Kawasaki Concours Forum
Mish mash => Open Forum => Topic started by: m919 on May 21, 2011, 11:08:30 AM
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OKAY, I have to tell this story to people who will understand how pissed off I am and perhaps very lucky. I was riding down St.Stehpens church rd which is here in Maryland and one of my favorite back roads, loving life and it is such a beautiful day for a ride, when I make a right turn onto Rt 3 and I get behind this ******** guy in this jeep when for some bumb ass reason he decides to toss out a lacross ball from his wndow and hits the car to the left of him and bounces back and goes across the front of my bike, nearly hitting me by inches! Keep in mind we were doing about 45 mph when this happened. I pulled to the right of him and looked right at him and all he was doing was laughing and his wife was smiling >:( All I wanted to do was what we all would want to do, but I had to let it go and try to enjoy the rest of the ride. What a jerk >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Would be nice if we had a directional button on our handlebars marked "incapacitate" that operated like the gizmo the cops have in Bait Car, wouldn't it? Just point the pointer edge of the button at the offending vehicle and push the button....instantly everything electrical in the vehicle fails, and vehicle coasts to a stop, much to the chagrin of the occupants...could be short term, like 15 minutes, could be permanent.... 8)
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Would be nice if we had a directional button on our handlebars marked "incapacitate" that operated like the gizmo the cops have in Bait Car, wouldn't it? Just point the pointer edge of the button at the offending vehicle and push the button....instantly everything electrical in the vehicle fails, and vehicle coasts to a stop, much to the chagrin of the occupants...could be short term, like 15 minutes, could be permanent.... 8)
Sort of like an anti-KiPass! ;D
I think Capt'n Bob had one.
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that would be nice ;D
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Might have had to have a one on one discussion over that.... yup.
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I find dropping back, acting non-chalant about the whole thing, and becoming "invisible" works well, then follow the knob in that manner, to see where he lives.
midnight Zombie attacks where Zombies chew tire valve stems off have been reported in my general vacinity of home..... ??? ;)
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Maybe this should be moved to "the range" LOL
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Carry some small ball bearings, marbles, or small pebbles in your left pocket -- pass offending vehicle and covertly drop several of the "revenge objects" and watch the "get-even" happen in your rear-view mirrors. No proof you did anything, but the message is unmistakeable. Since there is no way they can catch you -- no worries.
This message brought to you by the letter S for Stupid daydream......
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Back in the old day's Harley riders would carry a spare spark plug in their Jacket pocket. As you may know the Harleys rear cylinder usaully ran quite a bit hotter than the front cylinder and would on occasion fail. The plug I am told, served dual purpose, one to replace a failed plug and the other was to get some one off their arse. I am sure that it would have sent a clear message to someone like the idiot that you had to deal with.
Fred in NY
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Just twist your right wrist, pass them and enjoy your ride. There are far too many idiots out there to let them ruin your day. I think we have to accept the fact that as motorcycle riders we are different, we are never going to get the respect we deserve from other motorist. You can let it upset you and let their actions spoil your ride, or be proud of the fact that you didn't let them put you on the ground and keep on enjoying your ride. IMO that's the way it is, that's the way it's been for a long time and that's the way it's going to continue to be. Let it pass and enjoy your ride, after all that's what it's all about, enjoying the ride.
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Just twist your right wrist, pass them and enjoy your ride. There are far too many idiots out there to let them ruin your day. I think we have to accept the fact that as motorcycle riders we are different, we are never going to get the respect we deserve from other motorist. You can let it upset you and let their actions spoil your ride, or be proud of the fact that you didn't let them put you on the ground and keep on enjoying your ride. IMO that's the way it is, that's the way it's been for a long time and that's the way it's going to continue to be. Let it pass and enjoy your ride, after all that's what it's all about, enjoying the ride.
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+1...
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Just twist your right wrist, pass them and enjoy your ride. There are far too many idiots out there to let them ruin your day. I think we have to accept the fact that as motorcycle riders we are different, we are never going to get the respect we deserve from other motorist. You can let it upset you and let their actions spoil your ride, or be proud of the fact that you didn't let them put you on the ground and keep on enjoying your ride. IMO that's the way it is, that's the way it's been for a long time and that's the way it's going to continue to be. Let it pass and enjoy your ride, after all that's what it's all about, enjoying the ride.
