I have about 200 miles of experiance on a bike now... Was out for the third time in my life today.
Now, I'm doing 25 in a 25 in my hood. Getting the feel back for riding a bike since I had it for all of two days in good weather last year after I did the MSF thing.
A cop whipps out of no where, damn near runs me over (I'm nervous as hell on a bike as it is!) blasts me with his horn. I get the bike over to the side and turn it off. Now I'm like WFT did I do? And I ask him this. That bastard is telling me "You know why." Umm, no I don't... I wasn't speeding. He says "did you have the bike out earlier?" Yes, I did.. went to pep boys for some stuff. He says he got a call that someone in a blue jacket on a black crotch rockets was doing wheelies up and down the street :o
Wouldn't you know, I'm wearing a blue FirstGear jacket that I just got.
I'm like, dude... wasn't me. Not sure if this bike has enough power to even do a wheelie but I'm a new rider and have no interest in killing myself.
That a-hole now calls in 2 more cops to surround me and grill me for over a half hour. I'm like, who called? Let's go over there and ask them if it was this bike or me riding it? They don't want to that. I'm like gimmie my sh!t and leave me alone then!
Damn, I know they are watching out for folks but jeeze, I don't need hastle for no reason.
Then he says you know why I pulled you over... I'm letting you off with a warning. :x Warning? WTF? Wasn't me A-hole!
And I don't even think of a GS500 as eing a crotch rocket :roll: More like just a standard bike. Hell, from the front it's more of a cruiser :?
Is this what I have to look forward to? Getting pulled over all the time when I'm being a safe ridder? New to bikes and if this is how it is, this ain't going to be much fun if I'm pulled over all the time...
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Well at least now they know you are not the jerk who rides around popping wheelies, i don't think it's legal to pull you over unless they observe you breaking the law. But hey they prolly could say they thought you were a terrorist......
Cops give bikers a hard time, cause they see the worst of us. Don't sweat it and keep riding safely. :cheers:
See...this is why people who stunt on the street suck. :guns:
Sounds like the the cop was a total @$$hole, you should consider making a complaint, especially if they're going to record the warning.
It's also possible that someone doesn't like motorbikes and reported you for doing something you weren't.
I know that if it was me, I would have looked scared shitless, they probably thought you looked guilty.
Don't worry about it. Same thing happened to me on my old 125. A guy calls in that a little red motorcycle was flying through the neighorhood. They pull me over and ask if it was me. The whole time thinking, "Look at this bike. I'm lucky if i can get up to 70 on it." I didn't tell them that, i just told them that it was a sporsteright up the road. The guy still does it, i think he always just has something stuck up his own ass, but thats jus tsome of the things you gotta deal with.
Quote from: panikSounds like the the cop was a total @$$hole, you should consider making a complaint, especially if they're going to record the warning.
It's also possible that someone doesn't like motorbikes and reported you for doing something you weren't.
I know that if it was me, I would have looked scared shitless, they probably thought you looked guilty.
Tell me about it! I'm shaking like a leaf thinking I'm going to get fined for something I didn't do.. Getting lawyers and going to court to prove your not guilty isn't exactly a fun filled thought.
I think I'll stop by the station tomorrow to make sure that this "warning" I got isn't on any sort of record. Total BS if it is... I have to get off the street to let cars pass I'm so dang slow still :lol:
I'm feeling better on it after a few hours of ridding today... Lot's of nice people on bikes waving at me all the time :?
:cheers:
Quote from: NarcodenI'm feeling better on it after a few hours of ridding today... Lot's of nice people on bikes waving at me all the time :?
:cheers:
Yep. Most motorcycle riders will wave at another if they see ya. Glad your getting the feel of the bike. :cheers:
QuoteI think I'll stop by the station tomorrow to make sure that this "warning" I got isn't on any sort of record
did he make you sign anything? if not, dont worry about it.
if you wish to persue Herrassment bit, i would take it up with the Acting sargent for that shift. I dont have a problem taking my meds for screwing up, but i will NOT tolerate being accused of something i didnt do by someone who DIDNT see it. But thats me.
