what do you do

reroka · April 29th, 2014, 05:48 PM

When a car is 10 to 15 feet off yor wheel? I just wanted to see what some of you do.

alex.s · April 29th, 2014, 05:49 PM

go faster or get out of the way

csmith12 · April 29th, 2014, 05:52 PM

Swerve or back off, whit da quickness...

Alex · April 29th, 2014, 05:56 PM

/moved to riding skills

N-m · April 29th, 2014, 06:04 PM

You spotted the vehicle beforehand, hopefully. If so, just use the "out" you planned in the event the driver makes a move.

If you only saw the vehicle as they began pulling out you only have evasion and brAkes as your allies.

crazymadbastard · April 29th, 2014, 06:30 PM

Brace for impact and hope your gear saves your arse.

alex.s · April 29th, 2014, 06:33 PM

wait a second. what are we talking about? tailgating or pulling out in front?

fishdip · April 29th, 2014, 06:43 PM

Or are we talking this?
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=178237

adouglas · April 29th, 2014, 07:00 PM

I assume tailgating. 10-15 feet from a car that pulls out in front of you is not enough time to react at any speed.

Frankly tailgating rarely happens to me because I'm very conscious of such things and ride so as to avoid them. I also tend to ride a bit faster than the pace of traffic, but within reason.

But if it happens.... I get out of the way, either by moving over or asking Sulu for warp nine. Let that guy run point for me and get the ticket. I do it all the time. Let him by, allow him to pull a lead of several hundred yards, then fall in behind.

If I'm boxed and can't get out of the way, I use the hand pushing back gesture to politely ask him to back off, making it clear that I can't go anywhere (and therefore neither can he).

If he persists, I'll repeat, a bit more pointedly.

If that doesn't work, I'll give him a small non-brake brake check. Lights on without actually applying the brake, by pulling the lever or pressing the pedal just a bit.

If after all that he's STILL being an a$$hat, I'll actually apply the brakes for a split second. One of the nice things about a bike is that you can make it visibly lurch without actually slowing down much at all. That FREAKS people out.

It's also easy to let people know they've wronged you, without being really confrontational about it. Bike headlights are higher up than car lights, so if the driver is in anything less than a big SUV or pickup, your high beam will blast them right smack in the rear view mirror. So just get behind them and stay there for, oh, as long as you like, treating them to some retina-burning levels of light.

capt_bugaloo · April 29th, 2014, 08:22 PM

If I'm in a situation where I'm being tailgated and there's no easy way to escape, I weave slightly in my lane. I find this is very effective for getting tailgaters to back off; they don't know what's up and stay back.

Finesse · April 29th, 2014, 08:41 PM

Change lanes, pull over, pull into a parking lot, make a turn, wave backwards at them asking them to back off, weave in the lane, flash the brake lights, turn my head and stare at them, or wait until they get close enough to pull out my machete and slash their front tires.

cadd · April 29th, 2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

But if it happens.... I get out of the way, either by moving over or asking Sulu for warp nine. Let that guy run point for me and get the ticket. I do it all the time. Let him by, allow him to pull a lead of several hundred yards, then fall in behind.

How many hundreds are we talking about? That's the length of more than 1 football field!

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

If I'm in a situation where I'm being tailgated and there's no easy way to escape, I weave slightly in my lane. I find this is very effective for getting tailgaters to back off; they don't know what's up and stay back.

BINGO!!!! I've been doing this for over 15 years driving. Weave a bit and they back off. Or I act drunk. I slowly drift to the left of my lane, then jerk back quickly so I am centered again. Then drift to the right portion of the land and suddenly jerk back center again. (Again, this is with driving).

While riding, I normally flick the bars rapidly (push pull push pull push pull). And I create a few quick wobbles. Freaks them out and they back off immediately.

adouglas · April 30th, 2014, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

How many hundreds are we talking about? That's the length of more than 1 football field!

Close enough to keep them in sight but far enough to let me slow and avoid being nabbed by the cop who's out there waiting to nab speeders.

If I just form a convoy with the guy, the cop will get me instead of him.

subxero · April 30th, 2014, 04:41 AM

clutch up wheelie.... solves most problems and if it doesn't at least you look pretty bad ass before crashing and then you can also blame your crash on "attempting a new stunt" and not being a s****y rider

CC Cowboy · April 30th, 2014, 06:53 AM

Shoot first, ask question later!

