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| Motorcycle Advice for Women (and Men) part 4 |
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| Automotive > Motorcycles |
| Written by IRENE LOWE |
| Tuesday, 03 February 2009 18:41 |
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It is very important to address in depth and expand on the idea of running from the police. DON'T DO IT. I cannot tell you how many of the guys I ride with have chosen the path of escape versus simply owning the fact that they got caught going 160 in a 65 while doing a wheelie. Now, it may seem tempting (and quite possible) to get away from police cars by weaving in and out of traffic and hiding behind buildings, but it is very dangerous and just pisses the cops off.
I had a cop a few weeks ago tell me those exact words. I admit, I have been in situations where I saw those blue lights in my mirrors and freaked out thinking of the massive ticket I was about the be awarded with. However, as of yet, I have a clean record and hope to keep it that way. Motorcycle insurance can be very pricey, depending on where you live (Arizona is very expensive thanks to our relativity to Mexico). And, when those cop cars cannot catch you, their friends in the sky can. No one, even a Turbo Hayabusa with 500 hp, can out run a helicopter with night vision.
Let me clarify, though a very fast bike with a very experienced (and filled with a ton of adrenaline) rider can be fast in the open road, no one can predict traffic, red lights, and sand in the road. Even if all of those things fall in your favor, you will run out of gas eventually. By that point, you have endangered many innocent lives and really pissed off the police. What could have been a simple traffic stop (and even a warning for first time offenders---it does happen, especially if the cop is a bike rider as well) has now turned into a typical scene on COPS with your face grayed out while being handcuffed and your bike in pieces in the intersection. 8. Follow all posted traffic rules. If you choose not to do this, be ready to accept the consequences. I admit, I speed all the time and don't always use my turn signals. It is very hard to do 55 mph when I can do 85 in first gear. My top speed is 140 mph on my R1 and that was at 3 am with no traffic on the highway. However, when I decide to not abide by the law, I choose not to endanger others while doing it. Again, I am not encouraging or condoning breaking the law. It is extremely dangerous, expensive, and ignorant (from what I have been told). Riding can be fun without breaking the law, but on a sport bike it can be more tempting than on a cruiser. I've had both and am living proof of this. However, if you cannot resist the urge to speed, take your bike to the track. Track days and advanced riding courses are a lot of fun and safer for everyone. Take your time, ride your ride.
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