Motorcycle etiquette

wvninjamom · August 29th, 2012, 08:09 AM

If I'm riding alone and come to a traffic light/stop sign where there's another bike going the same direction, do I pull next to them or in behind? Also, if I catch up with another group of motorcycles do I line up with their stagger if that is how they are riding? If they are riding in a straight line, should I just do this too?

csmith12 · August 29th, 2012, 08:19 AM

There is no set rule but.....

I wouldn't do any of those things unless invited, especially the side by side at stop light. They could fall into you.

I would maintain respectful distance behind as any other car would.

bfpower · August 29th, 2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

I would maintain respectful distance behind as any other car would.

+1

bdavison · August 29th, 2012, 08:45 AM

If they stop at the light, and they stopped off center to the left of the lane I view that as a invitation to pull up along side and chat. If they stop center of the lane...they probably dont know you are there or have no interest in saying hi.

As for a group in front of you, it depends on how close you are. If its city traffic, definitely stagger in the next position so you don't run up on someone in their group if they have to stop suddenly. Just keep in mind that the last rider in their group is probably the tail gunner so he will either block you or recognize you if you are behind them. If its on the interstate and they are a good ways in front of you, don't run up and try to join their group unless invited.

In general, you just have to read the rider. Most motorcyclists are friendly, and welcome other riders on the road. However, there are MC clubs who will not take too kindly to having any non-member approach them uninvited. So if its a patched MC member/s...dont even think about it. Keep your distance and leave them and their group alone.

CC Cowboy · August 29th, 2012, 09:41 AM

If you are on a 250 and they have a bigger bike try pulling up a few lanes away and definitely not within their view. When the light changes always let them get far ahead of you as to not cause a situation. I usually turn off and take another road. Bikers are very brand, size oriented. If you aren't like them, they hate you. It is very dangerous to invade other biker's space. Be careful and avoid situations and you'll be fine.

Bassman · August 29th, 2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

There is no set rule but.....

I wouldn't do any of those things unless invited, especially the side by side at stop light. They could fall into you.

I would maintain respectful distance behind as any other car would.

I have to agree, this is the best all around rule of thumb.

alex.s · August 29th, 2012, 02:07 PM

if a bike is stopped at a light and im coming up to them, i try to make sure and do a stoppie as i approach. before the light turns green, i make sure and do a burnout next to them to show them how cool i am. after the light turns green i make sure to wheelie passed them through a corner. dont forget to give them the finger!

Bassman · August 29th, 2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

if a bike is stopped at a light and im coming up to them, i try to make sure and do a stoppie as i approach. before the light turns green, i make sure and do a burnout next to them to show them how cool i am. after the light turns green i make sure to wheelie passed them through a corner. dont forget to give them the finger!

rofl

geeker · August 30th, 2012, 04:06 PM

Personally, I have ear plugs in and don't feel like yelling over all the noise at an intersection. I'm not going to be distracted by someone else who wants to BS at a busy light when there is traffic to watch. @csmith12 has the best approach.

R1Chronicles · August 30th, 2012, 10:51 PM

Stop light, pull up and say hi or give a head nod, I always talk to them myself, doesn't matter what type of bike there riding, I usually ask mopeds what mileage they get. Best way to start a conversation with any motorcyclist is say "Nice bike". If its a Harley rider with a real patch, don't bother trying to talk as they probably won't even look at you and don't rev your engine as to race or you may meet his fist.

Catching up to other rides, yes stagger with them or line up with them but don't trust them if there in a single line on a straight road, most likely lack of experience riding as a group. Never trust an unknown group of bikes as there may be a new rider or two in the pack that is riding scared ****less.

Most bikers like talking to other bikers, doesn't matter on bike size or make.

gfloyd2002 · August 31st, 2012, 04:24 AM

Rules of thumb I go by:

-Pull up behind, giving distance as if it were a car, unless invited.
-Always assume CCowboy posts done with sarcasm.

Alex · August 31st, 2012, 05:41 PM

Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's.

