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I don't see the problem pulling up beside another motorcycle at a stop light.

Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. It makes more sense to shorten the line instead of taking up two vehicle lengths.

If you don't want to converse, just look straight ahead and ignore the other rider. If you're feeling social, glance over and nod your head. Then maybe the both of you could meet up at Boston Pizza or something...
 
Lightcycle said:
I don't see the problem pulling up beside another motorcycle at a stop light.

Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. It makes more sense to shorten the line instead of taking up two vehicle lengths.

If you don't want to converse, just look straight ahead and ignore the other rider. If you're feeling social, glance over and nod your head. Then maybe the both of you could meet up at Boston Pizza or something...
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I don't do it simply because I don't want to give the impression that I'm trying to get ahead of the other rider. I've had people pull up along side of me, at stoplights, and then accelerate hard to try and get past me in traffic. I've got the lane; don't be a jerk.

If commuting into downtown Toronto for the last 14 years has taught me anything, it's that most riders have no clue how to ride with another motorcycle. People will pull up behind me, just in regular traffic flow, and pull in DIRECTLY behind me. If you're on a bike, and following close behind me, then I likely can't see you. It's a blind spot. Had two riders do that to me, on Friday afternoon.
 
I don't do it because it strikes me as being presumptuous to assume that another rider who I don't know would want a stranger pulling up right alongside in the same lane. If the next lane is open at the lights I might take up position there, but otherwise I'll stay behind another rider and in a staggered lane position a respectful distance back.

Same goes when coming up behind other riders on the highway. I'll assume the appropriate staggered position so I'm easily visible in the other rider's mirrors, but I won't ride up close as if we were riding in a group formation. I don't know the other riders capabilities or preferences, and he or she does not know mine.

Either way, why intrude on their space?
 
I wouldn't do it to someone else - I admit to being a little shy, but I don't mind if someone else pulls up beside me when I'm stopped to say hey! I might not hear and understand what they're saying some of the time due to the noise and ear plugs, but I don't see what the big deal is.
 
turbodish said:
Same goes when coming up behind other riders on the highway. I'll assume the appropriate staggered position so I'm easily visible in the other rider's mirrors, but I won't ride up close as if we were riding in a group formation. I don't know the other riders capabilities or preferences, and he or she does not know mine.
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I agree with that - it's just common sense. Anyone who's pulled up beside me at a light has always let me advance first, while they hang back a safe distance.
 
Lightcycle said:
I don't see the problem pulling up beside another motorcycle at a stop light.
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Happens to me quite a bit, had it happen to me twice this week alone, Harley riders are social buggers I guess. I'm never rude, they just want to say hello, no big deal to me.
 
Ijaz said:
Chill the **** out. Stop getting your panties twisted.
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Actually you need to chill the **** out. He is right, what's the need to ride dangerously in order to catch up to another rider? What's the need to have to seat beside another rider on a traffic light?

There are way to many new riders every year, great for the sport but most people lack the same amount of brain and skill and I honestly don't want them anywhere close to me or trying to catch up. Bunch of Eager Beavers so damm excited/anxious usually resulting in extreme ****ing annoyance for the people around them

I stay back on a staggered position respecting their lane, if the guy/girl looks at me on the mirror I'll give them a "supp" if not then we both continue our happy way
 
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Maybe two brake-lights are better than one and the lane is completely blocked. I don't see the danger in another bike pulling up beside you at a light when you're already stopped. If you're that nervous, maybe you should drive a car instead. However, both bikes taking off side by side could get a little sketchy, but hey...........if you're not rubbing, you're not racing - lol!
 
Give the average guy the benefit of the doubt. I'm not that big on waving, but I do enjoy the social aspect of pulling up beside a rider at a light. Whoever arrives first, leaves first, it's not rocker science. But if it's obvious the guy in front doesn't appreciate that social interaction, then you're an ******* to keep pressing it and should give the guy room. Your Ninja guy couldn't/didn't catch a clue.

I suppose a huge hork timed just right to land on his boot, Clint-style, might be a serious dissuader for the next light?? Pity the scooter rider in sandals :D
 
Hey OP, what bike you ride and what color? Next time I see you I'm going to report you to cops for stunting and obstructing traffic.
 
AGAVE said:
Low rider, buy yourself a nice Harley Lowrider, with a really loud exhaust, then get a vest with a big Lone Wolf and Moon patch on the back, no one will ever pull up next to you again.
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The penny loafer with batwings is the emblem to fear these days. He also needs at least two biker whips and a fake shotgun holster (for umbrellas and canes) if he's keeping up with the latest trends.
 
I weave around potholes, road debris, and other hazards in my lane. If there is someone beside me I can't do that. Also, passing in my own lane presents a risk if the rider tries to pass me in my own lane at the same time I decide to swerve around a pothole. It's enough checking mirrors to make a lane change... I shouldn't need to check for a bike every time I need to change my line a few feet within my own lane so I agree, stay away.

Obviously if traffic is standing still, I don't mind having someone beside me but not while we're moving. And I don't like to talk with people on my bike because the helmet, exhaust noise, and usually earplugs means I can't hear you.
 
I've had people pull up beside me in my lane at lights before. Sometimes a few words are exchanged, sometimes just a nod. No big deal. It's not like we're in any dangers of crashing into each other at a full stop.

I've also pulled up beside other people at lights before. Usually when I'm filtering down through stopped traffic. I don't start chatting them up though. Usually my intentions are to speed ahead, or to let them go first and will motion to let them know or tell them.
 
All I wanted to do was check your chicken strip geez!!
 
I don't see the harm in saying hi or acknowledging another rider. For all you know dood could of been trying to catch up to tell u ur brake light was out. If it's your safety you are worried about doesn't it make more sense to tell him to keep his distance at the first light than trying to block his way at several lights? :confused: Anyhow, ur a grump, on to the next topic.
 
I've known a biker who kicked over a clown who rode up next to him in his lane. Respect people, it's not your lane to share unless you are signalled to do so by the rider in front. Maybe the next time I see a Yamaha dual purpose bike I'll squeeze my car alongside him and say hello.
 
RedDogDarren said:
I've known a biker who kicked over a clown who rode up next to him in his lane. Respect people, it's not your lane to share unless you are signalled to do so by the rider in front. Maybe the next time I see a Yamaha dual purpose bike I'll squeeze my car alongside him and say hello.
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Hell just hop on the back point over their should and yell DRIVE!!!!!
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