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biggus · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject: Passing Police Cars/Bikes

Today in a national speed limit section of road, I was behind a Surrey Rozzers

BMW doing about 35-40 mph. I waited behind for a couple of corners, then when it was clear that he wasn't going to "make progress" I passed him when I had a safe opportunity and watched him disappear in my mirrors.

Do you pass Police vehicles that are travelling considerably below the posted limit?
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GSEX-SLAPPY · Guest

if the vehicle i was riding /driving was inconspicuous then yes i would do the same as you and pass safely within the limits of the law ...otherwise sit tight or fond another route Laughing

Baloo · Guest

Even if they were doing exactly the speed limit per my speedo, I still would slip past at an indicated 2-3 mph over in the car. Not sure about a motosickle. Not had a problem yet with that.

wildman · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject:

Always. Sit behind and they will start wondering why.
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GSEX-SLAPPY · Guest

Pass with variety of mods like small plate, loug can and take the chance of a tug or being followed
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never a problem on a pan as it makes everything attached to it look small and they are normally too busy laughing anyway

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GT · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject:

Yes
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biggus · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject:

Of course I missed off the "wait til they turn off and pin it option" from the poll Laughing

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AJ · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject:

.. but that's JUST what they want you to do .. they are being controlled by the Mothership, you know that, don't you .. jibber .. wanna buy a squirrel?
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wingchun · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:55 am Post subject:

yep I would pass if below limit Very Happy

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ChoccieMuffin · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:17 am Post subject:

You can usually tell when there's a plod vee-hickle up ahead by the moving traffic-jam that's hesitating behind it. I do overtake, at just less than the "10% + 2mph" thing, just in case my speedo's not accurate. And then wait until lots of others also overtake before I feel safe.

wivvy's dad · Cabbage club member #3 Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655

If they're doing 30, you can pass with at least 35 showing on your speedo, what with speedo's reading +10%

In a 40, you could be nearly up to 50 on your speedo.

In a 50, 60 on your speedo will be safe to pass.

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biggus · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:35 am Post subject:

I tend to use the speed reading on the twat nav... Interestingly the Pan speedo is not as "optimistic" as other bikes I've ridden
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GT · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:50 am Post subject:

biggus · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:13 am Post subject:

sinking bike · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

Yes i would done it loads as long as it is safe to do so
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Windy · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

I never used overtake on the firestorm as it was SOOOO noisy! However, I have done it loads of times on the ninja and Zed.
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Biker-Spawn · "Magneto" Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 2995

Lucky me has a boring standard bike. Slip gently past and wait until they're a tiny spec before accelerating.

HCMS · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject:

Overtake? What's that? Laughing

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Wivvy · GrandCnut Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 10928

always!

usually on the brakes and always round the outside! Wink

AJ · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject:

How very unlike you. Thought you preferred to out-brake them, then stuff them up the inside. Hey, ho. Guess times change.
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AJ · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:08 pm Post subject:

Ummmm... my back. Yes, that's it... I think... No. Definitely my back...
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Tiny · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject:

Yep.

Unless I had an illegal plate/exhaust etc.

And then it would depend if the car was divisional or traffic.....
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biggus · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject:

Tiny · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject:

Errr - I'll tel ya, but not on here!
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