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 05:42 PM

Ah you bastard you almost got me!

Vergil · August 31st, 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's.

I usually put some wit in there... Somewhere. Very little. Not really.

kevheads · August 31st, 2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's.

Did I miss something ? How'd I get dragged into this.

Jiggles · August 31st, 2012, 07:21 PM

Alex is 2 for 3

Bentley813 · August 31st, 2012, 07:36 PM

Got me for 3 seconds, then I flipped through as fast as I could on my phone to see if I posted and didn't realize it.

beqwarrior · August 31st, 2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's.

Huh?

August 31st, 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's.

Alright this was bad enough when Jiggles was doing it but now the moderator?

Must be the full moon!!!

smackenz · August 31st, 2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's.

woah woah what did i ever do?

kevheads · August 31st, 2012, 08:01 PM

OK, I've been had

I think a few spend WAY to much time on here.

Alex · August 31st, 2012, 08:27 PM

If one has to explain a joke, by definition it must not be funny. But in this case, I still think it's worth a chuckle.

(there is a new bbcode I added to the site that allows you to insert whoever is reading the post, to see their own username. It makes it look like you're talking directly to the reader, whoever the reader is. The code is [ you ], without spaces by the brackets. Try it. It's fun.

)

kevheads · August 31st, 2012, 08:35 PM

Good One, I noticed in the "quote" it said "you" but just went right over my head.

R1Chronicles · August 31st, 2012, 09:42 PM

Made me read what I posted again, then I noticed it was all Unregistered's fault for my confusion.

hillbillyhank · August 31st, 2012, 10:12 PM

I haven't posted in months but somehow get dragged into this!! Come on...
On a more serious note, I just got an R6 and love it! I should start posting more and lurking less.

checho323 · August 31st, 2012, 10:54 PM

what did I do?

massacremasses · September 1st, 2012, 12:28 AM

haha he explains it and still confusion.

krolinked · September 1st, 2012, 12:37 AM

That is funny and bad-ass! good job alex!

nautica · September 1st, 2012, 04:14 AM

Got me for a few seconds and really confused me. I had a few drinks last night and saw Alex's post and thought maybe I did some drunk posting that I wasn't aware of..

jpbear · September 1st, 2012, 05:08 AM

I very nearly posted a "Huh".. but then I saw the new tag in the Reply page.. I was very nearly had by Unregistered

Dammit Unregistered.. you have nothing else to do..!

Timr · September 1st, 2012, 06:30 AM

i like this game i'm going to have fun trying to make Unregistered's head implode

wvninjamom · September 1st, 2012, 07:45 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

bdavison · September 1st, 2012, 07:55 AM

Unregistered is no funny

hillbillyhank · September 1st, 2012, 10:11 AM

Do hillbilly's have to have motorcycle etiquette?

Motofool · September 1st, 2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

If one has to explain a joke, by definition it must not be funny. But in this case, I still think it's worth a chuckle.

(there is a new bbcode I added to the site that allows you to insert whoever is reading the post, to see their own username. It makes it look like you're talking directly to the reader, whoever the reader is. The code is [ you ], without spaces by the brackets. Try it. It's fun.

)

How did Jiggles find out about the new code?

This is the end of serious posts and threads !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvninjamom

If I'm riding alone and come to a traffic light/stop sign where there's another bike going the same direction, do I pull next to them or in behind? Also, if I catch up with another group of motorcycles do I line up with their stagger if that is how they are riding? If they are riding in a straight line, should I just do this too?

When riding the Vulcan, stay away from sport riders.

When riding the Ninja stay away from any other bikers.

jmisto · September 3rd, 2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Personally, I have ear plugs in and don't feel like yelling over all the noise at an intersection. I'm not going to be distracted by someone else who wants to BS at a busy light when there is traffic to watch. @csmith12 has the best approach.

choneofakind · September 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM

Nicely played @Alex

CZroe · September 18th, 2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

If one has to explain a joke, by definition it must not be funny. But in this case, I still think it's worth a chuckle.

