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Ernie-NH

Hello all...

Well it's a still raining in upper New England and for an old fÃ¤hrt not a good day to take a ride, so over a cup of tea I was thinking about some Incidents from last summer that still perplex me somewhat..... and the first involves "Passing etiquette"
Despite being old and decrepit, when on the K I do like to push the Throttle a tad faster than the average guy... Well last Summer riding the 401 north out of Toronto headed for Montreal I came up on a long line of "peg on peg" riders all wearing Colors and all with an added MC patch. The line was riding on or just slightly above the speed limit, but I on the fully loaded K was doing considerably over that speed!
How should I handle that situation??? 1) fly by like an arrogant asshole..2) acknowledge the whole line as I pass by...3) join in behind and take first exit..4) lift my visor and acknowledge the leader at the front with a wave and a thumbs up??? I just don't know what to do, any advice from your own experiences??
What I did do was to sheepishly slow way down and join in behind taking the first exit to find a bottle of chocolate milk and a roller-dog! However there must be a better way, to 1) exhibit respect and not incur the irre of the group..2) keep up my speed and be on my way. I think even if I had not seen the added MC patch I would have taken the same course of action by exiting... What would you have done????

Best regards and Ride Safe....../ Ernie in NH
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Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:27 pm Post subject:

If they're fully patched 1% types then I'd do what you did and pull over to take a break. They have their own code of "pride" and along with that they may be hopped up on meth or whatever which isn't known for making people rational and non-violent.

For non-patched cruiser types I wait for a legal passing zone, chop it down into 3rd and pin the throttle.

A few years ago I passed about a half dozen non-patched cruiser types on the CA coast. I guess the lead rider took offense because when I checked my mirrors after the pass he was attempting to ride up my butt. I laughed and left him in the dust on the next set of turns because no matter how good of a rider he might have been there was no way his HD had the peg clearance to keep up in the twisties. Laughing

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flybd5 · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:51 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:40 pm Post subject:

If someone can read your license plate and frame then you aren't riding fast enough. Laughing

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flybd5 · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:32 pm Post subject:

Ernie-NH · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:31 pm Post subject:

Hi folks....
Well OK, the Duck told me what he would have done,, anybody else??
The reason that I backed off after seeing the small MC patch added to the Colors is that it signifies a Club whose turf you are most likely riding on.... As far as I know only clubs like the H'Angels, Banditos, Mongels, etc and their affiliates are allowed to affix the small added MC patch........ So in order to keep from commiting a faux pas I decided to "take a break"...... But how would you handle the same situation with Courtesy if coming up on a group of wannabes just headed out for Sunday lunch??

Ride Safe all......../ Ernie in NH
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:10 pm Post subject:

Personally up where you are at in moose country, I'd be in no hurry to get anywhere.....especially if you want to actually get there. Let them have their space.
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Jim · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:35 pm Post subject:

Isn't 401 four lane divided??? I thought it was. On a four lane, I'd get in the left / passing lane and go... nothing wrong with that. If that upsets someone, they have a problem.

If I was west of Oshawa, with no passing lane, I think I would have jumped off on Rte 2 past Oshawa and taken the scenic route for awhile. That's just me - I enjoy 2 lanes much more than 4.
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