Guy actually got out of his car at a light to speak with me...

Nickds7 · June 13th, 2009, 09:12 PM

So coming off a pretty curvy road (in no way pushing it to any extent, I was enjoying the views) guy who got out of his car at a light to tap me on the shoulder saying that I shifted my weight around too much during turns and that he was worried for my safety)... I just said what? and the light turned green, so I went. - Pretty funny considering he was tailgating for about 3 miles of twisties..

I guess I was moving around my weight around when the road got strait... I was getting really sore as I just finished a long run before I went for a ride.

Pretty scary having a motorist get out of their car. To be honest I instantly put my hand on my blade in case he was about to push me over or something violent.

TheGoodLyfe · June 13th, 2009, 09:17 PM

That is a little startling, but all in all he was interested in your safety even though he kind of oversteeped his boundaries. Be safe out there Nick

addy126 · June 13th, 2009, 09:18 PM

lol.. now thats a treat! I had a street person hit me up for my cell phone at a gas station. I pointed to phone booth on the corner he said it wasnt workin then started to walk towards me... I put the bike in gear started off and as he's yellin at me, I looked and slammed my visor down into place... that pissed him off even more so he started yellin obscene comments as I left the lot... lol like anyone else is gonna help him at this point... mother taught me never talk to strangers, I taught me never pick one up in a gas station.

miks · June 13th, 2009, 09:24 PM

Stranger Danger! Thank god you didn't have you use that blade of yours!

CC Cowboy · June 14th, 2009, 05:46 AM

I can't believe Kenny Roberts is still harassing riders at stop lights in Cali.

Snake · June 14th, 2009, 07:45 AM

During this day and age that is strange. For all you knew he could have been one of those crazy people.

darthnip · June 14th, 2009, 09:03 AM

wow thats crazy! i've never had that problem, but maybe its because of the .45 taurus 24/7pro that is clearly visible on my side at all times. you just cant be too careful in todays world, too many crazies out there.

Red'09250 · June 14th, 2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickds7

guy who got out of his car at a light to tap me on the shoulder saying that I shifted my weight around too much during turns and that he was worried for my safety

You should of said "yeah well you were tailgating for 3 miles and I was worried for my safety."

then stabbed him in the face.

Or just say that and drive off. Tailgating is a pet-peeve of mine

capt_bugaloo · June 14th, 2009, 12:31 PM

If you're riding slow enough that a car can tailgate you for 3 miles, you probably should look for a shoulder wide enough to ease over and wave the tailgater past.

zartan · June 14th, 2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I can't believe Kenny Roberts is still harassing riders at stop lights in Cali.

good one

kkim · June 14th, 2009, 01:21 PM

I would have thanked him for his unsolicited advice and then asked him if he minded if you pointed out some errors in his driving that you observed... again, for your safety.

darthnip · June 14th, 2009, 01:49 PM

lol. then maybe followed him home and pointed out that his lawn looked like crap, his bushes needed trimmed, and maybe he could really benefit from some landscaping books.

Sound Wave · June 14th, 2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickds7

To be honest I instantly put my hand on my blade in case he was about to push me over or something violent.

you carry a knife when you ride? is that legal in california?

but yeah, that is freaky that someone would get out of their car and tap you on the shoulder like that.

backinthesaddleagain · June 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by darthnip

lol. then maybe followed him home and pointed out that his lawn looked like crap, his bushes needed trimmed, and maybe he could really benefit from some landscaping books.

now that is funny

Nickds7 · June 14th, 2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by darthnip

lol. then maybe followed him home and pointed out that his lawn looked like crap, his bushes needed trimmed, and maybe he could really benefit from some landscaping books.

Agreed. Haha.

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Originally Posted by Sound Wave

you carry a knife when you ride? is that legal in california?

but yeah, that is freaky that someone would get out of their car and tap you on the shoulder like that.

The knife is legal. The iffy part is that it uses the emerson wave opener that allows you to catch it on the corner of your pocket as it is withdrawn, opening the blade. All in one quick step.

miks · June 14th, 2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red'09250

You should of said "yeah well you were tailgating for 3 miles and I was worried for my safety."

then stabbed him in the face.

