Traffic Surfin

[sleddoc]

I have yet to find a situation that 100mph+ doesn't handle on our nations most excellent turnpike system, in any lane necessary.

YEAAA !!!

 

[starcruiser(aka downn2)]

the best solution for handling a tailgator was "the harley solution" given to my by a friend who been riding Harleys for years......That is, you get a couple of big bolts with the nuts screwed on em and stick em in some water for a couple of weeks until they get real rusty..Then you stick em on your dash,,and when Mr. Tailgator comes up on your arse, grap the bolt and throw it over your shoulder.......

Problem solved...

P.S. Moral of story" NEVER TAILGATE A HARLEY!!!!!

 

[sleddoc]

the best solution for handling a tailgator was "the harley solution" given to my by a friend who been riding Harleys for years......That is, you get a couple of big bolts with the nuts screwed on em and stick em in some water for a couple of weeks until they get real rusty..Then you stick em on your dash,,and when Mr. Tailgator comes up on your arse, grap the bolt and throw it over your shoulder.......
Problem solved...

P.S. Moral of story" NEVER TAILGATE A HARLEY!!!!!

Even if the rider doesn't have rusty bolts, one is going to fall off a Harley soon anyway !!

 

[Fred H.]

While I am sure this post was made in jest, I have heard real stories about folks dropping ball bearings and the like on the pavement when a car follows too closely. While this may sound like a neat trick, it also might get you killed. I would strongly advise against trying to take out any kind of retribution on the highway, especially when on a motorcycle. You will most definetly come out on the loosing end of any battle. And in Texas, folks frequently carry guns, and there is hardly a week that goes by that I don't hear about a shooting on the highways down here.

I ride in very heavy metropolitan traffic (Dallas/Fort Worth) almost every day, and I can tell you I have seen some crazy stuff. This is what led me to developing my strategy of looking for gaps in the traffic and positioning myself in those gaps with the fewest vehicles around me I can. Sometimes that means being in the left lane and riding a bit faster than the flow of traffic, and other times it means pulling into the right lane and slowing down and putting the pack in front of me. Whatever it takes to get me out of the pack, I do. The less cars around me on the interstate going 70-80mph, the better. If I get a tailgator, I either pull over one lane and let them by, or I wiggle/wobble the bike a bit till they back off.

 

[painman]

the best solution for handling a tailgator was "the harley solution" given to my by a friend who been riding Harleys for years......That is, you get a couple of big bolts with the nuts screwed on em and stick em in some water for a couple of weeks until they get real rusty..Then you stick em on your dash,,and when Mr. Tailgator comes up on your arse, grap the bolt and throw it over your shoulder.......
Problem solved...

P.S. Moral of story" NEVER TAILGATE A HARLEY!!!!!

Ball bearings work as they bounce real well to take out windshields, just kidding, number 1 lane is the safest as those who cut accross for that last minute exit will kill you but not to be the lane police and not move over. Agree with staying away from the packs and personally I don't rely on someone's eye contact to verify I'm there. I've had people look right at me and thought they saw me but "NOT"! One of the positive aspects of the FJR is its power that will enable you to get out of harms way when you need it and agree always, leave yourself an escape route. My $.02. PM. <><

 

[sleddoc]

I wiggle/wobble a bit till they back off.

What if the guy is Gay ???

 

[starcruiser(aka downn2)]

While I am sure this post was made in jest, I have heard real stories about folks dropping ball bearings and the like on the pavement when a car follows too closely. While this may sound like a neat trick, it also might get you killed. I would strongly advise against trying to take out any kind of retribution on the highway, especially when on a motorcycle. You will most definetly come out on the loosing end of any battle. And in Texas, folks frequently carry guns, and there is hardly a week that goes by that I don't hear about a shooting on the highways down here.
I ride in very heavy metropolitan traffic (Dallas/Fort Worth) almost every day, and I can tell you I have seen some crazy stuff. This is what led me to developing my strategy of looking for gaps in the traffic and positioning myself in those gaps with the fewest vehicles around me I can. Sometimes that means being in the left lane and riding a bit faster than the flow of traffic, and other times it means pulling into the right lane and slowing down and putting the pack in front of me. Whatever it takes to get me out of the pack, I do. The less cars around me on the interstate going 70-80mph, the better. If I get a tailgator, I either pull over one lane and let them by, or I wiggle/wobble the bike a bit till they back off.

Oh yes, I left out one little detail....most all Harley riders ride armed, I'm talking 45 Cal autos here.....and the shooting you hear about? Don't ever involve the motorcyclist being the stiff!!!!

Again, don't f--K with guys on HDs...Most are Vietnam Vets, and dont' give a sh-t as they've killer more people than you've been to funeral for...

 

[painman]

While I am sure this post was made in jest, I have heard real stories about folks dropping ball bearings and the like on the pavement when a car follows too closely. While this may sound like a neat trick, it also might get you killed. I would strongly advise against trying to take out any kind of retribution on the highway, especially when on a motorcycle. You will most definetly come out on the loosing end of any battle. And in Texas, folks frequently carry guns, and there is hardly a week that goes by that I don't hear about a shooting on the highways down here.

I ride in very heavy metropolitan traffic (Dallas/Fort Worth) almost every day, and I can tell you I have seen some crazy stuff. This is what led me to developing my strategy of looking for gaps in the traffic and positioning myself in those gaps with the fewest vehicles around me I can. Sometimes that means being in the left lane and riding a bit faster than the flow of traffic, and other times it means pulling into the right lane and slowing down and putting the pack in front of me. Whatever it takes to get me out of the pack, I do. The less cars around me on the interstate going 70-80mph, the better. If I get a tailgator, I either pull over one lane and let them by, or I wiggle/wobble the bike a bit till they back off.

Oh yes, I left out one little detail....most all Harley riders ride armed, I'm talking 45 Cal autos here.....and the shooting you hear about? Don't ever involve the motorcyclist being the stiff!!!!

Again, don't f--K with guys on HDs...Most are Vietnam Vets, and dont' give a sh-t as they've killer more people than you've been to funeral for...

You think thats bad, out here in CA we have to deal with crack heads from south of the boarder with mini 14's and old gray hairs with big buicks. The Harley riders are ok though. PM. <><