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Do you pass if they are below the limit? |
Yes, absolutely, I have nothing to fear |
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No way. I worry about being pulled |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject: Passing Police Cars/Bikes |
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Today in a national speed limit section of road, I was behind a Surrey 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
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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Baloo Guest
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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wildman "Fluffy"
Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 2081 Location: Not here!
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Always. Sit behind and they will start wondering why. _________________ The lunatics have finally taken over the asylum |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Pass with variety of mods like small plate, loug can and take the chance of a tug or being followed
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 Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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Yes _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Of course I missed off the "wait til they turn off and pin it option" from the poll _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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AJ ©Gok Wan
Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 15669 Location: The Home Office
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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.. 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? _________________ If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me... |
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wingchun Moto Crosser
Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 401 Location: Belmont
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:55 am Post subject: |
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yep I would pass if below limit _________________ www.abmvtlondon.com
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ChoccieMuffin World Superbike Racer
Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 1849 Location: Guildford
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:17 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:24 am Post subject: |
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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.
In a NSL, just nail it..................................................................... mwa ha ha ha |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:35 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:50 am Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | 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 |
But the last time you did that you set a camera off, so i would stick to your speedo _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:13 am Post subject: |
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matttherat wrote: | biggus wrote: | 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 |
But the last time you did that you set a camera off, so i would stick to your speedo |
no that was on the CB1300 mate
S'ok now... My bike shows up on PNC as a GSXR1000 reg'd in the BR postcode area - sorted _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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sinking bike Formerly HG Purley
Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 438 Location: Bromley, kent
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Yes i would done it loads as long as it is safe to do so _________________ If your not riding on the edge, your taking up to much room. |
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Windy Just call me Janice...
Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4145 Location: Up norff
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Mini Cooper S |
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Biker-Spawn "Magneto"
Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 2995
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Lucky me has a boring standard bike. Slip gently past and wait until they're a tiny spec before accelerating. |
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HCMS Slack Alice/Gay Martian
Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 3794 Location: Scratching head at Tusky's hairpin racing line
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Overtake? What's that? _________________ It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. - Douglas Adams.
No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
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Wivvy GrandCnut
Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 10928
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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always!
usually on the brakes and always round the outside! |
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AJ ©Gok Wan
Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 15669 Location: The Home Office
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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How very unlike you. Thought you preferred to out-brake them, then stuff them up the inside. Hey, ho. Guess times change. _________________ If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me... |
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Wivvy GrandCnut
Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 10928
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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AJ wrote: | How very unlike you. Thought you preferred to out-brake them, then stuff them up the inside. Hey, ho. Guess times change. |
just mellowing in my old age....whats your excuse? |
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AJ ©Gok Wan
Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 15669 Location: The Home Office
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Ummmm... my back. Yes, that's it... I think... No. Definitely my back... _________________ If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me... |
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Tiny MotoGP Racer
Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 2519 Location: God's Right Hand
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Yep.
Unless I had an illegal plate/exhaust etc.
And then it would depend if the car was divisional or traffic..... _________________ I'd rather have a full bottle infront of me, than a full frontal Lobotomy |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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Tiny wrote: | And then it would depend if the car was divisional or traffic..... |
Care to share how us mere mortals can tell? ta _________________
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There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
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Tiny MotoGP Racer
Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 2519 Location: God's Right Hand
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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Errr - I'll tel ya, but not on here! _________________ I'd rather have a full bottle infront of me, than a full frontal Lobotomy |
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