I'm a Harley rider and if sports or faster bikes come up behind me i pull over towards kerb to allow them to pass. I've had sports bikes and know how it feels coming up behind slower riders. Just common courtesy of the road IMO
Thanks for posting that. I have a Big Beemer and while I respect the"Respect ethos" and understand that there are those that are regimented not only for 'respect' but for safety and order. But is it really fair to slow up a rider trying to 'get on it'? I think you're doing the right thing, just as I will gladly give up my right of way so a club ride isn't broken up or interfered with. We should all be able to 'enjoy the day', right?
@@alexandercameron645 I ain't sitting behind these Harley riders who can't take a corner probably because there bike's are designed to drive in a straight line.
So youd pass law enforcement...... just cuz your faster......hmmmmm.....fukin genius man🤣🤣 it's not entitlement......it's respect for the road......and it's riders. Something you clearly don't have. I pray you have a safe ride
@@chippych4438 I did not know HD riders where law enforcement. I guess you learn something new every day. What respect? Thinking the road belongs to you and every one has drive behind you at your low speed? That is respect? Oh boy. Yes thinking you own the road and every one has to follow you is indeed being a entitled brat.
I have a HD, a Ducati and a 1000cc Sport Bike, anyone that has a problem with someone based on the type/style/brand of bike they ride, isn’t a true biker. Freedom is the calling.
1-HD, 3-Honda, 2-BMW, 2-Suzuki. I have friends I’ve grew up with when I see them in a group they won’t wave unless by themselves. Said you know, it’s an American thing lol, not realizing 99% of the crap they own is not made in this country and yet most of them own Toyota or Nissan trucks. I don’t acknowledge anyone anymore I just mind on damn business, and watch em shrink in my mirrors. We’re all Americans brother.
I've done this several times and I always throw my hand up showing respect. Most of the time all is good. One time the lead rider decided he didn't like it and tried to speed up and stay with me, I guess he wanted to have a chat, bricks don't do so well against a 160HP super naked.
Agreed. I always at least throw up the 'deuces' to show respect. Now how they take it I'll seemingly never know. But i try to be respectful to everyone, even cagers who unintentionally cut me off as a 'no hard feelings' gesture.
That depends. A stock v-rod will cruise at 120mph and top out at 145. Some clubs have a guy riding a stage 3 v-rod in the #2 position just to chase down ricers who disrespect. My fastest Goldwing can hit 136 but doesn't feel stable beyond 120, so when I come up on a actual 1% club going below 80 mph, if they don't want to wave me through, I usually take that as time to take a break. I don't need a 44 magnum slug in my back.
@@jackandblaze5956 it's not my problem that a group of bikers is riding slow...I wait for no one. They don't own the road. Don't care who you are, I ride on my terms. No one's going to shoot if you pass on a double yellow. And I doubt any of those fat hogs are really a stage 3 that'll chase down any ricer. My Z900 tops at 155-160 indicated (probably 150 ish) but the time it takes to get there is minimal. I'm not scared of a damn gang putting along at 75-80.
Generally a good idea to use hand signals to alert the last person in the group you are looking to pass. If not for etiquette then for safety. If riding in a group they generally have a destination in mind and you may be in the middle of a pass when the group is coming up on a turn they need to take to get where they are going. I saw a really bad wreck a few years back from this. The group was trying to warn the people in front of them as well as the guy passing to stop. Guy was passing on a somewhat blind left hand curve. There was an intersection just past the curve where the group was making a left turn. It didn't end well.
Etiquette! Everyone talking on here like they are just trying to be controlling or bullies. You should let any group of riders you roll up that you like to pass. It's like using a turn signal to lane change.
@@deavyhick6803 Not just controlling and bullying but macho posturing, which always hides ignorance and insecurity. You're right, if you don't make a big deal out of things like passing a group of other riders, it won't become a big deal. Everyone will just continue to enjoy the ride. Anything else is foolish.
@@craigfinnegan8534 it's a safety thing. Those guys are mind readers and they don't know the skill of the rider passing. Endanger yourself all you want but the childish "nobody can tell me what to do" endangers all riders around you. It's your responsibility to share the road as well.
Reminds me of the joke I never tried on the local Outlaws who used to come in to my place of employment. Their clubhouse was just down the road, and they had a sign out front that said "No guns, drugs, or weapons allowed" (or something to that effect). I always wanted to ask: "I saw your sign... so what makes y'all Outlaws? You ride slow in the fast lane or something?" : ) Never got up the nerve...
I'm sure the sign was "window dressing" to give it a "club" appearance rather than the gang they likely are. I have no problem with a group of like-minded riders watching each others backs.... but a group that'll assault you and then use their numbers to "discourage" resistance are simply a group of thugs. That's a line they can't cross with me. Grown men getting my daughter hooked on drugs and/or pimping her out.... their "club" isn't going to protect them. Not say'n, just say'n.
That sign was likely a scarecrow to keep law enforcement away, maybe to reassure locals also (I've found ordinary citizen's paranoia to be a serious danger in it's own right). In short, it might have meant they were smarter than the average biker gang, not softer. Your "slow-lane" quip would have been a funny thing to ask, just not worth any bad blood.