(there is a new bbcode I added to the site that allows you to insert whoever is reading the post, to see their own username. It makes it look like you're talking directly to the reader, whoever the reader is. The code is [ you ], without spaces by the brackets. Try it. It's fun.

)

It's funny, but can I please turn this off? It makes it very difficult to use Find In Page to follow my own quote trees without opening a million tabs using the pointer arrows and I am often searching in page for my username for other reasons. It has yet to "get" me or confuse me directly as intended, but it's still impacting usability!

Jiggles · September 18th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

It's funny, but can I please turn this off? It makes it very difficult to use Find In Page to follow my own quote trees without opening a million tabs using the pointer arrows and I am often searching in page for my username for other reasons. It has yet to "get" me or confuse me directly as intended, but it's still impacting usability!

Why don't you just search for CPT Falcon or J.Emmett?

CZroe · September 18th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Why don't you just search for CPT Falcon or J.Emmett?

It works sometimes, but it doesn't show up in every view, like this reply window I'm in now that shows the posts in reverse chronological order. Also, when someone genuinely uses my handle or quotes me, I would skip right over it.

August 29th, 2012, 08:09 AM	#1
wvninjamom ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Kingwood, WV Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R, 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager Posts: 84	Motorcycle etiquette If I'm riding alone and come to a traffic light/stop sign where there's another bike going the same direction, do I pull next to them or in behind? Also, if I catch up with another group of motorcycles do I line up with their stagger if that is how they are riding? If they are riding in a straight line, should I just do this too?

August 29th, 2012, 08:19 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	There is no set rule but..... I wouldn't do any of those things unless invited, especially the side by side at stop light. They could fall into you. I would maintain respectful distance behind as any other car would. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 29th, 2012, 09:41 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	If you are on a 250 and they have a bigger bike try pulling up a few lanes away and definitely not within their view. When the light changes always let them get far ahead of you as to not cause a situation. I usually turn off and take another road. Bikers are very brand, size oriented. If you aren't like them, they hate you. It is very dangerous to invade other biker's space. Be careful and avoid situations and you'll be fine. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; August 29th, 2012 at 01:40 PM.

August 29th, 2012, 02:07 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if a bike is stopped at a light and im coming up to them, i try to make sure and do a stoppie as i approach. before the light turns green, i make sure and do a burnout next to them to show them how cool i am. after the light turns green i make sure to wheelie passed them through a corner. dont forget to give them the finger! __________________________________________________

August 30th, 2012, 10:51 PM	#10
R1Chronicles Rambling Madman Name: Scott Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): R1 07 Posts: 232	Stop light, pull up and say hi or give a head nod, I always talk to them myself, doesn't matter what type of bike there riding, I usually ask mopeds what mileage they get. Best way to start a conversation with any motorcyclist is say "Nice bike". If its a Harley rider with a real patch, don't bother trying to talk as they probably won't even look at you and don't rev your engine as to race or you may meet his fist. Catching up to other rides, yes stagger with them or line up with them but don't trust them if there in a single line on a straight road, most likely lack of experience riding as a group. Never trust an unknown group of bikes as there may be a new rider or two in the pack that is riding scared ****less. Most bikers like talking to other bikers, doesn't matter on bike size or make. __________________________________________________ Pass on Hills and Corners

August 29th, 2012, 08:45 AM	#4
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	If they stop at the light, and they stopped off center to the left of the lane I view that as a invitation to pull up along side and chat. If they stop center of the lane...they probably dont know you are there or have no interest in saying hi. As for a group in front of you, it depends on how close you are. If its city traffic, definitely stagger in the next position so you don't run up on someone in their group if they have to stop suddenly. Just keep in mind that the last rider in their group is probably the tail gunner so he will either block you or recognize you if you are behind them. If its on the interstate and they are a good ways in front of you, don't run up and try to join their group unless invited. In general, you just have to read the rider. Most motorcyclists are friendly, and welcome other riders on the road. However, there are MC clubs who will not take too kindly to having any non-member approach them uninvited. So if its a patched MC member/s...dont even think about it. Keep your distance and leave them and their group alone.

