Do you sometimes give cages a head start?

**Maki** · 2nd February 2009, 14:18

I sometimes find myself chugging along at about half the speed I want to be to give cagers a head start. Why? Because I don't want to be stuck behind them while I ride through a nice twisty section.

Do you sometimes slow down to put space between yourself and the cages to give yourself a clear run through some twisties? (Of course I only do this if it does not involve holding up other traffic and if there is no passing opportunity.)

**skidMark** · 2nd February 2009, 14:20

Originally Posted by Maki

I sometimes find myself chugging along at about half the speed I want to be to give cagers a head start. Why? Because I don't want to be stuck behind them while I ride through a nice twisty section.

Do you sometimes slow down to put space between yourself and the cages to give yourself a clear run through some twisties? (Of course I only do this if it does not involve holding up other traffic and if there is no passing opportunity.)

Hell yes...

have been known to pull over for a minute or so... 2 or 3 if its a campervan, but you gotta be weary because they pull over in dumbass places to sightsee...

**DarkLord** · 2nd February 2009, 14:48

I just find I end up catching up with them if I do that.

There is nothing worse than being stuck behind cars in a nice bit of twisties. It is even worse again when you are on a 250cc as it makes it even harder to try to do anything about it!!

**Finn** · 2nd February 2009, 14:51

I've got a Harley. Campervans overtake me in the twisties.

**skidMark** · 2nd February 2009, 14:56

Originally Posted by Finn

I've got a Harley. Campervans overtake me in the twisties.

Of course they do, you are on the side of the road broken down.

**Maki** · 2nd February 2009, 15:02

Originally Posted by DarkLord

I just find I end up catching up with them if I do that.

There is nothing worse than being stuck behind cars in a nice bit of twisties. It is even worse again when you are on a 250cc as it makes it even harder to try to do anything about it!!

You must give them more time o dark one. You will be able to pass them once the force becomes stronger with you. The "big bang" Yamaha R1 Yoda does recommend.

**slofox** · 2nd February 2009, 15:18

Originally Posted by Maki

......if there is no passing opportunity.)

There is ALWAYS a passing opportunity......

**Finn** · 2nd February 2009, 15:21

Originally Posted by skidMark

Of course they do, you are on the side of the road broken down.

Harleys don't break down, they just force you to rest every now and then. Speaking of breaking down, how's the inorganic collection going?

**DarkLord** · 2nd February 2009, 15:40

Originally Posted by Maki

You must give them more time o dark one. You will be able to pass them once the force becomes stronger with you. The "big bang" Yamaha R1 Yoda does recommend.

Thank you for your wise counsel.

It appears that much to learn, I still have.

**Morcs** · 2nd February 2009, 15:46

We do it just before heading up that awesome hill in waiwera.

**skidMark** · 2nd February 2009, 16:43

Originally Posted by Finn

Harleys don't break down, they just force you to rest every now and then. Speaking of breaking down, how's the inorganic collection going?

Ahh well im doing it up, was nothing whatsoever wrong with it when i pulled it apart, just a repaint, never let me down...

Harleys are made from compacted syringes and other medical waste.