@@craigfinnegan8534 Yep... that's what I figured. I PROBABLY could have pulled off the joke, but not worth having to shoot somebody over. I think Red Green said "Biker gangs are not known for their sense of humor" : ) I worked in the delivery department of a major home improvement store with a Cajun ASS-kicker (last name "Persilver", just to prove it)... we were both drivers. (this was during a "condo-boom" that had delivery workers doing five 14-hour days a week) Anyone looked at him the wrong way or spoke to him in the wrong tone, he'd snatch his fist back and say "Punk-ass BITCH, I'll BUST you in the mouth!" You had TWO choices: Back down, or get your ASS kicked! He was about an inch shorter than me (I'm 5'8"), but his arms were as big as my legs. If I understood correctly, he had been to prison for attempted murder because he got into a fight with his ex father-in-law, and broke BOTH of his legs! And it wouldn't surprise me if it was HAND-TO-HAND : ) I had a Class A license, and he had a Class B. One day, we were all in the back, and he was trying to maneuver an order picker into the gap between two rows of racks. He bumped lightly into one of the racks, and I looked at the other guys, cocked my head towards "G", and said "Class B license." "G" replied, "Man, that's cold" : ) I enjoyed working with him, never had a problem with him (PLENTY of others got on his bad side!), AND I could get away jerking his chain a little. Once, our Operations Manager (T.J., probably six-feet tall & looking like a star college quarterback but totally chill) was dealing with some customers that wanted an update on their delivery time, so T.J. called "G" on speakerphone. "G" responded "Man, I'm doing the best I can. How about I park this bitch beside the ROAD, and YOU can come drive this muthafucka!" : ) T.J. just held out the phone towards the customers, as if to say "OK, did you hear that?" : ) But one day I came in, and, when I saw the delivery manager, he looked like he'd seen a ghost, so I asked him what was wrong. He said "G" just threatened to kill everybody in the back (i.e., delivery area). I asked what they were going to do about it, and was told they were going to "send him home for the day". Putting on my lawyer hat, I said that he HAD to be let go after that... the liability if he was brought back then DID something would be astronomical. He did get let go, but I hated to see it.
@@lordofthewoods Actually, I would consider that a happy ending. Nobody got hurt, except for some feelings. There's a good chance he was working his way up to quitting anyways, like in a romantic relationship where the partner who wants out starts provoking arguments over petty things. It's their way of giving notice. If he wasn't fired he might have taken it all the way until he was. What's scary these days is when an employee (or romantic partner) has reached the point where just parting ways isn't enough. Only revenge is. You were absolutely right about the liability. It reminds me of another story I just posted under, the retired police chief who shot a guy in a movie theater in an argument over the younger guy texting during the previews. At one point both the ex-cop and the victim's wife had come out to ask the manager to intervene, but the manager didn't bother. All he'd had to do was assign them new seats. Obviously it wasn't only the manager's fault, but look at how much could have been avoided for everyone, including a little girl who's now growing up without a father. You were also right to rib the guy a little once you'd felt out his personality and where you stood with him. I've found people like him don't want their asses kissed, they just don't like having to kiss anyone else's. They want respect, not submission. Ironically, submitting to people (kissing their ass) is as dehumanizing to the person submitted to as trying to make others submit is. Neither approaches really care about or respect the other person at all. It's just a fear reaction, even by the person demanding the submission. Persilver sounds a lot like a guy I once met ("Mergl" so you know I'm telling the truth!). Short, with arms like fat sledge hammers. Yet he spoke with a boyish lisp. Very friendly, very funny, and very racist. He'd done time (hard labor in Georgia) for killing a guy in a bar with his fists alone. The guy he killed had said something sexual about Mergl's little daughter, who he'd brought into the bar with him (a brilliant move in itself). I think the common denominator and main lesson to learn is that those types are their own worst enemies, even while being convinced they're the only ones on their own side.
Just remember this simple tip. Any car, truck or motorcycle in front of you has the lead and generally legally speaking has the road right of way according to traffic laws. Here’s an example. If you’re tailgating too close and the vehicle ahead of you has to stop or swerve quickly for some reason (animal, obstruction on the road, etc) and you hit them, you’re 80 to 90 percent liable for all injuries or damages. Same is true if the group takes a turn left or right turn and you’re passing into their path of travel during the turn. You, the passing motorcycle is legally responsible for their injuries and damage to their equipment plus lawsuit costs. I could mention other scenarios too but hopefully people catch my drift. Best to pass safely and respectfully when the opportunity presents itself. This keeps all motorists safe and to live another day to enjoy. If you can’t pass safely, then wait until you can. Just because a crotch rocket can speed up quickly doesn’t mean it can be done responsibly every time. Speed has killed more people than they can imagine. Peace brothers!
No disrespect to the HD guys, but I ain't putting along for miles waiting to pass. My old ZX-14 would have done it in one blip. I've had HD riders coming the opposite way, wave me to go slower and instead of warning me about popo up the road, they were just telling me to go slower. WTF? Laughed hard after a mile of no cops. I'm in my 50's now and went slower...Concours 14. Maybe in my 70's I'll get an HD.
Ahh.. The video is worse because the sport biker lives. I want to see the version where he flies off the road and turns into bird. Maybe a Bald eagle that dips his wings, wipes the frame and becomes a Russ Brown motorcycle attorney accident commercial..
It’s funny how people are constantly differentiating “riders” I have a Harley Davidson and a super sport bike. I love riding any motorcycle because it’s a passion.
These days it seems everyone is throwing everyone else into convenient categories. It's a cop-out in place of dealing with everyone as they are, as unique individuals. I try to avoid it myself, but I often fall for it also. Then again, a lot of people are actually thinking like others in a group, which comes down to the same kind of cop-out - so they don't have to deal with THEMSELVES as unique individuals.
There are motorcycles "clubs" in the states that believe it is disrespectful to pass them. If you do without permission some will run you off the road, kick at you, draw a weapon, who knows. Most of us have never experienced this, but it does happen.
They're probably all lawyers and dentists. I think it's hilarious that you treat them like some kind of protected species. Have you heard yourselves ? I just wanna get home without a bullet in my back. America. Land of the free. FFS 🙄😂😂😂
Riding with confidence tends to be the safest way to ride. Pass like you mean it instead of hesitating and holding shit up getting caught in the middle of their pack or something.
@@nandemqadi104 no. No it is not. The legal definition is much different. And the reputation you get from being recognized as a gang member by law enforcement is even more so different. Don't try and down play that.
