To Pass or not.

R6Roller · 10-13-2012, 09:00 AM

That is the question. My buddy and I were out cruising around Harstine Island a few weekends ago, having a grand old time. So he gets "stuck" behind this Nissan Cube in a solid yellow area and being a very conservative dude, and also a new rider I guess he was just playing it safe. However what is really interesting is the way the driver is riding the edge of the road to allow him to pass.

Flaerion · 10-13-2012, 09:15 AM

At times, I'll be flagged on ahead by a cage... I won't say no if I can do it safely. If the person is merely hugging one side... I don't assume anything and won't make a move based on their perceived actions. I find some people are just too damn "out to lunch" to drive in a lane like they should.

Plus if I really want by.. I'll make it happen on MY TERMS.

With a vehicle like the Cube and other blindspot ridden boxes, I'd just be content enough to stay conservative until a legit passing opportunity arose. Some people go to la la land the moment they lose sight of you unless you're a rolling thunderstorm.

james1300 · 10-13-2012, 09:19 AM

I always wave and give a 'thumbs up' to curtious riders/drivers!
I also pass when its safe to pass.

mfrankpdx · 10-13-2012, 09:29 AM

The correct answer to the question is ride your own ride.

R6Roller · 10-13-2012, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

The correct answer to the question is ride your own ride.

...And the wiener is!

kd7svh · 10-13-2012, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

The correct answer to the question is ride your own ride.

Someone rep this man for me, my button is broken.

saltlick · 10-13-2012, 10:07 AM

i always pass on a double yellow, if i can see far enough ahead. That guy was going 30mph for god sakes!

fantom · 10-13-2012, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Flaerion

At times, I'll be flagged on ahead by a cage... I won't say no if I can do it safely. If the person is merely hugging one side... I don't assume anything and won't make a move based on their perceived actions. I find some people are just too damn "out to lunch" to drive in a lane like they should.

Plus if I really want by.. I'll make it happen on MY TERMS.

^^^this.
I don't ever trust a cager's intentions. However, if there's a sticker indicating that they ride (a*, fox, etc.), I might take the chance if it appears like they are paying attention.

RedKat600 · 10-13-2012, 10:13 AM

If the car is going slow, and you feel comfortable passing, just do it. Ride your own ride!

fastfoodfred · 10-13-2012, 10:21 AM

That guy was going 30 mph, but was it also the speed limit, or was he traveling under the legal limit? If he was going the legal limit, passing is not an option.

That said, fuck all cars and slow people. Get the he'll around everyone, the police should be here soon!

KevinD · 10-13-2012, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by kd7svh

Someone rep this man for me, my button is broken.

Did you want a red dot or a green dot given?

KevinD

shelbyguy · 10-13-2012, 10:54 AM

just gonna drop this right here.

badcomebackguy · 10-13-2012, 10:57 AM

It seems the general agreed action which happens to be the one I practice is; if you want to pass then pass, if you don't then don't. Either way passing on a double or a single just be safe, don't pass on a turn and not in a way that would endanger yourself, fellow riders or the cager.

rowlex · 10-13-2012, 11:02 AM

is he riding a scooter or what?

dizzle · 10-13-2012, 11:24 AM

I didn't watch the video but I'd have passed. I'm sure there was food at the final destination and being the fatty, I hate letting food sit.

shelbyguy · 10-13-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle

I didn't watch the video but I'd have passed. I'm sure there was food at the final destination and being the fatty, I hate letting food sit.

suffer from same problem.

kd7svh · 10-13-2012, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by KevinD

Did you want a red dot or a green dot given?

Green. Had I wanted red I would have asked for someone to bitch slap him electronically.

cgt1229 · 10-13-2012, 02:03 PM

I had a Canadian woman pull over onto the shoulder heading south on Chuckanut Drive.

I thought to myself, cool, she's letting me pass, then before you know it she's doing a U-turn right in front of me.

A handful of front and rear brake and I'm staring into her back seat on her side.

Never even noticed me there. Watch out for that too.

LostTheFront · 10-13-2012, 02:04 PM

I'm probably in the minority here, but I consider it rude to not pass when a car is clearly trying let you go by. There are plenty of courteous cars that really don't want a M/C behind them, and people who are very nervous around bikes and just want you to go by. They will do all kinds of crazy things to let you by, I would consider is safer to get around ASAP. Looks like 30 in a 40 zone, I'd go as long as there wasn't a driveway on the left.

Jims08Z06 · 10-13-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by kd7svh

Someone rep this man for me, my button is broken.

Done...AJ


10-13-2012, 09:00 AM	#1
R6Roller Peg Dragger Joined: Apr 2010 From: Olympia, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Yamaha.	To Pass or not. That is the question. My buddy and I were out cruising around Harstine Island a few weekends ago, having a grand old time. So he gets "stuck" behind this Nissan Cube in a solid yellow area and being a very conservative dude, and also a new rider I guess he was just playing it safe. However what is really interesting is the way the driver is riding the edge of the road to allow him to pass.


10-13-2012, 09:15 AM	#2
Flaerion Peg Dragger Joined: May 2009 From: On a hill over looking a valley. I Ride: one with 116whp/liter	At times, I'll be flagged on ahead by a cage... I won't say no if I can do it safely. If the person is merely hugging one side... I don't assume anything and won't make a move based on their perceived actions. I find some people are just too damn "out to lunch" to drive in a lane like they should. Plus if I really want by.. I'll make it happen on MY TERMS. With a vehicle like the Cube and other blindspot ridden boxes, I'd just be content enough to stay conservative until a legit passing opportunity arose. Some people go to la la land the moment they lose sight of you unless you're a rolling thunderstorm. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Flaerion; 10-13-2012 at 09:16 AM.. Reason: "nice"ing up my post.. I shouldn't be such a dick ALL the time.


10-13-2012, 09:19 AM	#3
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	I always wave and give a 'thumbs up' to curtious riders/drivers! I also pass when its safe to pass. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 09:29 AM	#4
mfrankpdx Retired Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washington DC I Ride: Speed Triple	The correct answer to the question is ride your own ride. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 10:07 AM	#7
saltlick Railer Joined: Mar 2009 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: 04 Honda CBR 600RR	i always pass on a double yellow, if i can see far enough ahead. That guy was going 30mph for god sakes! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 10:13 AM	#9
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	If the car is going slow, and you feel comfortable passing, just do it. Ride your own ride! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 10:21 AM	#10
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	That guy was going 30 mph, but was it also the speed limit, or was he traveling under the legal limit? If he was going the legal limit, passing is not an option. That said, fuck all cars and slow people. Get the he'll around everyone, the police should be here soon! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 10:54 AM	#12
shelbyguy Picture Whore Joined: Apr 2008 From: lacey I Ride: Aprilia Factory, 525SMR, DRZ400sm, and a gaggle of others	just gonna drop this right here. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 10:57 AM	#13
badcomebackguy Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2012 From: granite falls, wa I Ride: with gardening gloves	It seems the general agreed action which happens to be the one I practice is; if you want to pass then pass, if you don't then don't. Either way passing on a double or a single just be safe, don't pass on a turn and not in a way that would endanger yourself, fellow riders or the cager. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 11:02 AM	#14
rowlex Novice Racer Joined: Apr 2006 From: seattle I Ride: 1krr	is he riding a scooter or what? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 11:24 AM	#15
dizzle buttsecz man Joined: Jun 2007 From: Newcastle Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: like an asian. You scurred yet?	I didn't watch the video but I'd have passed. I'm sure there was food at the final destination and being the fatty, I hate letting food sit. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 02:03 PM	#18
cgt1229 Endorsed Joined: May 2012 From: Bellingham I Ride: '83 Katana	I had a Canadian woman pull over onto the shoulder heading south on Chuckanut Drive. I thought to myself, cool, she's letting me pass, then before you know it she's doing a U-turn right in front of me. A handful of front and rear brake and I'm staring into her back seat on her side. Never even noticed me there. Watch out for that too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 02:04 PM	#19
LostTheFront Licensed Joined: Feb 2009 From: Bellingham, WA I Ride: 2007 CBR1000RR, 2006 WR450F	I'm probably in the minority here, but I consider it rude to not pass when a car is clearly trying let you go by. There are plenty of courteous cars that really don't want a M/C behind them, and people who are very nervous around bikes and just want you to go by. They will do all kinds of crazy things to let you by, I would consider is safer to get around ASAP. Looks like 30 in a 40 zone, I'd go as long as there wasn't a driveway on the left. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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