Absolutely the best comment I've heard as of yet..... When one decides that retaliatory payback is the option then you have sunk to or below the level of the person you you are taking action against. What if your actions caused an accident? What if said accident caused harm to an innocent bystander? What if your actions caused your own death? Get away from it and get over it is the best option. Think about the headlines your actions could cause in the local media; would it shine a positive light on the motorcyclist population?
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Just twist your right wrist, pass them and enjoy your ride. There are far too many idiots out there to let them ruin your day. I think we have to accept the fact that as motorcycle riders we are different, we are never going to get the respect we deserve from other motorist. You can let it upset you and let their actions spoil your ride, or be proud of the fact that you didn't let them put you on the ground and keep on enjoying your ride. IMO that's the way it is, that's the way it's been for a long time and that's the way it's going to continue to be. Let it pass and enjoy your ride, after all that's what it's all about, enjoying the ride.
A very good post and good advice. I would have done one more thing. Got the fool's license plate number and called it in. Let a LEO take care of this.
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I had a van driver take insult when after flashing him several times to pull over I finally got bored and illegally passed him on the inside.
He came after me flashing his headlights and driving like a complete madman.
So, I punched it again and by dint of some pretty dangerous moves managed to keep at least one car between him and me.
By this stage the idiot was using the emergency lane to pass and weaving in and out of traffic.
Some 10 miles/10 minutes of this and I was considering going banzai to get out of sight of him and then pull off somewhere.
However, I didn't need to as a truck driver in the left lane had obviously seen the idiot from way back and when the idiot tried to pass him on the emergency lane the truck pushed him off the side onto the grass. ;D
The idiot must have decided that his death wasn't worth it and I didn't see him again, but I would like to thank that truck driver.
Too many people seem to think that they can do whatever they like on the roads and f**k everyone else.
It's very sad but seems to be more common the nearer a big city you get.
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You know, on one hand, yes it's not good to let things like that get to you, but on the other hand, that kind of behavior is dangerous and morons like that need to know they did something bad. Ideally, let an LEO deal with it but realistically that isn't happening. I'm sure if he walks out to a smashed windshield in the morning he'll think twice about it the next time.
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I think expanding foam in the Jeep's tailpipe may be a reasonable response. :rotflmao:
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You think if you damage his vehicle in his driveway he will get it???? Get real--Instant justice is the way to go, that way he will know what he is being reprimanded for!!! If you are gonna sabatage his vehicle at least leave him a note.
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Like a business card that says "Littering is Illegal! - Capt. Planet Hates you." superglued to his hood...
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I had a van driver take insult when after flashing him several times to pull over I finally got bored and illegally passed him on the inside.
He came after me flashing his headlights and driving like a complete madman.
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Too many people seem to think that they can do whatever they like on the roads and f**k everyone else.
It's very sad but seems to be more common the nearer a big city you get.
Doesn't have to be an illegal pass to get that kind of reaction. Have been chased more than once after totally legal and safe passes. If a future "Darwin Award" nominee gives chase, then I just do my best not to join them on the award podium. :loco:
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Carry some small ball bearings, marbles, or small pebbles in your left pocket -- pass offending vehicle and covertly drop several of the "revenge objects" and watch the "get-even" happen in your rear-view mirrors. No proof you did anything, but the message is unmistakeable. Since there is no way they can catch you -- no worries.
This message brought to you by the letter S for Stupid daydream......
If I ever see anyone doing this I will be the first to take down the license plate number and call it in. Nobody wins with this sort of response at all, you could easily instigate a road rage free-for-all that could jeopardize the safety of more people than just you and the perp. Roadhound has the best advice.
Dan
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I think the "S for Stupid Daydream" part makes it a joke? No? I've heard of this stuff before, and I thought we were all joking. Are you guys serious?
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I think the "S for Stupid Daydream" part makes it a joke? No? I've heard of this stuff before, and I thought we were all joking. Are you guys serious?
Whether it is intended as a joke or not, there are many who think this is an appropriate response. This sort of action needs to be strongly discouraged in my view. I don't take it as a joke, intended or otherwise.
Dan
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Regarding the original post, throwing an object at another car unprovoked buys a call from me to the police. Luckily I'm set up for it with my Sena/Zumo/iPhone setup. I WILL call the police, and if for some reason I can't do it at that moment I will catch up to them, get a good look at the driver and the plate.
I had a guy toss a can out of his car on the highway. The wind caught it and it skittered across my hood and windscreen. I pulled off a the next exit and filed a report with the local police. About a week later I got a call from the owner of the car, very apologetic, and offering to pay for any damage to my car.