I was partaking in a group ride in OK and we passed a bike club. They pulled into the gas station after us pissed our "gang" had passed their "club". We informed them we were all active duty on a base group ride after returning from deployment. They didn't complain anymore. It's pretty hard to intimidate a bunch of guys that literally just returned from war.
@@guins99 there's countless people who could afford 5 and would never touch one with a 10 foot pole. They're pieces of shit. Also, always someone with a leased cvo saying that lmfao.
I am in US Midwest and ride a 1000cc sports tourer and I do above average speeds. Most of the time when I pass another slower bike or group of bikes it is OK (I make sure they see me, give me way and acknowledge them with a hand raise), but there were occasions when some of them would not let me pass comfortably. Few I times I encountered this were with HD riders. Not sure why?
Just passing a bunch of boomers that watched SoA or something. Hard to see them as hard men when they are riding around in a bagger with a full windscreen and highway bars.
Boomers are no where near as annoying, helpless or whiny as their millennials brat children. Groups of grown men running around in packs are going to behave like idiots thanks to herd mentality and they don’t have to be “hard” to be dangerous. If you don’t see that you should avoid giving a bunch of idiots any reasons to feel provoked then you have a few hard lessons headed your way -brat!
There's no such thing as "Boomers"; it's "Baby Boomers", and y'all don't even know the ages of these people. A lot of younger people ride baggers, too. And not all biker watch that stupid show. Put them in a dangerous situation, and I'm sure you'll find out if they're "hard men", if they find you.
@@jamessweeney5179, And your comment makes no sense. It unclear, because you defend the Harley riders, then you put them down. One thing that I got from it is that you think the Harley riders are idiots. You sure are representing what you called them. They didn't do anything wrong. The sport bike riders are the idiots. They passed on a curve, and they go over on the Harley riders.
@@SlashZero, Your reply is just further proof of your idiocy. I'm nowhere near the age of a Baby Boomer (not "Boomer"), loser, but you could only wish to be one. What are you, a Zoomer?
so they weren't a bunch of gay cry babies? sounds like a bunch of dudes that just like to ride I love that shit not those other men that want to feel important hanging around with their boyfriends
@@dbuck1964 if you ride past certain groups you can bet they have guns on them. If you don't give them the respect of waiting for a wave through they might just run you off the road or follow you home...
@@T4G95 that sounds like a fun time here in Texas. Last group of 3 bandidos that tried to corner my truck found out the quick way that I don't hesitate 🤠
Love the played out idea that MC's are above all, that's fucking hilarious, the "catch a beating" comments are the best, people go to jail or get shot for trying to be a badass these days
@guins99 nothing in my comment, even remotely stated or lead to the belief that I thought was an "internet tough guy," I stated a simple fact, you dork
I only recommend doing this on the mountains where you actually have the advantage. Anywhere. Don't fucking do it. Even if your just trying to casually ride on normal stretches they'll catch up to you, try to block you. Most tend to be pretty aggressive on their formation. If you notice the guy at the very back usually trys to block. But they're not dicks (most of the time) literally wait in the back. If you can signal the rear it usually only take a minutes they make formation for you to take a safe path up their line to get past.
I pass these idiots all the time on my Roadglide. 81 to be exact. None of these idiots are going to do squat. Most of them have jobs and mortgages. Contrary to popular belief they don’t want to go to jail. Our local group of Hells Angels are an embarrassment to the legend of the club. 😂😂😂🤣🤣
There is not a harley davidson on earth that goes as fast as even a zx6r. ANY runn od the mill stock liter bike is GONE. Your cruiser will NEVER catch me.
Motorcyclists tend to have two different views - "Cool' is more important than Safety, vs Safety is more important than "Cool." I say safety is the REAL cool. But what do I know? I'm just a grown-up.
I'm from Italy and in my experience you think the first one until you lose your first friend on the road, than the second one is seared into your heart and mind.
@@IlPandax Sometimes in order to grow as a person we have to lose someone or something we love first. That person we loved therefore left us a better self as a parting gift. I like how the poet Henry David Thoreau said it... "On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates, through confidence, have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world."
The pace I ride is based on my skill level, road conditions and familiarity with the route. I ain't gonna be offended if you want to pass me, just don't put me (or others) in danger by passing unsafely.
This is the poster boy on how not to pass, 1 A double yellow line on twisting mountain roads is why you do not pass, 2 the rider was just lucky no one was coming in the opposite direction, Id imagine if it was a gang they would have kicked his ass at the next stop light or sign. This is a perfect example of what bot to do!
It is clear that all riders in this video love motorcycles, and the thrill, freedom and joy they bring to our lives. We invest heaps of money and time into bikes and the rewards are hard to describe to anyone who never rode. My guess is that there was an older group, and a younger group of riders involved. I could be wrong. I was a young rider many years ago. I’ll never forget the absolute adrenaline rush and feelings of extreme euphoria riding through mountain roads at high speed. It was the danger that made the body and mind come alive. Now that I’m in my sixties, I squirm when I think of the risks I took on public roads. I still ride. Experience taught me to slow down and take a more defensive approach to riding in traffic. Younger men have a need for speed. Nothing wrong with that, I fully understand, I’ve been there, but in my humble opinion, just remember that others could be hurt and traumatised if the margin for error runs out.
Honestly....1%-ers ride pretty fast in packs. I come across them often, here in CA. Those guys are usually moving at a good clip and passing anyone NOT on a sport bike. If other lanes are clear, I'll blast by leaving plenty of space....no fvks given. But when there's some traffic, or if it's a 2-4 lane road... I'll give notice, and wait for them to clear..no sweat of anyone's back
How tf is that "properly passing..."?? Just looks like passing in general, albeit illegal over the double yellow lines, but still simply passing. Is the point meaning to just do it quickly?? I'm not tracking here.... Or if on a long straight multi laned highway (like Hou,Tx I-45) I'll either get in another lane away from them to give their space (as they were already there before me hence the right of way). Or I'll creep up towards the leader to wait for a gesture of sorts... Unless takes too long or doesn't, I'll just twist and get on my way.