Your best bet is leave it be and add it to list of new found knowledge of a bikers life. trust me, it can get alot worse, be thankful you dont live in Davie Florida (20 mins west of Fort lauderdale)
Sounds to me like someone was p****d off at you, for whatever reason, and made the story up and called the cops.
I would not tolerate this action at all if it was me. As a officer of the law myself I know that a crime must be witnessed by me or a sworn affidavit must be filed before I am allowed to take action on a matter like this. WTF was that officer thinking. It would play out something like this, lets say I hated the neighbor which I don't but lets just say, I could call the police and say, "hey this a hole is screeching his tires on his vehicle all day long", well we all no I may be fibbing a little because I hate the guy, now if the police reacted every time this happened I could get this guy in a crap load of trouble and they would have a large problem on their hands because they would be responding to a bunch of crap that did not happen. I would take the matter to the police chief or the desk sergeant, if they don't react and discipline the officer that did this abuse and overeacted I would take it up with the city council, this is the type of officer that can be found beating up a innocent man before being proven guilty. As a taxpayer in your city you have the right and the obligation to complain about this type of abuse. Just a little story to show you why I react this way to officers beating on motorcyclist. Troy Michael Gray, 27, of Sioux City died Saturday, July 12, 2003, near Sloan, Iowa, of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Schiller You see this obit is from a motorcyclist killed in my area by a state trooper after a high speed chase for a broken tail light. This man and hise wife left behind two 3 year twin daughters because of the careless actions of this officer. We as officers have the ability to exercise discretion which some do better than others, it is sad to see officer pick on motorcyclist considering most of us are a great group of people. I hope my message moves you into taking action against this officer I would most certainly take the warning to the pd and make them discard it totally. :x
you get used to it. I was called in saturday night. Goin 51-53 in a 55 and the copjust sat behind me for like 5 miles. After that he went about 60 past me. Later I saw him turn around and finish his circle. I guess he was thinking what is a guy doing out on a bike when its 25 outside. I've had people tell me my 100% stock GS is to loud and I was tearing out of my subdivision when i was doing about 30 at 5000rpms. I've followed cars goin 45-50 and they hollar at me? :bs: Its a bike thing. They're just jealous! ;)
BTW A Stock GS500 Does Have Enough Power To Do Wheelies. It Just Needs A Little Coaxing
As far as pulling you over, the cop thought he had "probable cause". This will happen from time to time, don't sweat it too much. I got pulled over doing about 75 in a 65 in the center lane of a 3 lane highway. It didn't matter that there were cars passing me at 85-90 mph in the left lane - the cop saw a guy on a red "sportbike" speeding. Sucks. My buddy was a few cars ahead of me and didn't see the cop - so I was detained for "obstruction of justice" because my buddy "ran" and I told the cop we weren't riding together. He went so far as to call a tow truck to impound the bike, but instead of hauling me in he "let me get off" with a speeding ticket AND a reckless driving ticket for "reckless behavior observed by the officer" :bs: . Sucked. The next month I had to appear in court 3 hours away from home. Lost a vacation day off work and it cost a few hundred $$ in court and attorney fees. Stinkin' trooper. Word of warning - don't ever speed in Henrico County, VA - they're apparently well known for this :bs:
Quotemotorcyclist killed in my area by a state trooper after a high speed chase for a broken tail light.
This i wont agree with, the biker Ran from Law enforcement with a passenger on back over a tail light. even if he had a warrent, couple nights in jail aint nothing Vs Orphining kids. Now, i might walk away from a cop if he intentionaly Angers me trying to provoke a reaction (not RUN and NOT SPEED) Thing is, Cops are Humans too, and some humans are assholes, an @$$hole cop is a human with a badge and state certification to be a LEO. Nothing more nothing less.
QuoteI got pulled over doing about 75 in a 65 in the center lane of a 3 lane highway. It didn't matter that there were cars passing me at 85-90 mph in the left lane - the cop saw a guy on a red "sportbike" speeding.
