please by all means continue the hijack....it beats the snot out of talking about the latest moron the DMV gave a motorcycle permit to.
goddamn the slow
fucking lane splitters. fucking newbie squid can't get out of their own way lane splitters. It was like fucking amature day out there.
since the weather has become really nice I am back to riding to work. Blew the 73's motor last week so I decided to take the dunstall into the city today and get an inspection for it during lunch. so I am hapily buzzing along in the NYC traffic when I come upon a guy on an R1 in my 'tween-lane. traffic is stopped totally and the dude is moving 10 mph between the cars. I am on a bike that is twice as wide as he is and I am moving twice as fast. I wouldn't have mindid it so much but I cut around a car on the other side and when I came back over to get back in my 'tween-lane he sped up and blocked me. Then when I got off the highway he tried to race me at the light. what a dufus.
but that isn't as bad as the pud thumper in the flip flops and not dot helmet on the 59th street bridge on his cheap chinese scooter moving, I shit you not, 5mph in stopped traffic. I come up on him and I was patient but the asshole refuses to get out of the way and even flips me off when I rev the bike to let him know I am there and want to pass(the dunstall is loud as fuck and has no horn). the guy in the car next to me gets is and holds back when traffic begins to creep so I could get in front of him to get around the ass hat.
not 300 yards further up is another guy on a cbr f2 that looked like an f2 sampler as every panel was a different color factory paint job. this guy is sitting on a running bike walking the fucking thing through the stopped traffic. and he won't move over either. I go to the sholder and get around him and I see him riding my lane wake - close.
Finally there is the douche on the new fat boy who tries to beat the yellow light and nearly runs down a NYPD traffic cop who was signaling for him to stop, only to get stock in the middle of the intersection because traffic is backed up. Stuck right in front of me. and he and the traffic cop are too busy arguing for this fat ass to get the fuck out of my way. thankfully I wasn't the only bike there and a guy on a zrx blocked the car traffic to let me an an enduro come across two lanes to get around this jerk.
I hate New York City.
since the weather has become really nice I am back to riding to work. Blew the 73's motor last week so I decided to take the dunstall into the city today and get an inspection for it during lunch. so I am hapily buzzing along in the NYC traffic when I come upon a guy on an R1 in my 'tween-lane. traffic is stopped totally and the dude is moving 10 mph between the cars. I am on a bike that is twice as wide as he is and I am moving twice as fast. I wouldn't have mindid it so much but I cut around a car on the other side and when I came back over to get back in my 'tween-lane he sped up and blocked me. Then when I got off the highway he tried to race me at the light. what a dufus.
but that isn't as bad as the pud thumper in the flip flops and not dot helmet on the 59th street bridge on his cheap chinese scooter moving, I shit you not, 5mph in stopped traffic. I come up on him and I was patient but the asshole refuses to get out of the way and even flips me off when I rev the bike to let him know I am there and want to pass(the dunstall is loud as fuck and has no horn). the guy in the car next to me gets is and holds back when traffic begins to creep so I could get in front of him to get around the ass hat.
not 300 yards further up is another guy on a cbr f2 that looked like an f2 sampler as every panel was a different color factory paint job. this guy is sitting on a running bike walking the fucking thing through the stopped traffic. and he won't move over either. I go to the sholder and get around him and I see him riding my lane wake - close.
Finally there is the douche on the new fat boy who tries to beat the yellow light and nearly runs down a NYPD traffic cop who was signaling for him to stop, only to get stock in the middle of the intersection because traffic is backed up. Stuck right in front of me. and he and the traffic cop are too busy arguing for this fat ass to get the fuck out of my way. thankfully I wasn't the only bike there and a guy on a zrx blocked the car traffic to let me an an enduro come across two lanes to get around this jerk.
I hate New York City.
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i never lane split...only because i don't go "there" (roads which might make it possible/traffic which makes it desireable)....but another added piece of advice might be "look at their heads". cagers usually (not always) do a head twitch/turn just before they change lanes (into you).
-parks
ps. and don't ride (or let "them" get you) mad no matter what "they" do or you might be the one doing something stupid....
-parks
ps. and don't ride (or let "them" get you) mad no matter what "they" do or you might be the one doing something stupid....