Nope you don’t lane share pass a rider you don’t know especially a club member because there more likely to set your bike down. you go all the way around in the other lane or not at all adjusting your speed when you get inbetween them if you can get inbetween them most clubs ride a lot tighter than that and if you don’t have at least a cars length in between there motorcycles then you have to drop back or gun it all the way past. Just like if you got 7 cars in front of you wanna pass but there’s no break you wouldn’t run the 4th car off the road to cut in and then pass the other 3. Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane. definitely not safe doing in a no passing around around a corner in case a car comes and you have to cut back in where you no longer have space to do and send people flying alls you could see ahead of you is trees and no incoming traffic you put yourself and others at risk of fatal injuries and could’ve went poorly under different circumstances. If you wanna pass a club wait until it’s a passing zone and open it up treat them like cars and you’ll be fine but most importantly don’t if your not a good driver and can’t see far enough ahead
remove your license plate before passing a 1%er , they might have an insider that can get your info and a year or two later your bike gets ran off the road and you die
In Australia it is now legal for bikes to feed through stopped traffic to the front. I’m in a light truck and trailer, so prefer bikes well out in front where I can see them. If I see a bike behind me I let them see I’ve seen them, keep a steady line and speed and room to overtake. If we come to lights I’ll pull up and wave them to the front.
I read somewhere that the 'correct etiquette' for passing a group of 1 per centers, was to respectfully pull up behind and wait for one of them to signal you to pass. They would appear to demand this respect, however, in reality they have no more rights on the road than anybody else. Still, they may try and cause you problems, like getting your ass kicked at the next town or whatever! 🤣
It’s not about having more rights than other riders. It’s them not knowing you and what kind of rider you are therefor, to keep their brothers safe, they wait until it’s appropriate to wave you to pass. I’m not sure what’s hard for people to comprehend that
You passed a bunch of slow Harleys in a no passing zone and endangered a group of people instead of just yourself. Teach me how to do that; I wanna be cool too!
@@asl3151 Except this is how youre suppose to ride in a group? it's literally the safest way. Even with sports bikes but some people just want to argue for the sake of arguing I guess.
I'm all for them passing riders in a group, even it's a club, but they should've waited until it was clear. You don't pass on a curve. They shouldn't have put themselves in a position to get over on the riders that they were passing. That's not cool. Also, don't pass another rider in the same lane, unless you know that rider, and you know that be or she is food with it. Being surprised on a bike isn't a good thing.
If I saw this correctly you cut into their group when passing… if you pull this with an OMC it may not end well… best to just let them wave you on and please don’t pull into their group.
Exactly what I’ve been saying .not only that, the idiots cross over double yellow lines to do so and near curves. Putting themselves and others at risk
If you’re faster, go ahead and pass’er. Don’t give a shit what “gang” you’re in. My group passed a gang of Harleys outside of Boise and they sent a dude after us on his (insert fat, slow Harley model) and he tailed us for awhile then gave up when the road got twisty. I was wondering what his deal was, then somebody explained this code to me.
That was a clean pass. I bet they were still pissed you did it. As a rule certain people on a common bike never ever look in the rear view mirror. They assume everyone enjoys taking corners at 10 to 20 mph. I do not like aggressive passing as a rule but have done it many times on the Dragon US 129.
A clean pass? Going over double yellow lines, cutting back into their pack, and you call that clean. Get a life! How ling have you been riding, 5 days? Dude, grow up because one dat this type of riding will catch up to you.
He wasn't passing anyone in particular that's for sure... never would've gotten that far... he's teaching bad riding habits to new riders saying that's the correct way to pass .. could get a newbie hurt like that bub..😔
If it’s funny he was aiming for, he should have posted a clip himself high-siding his sport bike over that yellow line. Then we follow up by all those pirates slow maneuvering around his carcass. Maybe that’s a bit dark but chuckle worthy IMHO
Nice work. That's how I pass slow riders too . Most Harley riders don't have a clue on how to turn or brake anyway. Best to get far in front and enjoy your own ride.
"Correctly" By passing as fast as you can while muttering "shit, shit, shit" when you have to pull into the middle of them and then accelerating dangerously to escape. Tough guy 😎
So you need someone's permission to pass them? Why? So you don't hurt their feelings? As far as the beat down.....good luck catching them on a full dresser
@@1sickpuppie No I'm not heard at all Ignorance has never hurt me It's one of those things if you don't get it and don't understand why then nobody can explain it to you
Fact: Harley drivers are the only ones who don’t wave back. Unless you’re on a Harley. Maybe it’s hard to see other riders with your feet up in gynecology stirrups
@@wholelottamiata6976 people that can’t afford harleys love to talk shit. Someday perhaps you will grow up, earn enough money to experience it. Put another way, HD riders could buy anything they choose, they choose to ride HD. So perhaps they appreciate something that you don’t when it comes to the riding experience. It’s tough to admit you don’t know everything…
@@guins99 I swear Harley guys always try to make everything about money when there are bikes that are actually good that cost more. It’s really hilarious that you think over paying for low grade crap wrapped in chrome makes you badass. Meanwhile I ride a $25,000 bmw S1000RR that has the latest in engineering and has ever ounce of performance squeezed out of it. Not to mention it’s made out of premium materials like titanium and magnesium while Harley’s are made of pot metal with chrome on the outside. Harleys aren’t premium bikes at all. I’ve had plenty of experience with Harleys, my dad and grandpa have been riding them all their life and I took my motorcycle endorsement class at a Harley dealer. I’ve test ridden plenty of them but I want to fall asleep on them. They’re literally about as fast as a Miata. It’s not badass to wear the same leather vest as a bunch of middle aged men and take turns at 15mph. Badass is riding a 230hp bike at the limit where real danger is involved.
