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Group Riding 101

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pushrod · 09-01-2009, 08:08 AM

Good basic stuff.

As we've discussed previously here, the best option re: group riding is 'Don't'.

And if you just gotta, keep the number of riders per pack way down, as was mentioned.

And fer cryin' out loud, when there is a big group, break it up on the road into (again) small groups, so faster traffic can get around you.

Cruiser 'processions' are a huge PITA, and they really irritate the cagers.

Heck, it riles me up when I gotta pass a big gaggle on my bike!

Kenneth_Moore · 09-01-2009, 12:42 PM

There is a variety of pretty standard hand signals, and it's a good idea to have everyone agree up front on the ones you'll be observing

Around here we pretty much know before we leave which hand signal we'll be using.

12er · 09-01-2009, 03:35 PM

Rolling Road Blocks, my favorite.

slimy_one · 09-04-2009, 11:52 AM

you have to wait in line to pee at a 10-holer truckstop, then you are a poser not a rider. Real riders do at least 70% of their miles either solo or with a very small circle of like-minded types. Real riders would about as soon be standing in a long line at the DMV to get their tag renewed as riding in a long string of bikes at a snail's pace. The boredom factor is about the same.

longride · 09-04-2009, 12:52 PM

"If your average ride has so many bikes you have to wait in line to pee at a 10-holer truckstop, then you are a poser not a rider."

If I use the EZ-Leaker to speed up the process, am I a real rider at that point, or do I need to follow some other protocol? Do my fringed arm chaps count? I need to know. I'm trying real hard here.

Kenneth_Moore · 09-04-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by longride

"If your average ride has so many bikes you have to wait in line to pee at a 10-holer truckstop, then you are a poser not a rider."

If I use the EZ-Leaker to speed up the process, am I a real rider at that point, or do I need to follow some other protocol? Do my fringed arm chaps count? I need to know. I'm trying real hard here.

POSER!! Real bikers piss in their pants and keep on ridin. Makes them jeans crusty and tough in case they gotta lay 'er down. And they byotches don't need none of them fancy-pants "tampoons" neither. They just grab a cigar or maybe an old drop-in oil filter and Run what they Brung.

The_AirHawk · 09-04-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

POSER!! Real bikers piss in their pants and keep on ridin. Makes them jeans crusty and tough in case they gotta lay 'er down. And they byotches don't need none of them fancy-pants "tampoons" neither. They just grab a cigar or maybe an old drop-in oil filter and Run what they Brung.

I just unzip and hang it over the side. Nary a drop on the bike.........

Kenneth_Moore · 09-04-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

I just unzip and hang it over the side. Nary a drop on the bike.........

Real bikers throw it over their shoulder.

Kenneth_Moore · 09-04-2009, 02:26 PM

So this bank robber runs out of the bank right into a crowd of people standing by the door. He looks at one guy and says "did you see me rob that bank??" The guys says "yeah, I saw it." BLAM, shoots him dead. The robber turns to an older couple and asks "did you see me rob that bank??" The guys points to his old lady and says "I didn't, but SHE did!"

09-01-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	Group Riding 101 Original Article: Group Riding 101 Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article Group Riding 101 in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

09-01-2009, 08:08 AM	#2
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Good basic stuff. As we've discussed previously here, the best option re: group riding is 'Don't'. And if you just gotta, keep the number of riders per pack way down, as was mentioned. And fer cryin' out loud, when there is a big group, break it up on the road into (again) small groups, so faster traffic can get around you. Cruiser 'processions' are a huge PITA, and they really irritate the cagers. Heck, it riles me up when I gotta pass a big gaggle on my bike! __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

09-01-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	There is a variety of pretty standard hand signals, and it's a good idea to have everyone agree up front on the ones you'll be observing Around here we pretty much know before we leave which hand signal we'll be using. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

09-04-2009, 11:52 AM	#5
slimy_one Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8	If your average ride has so many bikes... you have to wait in line to pee at a 10-holer truckstop, then you are a poser not a rider. Real riders do at least 70% of their miles either solo or with a very small circle of like-minded types. Real riders would about as soon be standing in a long line at the DMV to get their tag renewed as riding in a long string of bikes at a snail's pace. The boredom factor is about the same.

09-04-2009, 12:52 PM	#6
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	"If your average ride has so many bikes you have to wait in line to pee at a 10-holer truckstop, then you are a poser not a rider." If I use the EZ-Leaker to speed up the process, am I a real rider at that point, or do I need to follow some other protocol? Do my fringed arm chaps count? I need to know. I'm trying real hard here. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

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09-01-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	Rolling Road Blocks, my favorite.

09-04-2009, 02:26 PM	#10
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	So this bank robber runs out of the bank right into a crowd of people standing by the door. He looks at one guy and says "did you see me rob that bank??" The guys says "yeah, I saw it." BLAM, shoots him dead. The robber turns to an older couple and asks "did you see me rob that bank??" The guys points to his old lady and says "I didn't, but SHE did!" __________________ www.kennethmoore.org