Scruit Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 ...knock on a car's window, slap on it's roof or punch its mirror to get the person's attention so they stop merging into you?? Someone in a minivan pulled a cheeky double-lane change into me and squeezed me up against the fog line. The sight of me in her passenger window didn't stop her, the sound of my upgraded horns (car horns) didn't stop her - it was only when I slapped the top of her mirror that she quit merging into me. (No damage, just hard enough with my fingers to get her attention. Not even enough to move it) Not only have there been a lot of accidents on the news recently, but I've been coming across an unusual amount of idiots on the road lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yup. I've been tempted to get one of those telescoping batons to beat cars with if it wasn't illegal and I never get people merging on my left side (Hard to beat their car and hold the throttle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Kicked the mirror off of a Mercedes that was trying to merge with me while following dweezel home from the scavenger hunt a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 what kind of horns do u have? I'm installing the Wolo bad boy if I can figure out how to fit it under the front somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 i find that shooting a flare gun into the space between the windshield and hood usually gets their attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 i find that shooting a flare gun into the space between the windshield and hood usually gets their attention. Why not side mounted shotguns with beanbags loaded? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okeefe01 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Ive had it happen to me a couple times. One time the guy got close enough for me to kick his door. Then they look at you like its your fault. I hate to ride paranoid, but generally whenever I am in traffic, I just assume everyone is going to do the dumbest thing I can imagine. Like looking right into your eyes and then pulling out in front of you. Edited September 10, 2013 by okeefe01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Why not side mounted shotguns with beanbags loaded? i am a gentleman, good sir. good day to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 What's a fog line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 What's a fog line? The white line down the right side of the road. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 The white line down the right side of the road..Left side if you're going the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Fog line is the narrow rumble strip past the white line, so you can find the edge of your lane in poor visibility or when you're too busy rubbing one out down the turnpike to pay attention to your driving.I rarely stay next to anyone on the highway, I either pull ahead or slow down to get away from any future idiocy or their general lack of responsibility in vehicle operations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I just moon them to get their attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 what kind of horns do u have? I'm installing the Wolo bad boy if I can figure out how to fit it under the front somehow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I rock a Mazda horn like a bauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've considered these: http://www.casporttouring.com/cst/motorcycle/007424801.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 No video? I are dissappoint. There is a video, however I am seeking legal advice before releasing it. In some states you are required to stop and share info whenever there is an accident - damage/injury or not. My understanding of Ohio law is that if there is no damage or injury then there is no requirement to stop and share info. As my motorbike made no contact with her car, and the only contact was me slapping her vehicle to get her attention (which caused no damage) I just continued riding (didn't book it, she was behind me for another 5 or 6 miles and could read my plate the whole way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I had a guy deliberately coming into me. I punched his mirror and folded it. I was close enough to my destination that he saw me stop. He proceeded to circle the block three times while I waited for him, then he just left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Yeah, I need a louder horn. We used to get dual horns from the junkyard and use them.I had a couple of merges on me a while back, but none lately.I tend to ride along side really close and stare at them.They usually go back out of my lane. Actually, always get out of my lane.Risky, but I'm not actually looking at them, I'm watching their front wheel for turning into me.They don't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 What's the big deal? Lane sharing works both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 What's the big deal? Lane sharing works both ways. lane sharing doesn't involve driving the other person out of their lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 It doesn't? Shit this is new to me, but what do u expect from a guy w a gsxr sent from double thumbin' it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 lane sharing doesn't involve driving the other person out of their laneSorry. I forgot to include a lol with that for ya. I just find it amusing that the op had enough time to honk his horn, refocus his vision on the encroaching vehicle & swat said vehicle's mirror. Evasive action beats a "stand your ground" panic reaction like the op's any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Next time twist the throttle, Mr. Drama Queen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Next time twist the throttle, Mr. Drama Queen.I twist my throttle eryday! ;-)sent from double thumbin' it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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