I never have problems with the passing of gangs or clubs of Harleys that seem to be disrespected by everything. It is easy to get around slow turds. They can try and stop me but it is in no way possible. Might as well get over it. Lame grown men band together to share their weaknesses and issues. Just ride your bikes and stop whining about disrespect. I don't know who they are, what respect do they deserve from me.... 0
@@davidjones-vx9ju If you have to pass them correctly someone is whining about being passed incorrectly. Everyone else driving on the road you just pass without an issue. Get it. There are plenty of videos where gangs block all lanes of traffic putting along then finally get passed. They proceed to catch back up to the bikes or cars that passed them and having a bitch fit ragging at them and try to block or threaten to shove them off the road and intimidate as a group. I believe you know exactly what I'm talking about. If not watch a couple videos it is grown men acting like little kids not getting their way BS.
@@davidjones-vx9ju no, he's acting like we live in a free country (which we are) where we don't have to abide by the "rules" enforced by criminals. this video is a bad example of what the other guy was talking about, and you missed his point entirely. if i'm passing 2 lanes over there shouldn't be an issue, yet there is because 60 year old children get their feelings hurt about being passed. it's gang rules - equivalent to the cartels
Ok , ya , well, that wasn’t a “ 1% MC “. It was a bunch of Harley’s middle age dudes like a the “ Wild Hogs “, you won’t be making this video if you do that to a real 1% MC 🤣🤣🤣
I've been in a 1% club and the no pasding thing us bullshit and so is the "you wouldn't be making this vid comment", provided tge one pasding is packing heat. You see, anyone with a ccw permit is a legal law abiding citizen and most club members who would actually DO SOMETHING tend to have already been on the wrong side of the law and if they attempt to do something at the next gas station, you'd be fully within your rights to pop caps in their asses (do you want to die in a gas station parking lot? If so then go ahead and fuk with a legal ccw holder). Also, any members of the club who are ALSO a legal ccw holder is NOT going to assault you or threaten you (Because he's smart enough to know he will be liable). So go ahead and over romanticize the 1% ideology of them bullying everyone. This ain't the 60s and that shit don't fly like it used to. And like I said, I used to be one of those club guys. So I'm not being biased. I'm being realistic
Whatever, you do realize you’re posting about having an issue with people that post about having issues with things that have nothing to do with them even tho these people having issues also have nothing to do with you. Lol “legendary burnout” sit down, you must be dizzy from all your insights!
I'm a Harley rider and if sports or faster bikes come up behind me i pull over towards kerb to allow them to pass. I've had sports bikes and know how it feels coming up behind slower riders. Just common courtesy of the road IMO
Thanks for posting that. I have a Big Beemer and while I respect the"Respect ethos" and understand that there are those that are regimented not only for 'respect' but for safety and order. But is it really fair to slow up a rider trying to 'get on it'?
I think you're doing the right thing, just as I will gladly give up my right of way so a club ride isn't broken up or interfered with. We should all be able to 'enjoy the day', right?
@@burnerjack01 Absolutely John. 100%
I got both types.. I'm not tryna hang while I'm on a cruiser
Agreed 100% If I notice I'm holding up traffic any I just get over and let them go on... no need to get upset just wave them by and keep riding
Perfect reply to all, I own 3 Harleys, and 1 GSXR. I enjoy seeing a sweet super sport properly pass me when cruising along on one of the Harleys.
The entitlement to not let a faster rider pass you should not exist. I have passed people and i have been passed. What's the big deal?
Exactly. I don't respect a lawless biker club to begin with I'm certainly not going to ride their speed. Fuck that
@@alexandercameron645 I ain't sitting behind these Harley riders who can't take a corner probably because there bike's are designed to drive in a straight line.
So youd pass law enforcement...... just cuz your faster......hmmmmm.....fukin genius man🤣🤣 it's not entitlement......it's respect for the road......and it's riders. Something you clearly don't have. I pray you have a safe ride
@@chippych4438 dumb as fuck bro no one's holding me up I ride my speed and my speed always
@@chippych4438 I did not know HD riders where law enforcement. I guess you learn something new every day. What respect? Thinking the road belongs to you and every one has drive behind you at your low speed? That is respect? Oh boy. Yes thinking you own the road and every one has to follow you is indeed being a entitled brat.
Didn't see him passing a gang, however, i did see him passing a club tho!!
I was going to say the same thing. It's an MC not an MG,, :-)
Facts lol
Someone on a crotch rocket power ranger thinks that's a gang. More than one Harley Davidson is apparently a gang.
U got that right bro
@@jeffshultz3883 yes if they all have matching jackets in formation most the time a gang
I have a HD, a Ducati and a 1000cc Sport Bike, anyone that has a problem with someone based on the type/style/brand of bike they ride, isn’t a true biker. Freedom is the calling.
I agree. I have mutual respect for Harley guys, we're both on two wheels. But it bugs me when they don't wave back.
@Steven H ong like , you’re not better than me 💀now be friendly and wave tf back or gimme my ✌️
1-HD, 3-Honda, 2-BMW, 2-Suzuki. I have friends I’ve grew up with when I see them in a group they won’t wave unless by themselves. Said you know, it’s an American thing lol, not realizing 99% of the crap they own is not made in this country and yet most of them own Toyota or Nissan trucks. I don’t acknowledge anyone anymore I just mind on damn business, and watch em shrink in my mirrors.
We’re all Americans brother.
Harley riders actually love my Ducati Monster so they're cool with me.
@Steven H not true at all in my town. So I wouldn't base every harley rider based on your more then likely limited experience.
"Motorcycle gang"
= bunch of old farts on GoldWings
Born to be mild.
Goldwingers are another breed. I actually respect most of them. It's the mortgage payment CVOs I don't respect.
YOU ONLY PASS THIS WAY, IF YOU HAVE A FULL TANK AND A FASTER BIKE.