Ever go fishing? you ever catch all the fish? you didnt catch the fastest or the slowest, just the one that was there at the time.
Don't sound right but thats the "Blanket" explaination
I had an 84 toyota truck- It was a 4x4 rig and I was pulled over 6 times in the first 6 weeks I owned it -and for the stupidest stuff! I only paid on one moving violation- the rest were "warnings" and fix-it tickets- and the other violations were all dismissed.
On #6 I saw the cop (so of course I'm being good)- he slowed down and moved in behind me and bam- flashing lights. He said I was doing 75 (in a 55) (in a truck with 4 gears and big tires- 60 mph and no more). When he told me that, I slipped and said "bullshit- there is no physical way for this truck to get to 75." At that point he circled the truck and came back with an $800 ticket ( It was reduced to $40- the only thing that stuck was a mudflap violation).
In all this madness- I learned not to be so nervous around the police- I'm still polite (only a few cops are real jerks) but I defend my position- they are the ones with the burden of proving the crime. You could be doing wheelies all day and tell a cop and all he could do is say- don't do it again.
I also learned that cell phones are your best friend. I always ride with a cell- you never know when, where, and how you might go down. And if I had been in your posisition, I would have called my wife or my Dad- I would ask them to write down the info I tell them (name, badge, lisence plate) and my location. It should also help your confidence talking to someone who is on your side.
Don't stop riding. Later
Quote from: BlueknytQuoteI got pulled over doing about 75 in a 65 in the center lane of a 3 lane highway. It didn't matter that there were cars passing me at 85-90 mph in the left lane - the cop saw a guy on a red "sportbike" speeding.
Ever go fishing? you ever catch all the fish? you didnt catch the fastest or the slowest, just the one that was there at the time.
Don't sound right but thats the "Blanket" explaination
I'm not claiming innocense. I was speeding and I deserved the ticket I got for it. I was illustrating the point that there are certain things that cops tend to go after more than others. Most times when a cop is on the median - SOMEONE is getting a ticket. And often that someone is the unfortunate person driving the fastest LOOKING vehicle, not necessarly the fastest moving.
My black base model 2wd Dakota is invisible to police - I've flown past cops at well over the speed limit and they don't ever give a second look. I was in MD a few months ago, doing about 80 in a 55 on rt. 13 (on my way to see Cozy as a matter of fact) and a red Camaro was moving at about the same pace in the lane next to me when out of nowhere a state trooper races up behind the Camaro and pulls him over. Didn't even look at me.
I've gotten pulled over many, many times on the bike - some I deserved, some I didn't. In my '66 Galaxie I got pulled over several times when there was faster moving traffic around me. The car looked and sounded faster than it was. It sucks, but thems the brakes. If it's lifted, lowered, obviously custom, or rolling on 2 wheels - you're going to get pulled over.
Octane,
What is it with Dakotas and cops? My 2000 Green Sport is seemingly invisible as well. I've been pulled over once in it, almost actually talked myself into a speeding ticket! I mean, hell, here I am on an empty expressway that I know real well at about 10 oclock in the evening going 90mph to get home from work, speedlimit is 70. I look in the rear view, and there is a cop with lights chasing after me, so I pulled over.
"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
"Well, I might have been going a little fast..."
"No, your tags are expired"
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah, true, they were! I'd been working every day that month, except Sunday of course, and thats the only day that the office was closed. So I took a day off, got my tags, and then went to pay my ticket. Handed it to the county clerk and waited for her to tell me how much. Can you believe it, I got off without paying for it, and it never went on my record? :thumb:
it sux geting pulled over by an a-hole cop. the thing that gets me is cop's say they need public suport and cry about nobody likes them. well i say be nice not every body is a fricken law breaker. they would do well to think for them selves . see ya.
I've got an '01 Sport, which is a joke in itself. How do stickers make it a "Sport"?!! :roll: Ridiculous! But it gets me back and forth to work and hauls my engines and bikes around without a fuss. Reasonably cheap too...
How do stickers make it 'sport'?