August 30th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#9
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Personally, I have ear plugs in and don't feel like yelling over all the noise at an intersection. I'm not going to be distracted by someone else who wants to BS at a busy light when there is traffic to watch. @csmith12 has the best approach.

August 31st, 2012, 04:24 AM	#11
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Rules of thumb I go by: -Pull up behind, giving distance as if it were a car, unless invited. -Always assume CCowboy posts done with sarcasm. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

August 31st, 2012, 05:41 PM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Sure, but his sarcasm is tame compared to Unregistered's. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 31st, 2012, 05:42 PM	#13
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Ah you bastard you almost got me! __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 31st, 2012, 07:21 PM	#16
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Alex is 2 for 3 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 31st, 2012, 07:36 PM	#17
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Got me for 3 seconds, then I flipped through as fast as I could on my phone to see if I posted and didn't realize it.

August 31st, 2012, 08:01 PM	#21
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	OK, I've been had I think a few spend WAY to much time on here.

August 31st, 2012, 08:27 PM	#22
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	If one has to explain a joke, by definition it must not be funny. But in this case, I still think it's worth a chuckle. (there is a new bbcode I added to the site that allows you to insert whoever is reading the post, to see their own username. It makes it look like you're talking directly to the reader, whoever the reader is. The code is [ you ], without spaces by the brackets. Try it. It's fun. ) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 31st, 2012, 08:35 PM	#23
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	Good One, I noticed in the "quote" it said "you" but just went right over my head.

August 31st, 2012, 09:42 PM	#24
R1Chronicles Rambling Madman Name: Scott Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): R1 07 Posts: 232	Made me read what I posted again, then I noticed it was all Unregistered's fault for my confusion. __________________________________________________ Pass on Hills and Corners

August 31st, 2012, 10:12 PM	#25
hillbillyhank ninjette.org member Name: Hank Location: Denham Springs, LA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250; 2006 50th anniversary edition R6 Posts: 22	I haven't posted in months but somehow get dragged into this!! Come on... On a more serious note, I just got an R6 and love it! I should start posting more and lurking less.

August 31st, 2012, 10:54 PM	#26
checho323 ninjette.org guru Name: Checho Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Harley Street 750 Posts: 284	what did I do?

September 1st, 2012, 12:28 AM	#27
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	haha he explains it and still confusion. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

September 1st, 2012, 12:37 AM	#28
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	That is funny and bad-ass! good job alex! __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

September 1st, 2012, 04:14 AM	#29
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	Got me for a few seconds and really confused me. I had a few drinks last night and saw Alex's post and thought maybe I did some drunk posting that I wasn't aware of..

September 1st, 2012, 05:08 AM	#30
jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	I very nearly posted a "Huh".. but then I saw the new tag in the Reply page.. I was very nearly had by Unregistered Dammit Unregistered.. you have nothing else to do..!

September 1st, 2012, 06:30 AM	#31
Timr needs a bigger shed Name: Tim Location: Tasmania Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2x2009 ninja 250's, 1x2011 250 ninja, 1x1990 yamaha fzr 250 1x2006 yamaha R6 1x atomic quad, 1xZZR250 Posts: 43	i like this game i'm going to have fun trying to make Unregistered's head implode __________________________________________________ Fast, Cheap, Reliable... you only get to pick 2!

September 1st, 2012, 07:45 AM	#32
wvninjamom ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Kingwood, WV Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R, 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager Posts: 84	HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

September 1st, 2012, 07:55 AM	#33
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Unregistered is no funny

September 1st, 2012, 10:11 AM	#34
hillbillyhank ninjette.org member Name: Hank Location: Denham Springs, LA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250; 2006 50th anniversary edition R6 Posts: 22	Do hillbilly's have to have motorcycle etiquette?

September 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM	#37
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Nicely played @Alex

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