Pretty easy to have a faster bike
@@potatojake197 there it is. The age old salt starter comment. Prepare for Incoming 😂
@@ra7238 I have a bag of popcorn in the microwave at all times
@@potatojake197 Doesn't matter how fast your bike is, you can't outrun AT&T, And you can't delete what they remember about you.
@@mrspeigle1 what they don’t want you to know
I've done this several times and I always throw my hand up showing respect. Most of the time all is good. One time the lead rider decided he didn't like it and tried to speed up and stay with me, I guess he wanted to have a chat, bricks don't do so well against a 160HP super naked.
Agreed. I always at least throw up the 'deuces' to show respect. Now how they take it I'll seemingly never know. But i try to be respectful to everyone, even cagers who unintentionally cut me off as a 'no hard feelings' gesture.
Lmao exactly gutless above 100mph my Z900 cruises at 120 easy
@@alexandercameron645 Easily at 120...like a walk on the beach easy. God speed brother, stay safe!!!
That depends. A stock v-rod will cruise at 120mph and top out at 145. Some clubs have a guy riding a stage 3 v-rod in the #2 position just to chase down ricers who disrespect. My fastest Goldwing can hit 136 but doesn't feel stable beyond 120, so when I come up on a actual 1% club going below 80 mph, if they don't want to wave me through, I usually take that as time to take a break. I don't need a 44 magnum slug in my back.
@@jackandblaze5956 it's not my problem that a group of bikers is riding slow...I wait for no one. They don't own the road. Don't care who you are, I ride on my terms. No one's going to shoot if you pass on a double yellow. And I doubt any of those fat hogs are really a stage 3 that'll chase down any ricer. My Z900 tops at 155-160 indicated (probably 150 ish) but the time it takes to get there is minimal. I'm not scared of a damn gang putting along at 75-80.
Why people are mad at this, if you are slow, let faster riders overtake you
you shouldn't really pass on double yellow, but those are made for cars and bikes can easily accelerate fast enough
@@laineotto1376 yes, if it is safe you should do it, if you ever rode a bike you will understand me
@@andreisandor7 i do, but people get mad because of the double yellow... they dont understand
Three is a speed limit.. if you want to exceed it go to the track... Or at least wait for open road...
@@DimitrisDr3am you must be fun at parties?
Generally a good idea to use hand signals to alert the last person in the group you are looking to pass. If not for etiquette then for safety. If riding in a group they generally have a destination in mind and you may be in the middle of a pass when the group is coming up on a turn they need to take to get where they are going. I saw a really bad wreck a few years back from this. The group was trying to warn the people in front of them as well as the guy passing to stop. Guy was passing on a somewhat blind left hand curve. There was an intersection just past the curve where the group was making a left turn. It didn't end well.
sounds terrible man 😖😥
Thanks for the heads-up. God knows there's always some crazy new situation we come across out there.
Etiquette! Everyone talking on here like they are just trying to be controlling or bullies. You should let any group of riders you roll up that you like to pass. It's like using a turn signal to lane change.
@@deavyhick6803 Not just controlling and bullying but macho posturing, which always hides ignorance and insecurity.
You're right, if you don't make a big deal out of things like passing a group of other riders, it won't become a big deal. Everyone will just continue to enjoy the ride. Anything else is foolish.
@@craigfinnegan8534 it's a safety thing. Those guys are mind readers and they don't know the skill of the rider passing. Endanger yourself all you want but the childish "nobody can tell me what to do" endangers all riders around you. It's your responsibility to share the road as well.
What they want you to do is pass down the middle, slowly, so they can all kiss you as you pass.
Reminds me of the joke I never tried on the local Outlaws who used to come in to my place of employment. Their clubhouse was just down the road, and they had a sign out front that said "No guns, drugs, or weapons allowed" (or something to that effect). I always wanted to ask:
"I saw your sign... so what makes y'all Outlaws? You ride slow in the fast lane or something?" : )
Never got up the nerve...
I'm sure the sign was "window dressing" to give it a "club" appearance rather than the gang they likely are. I have no problem with a group of like-minded riders watching each others backs.... but a group that'll assault you and then use their numbers to "discourage" resistance are simply a group of thugs. That's a line they can't cross with me. Grown men getting my daughter hooked on drugs and/or pimping her out.... their "club" isn't going to protect them. Not say'n, just say'n.
That sign was likely a scarecrow to keep law enforcement away, maybe to reassure locals also (I've found ordinary citizen's paranoia to be a serious danger in it's own right). In short, it might have meant they were smarter than the average biker gang, not softer. Your "slow-lane" quip would have been a funny thing to ask, just not worth any bad blood.
@@craigfinnegan8534 Yep... that's what I figured. I PROBABLY could have pulled off the joke, but not worth having to shoot somebody over. I think Red Green said "Biker gangs are not known for their sense of humor" : )
I worked in the delivery department of a major home improvement store with a Cajun ASS-kicker (last name "Persilver", just to prove it)... we were both drivers. (this was during a "condo-boom" that had delivery workers doing five 14-hour days a week) Anyone looked at him the wrong way or spoke to him in the wrong tone, he'd snatch his fist back and say "Punk-ass BITCH, I'll BUST you in the mouth!" You had TWO choices: Back down, or get your ASS kicked! He was about an inch shorter than me (I'm 5'8"), but his arms were as big as my legs.
If I understood correctly, he had been to prison for attempted murder because he got into a fight with his ex father-in-law, and broke BOTH of his legs! And it wouldn't surprise me if it was HAND-TO-HAND : )
I had a Class A license, and he had a Class B. One day, we were all in the back, and he was trying to maneuver an order picker into the gap between two rows of racks. He bumped lightly into one of the racks, and I looked at the other guys, cocked my head towards "G", and said "Class B license." "G" replied, "Man, that's cold" : )
I enjoyed working with him, never had a problem with him (PLENTY of others got on his bad side!), AND I could get away jerking his chain a little.