Just ask all the guys driving Honda Civics covered in stickers! Each one adds at -least- 20hp! :mrgreen:
I have a Rhinoliner in mine, man, those things rock. It's kind of amazing the kind of crap I can put in that little pickup and not have problems with it.
I have a Line-X spray in liner in mine - got it when the truck was a week old. Man that stuff SUCKS!! First of all, the meathead that sprayed the truck didn't take out the inner gate bolts, so when my gate latch eventually fails, I'm gonna have a hell of a time getting it out to replace it. I've also had several places where it's bubbled up and a few where it's chipped and peeled. If I got another truck I'd have it coated by Vortex - a friend of mine owns a Vortex distributorship - that stuff is awesome. It chemically bonds to any surface, so even if the prep job is marginal it still won't bubble or peel. And if you're wondering, I got the truck before he started the business!
Short of the crappy lining though, I love the truck. Tows my trailer and hauls everything from bikes to go-karts to motors and transmissions and never gives me trouble...well, once the battery died, but it was under warranty so I called Dodge to pick it up on the flatbed and bring it to the dealership to replace the battery. Lazy, yes - but that's why I bought the warranty!
...and sorry about that thread hijack!
dan,
have you heard about VA getting better radar detector detectors?????
two friend have been popped lately
last one was $95
i find it laughable that some states outlaw radar detectors. Guess its pretty bad when your relying on traffic violations to Fund your local Law enforcment to the point you make detectors unlawful to operate and make you slow down so you dont get caught and fined.
......Just ask all the guys driving Honda Civics covered in stickers! Each one adds at -least- 20hp! ....
dont forget, you add 50 pounds of plastic panels to it also. seems weird how adding weight to a car can make it faster when you are trying to remove the weight. also dont forget, neon lights are good for 50hp, and loud stereos are good for 100hp :mrgreen: :nana: :nana: :bs: :bs: :mrgreen:
The bigger the exhaust tip, the more power you'll make! Don't worry if the actual pipe is only an inch around, you need at -least- a 6 inch tip!
:cheers:
you guys are all forgetting the most important piece of all go fast hardware: The window decals that say such things as "Honda Speed", or "Persian", or "Rice Rocket".
So then does it make it cheesy for us to put stickers on our bikes with our mods... I mean I've got quite a few (Racetech, K&N, Pirelli, Avon, Vance & Hines). Doesn't that increase resale 10% and add a little intimidation.
Come to think of it- I haven't had any rice burners race me since I put the exhaust on- they pretend like they're going to race, but they always back off the second I rev the bike up. :dunno: It's such a feel good knowing that i'm faster and sooo much cheaper than most "sport" cars.
And if it is cool for us to sticker our bikes - then we need one for Bobie B's advancer- I don't know where I'd be without that.
Take it easy as long as you need to. I'ts better than feeling like a jerk after you make a stupid mistake and wreck. You'll get em. I would have told the cop, "If you give me a warning, I'm going to appeal it!" Oh yeah, it's only a warning, but that would get the point across that it wasn't you, and you won't put up with their bullshit.
-Anti
WERASE - No, I hadn't heard that, but it wouldn't surprise me. If they see a radar detector in the car you get an additional fat ticket above the speeding ticket. Even if it's not plugged in. My buddy got pulled over and when he opened the glove box for the registration his radar detector fell out and he got a fat ticket - even though he was from out of state and it wasn't plugged in.
I almost had the same experience (sort of):
I had just received a speeding ticket not a month before I got pulled over again. I was going a little fast and flew by this cop entering the highway ramp. I figured I was screwed. He asks for my license and registration, tells me to keep the speed down, and proceeds to let me go with a warning.
Apparently, he tells me he is on the lookout for these bikers on crotch rockets doing wheelies around this area. For some reason, he knew I wasn't one of them. Not sure if it was the bike (definitely not your typical crotch rocket) or my size (only 5' 2" tall).
I was lucky though; some of us get shitty treatment from these "biker boyz" giving motorcyclists a bad name.