Passing slower bikes on the left inside!

[DarkLord]

Had it happen to me on SH1 coming down the Hatepe hill just as you get to the 70kmph zone in Waitetoko (which is just before Taupo) - 3 harleys blasted by me, one on the inside. I was doing the speed limit (70) and they were doing at least 100 when they came past me.

Fuckers were probably just jealous that I could corner better than them.

[98tls]

Had it happen to me on SH1 coming down the Hatepe hill just as you get to the 70kmph zone in Waitetoko - 3 harleys blasted by me, one on the inside.

Fuckers were probably just jealous that I could corner better than them.

That or they just got sick of you holding em up,either way not something i would tell the world.Have to admit ive done it,twice from memory in 38 or so years riding,not something (obviously) i would make a habit of but both times probably a safer option than staying where i was.

[DarkLord]

That or they just got sick of you holding em up,either way not something i would tell the world.Have to admit ive done it,twice from memory in 38 or so years riding,not something (obviously) i would make a habit of but both times probably a safer option than staying where i was.

Sometimes, it could be a safer option, and we've all done things on the road we regret :P

Don't see what I was doing that was unsafe and warranted such a maneuver though, I was doing 70 in a 70 zone, plus I often see cops in that area and know not to speed through there (my wallet certainly did $170 later!!)

I got the idea that it was kind of a show off thing on their part to be honest, which would make it kind of lame, but I could be wrong.

[98tls]

Sometimes, it could be a safer option, and we've all done things on the road we regret :P

Don't see what I was doing that was unsafe and warranted such a maneuver though, I was doing 70 in a 70 zone, plus I often see cops in that area and know not to speed through there (my wallet certainly did $170 later!!)

I got the idea that it was kind of a show off thing on their part to be honest, which would make it kind of lame, but I could be wrong.

Na i doubt your wrong.

[bsasuper]

Been done to me, scared the poo out of me, so I repaid the event by undertaking his bike which was parked, with my HJ45 with big bullbar, guess what its not possible, but in this instance it was not possible to hurt anyone, which I pointed out to him.

[Autech]

Sounds like these guys had spent too much time watching far superior riders than them and got it into their head that they could emulate their abilities by showing how boss they are on the road.

In the future get the plate, stop, call *555 and lay a complaint, said idiot will end up in court and lose his license, as a friend of mine found out recently to his dismay. Then he'll have to sell his bike cause he can't ride it, and you'll scoop it up cheap on trademe cause you'll have passed your full license. Happy endings

[baptist]

I've done it to mates, sometimes on one wheel. But it's a bit rough to breeze by someone on the left if someone is already going past on the right.

I have a "friend" who has done this to me two or three times. The last time he did it I told him in no uncertain terms what I thought of his actions. Funny, I haven't heard from him for a while.

Maybe it is time you guys kissed and made up

[Daffyd]

Maybe it is time you guys kissed and made up

There are three reasons I won't...

1) He's to old.

2) He's too ugly.

3) He's the wrong sex.

[Drew]

Maybe it is time you guys kissed and made up

Don't know him...

There are three reasons I won't...

1) He's to old.

2) He's too ugly.

3) He's the wrong sex.

I don't think.

Does seem to know me though.

[Daffyd]

Don't know him...

I don't think.

Does seem to know me though.

Nah, not you. You're off the hook!

[popelli]

My thinking now is to stay in the right hand wheel tracks and never pull to left, making all bikes pass me cross the centreline. I would like to hear the thoughts from some more experienced motorcyclists please.

bloody good idea, it also stops cars pushing their way past you and running you off the road, used to ride a 350 matchless, it was for a couple of months my sole means of transport, and I had to do this otherwise I was literally run off the road

also if you travel about 5mph faster than the prevailing traffic you tend to have less hassle with people trying to get past

as for the tosser passing on the inside, dont even give him a second thought he will reap his just deserves in due course

however learn from the experience and keep an eye on both mirrors all the time whats behind you is almost as important as whats in front of you

[Berg]

People used to do this to me when I was driving my truck. I had a pair of stickers made with "passing side" on the right rear and "suicide" on the left rear. Will try and find some photos.
Used to give you one hell of a fright when you swing wide for a corner (indicating of course) and then find a cage or bike breezing up the inside.

[davebullet]

I did this when learning to another rider. I apologised when we stopped. Never done it again.

[Str8 Jacket]

People used to do this to me when I was driving my truck. I had a pair of stickers made with "passing side" on the right rear and "suicide" on the left rear. Will try and find some photos.
Used to give you one hell of a fright when you swing wide for a corner (indicating of course) and then find a cage or bike breezing up the inside.

hehe awesome, I have seen these stickers!!

[cs363]

People used to do this to me when I was driving my truck. I had a pair of stickers made with "passing side" on the right rear and "suicide" on the left rear. Will try and find some photos.
Used to give you one hell of a fright when you swing wide for a corner (indicating of course) and then find a cage or bike breezing up the inside.

Mainfreight?