I'd like to see the law from Californicate that specifically states motorcycles "splitting or sharing lanes with automobiles" is actually legal
this was mulled about a while ago elsewhere and my reading on it boiled down to this
it's not actually legal but the wording doesn't actually make it illegal
this was mulled about a while ago elsewhere and my reading on it boiled down to this
it's not actually legal but the wording doesn't actually make it illegal
I don;t have access to california's penal code at work but here is what I can come up with on the fly:
http://www.ducatigirl.com/california/dmv_b_roulette.html#lan
seems they had a provision specifically addressing it and removed it. hmmmm......
http://www.ducatigirl.com/california/dmv_b_roulette.html#lan
seems they had a provision specifically addressing it and removed it. hmmmm......
Smarter words were never spoken, as far as I'm concerned. I hate it when people pass my truck on the left, especially motorcycles. Folks don't know how invisible they can be. Besides, it only makes it that much harder for the trucker to get back into the right hand lane.quote:- always split commercial trucks on the left...
attention in the paddock......tex mawby and teamsuperawesomes will be in attendance friday thru monday.
with special guest appearance by BUCK AWESOME!
looks like it will be four days of fast bikes and good times!
see you there.
texy
p.s. - geet, what's this caferacer BIG display hub-bub about?
with special guest appearance by BUCK AWESOME!
looks like it will be four days of fast bikes and good times!
see you there.
texy
p.s. - geet, what's this caferacer BIG display hub-bub about?
http://www.amadirectlink.com/vmd/2008/quote:Also new this year will be a special display of pre-1980 cafe racers of any marque. And, in honor of Triumph, the Featured Marque for 2008 VMD, modern Bonnevilles and Thruxtons that have been customized in the cafe racer style are also welcome. If you would like to show off your cafe racer at VMD, send an e-mail to Will Stoner at the AMA or call (614) 856-1900, ext. 1415.
caferacer.net needs to REPRESENT.
yo rosko, organize the tribes (i.e.- send it out to the vinmotos).
i am spreading the word via the dealerships in my territory.
should be EPIC!
texy
p.s.- yo ghetto....moonshine and cigarettes!
yo rosko, organize the tribes (i.e.- send it out to the vinmotos).
i am spreading the word via the dealerships in my territory.
should be EPIC!
texy
p.s.- yo ghetto....moonshine and cigarettes!
CoOhVinmoto is there. We got a space in the fuggin SHADE, just a hop, skip and jump from the toilets that FLUSH.
Anybody else gonna be there Thursday night?
And on topic: the only lane splitters I've ever seen in Ohio are squids (and they're just showing off). Guess we just don't have that aggro approach to traffic like you East coasters. Our driving habits are more passive/aggressive in fly-over country.
Anybody else gonna be there Thursday night?
And on topic: the only lane splitters I've ever seen in Ohio are squids (and they're just showing off). Guess we just don't have that aggro approach to traffic like you East coasters. Our driving habits are more passive/aggressive in fly-over country.
Can't wait for VMD, got the last room at the shitty Econolodge. Anybody here have a vending space we can hang out at? I thought I had 1st dib on the space I had a part of last year, but I guess not!
Lane splitting is not legal in CA. Its just not technically illegal. And its technically called lane sharing.
The main thing to do when lane splitting is minding the gaps. If you're splitting, and there's a gap on one side of you, you're going to get run over by a sudden lane changing idiot.
And get a loud horn.
The main thing to do when lane splitting is minding the gaps. If you're splitting, and there's a gap on one side of you, you're going to get run over by a sudden lane changing idiot.
And get a loud horn.
Anybody else gonna be there Thursday night?
me and my wife casey are going to be there thursday night.
party on!
texy
me and my wife casey are going to be there thursday night.
party on!
