Author Topic: Possible way to deal with tailgaters on the C14 (Read 8809 times)

Jeremy Mitchell · « **on:** February 15, 2012, 05:15:21 PM »

Disclaimer: I am by no means advocating the use of the below described device to deal with a tailgater........................but it could be cool to see the look on some inattentive cager's face.

I was doing some research on titanium peg feelers and found a thread on the FJR forum that was posted last fall. There was a member who suggested the use of titanium feelers threaded into the centerstand. If someone is tailgating you just give a little push with the ole left foot and touch the centerstand down and send a shower of beautiful sparks into the car behind you! Once again, I am not saying this would be safe OR smart but just wondering if anyone has seen something like this.

I doubt I would ever do something like this because I'm sure I would be the one to get arrested for catching a Miata driver with extremely to much hair spray, on fire.

ZG · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:23:22 PM »

I've seen guys put em on the bottom of their boots too, same effect...

KawiG · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:39:46 PM »

Carry a small tube of Red Rider caliber B.B's in the glove box!

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:41:49 PM »

Quote from: KawiG on February 15, 2012, 06:39:46 PM

Carry a small tube of Red Rider caliber B.B's in the glove box!

That is another one that could land you in some hot water.

KawiG · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:45:21 PM »

Could shoot their eye out...kid.

lather · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:16:10 PM »

The only car driver that could tailgate me and my C14 is dead. RIP Dale.

rcannon409 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:19:30 PM »

That titanium on the boot idea is horrible, mean and bad. By the way, where would a person get such a piece of ti? How would you fasten it, and how big should it be? I mean, could it be?

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:22:01 PM »

Quote from: rcannon409 on February 15, 2012, 07:19:30 PM

That titanium on the boot idea is horrible, mean and bad. By the way, where would a person get such a piece of ti? How would you fasten it, and how big should it be? I mean, could it be?

Purely for investigative purposes I assume?

KawiG · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:25:59 PM »

How about a bumper sticker that says" My lawyer loves tailgators and so do I...who do you think bought me this bike"

Z71 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:50:18 PM »

I got a secret weapon on my old Mercedes 300D diesel. When someone tailgates me, I just floor it. The black cloud behind the car takes care of the rest.

Jay · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:06:31 PM »

Quote from: KawiG on February 15, 2012, 07:25:59 PM

How about a bumper sticker that says" My lawyer loves tailgators and so do I...who do you think bought me this bike"

They'd have to get up pretty close to read it. But then the titanium sparks would work better.

Draggin' on the Dragon!

http://youtu.be/FXYglbkU9VY

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:17:01 PM »

Georgia Roller always makes great videos. He rides an FJR now.

Excavator · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:42:26 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on February 15, 2012, 08:17:01 PM

Georgia Roller always makes great videos.

Yes he does. Makes me wish I had another 109 sitting next to the 14 also.

maxtog · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:13:33 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on February 15, 2012, 08:17:01 PM

Georgia Roller always makes great videos. He rides an FJR now.

Does he wear gloves now, too?

rcannon409 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:17:04 PM »

Yes, Jeremy....for educational purposes only. I'm thinking maybe a 1 inch square piece at the back of the heel?? So far, I've only found these. http://secure.billydump.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=263

ZG · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:32:34 PM »

Quote from: rcannon409 on February 15, 2012, 07:19:30 PM

That titanium on the boot idea is horrible, mean and bad. By the way, where would a person get such a piece of ti? How would you fasten it, and how big should it be? I mean, could it be?

stevewfl · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:13:03 PM »

Quote from: KawiG on February 15, 2012, 06:39:46 PM

Carry a small tube of Red Rider caliber B.B's in the glove box!

Indeed. Or cheap/used ball bearings.

I didn't say that.............

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:37:23 AM »

I know that's what you would like to do but if the intent is to throw it at the tailgater, don't do it in VA. There's laws against that here. The best thing to do is get away from them or pull off somewhere.

Moved this to Open as I think it applies to all of us....

roadie · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:57:46 AM »

Love the idea of sparks from your boots! but your right, land you in some hot water.

On the real tho... I generally throw a hand behind me with a forceful "YO BACK-UP" motion, and they generally back the f$ck up. If that doesn't work, I move over so they can pass, and then I scoot back behind them, at a safe distance. Flooring it isn't generally an option in rush hour traffic on i66.

Conrad · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2012, 08:53:36 AM »

A couple of years ago I was riding to work on a VERY foggy day, two lane road. This dumbass woman was tailgating me really close and no matter what I did she wouldn't get off my ass. As we were coming into town we hit the 4 lane and she got in front of me and I followed her, at a safe distance. She drove to work and I stopped behind her car, staying on the bike and waited for her to get out of the car. I could see her looking in her rearview at me. She finally got out and I let her have it. I said, 'WTF is the matter with you tailgating a motorcycle in the fog!?!? Are you a f**king moron or what?' She looked at me like I was from Mars, as if she did nothing wrong at all. I have zero tolerance for stupid people.

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Author Topic: Possible way to deal with tailgaters on the C14 (Read 8809 times)

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