Or just say that and drive off. Tailgating is a pet-peeve of mine

I like your style! Good on'ya mate

Nickds7 · June 14th, 2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

If you're riding slow enough that a car can tailgate you for 3 miles, you probably should look for a shoulder wide enough to ease over and wave the tailgater past.

Sounds like a lot, but 3 miles was about 3-4 minutes or so. No real safe turn offs for a bike on that stretch, much safer just riding it out

BlueTyke · June 15th, 2009, 07:16 AM

That is weird... But then again...

He could be a fellow motorcyclist that is just stuck in his car. (though that does not make me feel more comfortable that he was driving so close to you, a motorcyclist should know to keep back)

Would you react this same way if he had rolled up on a motorcycle and told you this?

Just throwing out a different idea.. *yeah yeah I am an optimist, even though I agree that the world is out to get me*

CC Cowboy · June 15th, 2009, 07:37 AM

I think the guy was just gay (tailgating) and looking for love.

SpyderGirl · June 15th, 2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I think the guy was just gay (tailgating) and looking for love.

I would have pointed out his unsafe driving habits then just rode off.

Daeldren · June 15th, 2009, 03:51 PM

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I can't believe Kenny Roberts is still harassing riders at stop lights in Cali.

lol. kind of makes you wonder if someone like Kevin Schwantz did that to you would you react the same way. Were not worthy!

June 13th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#1
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Guy actually got out of his car at a light to speak with me... So coming off a pretty curvy road (in no way pushing it to any extent, I was enjoying the views) guy who got out of his car at a light to tap me on the shoulder saying that I shifted my weight around too much during turns and that he was worried for my safety)... I just said what? and the light turned green, so I went. - Pretty funny considering he was tailgating for about 3 miles of twisties.. I guess I was moving around my weight around when the road got strait... I was getting really sore as I just finished a long run before I went for a ride. Pretty scary having a motorist get out of their car. To be honest I instantly put my hand on my blade in case he was about to push me over or something violent.

June 13th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#4
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Stranger Danger! Thank god you didn't have you use that blade of yours! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 14th, 2009, 05:46 AM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I can't believe Kenny Roberts is still harassing riders at stop lights in Cali. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 14th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#9
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	If you're riding slow enough that a car can tailgate you for 3 miles, you probably should look for a shoulder wide enough to ease over and wave the tailgater past. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

June 15th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#18
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	That is weird... But then again... He could be a fellow motorcyclist that is just stuck in his car. (though that does not make me feel more comfortable that he was driving so close to you, a motorcyclist should know to keep back) Would you react this same way if he had rolled up on a motorcycle and told you this? Just throwing out a different idea.. yeah yeah I am an optimist, even though I agree that the world is out to get me __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

June 13th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#2
TheGoodLyfe ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Federal Way / Spokane Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	That is a little startling, but all in all he was interested in your safety even though he kind of oversteeped his boundaries. Be safe out there Nick

June 13th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#3
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	lol.. now thats a treat! I had a street person hit me up for my cell phone at a gas station. I pointed to phone booth on the corner he said it wasnt workin then started to walk towards me... I put the bike in gear started off and as he's yellin at me, I looked and slammed my visor down into place... that pissed him off even more so he started yellin obscene comments as I left the lot... lol like anyone else is gonna help him at this point... mother taught me never talk to strangers, I taught me never pick one up in a gas station.

June 14th, 2009, 07:45 AM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	During this day and age that is strange. For all you knew he could have been one of those crazy people.

June 14th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#7
darthnip ninjette.org member Name: darth Location: central indiana Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250 Posts: 84	wow thats crazy! i've never had that problem, but maybe its because of the .45 taurus 24/7pro that is clearly visible on my side at all times. you just cant be too careful in todays world, too many crazies out there.

June 14th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I would have thanked him for his unsolicited advice and then asked him if he minded if you pointed out some errors in his driving that you observed... again, for your safety.

June 14th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#12
darthnip ninjette.org member Name: darth Location: central indiana Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250 Posts: 84	lol. then maybe followed him home and pointed out that his lawn looked like crap, his bushes needed trimmed, and maybe he could really benefit from some landscaping books.

June 15th, 2009, 07:37 AM	#19
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I think the guy was just gay (tailgating) and looking for love. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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