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BTW... not that I've ever done this, however the proper thing to throw at offending motorists would be peppermints. The hard, white and red coin shaped ones. They explode on contact and leave very littel evidence, and don't cause any damage... but are LOUD.
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I find dropping back, acting non-chalant about the whole thing, and becoming "invisible" works well, then follow the knob in that manner, to see where he lives.
midnight Zombie attacks where Zombies chew tire valve stems off have been reported in my general vacinity of home..... ??? ;)
Screwing with another man's vehicle in his driveway is a good way to get your ass shot. It's just not worth it. The last person I caught breaking into my car was held at gun point until the police arrived. It took great restraint to keep from pulling the trigger. I lightened up when he was begging me not to shoot him. It really turned into a humorous situation.
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Screwing with another man's vehicle in his driveway is a good way to get your ass shot. It's just not worth it. The last person I caught breaking into my car was held at gun point until the police arrived. It took great restraint to keep from pulling the trigger. I lightened up when he was begging me not to shoot him. It really turned into a humorous situation.
I've seen that happen. Two doors down the road when I was twelve or so. Except instead of breaking into a car, the guy was trying to steal a bicycle.
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I look back on it now and I wish I would have called the police. I was just in 'shock' to see someone that brain less to have done something like that. My 5 year old would not even think of doing something like that.
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Whether it is intended as a joke or not, there are many who think this is an appropriate response. This sort of action needs to be strongly discouraged in my view. I don't take it as a joke, intended or otherwise.
Dan
Why do you think morons do "stupid" things like the OP described? Because they know virtually everyone will cower and do nothing and they know the odds of the police doing anything are virtually nil. First time you get run off the road and hurt, you'll feel differently. Or if some idiot hurts someone dear to you, let's hear that same advice. We all know it's better to turn the other cheek, but it is also important to let others know it is not smart to "screw" with your safety either. The crazies will rule the road if they believe others will do nothing.
My recommendation is to pick your fights CAREFULLY and let discretion be the better part of valor.
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I don't pick fights. If you pick a fight, and are carrying at the time, you get mashed. Every time, end of story. Even if you don't pull it out, you get a neat charge. Get this logic...
Because you are carrying, any fight you enter into willingly, that is not in justified defense of your life or another person's life, it's a felony.
Because you are carrying while committing a felony, you get another charge called "possession of a handgun while committing a felony."
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"Nobody ever wins a fight" Dalton, Road House.
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I related what happened to me a couple of months ago when an suv cut me off then started throwing beer bottles out the window on the old forum. When I pulled over to call the police doors started opening. When I yelled that i was pulling my weapon, the doors closed and the suv sped off. They were caught while I was talking to the officers that showed up. Once my ccw was checked I was given back my weapon (sans magazine) and told that I could press charges along with the charges the police were applying. Some things I can let go but some should be pressed. If not the behavior will continue.
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I related what happened to me a couple of months ago when an suv cut me off then started throwing beer bottles out the window on the old forum. When I pulled over to call the police doors started opening. When I yelled that i was pulling my weapon, the doors closed and the suv sped off. They were caught while I was talking to the officers that showed up. Once my ccw was checked I was given back my weapon (sans magazine) and told that I could press charges along with the charges the police were applying. Some things I can let go but some should be pressed. If not the behavior will continue.
And you attempted to handle it as an ADULT should.... Taking vengeance or vigilante type actions as described by some here is far from being an ADULT.... BTW were you given back your mag and ammo?
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Yep. They actually placed the weapon in one saddlebag and the magazine in the other. Their policy is to never hand anyone a loaded gun. Which is fine with me after seeing the way some officers handle weapons. At least I didn't have to request these to point the weapon away from me when they unloaded it :)
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The only time I ever had to hand a cop my gun, I unloaded it before I handed it to him. I told him, "Sir, I am going to drop the magazine, and now I am going to eject the round in the chamber." He said "Ok" and then took two steps back and loosened his sidearm in his holster, smart cop.
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officers here don't want anyone handling weapons except them when on a scene. It makes sense and I have no problem with it. lol I think they would have fainted if I told them what you told yours.
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Well, to be totally fair, I don't know where you are from, but Rural Indiana is a pretty gun friendly place, and everybody knows everybody. I didn't know this particular cop, but everybody has an awareness that you probably know or are related to some of the same people, so everybody (cops included) tend to be pretty trusting and civil.
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Assholes On Parade by Timbuk 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nTcDU73gLs#)
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Been living in Florida for the past 12 years now. lol Didn't mean to hijack this thread.....