home I felt so bad about myself h34r:

It's because you didn't "ride your own ride". You got caught up in *their* ride.

Or maybe if you're in the same situation you are going to do the same thing?

LOL Not even close. I've been in that situation and didn't do anything close to what you describe. I don't care what others ride, how they ride, how they look when they ride, etc. It doesn't make a damn bit of difference to me. But you let it get to you.

This is my commuting bike I don't even go rides with other bikers because they usually show off

Like you did...

I always ride in a way so bikers will be respected.

Except for this time.

I'm deciding not to ride to work next week because commuters might recognize me again

So? First of all, it's unlikely any "commuters" would recognize you. You're more worried about the other bikers recognizing you.

and I need to just cool it down.

It shouldn't take you a whole week to "cool down". If it does, you need to go to anger management classes.

Uhmmmm, Shawn . . .

You DO realize that by the time you posted, it was no longer Friday, even on the west coast, don't you? :lol:

The weather back there messin' with your motorcycle riding therapy?

 

[wheatonFJR]

So please tell me guys, on my way home I felt so bad about myself h34r:

It's because you didn't "ride your own ride". You got caught up in *their* ride.

Or maybe if you're in the same situation you are going to do the same thing?

LOL Not even close. I've been in that situation and didn't do anything close to what you describe. I don't care what others ride, how they ride, how they look when they ride, etc. It doesn't make a damn bit of difference to me. But you let it get to you.

This is my commuting bike I don't even go rides with other bikers because they usually show off

Like you did...

I always ride in a way so bikers will be respected.

Except for this time.

I'm deciding not to ride to work next week because commuters might recognize me again

So? First of all, it's unlikely any "commuters" would recognize you. You're more worried about the other bikers recognizing you.

and I need to just cool it down.

It shouldn't take you a whole week to "cool down". If it does, you need to go to anger management classes.

Uhmmmm, Shawn . . .

You DO realize that by the time you posted, it was no longer Friday, even on the west coast, don't you? :lol:

The weather back there messin' with your motorcycle riding therapy?

Nope...Friday or not...that's just Shawn bein' Shawn. He-is-wut-he-is.

 

[HYCLE]

I see you missed out on some real good fun.

Next time reach over at the stop light and hit their kill switch. Silent did that to me at Half Moon Bay :lol: