Kevin,
Yeah, but you know that's why they are following you all the time ;-)
Chit-chat to avoid; 'So who's guarding the donut shop?'
Cheers,
Rick
Kevin Hawkins wrote:
> Relax Adam! When I get pulled over, I quickly dismount and pulled the "Big
> Daddy Deep Fryer" out of the hard luggage and plug it into the bikes
> electrical system..............I'M MAKING DONUTS!!!!!! :^)
>
> Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.freecfm.com/r/raddboy
> Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 //'85 FZ750
>
> Miguel,
>
> My theory has always been to keep both hands on the
> handlebars, just like I keep both hands on the wheel
> when I am stopped in a cage. Traffic stops are
> dangerous for you guys, and I want you to know exactly
> where my hands are at all times. When I see cherries,
> I pull to the shoulder and turn off my bike, leaving
> hands on the bars. When you tell me to remove my
> helmet and ear plugs, I will. You tell me to get my
> license, and I will--when you tell me, not before. I
> am not getting off the bike until you tell me. We
> both need to be comfortable and my thoery is that you
> are more comforatable if you know that I'm not
> interestes in doing anything until you tell me to.
> I'm no more interested in getting shot by you than you
> are in getting shot by me.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Adam
>
> --- Miguel Cruz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Fellow Riders,
> >
> > An article in October's 2001 Motor Cyclist magazine
> > (page 111) has attempted to give advise to those
> > stopped for M.V. violations...
> > Not bad, but I disagree with one action. When
> > stopped, turn the bike off, put the kick-stand down
> > and slowly get off the bike. STAY NEAR the machine
> > and face the officer. The article advises you to
> > immediately step away from the bike. If you follow
> > this advise, the officer may think you're going to
> > beat feet... Thieves run and they do it immediately,
> > either on the bike or on foot.
> > The reason we ask you to stay near the bike, is for
> > your own safety. When stopped, most riders have one
> > thing on their mind, the ticket. Depending upon
> > where you're stopped, Interstate Hwy or residential
> > street, traffic will continue to flow. Your focus is
> > now on the officer and you may not be aware of
> > anything else. When on the shoulder of the road, one
> > step towards the roadway may be your last. Police
> > Officers have been trained to monitor traffic while
> > on stops and still there are fatalities... I have
> > seen what a Tractor Trailer can do to a human
> > body...
> > Stay Safe,
> > "CruzinTrooper"
> >
> >
> >
>
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