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Author Topic: Why do cops ride side by side?  (Read 3022 times)

raygun

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Re: Why do cops ride side by side?
« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2009, 03:35:16 AM »
Rob, what  has held you up? I wasn't aware of any bike riding inhabitions. But I have not been in contact much. Fill me in friend.

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Re: Why do cops ride side by side?
« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2009, 10:15:51 PM »
Why do cops ride side by side -- Because they can!

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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Why do cops ride side by side?
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2009, 09:48:20 PM »
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Rob, what  has held you up? I wasn't aware of any bike riding inhabitions. But I have not been in contact much. Fill me in friend.

It was in a group ride last Oct. 4 when I plowed into the rear of the leader when he slowed for a right turn.  I thought we had another block to go, so I thought I was safe glancing to the left to check out a store.  I never saw the leaders brake lights or anything.  If I had, I might have gotten my left hand out of the way of the clutch lever that crushed my fingers.  But then I also would have tensed up and possibly hurt myself worse.  Or it wouldn't have happened at all......

Oh, there were only 4 bikes in our group.

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Re: Why do cops ride side by side?
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2009, 09:52:16 PM »
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I have found Rob to be a very safe rider. or a very informed rider, when my 15 year old son and I met him at the boxerworks rally in 08'. My son and I left with Brad and his son Lindsey for a day ride, my son got over zealous and passed 4 bikes in a 1/4 mile on the R65. I had to cool his heels at the next stop. Although he did show me what the R65 was capable of (in excess of 100mph), but a dog shot out in front of him. And scared the life out of me. Then once we got within 70 miles of home he decided to take the leadand passed me, but not knowing the path I was planning. I turned off (after flashing lights and sounding horn) on a highway that would cut our time short. Well a 1/4 of a mile past the turn I made, he almost got sideswiped. This taught me a valuable lesson, if he takes lead follow. I thought I almost lost my Son.

Scary story, Ray!!!


Thanks Ray, but I obviously have my faults!  (but I get smarter with every mistake I make!)

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raygun

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Re: Why do cops ride side by side?
« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2009, 01:36:59 AM »
Sure sorry to hear of your misfortune Rob. I hope you heal quick. And thanks for the photos I will show them to the son right away.