Once, our Operations Manager (T.J., probably six-feet tall & looking like a star college quarterback but totally chill) was dealing with some customers that wanted an update on their delivery time, so T.J. called "G" on speakerphone.
"G" responded "Man, I'm doing the best I can. How about I park this bitch beside the ROAD, and YOU can come drive this muthafucka!" : )
T.J. just held out the phone towards the customers, as if to say "OK, did you hear that?" : )
But one day I came in, and, when I saw the delivery manager, he looked like he'd seen a ghost, so I asked him what was wrong. He said "G" just threatened to kill everybody in the back (i.e., delivery area).
I asked what they were going to do about it, and was told they were going to "send him home for the day". Putting on my lawyer hat, I said that he HAD to be let go after that... the liability if he was brought back then DID something would be astronomical. He did get let go, but I hated to see it.
@@lordofthewoods Actually, I would consider that a happy ending. Nobody got hurt, except for some feelings. There's a good chance he was working his way up to quitting anyways, like in a romantic relationship where the partner who wants out starts provoking arguments over petty things. It's their way of giving notice. If he wasn't fired he might have taken it all the way until he was. What's scary these days is when an employee (or romantic partner) has reached the point where just parting ways isn't enough. Only revenge is.
You were absolutely right about the liability. It reminds me of another story I just posted under, the retired police chief who shot a guy in a movie theater in an argument over the younger guy texting during the previews. At one point both the ex-cop and the victim's wife had come out to ask the manager to intervene, but the manager didn't bother. All he'd had to do was assign them new seats. Obviously it wasn't only the manager's fault, but look at how much could have been avoided for everyone, including a little girl who's now growing up without a father.
You were also right to rib the guy a little once you'd felt out his personality and where you stood with him. I've found people like him don't want their asses kissed, they just don't like having to kiss anyone else's. They want respect, not submission. Ironically, submitting to people (kissing their ass) is as dehumanizing to the person submitted to as trying to make others submit is. Neither approaches really care about or respect the other person at all. It's just a fear reaction, even by the person demanding the submission.
Persilver sounds a lot like a guy I once met ("Mergl" so you know I'm telling the truth!). Short, with arms like fat sledge hammers. Yet he spoke with a boyish lisp. Very friendly, very funny, and very racist. He'd done time (hard labor in Georgia) for killing a guy in a bar with his fists alone. The guy he killed had said something sexual about Mergl's little daughter, who he'd brought into the bar with him (a brilliant move in itself). I think the common denominator and main lesson to learn is that those types are their own worst enemies, even while being convinced they're the only ones on their own side.
They mean "in the club house"... Feelings get left at the door too along with opinions..,
Well... that's 30 seconds I'll never get back.
Sucks for you.
@@anonymouse956 indeed
Just remember this simple tip. Any car, truck or motorcycle in front of you has the lead and generally legally speaking has the road right of way according to traffic laws. Here’s an example. If you’re tailgating too close and the vehicle ahead of you has to stop or swerve quickly for some reason (animal, obstruction on the road, etc) and you hit them, you’re 80 to 90 percent liable for all injuries or damages. Same is true if the group takes a turn left or right turn and you’re passing into their path of travel during the turn. You, the passing motorcycle is legally responsible for their injuries and damage to their equipment plus lawsuit costs. I could mention other scenarios too but hopefully people catch my drift. Best to pass safely and respectfully when the opportunity presents itself. This keeps all motorists safe and to live another day to enjoy. If you can’t pass safely, then wait until you can. Just because a crotch rocket can speed up quickly doesn’t mean it can be done responsibly every time. Speed has killed more people than they can imagine. Peace brothers!
videos like this remind me of one of my favorite movie lines..."your Ego is writing checks that your a$$ can't cash"
Thats from top gun.. great movie
Yup, Double yellow
No disrespect to the HD guys, but I ain't putting along for miles waiting to pass. My old ZX-14 would have done it in one blip. I've had HD riders coming the opposite way, wave me to go slower and instead of warning me about popo up the road, they were just telling me to go slower. WTF? Laughed hard after a mile of no cops. I'm in my 50's now and went slower...Concours 14. Maybe in my 70's I'll get an HD.
Haha, you think your going to make it to 70! Mentally you maybe 17 by then. Oh, ahh…no disrespect taken sport bike squid.
Oh boy🥴I don’t know what’s worse. The video or the biker code of honor bologna.
Agreed, it’s very very weird
Your beating won't be bologna. Some of those guys don't play
Ahh.. The video is worse because the sport biker lives. I want to see the version where he flies off the road and turns into bird. Maybe a Bald eagle that dips his wings, wipes the frame and becomes a Russ Brown motorcycle attorney accident commercial..
@@jamessweeney5179 thats a sad and very deranged way of thinking buddy. You angry at the world for enjoying themselves or something?
@@jamessweeney5179 seek help bud, you need it.
They don’t even look patched up
No colors, no real formation. Proably just a riding group out for a meet-up
It’s funny how people are constantly differentiating “riders” I have a Harley Davidson and a super sport bike. I love riding any motorcycle because it’s a passion.
These days it seems everyone is throwing everyone else into convenient categories. It's a cop-out in place of dealing with everyone as they are, as unique individuals. I try to avoid it myself, but I often fall for it also. Then again, a lot of people are actually thinking like others in a group, which comes down to the same kind of cop-out - so they don't have to deal with THEMSELVES as unique individuals.
I've ridden since 1979 , Your on a bike, your in the wind . your a brother Or Sister too me, I don't care if your on a MOPED !
I envy you.
Way to be Bobby..! 🤙🏼💯🇺🇸
Bobby … well said !
Didn't see it done correctly either 😂 them are double solid yellow lines you don't cross
Exactly what I thought when I watched the video!
Nobody gives a shit
and with those blind curves it easily could have turned out very badly...
*you don't let the road pirates catch you crossing
I'm from the UK what's the deal with passing a gang? You can pass whoever you damn like over here if they are slower?
