Bob Denman
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So don't ride in groups! :dontknow:
Just don't expect that everyone else should also avoid it.
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Riding in tight formation at 75+ MPH.
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Just don't expect that everyone else should also avoid it.
Gator37
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So don't ride in groups! :dontknow:
Just don't expect that everyone else should also avoid it.
Good answer, I could care less what or how other ride, I will ride to, and in my comfort zone only.
I recall one time, we came upon a large group .. what I call the leather train. Side by side in the twisty canyons, :yikes: putting along below the posted limit each time they got to a curve. I'm sitting back 
ray:ray:ray: "please fircrissakes pull over and let the traffic back up pass!"
Finally as the road turns into sweepers I start passing them, hop scotch like a few at a time. Boy were they pissed! I guess they didn't want their neat little procession interrupted by any interlopers; especially not by leather clad power rangers on sport bikes.
That's why I don't do groups, I don't play well with others.
ray:ray:ray: "please fircrissakes pull over and let the traffic back up pass!" Finally as the road turns into sweepers I start passing them, hop scotch like a few at a time. Boy were they pissed! I guess they didn't want their neat little procession interrupted by any interlopers; especially not by leather clad power rangers on sport bikes.
That's why I don't do groups, I don't play well with others.
:agree:My thoughts exactly. I don't like group rides unless it's with people I know and trust. That 'biker' mentality is not for me at all.
The other thing that needs to be said (and I know I'll catch a lot of flack for it), is that displays of biker attitude like this tend to be disliked by the general public. And, ultimately, that translates into a negative image for motorcyclists all over. It doesn't matter whether it's color guard or patriot guard or just a biker club out doing its thing - the non-riding public doesn't differentiate.
Bob Denman
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I guess that it's up to us to show that the stereotypes just aren't true...
RinconRyder
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I don't do formation rides either and for many of the reasons already mentioned. But I found yet another:
My 2016 RTL's foot brake is not the standard motorcycle type that is level with the footpeg. It takes an additional second or two to lift my leg to put my foot on the brake pedal. That one second could easily be the difference between a safe stop and needing significant repair to body and bike. And that is also one reason why I bought a Spyder with an installed hand brake. My hand is much faster than my foot.
My 2016 RTL's foot brake is not the standard motorcycle type that is level with the footpeg. It takes an additional second or two to lift my leg to put my foot on the brake pedal. That one second could easily be the difference between a safe stop and needing significant repair to body and bike. And that is also one reason why I bought a Spyder with an installed hand brake. My hand is much faster than my foot.
Bob Denman
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But "tuning up" your situational awareness will make everything quicker! :thumbup:
SteveP
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Never again
That's why I don't do charity rides anymore . The few we were on someone was constantly telling everyone to stay closer , at one two bikes went down ( one Harley and one Aprillia) and a few close calls . 2 seconds at over 75 miles per hour ( over 120 Km/hr) ? Is insane . Would not want to be the EMT,S dealing with that one if someone made a mistake.
That's why I don't do charity rides anymore . The few we were on someone was constantly telling everyone to stay closer , at one two bikes went down ( one Harley and one Aprillia) and a few close calls . 2 seconds at over 75 miles per hour ( over 120 Km/hr) ? Is insane . Would not want to be the EMT,S dealing with that one if someone made a mistake.
Easy Rider
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So don't ride in groups! :dontknow:
Just don't expect that everyone else should also avoid it.
Your logic took a left turn there and crashed.
I did NOT say that ALL riding in groups is bad.
Done wrong, it is bad. So is giving out bad information.
Bob Denman
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:shocked: Sorry: I just don't see your distinction... :dontknow:
(Unless it's the part about not having enough space cushion? )
But that to me is a given... you always leave enough space between you and the people around you; or you'll become a statistic, and possibly an organ donor. nojoke
Bob Denman
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Riding in "Close Quarters"?
These guys might have a thing or two to say about it.
These guys might have a thing or two to say about it.
Riding in "Close Quarters"?
These guys might have a thing or two to say about it.
Bob, where do you find this stuff? That's a great video.
Peteoz
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That's actually Bob, bottom right, wearing the white helmet, Pete.
Ah, didn't know they had selfies back in those days.
ARtraveler
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I have encountered that many times. We just let em in and regrouped when they got tired riding in the pack. Most of the time, we would slow down about 5 mph, and that would encourage them to part company. Never had a road rage incident over it.
Not selfies, he hadta PAY someone to hang off a crane while they were doing the demo - and all the while that bloke was up there cranking away on the handle of the clockwork movie camera that was 'state of the art' way back then!! Poor bugga suffered from Oxygen starvation he was up there for so long! :shocked:
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