Bad People...

[gcsteve]

So during my ride yesterday I am cruising along in the HOV lane, which I usually do because unlike other drivers the wall on the left is completely predictable and the large space from the left lane is a nice barrier, cruising around 70mph when at the end of an entrance to the HOV a Land Rover comes up next to me and passes at the last possible moment to get in front of me. She was doing about 80mph and I was surprised when she just apeared next to me on my right side about 4ft from me. She saw me she just had to be in front of me. I honked my horn at her for 10*seconds.Then*she procceeded to cut some one else off in left lane and back to HOV as she just had to get around the guy that was previously in front of me. I watched as she aggressively continued this for about 6 miles and was able to get about 1/4 mile in front of us through a modest amount of traffic. Finally the amount of cars eased up and I sped up some to catch her berfore she exited so I could express to her what I thought of her awesome driving. I then was able to get next to her for about 6 seconds as she exited and I put my cruise control on and my wife and I were able finger jesture her while I held my horn down the whole time. I was watching the road in front but my*wife said she certainly got the message. This is certainly out of character for me. I ussually don't upset when people cut me off. There are bad drivers out there but she wasn't a bad driver she maneuvered her vehicle with much skill ,she*is just a self involved self important type who cares little for her fellow humans. I know what I did was wrong and believe it or not I felt a little ashamed at my behavior I am better then that, but sometimes the buhdda is not present in me. Hopefully that driver will at least be slightly more aware and realize these roads were not built for just her. Be careful and ride safe everyone.

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[CBO Vaquero]

I can't believe you didn't realize how much more important she was than you, silly you.... don't you just hate em!

[HwyRider]

I guess the Stebel air horn will be the first mod. Be careful out there.

[gcsteve]

I used to work Highway Patrol in NYC and I would pull people who drove like that over and tell them I apologize for all these people being on your road. We should all just get out of your way.

The horn on the RM is pretty loud but maybe an air horn in the future.

[gcsteve]

Actually the first mod is the ceebaileys windshield with the vent. You guys think the Vulcans give off heat. The RM is crazy hot. The Nomad was hot at times but I was doing 60 mph yesterday and I could feel the heat on my right leg and my wife said her right ankle was being fried. She has to always wear boots and I think the lowers have something to do with it. The vent I am hoping will cool things down on my face as the wind protection is excellent but too much in 90degree NY humidity. I will put up with it because I really am enjoying this motorcycle.

[cnc]

Problem is, she won't get the message or if she did it won 't stick with her for very long.
It's funny but I find that the amount of arrogance someone displays on the road is often tied to the type of car they drive.

[HwyRider]

The lowers will hold the heat in. There's no wind blowing it away from your legs. Is there anyway to take the lowers off for the summer and put them back on in the cool weather.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by cnc

Problem is, she won't get the message or if she did it won 't stick with her for very long.
It's funny but I find that the amount of arrogance someone displays on the road is often tied to the type of car they drive.

She was looking at them giving her the bird and thinking, "I wonder what their problem is?"

[ponch]

Originally Posted by gcsteve

So during my ride yesterday I am cruising along in the HOV lane, which I usually do because unlike other drivers the wall on the left is completely predictable and the large space from the left lane is a nice barrier, cruising around 70mph when at the end of an entrance to the HOV a Land Rover comes up next to me and passes at the last possible moment to get in front of me. She was doing about 80mph and I was surprised when she just apeared next to me on my right side about 4ft from me. She saw me she just had to be in front of me. I honked my horn at her for 10*seconds.Then*she procceeded to cut some one else off in left lane and back to HOV as she just had to get around the guy that was previously in front of me. I watched as she aggressively continued this for about 6 miles and was able to get about 1/4 mile in front of us through a modest amount of traffic. Finally the amount of cars eased up and I sped up some to catch her berfore she exited so I could express to her what I thought of her awesome driving. I then was able to get next to her for about 6 seconds as she exited and I put my cruise control on and my wife and I were able finger jesture her while I held my horn down the whole time. I was watching the road in front but my*wife said she certainly got the message. This is certainly out of character for me. I ussually don't upset when people cut me off. There are bad drivers out there but she wasn't a bad driver she maneuvered her vehicle with much skill ,she*is just a self involved self important type who cares little for her fellow humans. I know what I did was wrong and believe it or not I felt a little ashamed at my behavior I am better then that, but sometimes the buhdda is not present in me. Hopefully that driver will at least be slightly more aware and realize these roads were not built for just her. Be careful and ride safe everyone.

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I used to live in Oakdale and was making a right turn onto the east bound service road from Oakdale Bohemia Rd when a woman cut me off making a turn around me while talking on a cell phone. There was a cop at the light on the southbound side and saw everything. I raised my hands like WTF and he did nothing. Great work ethic for making 6 figures and this was 2002.

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

She was looking at them giving her the bird and thinking, "I wonder what their problem is?"

Yeah probably thinking, those motorcycle types are so rude and aggressive, no wonder they have a bad reputation.

[gcsteve]

Originally Posted by HwyRider

The lowers will hold the heat in. There's no wind blowing it away from your legs. Is there anyway to take the lowers off for the summer and put them back on in the cool weather.

Yes the lowers come off. May try it today and test it out.

[gcsteve]

Originally Posted by ponch

I used to live in Oakdale and was making a right turn onto the east bound service road from Oakdale Bohemia Rd when a woman cut me off making a turn around me while talking on a cell phone. There was a cop at the light on the southbound side and saw everything. I raised my hands like WTF and he did nothing. Great work ethic for making 6 figures and this was 2002.

That was probably not a Highway Cop they tend to take it a little more seriously. Those long Island cops make enormous salaries.

[gcsteve]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

She was looking at them giving her the bird and thinking, "I wonder what their problem is?"

This is sad but true. Lol

[hlknvlcn60]

GCSTEVE..I understand, just yesterday heading southbound on highway 97 into bend Oregon approaching the first stop light an "older gentleman" with a Ford pickup and a canopy over the bed decides to pull right into me into my lane, I was in the left lane. The thing is, I could see his face looking right at me in his outside mirror so he had to know what he was doing. Bright sun, candy lime green Vaquero mine...forcing me over to the shoulder. I think the Buddha in me left momentarily too. I managed to get back out in front and the man appeared as if he had nary a care in the world. I let it go, but it is always our riding skills and super self-awareness, alertness, that will save our bacons every time in this ever crazier world. And yes, sometimes the rig some individuals drive somehow describes their driving temperaments!