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Wait · 07-25-2004, 01:13 AM

I've got a question for some of you riders that have been on the road a little bit longer. Do you encounter other riders on the road much and just ride with them? Or would that just be awkward for the both of you?

bat4255 · 07-25-2004, 08:29 AM

I usually try to keep some distance, or pass if they are going less than the speed limit. Unless I'm invited I don't try to join a group or individual, it can be awkward. Neither one knowing the others intentions.

DrBob · 07-25-2004, 10:43 AM

I run into other bikers all the time, and follow some simple unspoken rules: If the bike I come up on stays in the middle of the lane, then I figure they don't want company. If they get in the right side of the lane, then it is an invitation to fall into formation behind them, and I join them. Same thing if I'm the lead bike: if I want company, I set up on one side of the lane so they can fall into formation if they want to join me. But I ride a cruiser, and I think cruiser guys are more likely to want to ride in a group, as it is less competitive, we tend to drive a bit slower, and there are less worries about the other rider's skills in curves. If a fst-moving bike comes up behind be, I head for the left side of the lane and let them pass me without having to cross into the other lane, and I appreciate it wen a slow-moving bike does the same for me.

**Clint** · 07-25-2004, 06:03 PM

I'm not even real big on riding with people I do know. I treat other mc'ers as regular traffic, for the most part.

07-25-2004, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wait Newbie Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Good Ol' StL Posts: 11	Rides well with others. I've got a question for some of you riders that have been on the road a little bit longer. Do you encounter other riders on the road much and just ride with them? Or would that just be awkward for the both of you?

07-25-2004, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	I run into other bikers all the time, and follow some simple unspoken rules: If the bike I come up on stays in the middle of the lane, then I figure they don't want company. If they get in the right side of the lane, then it is an invitation to fall into formation behind them, and I join them. Same thing if I'm the lead bike: if I want company, I set up on one side of the lane so they can fall into formation if they want to join me. But I ride a cruiser, and I think cruiser guys are more likely to want to ride in a group, as it is less competitive, we tend to drive a bit slower, and there are less worries about the other rider's skills in curves. If a fst-moving bike comes up behind be, I head for the left side of the lane and let them pass me without having to cross into the other lane, and I appreciate it wen a slow-moving bike does the same for me. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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07-25-2004, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 29,100 miles as of 10-20-08 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 663	I usually try to keep some distance, or pass if they are going less than the speed limit. Unless I'm invited I don't try to join a group or individual, it can be awkward. Neither one knowing the others intentions.

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