Speeding? Why?

[arntufun]

Slower drivers forget how quickly cars are closing in on them and it does in fact disrupt the flow of traffic for others with sudden lanes changes to get around them. Slower drivers can pose the same danger as the ones with a death wish. :thumbup:

 

[mjw930]

I don't ride fast because I'm in a hurry, I do it because it's FUN!!

+1

I don't ride or drive slow, never have, probably never will (I'm 55 and not slowing down). Speeding is another story all together, it's about situational awareness. I see no reason to drive fast in residential or high traffic surface streets. I don't weave in and out of traffic on the highway but I maintain a pace that's usually higher than the average. I always stay within the limits of the situation and that includes the vehicle. I suppose that comes from years of training and practice having carried competition licenses from SCCA and IMSA and driving thousands of miles across Europe on "unrestricted" Autobahns.

The Pace is a great read for riders. It's all about the ride and not about what's posted on a little white sign.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/flashback/122_0911_the_pace_nick_ienatsch/

 

[asp125]

I observe all posted speed signs. There goes one now, .... and another one.

 

[Can-Am Poogs]

Love this post

Hey don't knock "speeding" it helped put my kids through College! ( retired Cop!)

But in all serious doing "five to ten over" while speeding and ticket able in some locales, its the really high speed accidents that are truly tragic. in particular when innocent folks doing the speed limit get involved by the reckless driver. I also love to twist the wrist but it only takes a moment of distraction to change your or even worse someone else life forever.

:agree: Still at it. Speeders keep me employed. Drive reasonably and take care out there. I put my pants on one leg at a time just like everyone else, and I know what that urge feels like to twist open the throttle...oh it feels good....Be safe.

 

[rlynchtx]

Like the old comedy routine said: I'm going the perfect speed. Everyone driving faster than me is a maniac and everyone going slower is an idiot.

 

[Bob Denman]

Slower drivers forget how quickly cars are closing in on them and it does in fact disrupt the flow of traffic for others with sudden lanes changes to get around them. Slower drivers can pose the same danger as the ones with a death wish. :thumbup:

As do the drivers who are exceeding the posted limits, and not paying attention to the traffic around them... :shocked:

It takes two vehicles to create an "approach speed" situation...

 

[arntufun]

As do the drivers who are exceeding the posted limits, and not paying attention to the traffic around them... :shocked:

It takes two vehicles to create an "approach speed" situation...

What I was saying was, If grandpa is going 60MPH (in a 65) and 99% of the other cars are going 70+, than grandpa is the one causing the danger.

Don't get me wrong....Sunday drivers are ok by me, but they need to stay off the freeway. nojoke

 

[Bob Denman]

So you go around Grandpa when the opportunity presents itself... :thumbup:
But I've never found a passage anywhere in the Statutes, that says that it's okay to try an intimidate a driver just because they're ahead of you, and driving at a slower pace... :gaah:

 

[FlaBound]

Had a friend in high school who believed;
"if I go fast enough, I can avoid the scene of the accident before it happens" :yikes:

He never had an accident. Maybe he was on to something.

Theoretically, he was probably correct

 

[jerpinoy]

It cost more if you add the famous three letters (DUI). Lets all be smart , just have fun riding with out additional cost and collateral damages.

 

[mjw930]

So you go around Grandpa when the opportunity presents itself... :thumbup:
But I've never found a passage anywhere in the Statutes, that says that it's okay to try an intimidate a driver just because they're ahead of you, and driving at a slower pace... :gaah:

If Grandpa is driving 10 under in the left lane on a divided highway then yes, there are a number of statutes that come into play.

If it's a single lane road then that's a different story, I just wait for a passing opportunity unless the idiot does like so many and speeds up in the passing zones. :banghead:

I also am not shy about using the "flash to pass" feature as outlined in the owners manual of many of my vehicles. Lead, follow or get out of the way......

 

[docdoru]

Had a friend in high school who believed;
"if I go fast enough, I can avoid the scene of the accident before it happens" :yikes:

He never had an accident. Maybe he was on to something.

Theoretically, he was probably correct

:agree:

 

[Bob Denman]

If Grandpa is driving 10 under in the left lane on a divided highway then yes, there are a number of statutes that come into play.

:agree: absolutely! :thumbup: The right lane is where he, (and I) should be in that situation...
But that's not really the specific situation that was being discussed...

 

[oldgoat]

So you go around Grandpa when the opportunity presents itself... :thumbup:
But I've never found a passage anywhere in the Statutes, that says that it's okay to try an intimidate a driver just because they're ahead of you, and driving at a slower pace... :gaah:

:agree:

 

[Bob Denman]

And yes... I'm an Olphart; and I drive like one too! :shocked:
(Too many years of selling insurance; I know what happens to premiums when the driving record starts looking like pig tracks in the snow... :gaah

 

[OldCowboy]

To paraphrase: There are old drivers and there are bold drivers, but there are no old, bold drivers.

 

[Firefly]

We speed because it's FUN.
To each his or her own.....


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[JJW SpyderRider]

Slower drivers forget how quickly cars are closing in on them and it does in fact disrupt the flow of traffic for others with sudden lanes changes to get around them. Slower drivers can pose the same danger as the ones with a death wish. :thumbup:

:agree: I saw a cop almost rear end a slow driver one day. We were on two lanes heading east with a group of cars filling both lanes. There was a truck, my boss, in the right lane doing his usual 10-15 miles under the limit. As the first guy in the right lane met up with my boss the guy changed lanes to the first gap available in the left lane. This lane change was done almost at the last moment. There was a cop following this first car who did not know my boss was driving so slow. The cop had to lock up his brakes :yikes: to keep from rear ending my boss. My boss acknowledged the people were always honking at him.

 

[Greg H.]

My last speeding ticket was 2003 while driving my Mazdaspeed. 84 in a 50 zone. Cost me $174. That kind of ***** ruins my day. Although I went to court to eliviate it from going on my record, & no rise in my insurance, it still cost me $$$.
I generally go the speed limit or only a little over, or stay in the flow of traffic (to a point).
I live out in the country. My commute to work is about 22 miles backroads, and 6 or 7 highway or town, depending on my decision on any particular day. Deer are always on my mind, too. I hit one while driving my Mazda last year. Came out of the woods so fast, it happened before I realized it. 50mph, and smack!! I was lucky. I was going the speed limit.
That is always on my mind when I'm on the Spyder. Always! So; speeding is something, I'm very careful about.
The other thing always on my mind during my work commute (for instance), are oncoming cars crossing the center line. Of course, this comes into play just about any time my Spyder leaves the garage.
Anyway; I digress. Speed at your own risk. But, be careful. I have this friend who rides a neat Yamaha FZ sport bike. But, I really don't ride with him much. It's no fun. All he wants to do is go over the speed limit most of the time. Always in a damn hurry. We went to lunch yesterday. Beautiful day to ride, too! He gets to the restaurant, and is already inside about to order before I'm even parked. Actually; 3 of us were riding. The other guy, riding a sweet Honda CBR1000, was back with me. And, we were doing the speed limit, and maybe just a little over. Not a lot fun. Same story going back to the office. We all left together. But; he sees a sport bike hit the up ramp, and goes after him, leaving us back. The last time he did that, he exceeded 120mph. No thanks.
He's 61. I'm 59. It has nothing to do with age! Lol.

 

[Bob Denman]

We speed because it's FUN.
To each his or her own.....

You are SOOOO easily amused! :roflblack: :joke:

*BING*

But, I do agree with you; "To each his or her own" :thumbup: