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  2. Ohio Motorcyclist SHOT by police

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    Perhaps clearly commanding that the rider placed his keys on the ground, and raise both hands (before getting out of the car) would have been a smart move. But then again, it's easy for me to armchair quarterback this one.
    This is not exactly how it works but like you said, it is easy to armchair quarterback. He did what he should have up to the point of shooting the weapon.

    I guess I worded it that way because I was once pulled over on my bike years ago, and that's what the officer did. By the time that he got out of the car, my keys and helmet were on the ground next to the bike. I then waited for him to approach me and ask for my license and reg. prior to reaching for it.

  3. Ohio Motorcyclist SHOT by police

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    So... The officer jumped out of the car, yells something incoherent (or at least I couldn't make out the command from the video), and shot the dude the second he turned around. Then, while the guy's on the ground, the officer decides to command that he puts his hands up...

    Perhaps clearly commanding that the rider placed his keys on the ground, and raise both hands (before getting out of the car) would have been a smart move. But then again, it's easy for me to armchair quarterback this one.

  4. Ohio Motorcyclist SHOT by police

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    I'm speechless. What makes it worse is the clip from the court when his attorney states that the guy "turned and pulled his arm back. He could have raised his left hand, but did nothing with his left." Insinuating that by doing so, the rider could have posed a threat to the officer.

    I'm just speculating here, but it appeared as if he turned around so that he could see the officer, and where he was... And as we all know, it's nearly impossible to turn one's body like that on a bike without moving your arm and pivoting at the waist because your neck isn't made of rubber.

  19. What would you do? Car cuts you off, then the driver exits and points a gun at you?

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    The sad part is that if the cop would have simply opened the door and shown his BADGE... The rider (who may be a rational guy, though this isn't evidenced by his riding) may have just shut off the bike, camera, and removed his helmet to accept his ticket. Or maybe he could have just allowed the officer in the marked car (who's probably wearing a uniform) make the arrest... I mean, it's not like he's going to get a commission for closing the arrest or anything.:rolleyes:

    I mean honestly... If you're riding along, and someone emerges from an unmarked car with windows that look like they were painted black, brandishing a semi-automatic weapon... Would you expect that cat to be law enforcement, or someone who's about to put two in your chest and ride off with your sh*t? ESPECIALLY in MD!

  20. 2005 Honda RC51 sale or trade

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    Say it ain't so!!!

    Give her another shot. The first weekend that I had mine, I went to work on Monday feeling like my ass got caught in a blender! I was sore, tight, and generally pissed off (until I pulled into the garage after work and saw her staring at me).

    If it's really that uncomfortable (it is for a lot of people), there are a few remedies if you cannot sell:

    1. Adjustable rear sets. I don't have them, but they do make a difference

    2. Bar risers. I saw an older gentleman in Polaris with them on his '04 like two years ago. Says that he was thinking of trading the bike until he installed the risers. Kinda looks funny, but function trumps form in my book.

    At any rate, good luck with your decision.

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