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Got pulled over....
01/27/17 at 15:59:36

Yesterday morning, going to work, 4am.
Last RHT before I scoot down a grade and onto the ferry.

He asked me if I knew why he stopped me?

I said, "Not really, maybe because you is jealous on my bike?" Embarrassed

He said, "No, because I didn't stop."

I said really, I dumped it into first.

He ask, Did you put your foot down.

I said, I can't answer that yes, for sure.

He ran me through the puter, came back and said this was a warning, but to please be more careful, that he was sick and tired of picking us up off the ground.....

He was really sincere.

I believed him.

Got me to thinking.

I too get in a mode when riding.
Even tho its the same commute every day.

I decided to get back into enjoying it, as opposed to HAVING to do it.

I slowed down, not that I am a speed demon.

By doing such, I know I have reduced my risk, and I do enjoy the moment more....

Just thought I would share.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #1 - 01/27/17 at 16:15:12 I stop and don't put a foot down. I don't stop for long!
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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #2 - 01/27/17 at 18:28:29

That is a burr in my saddle too.
Most STOP signs could/should be replaced with YIELD signs.

If I come up to a corner and look both ways - and there is nothing coming - why should I have to STOP ??

STOP LIGHTS are one thing... STOP signs at intersections are another.
If there is nobody coming proceed with caution without coming to a full stop. They should be YIELD signs.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #3 - 01/27/17 at 19:12:28 Same for me, slow to a pause, look both ways and go. You gotta sell that look. Rule book says wheel stop for 5 seconds, at least that's what I remember. MSF said brief stop ok. Probably the same for you, you just got somebody who didn't get any last night.
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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #4 - 01/27/17 at 21:03:14

Same here, not always a foot down.
I was pulled over for the same reason once.
I asked him if I could circle the parking lot and demonstrate one for him.
I handed him my wallet, took off and turned around, slowed down and came to a stop in front of him.
For two almost three seconds I sat balanced, eased out the clutch and continued on, went around his car and came back and stopped and put down the kickstand and shut it off.
He asked how long I had been riding, I proudly stated "about 40 years", he said ok, your off with a warning, but the book says to put down your foot, I suggest you do it from now on.
I didn't feel so smug after that, because he could have given me a ticket, but I do it more than not now.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #5 - 01/27/17 at 22:19:44 The BOOK says,, I can put a foot down without being stopped.
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5106 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #6 - 01/27/17 at 23:11:32 Getting pulled over is so much better than being run over , ride safe !
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6072 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #7 - 01/28/17 at 01:32:39 if the wheels are not turning you are stopped
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Steve H Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1223 Spartanburg, SC Gender:	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #8 - 01/28/17 at 04:21:24 It's getting near the end of the month...quotas to fill. Easy target. I agree. If the wheels aren't moving either direction, you're stopped, foot down or not. Stop means to cease movement not plant foot.
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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #9 - 01/28/17 at 04:33:27

I would not be in support of changing STOP signs to YIELD signs.....in this area too many people already feel that stopping is optional and doesn't apply to them. It isn't the "4 AM no traffic" kind of stop that Raydawg did that is a problem - it is the "distracted soccer mom" and "Ricky Rice Racer" and they barely slow down.........and they don't look down the road to see that someone else is approaching the intersection......and you know they are not scanning down the road looking for a motorcycle!

This is definitely one issues that makes it necessary to keep a headlight burning on the motorcycle - so the we are easier to see at a quick glance.

I will admit that I do the "no foot down STOP" a lot....especially when riding double with my wife. It is far easier to slow down and keep the bike balanced at a crawl - than it is to put a leg down and hold up 1,000 pounds of bike and riders.

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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #10 - 01/28/17 at 05:14:50

Ditto on not putting my foot down, and either crawl or full stop, but no foot. However, the probably purpose of the "5 second rule" is to make sure that rider makes one last look before pulling out.

Another side question from above post about headlights on all the time - I agree, but have any of you added any lights that strobe (like rear when brake is pressed) or in front on & strobing all the time? If so, where did you get them and cost?

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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #11 - 01/28/17 at 05:34:44

raydawg wrote on 01/27/17 at 15:59:36:

He ran me through the puter, came back and said this was a warning, but to please be more careful, that he was sick and tired of picking us up off the ground.....

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They must be taught that line in international motorbike cop school because I've had it used on me, too. Didn't make any difference when I informed him that I've never been picked up off the ground by a cop...
Anyway, they shouldn't complain, its their job.

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Papa Bear Senior Member Offline Posts: 476 Canada ... near the Motor City Gender:	Re: Got pulled over.... Reply #12 - 01/28/17 at 06:18:15 Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?
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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #13 - 01/28/17 at 07:02:17

I am with Dave on putting the foot down is more risky....
I have slipped numerous times on sketchy road surface.
That is why I love the savage, she is pretty easy to correct.

I guess they'd rather you topple over than to be t boned....

One point he was right about.
This corner has a crosswalk that the walk on ferry riders use.
There is a free parking lot between this corner and the ferry.

You all know how cagers look right pass us, their mind only looking for cars on coming.
He said I could hit a pedestrian.
Yes, I am only really looking for a car, as I think I would readily see a walker, however, that is a failed assumption on my part.

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Re: Got pulled over....
Reply #14 - 01/28/17 at 09:41:07

Call me what you like, but my previous ride was a Yamaha XT225. An amazing work of engineering, in it's own right. It was so maneuverable and well balanced, I frequently came to a full stop, and balanced upright for several seconds without putting a foot down. While I never rode it off-road, I can understand the usefulness of that feature. It had it's quirks, and due to the light weight was dangerous on the freeway. So enter the S40. No more balancing act, but a real kick in the pants. Did I mention that, due to the ground clearance and lack of ferrous material in the XT225, it would not trip stoplight sensors? A deputy sheriff that rode a Kawasaki 650 dirt bike tipped me to that one as I sat through 3 lights wondering if I would ever get a turn. No problems with the S40.

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