General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Is it just me ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-17-2015, 05:41 AM
StoneyFatBoy's Avatar
StoneyFatBoy
StoneyFatBoy is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Inside of a house
Posts: 849
Received 130 Likes on 90 Posts
Default Is it just me ?

Or do cagers make more of an effort to pass someone on a bike then they do to pass a person going the same speed in a cage? I just always seem to be passed more on highways when I am on my bike then I do when I am in my truck even though I am going the same speed in either machine
 
  #2  
Old 07-17-2015, 06:25 AM
erhodes's Avatar
erhodes
erhodes is offline
Advanced
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: fort bragg
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I get that as well. Only been riding a couple months now so maybe i just notice it more but it seems thag everyonw wants to pass me even when I'm doing 10 to 15 over the speed limit
 
  #3  
Old 07-17-2015, 06:32 AM
carlgrover's Avatar
carlgrover
carlgrover is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Decatur, Alabama
Posts: 8,606
Received 2,267 Likes on 1,311 Posts
Default

Yup. No matter how fast you're going they have to get around you.



carl
 
  #4  
Old 07-17-2015, 06:35 AM
CaptKirk's Avatar
CaptKirk
CaptKirk is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Bay Village
Posts: 228
Received 22 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Everyday. I can do 5-7 over in a 35, which is pushing it and they will push 50 just to get by me. I dont get it, but rather have them in front of my anyhow.
 
  #5  
Old 07-17-2015, 06:41 AM
Ripplingh2o's Avatar
Ripplingh2o
Ripplingh2o is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Northern Minnesota
Posts: 249
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Yup, get that too. I spose most think it's like following a pick-up loaded with loose lumber. But I'd rather they pass than ride my rear tire.
 
  #6  
Old 07-17-2015, 06:42 AM
TinCupChalice's Avatar
TinCupChalice
TinCupChalice is offline
Extreme HDF Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Galt's Gulch - MI
Posts: 10,887
Received 8,751 Likes on 3,962 Posts
Default

I've noticed the same when on the bike, I hope they feel the need to be in front of me because my pipes are disturbing their texting and phone calls
 
  #7  
Old 07-17-2015, 06:45 AM
babygorilla's Avatar
babygorilla
babygorilla is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Weymouth, MA
Posts: 684
Received 23 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Yeah, I've noticed that as well. Maybe the sound from the pipes?
 
  #8  
Old 07-17-2015, 08:13 AM
corliss@bakerdrivetrain.com's Avatar
corliss@bakerdrivetrain.com
corliss@bakerdrivetrain.com is offline
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 23,850
Received 1,859 Likes on 1,289 Posts
Default

Your riding a Harley they are afraid something will fall off it.
 
The following users liked this post:
Vec (08-31-2020)
  #9  
Old 07-17-2015, 08:14 AM
Uncle Larry's Avatar
Uncle Larry
Uncle Larry is online now
Seasoned HDF Member

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southeast Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Posts: 149,105
Received 49,789 Likes on 19,313 Posts
Default

Not if it's duct tapped properly
 
  #10  
Old 07-17-2015, 08:21 AM
an Uncouth Barbarian's Avatar
an Uncouth Barbarian
an Uncouth Barbarian is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: michigan
Posts: 1,291
Received 69 Likes on 47 Posts
Default

I have noticed how many people stomp the gas leaving a light when they are next to me. Power trip, I imagine.
 


Quick Reply: Is it just me ?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:50 AM.