Kscreations08 · May 1st, 2014, 12:12 AM

Crash. I crash

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174298

adouglas · May 1st, 2014, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kscreations08

Crash. I crash

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174298

Skullz · May 1st, 2014, 08:16 PM

I don't sweat the tailgaters much, it's the slow asshat's in front that maintain the same speed as the person next to them, and can't make up their own mind as to what speed to drive at that concern me more. I'll switch lanes to let those by that feel the need to go faster than myself to be the cop magnet.

Sirref · May 1st, 2014, 08:20 PM

pin it, assuming tailgating
brake or swerve if I'm the one tailgating

April 29th, 2014, 05:48 PM	#1
reroka Biker Noob Name: Richard Location: Durham, North Carolina Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Honda Shadow 750 Aero Posts: 176	what do you do When a car is 10 to 15 feet off yor wheel? I just wanted to see what some of you do.

April 29th, 2014, 05:49 PM	#2
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	go faster or get out of the way __________________________________________________
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April 29th, 2014, 05:52 PM	#3
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April 29th, 2014, 05:56 PM	#4
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April 29th, 2014, 06:30 PM	#6
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April 29th, 2014, 06:04 PM	#5
N-m Captain 2 Sexy Name: Newton Location: South TN Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kwaka EX250 Posts: 241	You spotted the vehicle beforehand, hopefully. If so, just use the "out" you planned in the event the driver makes a move. If you only saw the vehicle as they began pulling out you only have evasion and brAkes as your allies.

April 29th, 2014, 06:33 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	wait a second. what are we talking about? tailgating or pulling out in front? __________________________________________________

April 29th, 2014, 06:43 PM	#8
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	Or are we talking this? https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=178237 __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...
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April 29th, 2014, 07:00 PM	#9
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I assume tailgating. 10-15 feet from a car that pulls out in front of you is not enough time to react at any speed. Frankly tailgating rarely happens to me because I'm very conscious of such things and ride so as to avoid them. I also tend to ride a bit faster than the pace of traffic, but within reason. But if it happens.... I get out of the way, either by moving over or asking Sulu for warp nine. Let that guy run point for me and get the ticket. I do it all the time. Let him by, allow him to pull a lead of several hundred yards, then fall in behind. If I'm boxed and can't get out of the way, I use the hand pushing back gesture to politely ask him to back off, making it clear that I can't go anywhere (and therefore neither can he). If he persists, I'll repeat, a bit more pointedly. If that doesn't work, I'll give him a small non-brake brake check. Lights on without actually applying the brake, by pulling the lever or pressing the pedal just a bit. If after all that he's STILL being an a$$hat, I'll actually apply the brakes for a split second. One of the nice things about a bike is that you can make it visibly lurch without actually slowing down much at all. That FREAKS people out. It's also easy to let people know they've wronged you, without being really confrontational about it. Bike headlights are higher up than car lights, so if the driver is in anything less than a big SUV or pickup, your high beam will blast them right smack in the rear view mirror. So just get behind them and stay there for, oh, as long as you like, treating them to some retina-burning levels of light. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

April 29th, 2014, 08:22 PM	#10
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 I'm in a situation where I'm being tailgated and there's no easy way to escape, I weave slightly in my lane. I find this is very effective for getting tailgaters to back off; they don't know what's up and stay back. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)
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April 29th, 2014, 08:41 PM	#11
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Change lanes, pull over, pull into a parking lot, make a turn, wave backwards at them asking them to back off, weave in the lane, flash the brake lights, turn my head and stare at them, or wait until they get close enough to pull out my machete and slash their front tires.

April 30th, 2014, 04:41 AM	#14
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	clutch up wheelie.... solves most problems and if it doesn't at least you look pretty bad ass before crashing and then you can also blame your crash on "attempting a new stunt" and not being a s****y rider __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 30th, 2014, 06:53 AM	#15
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	Shoot first, ask question later! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 1st, 2014, 12:12 AM	#16
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	Crash. I crash https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174298 __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

May 1st, 2014, 08:16 PM	#18
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	I don't sweat the tailgaters much, it's the slow asshat's in front that maintain the same speed as the person next to them, and can't make up their own mind as to what speed to drive at that concern me more. I'll switch lanes to let those by that feel the need to go faster than myself to be the cop magnet.

May 1st, 2014, 08:20 PM	#19
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	pin it, assuming tailgating brake or swerve if I'm the one tailgating