texy
in this state, automobile drivers are literally driven to violent rage and will indeed try to nail a cyclists that "shares" or "splits" a lane
even when threading the needle through the non-car-driving rolling pylon course
you better make sure you position yourself to out maneuver and out horsepower them
not a day passes that it doesn't shock me to see a driver react in rage provoked merely by the very simple act of me on my bike, powering and fancy footing right past and thru the long lines of them..... safely and legally so
it's almost like they demand that extra window of non-attention paying and careless driving comfort which means they can text message, munch bagels, put on make up, jerk off, and so on while doing their very slack and irresponsible version of automobile driving
I largely have nothing but contempt and loathing for the large masses of miserably incompetent and disrespectful lot of automobile drivers with whom we all must share OUR roads with
every day I take charge and set a fine example for other motorcyclists
teach the cagers their place on the roads
and desensitize them for the day when they may legally and morally be required to yield to more agile vehicles that do indeed consume less of this planet's resources
even when threading the needle through the non-car-driving rolling pylon course
you better make sure you position yourself to out maneuver and out horsepower them
not a day passes that it doesn't shock me to see a driver react in rage provoked merely by the very simple act of me on my bike, powering and fancy footing right past and thru the long lines of them..... safely and legally so
it's almost like they demand that extra window of non-attention paying and careless driving comfort which means they can text message, munch bagels, put on make up, jerk off, and so on while doing their very slack and irresponsible version of automobile driving
I largely have nothing but contempt and loathing for the large masses of miserably incompetent and disrespectful lot of automobile drivers with whom we all must share OUR roads with
every day I take charge and set a fine example for other motorcyclists
teach the cagers their place on the roads
and desensitize them for the day when they may legally and morally be required to yield to more agile vehicles that do indeed consume less of this planet's resources
quote:Originally posted by HackAsaw
in this state, automobile drivers are literally driven to violent rage and will indeed try to nail a cyclists that "shares" or "splits" a lane
even when threading the needle through the non-car-driving rolling pylon course
you better make sure you position yourself to out maneuver and out horsepower them
not a day passes that it doesn't shock me to see a driver react in rage provoked merely by the very simple act of me on my bike, powering and fancy footing right past and thru the long lines of them..... safely and legally so
it's almost like they demand that extra window of non-attention paying and careless driving comfort which means they can text message, munch bagels, put on make up, jerk off, and so on while doing their very slack and irresponsible version of automobile driving
I largely have nothing but contempt and loathing for the large masses of miserably incompetent and disrespectful lot of automobile drivers with whom we all must share OUR roads with
every day I take charge and set a fine example for other motorcyclists
teach the cagers their place on the roads
and desensitize them for the day when they may legally and morally be required to yield to more agile vehicles that do indeed consume less of this planet's resources
and One shall come to lead them...
i just would like to watch geeto beat someone with their drivers' side door.
still funny.
texy
still funny.
texy
I will be there thursday night if the bikes hold out on the ride.quote:Originally posted by krapfever
CoOhVinmoto is there. We got a space in the fuggin SHADE, just a hop, skip and jump from the toilets that FLUSH.
Anybody else gonna be there Thursday night?
And on topic: the only lane splitters I've ever seen in Ohio are squids (and they're just showing off). Guess we just don't have that aggro approach to traffic like you East coasters. Our driving habits are more passive/aggressive in fly-over country.
Sweet. Then you'll be needing a well-earned beer when you get in. Stop by, I'm buying.quote:
I will be there thursday night if the bikes hold out on the ride.
You'll be there Thursday night even if we have to trailer queen the Guzzi.... Or the Dunstall. The trick will be getting back on Sunday. I'm planning on heading out with one open spot on the trailer but coming back there won't be an open spot. Oh well we'll figure it out. Part of the adventure.....quote:Originally posted by Geeto67
Anybody else gonna be there Thursday night?
I will be there thursday night if the bikes hold out on the ride.
Jim
is this a definite that you bought something or are you going with cash in hand and a lust in your heart that you are going to find something?quote:Originally posted by Diamondj
You'll be there Thursday night even if we have to trailer queen the Guzzi.... Or the Dunstall. The trick will be getting back on Sunday. I'm planning on heading out with one open spot on the trailer but coming back there won't be an open spot. Oh well we'll figure it out. Part of the adventure.....quote:Originally posted by Geeto67
Anybody else gonna be there Thursday night?
I will be there thursday night if the bikes hold out on the ride.
Jim
to be honest - if I get a too good to pass up offer on my bike I still might be riding shotgun with you anyway. Not that I am looking to sell but considering people are willing to pay stupid money for cafe racers right now....maybe.....
I always wander the swap meet and auction with lust in my heart. Usually I don't have enough cash in my hand (or pocket) to get into too much trouble. Last year Eugene offered me his GT500 racer at a price I couldn't refuse. Unfortunately, the bike was in Canada at the time. We were supposed to meet up during the year in-between sometime to complete the deal but logistics have been a bitch and it will be Ohio before I can get it. I had planned on bringing the GS1000 and either a T500, the CB500T, or maybe the T125 as a pit bike. Then again, trailer slot two might be another T500 race bike or a CB350 race bike..... Too many projects!quote:Originally posted by Geeto67
is this a definite that you bought something or are you going with cash in hand and a lust in your heart that you are going to find something?
to be honest - if I get a too good to pass up offer on my bike I still might be riding shotgun with you anyway. Not that I am looking to sell but considering people are willing to pay stupid money for cafe racers right now....maybe.....
Jim
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