There are motorcycles "clubs" in the states that believe it is disrespectful to pass them. If you do without permission some will run you off the road, kick at you, draw a weapon, who knows. Most of us have never experienced this, but it does happen.
@@vfgfdfdf That's crazy I'm in Scotland we only have one 1%er gang here called the Blue Angels
They are incredibly insecure and it hurts their fragile egos when someone wants to go faster than they do
@@DickVanNiggz 🤣 slow ass Harleys
They're probably all lawyers and dentists.
I think it's hilarious that you treat them like some kind of protected species.
Have you heard yourselves ?
I just wanna get home without a bullet in my back.
America. Land of the free. FFS 🙄😂😂😂
It could be wrong, or just local custom, but I was taught to treat a group ride as a single vehicle. Pass them in one go, or not at all.
Passing more than one vehicle at a time is illegal.
@@punishinghammer2440 It's impossible to pass just one motorcycle in a situation like this.
@@punishinghammer2440 That's an absolute lie.
Yup. Cutting into a group uninvited is considered bad etiquette
I’ve been a knee dragged all my life, Now I ride an Electra glide and I love it when a knee dragged passes me with some authority!
Riding with confidence tends to be the safest way to ride. Pass like you mean it instead of hesitating and holding shit up getting caught in the middle of their pack or something.
This reminds me of the way children think on a playground.
Nice to see both types of riders respecting each other on the road! 👌
The Double Yellow is there to protect the lives of oncoming traffic
All you need to do it get a thumbs up from the tail gunner.
Is this actually well known?
So giving advice how to pass, but reference them as a gang? 🤔
Gang is just an informal word for group. The Harleys may not be an actual gang.
How and why is a group of Harleys or Indians a gang? And how is different a group of power rangers not?
@@jeffshultz3883 mr. Jeff it’s because power rangers wear different colors, and us Harley club members have the same. Everyone knows that…. Lol
@@nandemqadi104 no. No it is not. The legal definition is much different. And the reputation you get from being recognized as a gang member by law enforcement is even more so different. Don't try and down play that.
I was partaking in a group ride in OK and we passed a bike club. They pulled into the gas station after us pissed our "gang" had passed their "club". We informed them we were all active duty on a base group ride after returning from deployment. They didn't complain anymore. It's pretty hard to intimidate a bunch of guys that literally just returned from war.
It’s easy on a superbike to pass people, especially when they’re on “Hardly-Ableson’s”
Can’t afford one huh?
@@guins99 You are correct. Can’t afford to buy, can’t afford to constantly repair.
“Ride a mile, walk a while”.
@@guins99 there's countless people who could afford 5 and would never touch one with a 10 foot pole. They're pieces of shit.
Also, always someone with a leased cvo saying that lmfao.
@@libingmeme8474They are the most beautiful motorcycles ever constructed.
@@harleywayne8649 no, they aren't. Even if they did look good, they'd still be pieces of shit, the looks don't change anything.
Gotta ask, since when was passing anything on a double yellow line the "correct" way?
relax
Agreed!
When it is convenient and safely gets the job done. Since when are Nissan Rogue drivers interested in motorcycles?
since always, they're not walls
Funny how this was recommended to me in June.
I am in US Midwest and ride a 1000cc sports tourer and I do above average speeds. Most of the time when I pass another slower bike or group of bikes it is OK (I make sure they see me, give me way and acknowledge them with a hand raise), but there were occasions when some of them would not let me pass comfortably. Few I times I encountered this were with HD riders. Not sure why?
First lesson they are a club not a gang!
Just passing a bunch of boomers that watched SoA or something. Hard to see them as hard men when they are riding around in a bagger with a full windscreen and highway bars.
Boomers are no where near as annoying, helpless or whiny as their millennials brat children. Groups of grown men running around in packs are going to behave like idiots thanks to herd mentality and they don’t have to be “hard” to be dangerous. If you don’t see that you should avoid giving a bunch of idiots any reasons to feel provoked then you have a few hard lessons headed your way -brat!
There's no such thing as "Boomers"; it's "Baby Boomers", and y'all don't even know the ages of these people. A lot of younger people ride baggers, too. And not all biker watch that stupid show. Put them in a dangerous situation, and I'm sure you'll find out if they're "hard men", if they find you.
@@jamessweeney5179,
And your comment makes no sense. It unclear, because you defend the Harley riders, then you put them down. One thing that I got from it is that you think the Harley riders are idiots. You sure are representing what you called them. They didn't do anything wrong. The sport bike riders are the idiots. They passed on a curve, and they go over on the Harley riders.
@@RayfordRaySiegel Okay Boomer
@@SlashZero,
Your reply is just further proof of your idiocy. I'm nowhere near the age of a Baby Boomer (not "Boomer"), loser, but you could only wish to be one. What are you, a Zoomer?
This is my favorite video I've seen in a long time.
You pass them however you want if your not in a gang you free to do whatever tf you want.
Yup, idiots are free to do what ever they want -merica!
So your in the club but they are in the gang?
I saw him passing on a double yellow line and curves. What is correct about that?
It's not about how fast you go, but how well you go fast!
That was no MC. Just a gaggle of HD riders.
so they weren't a bunch of gay cry babies? sounds like a bunch of dudes that just like to ride I love that shit not those other men that want to feel important hanging around with their boyfriends
My understanding is to get clearance from the tailgunner and only then pass if he gives you the ok and when you don't gun it pass them
Tailgunner? LMFAOOOO 🤣😭
Here comes the trolls smh
@@dbuck1964 the last person in a group of bikes, no matter what type of bikes, has always been called the tail gunner
@@dbuck1964 if you ride past certain groups you can bet they have guns on them. If you don't give them the respect of waiting for a wave through they might just run you off the road or follow you home...
@@T4G95 that sounds like a fun time here in Texas. Last group of 3 bandidos that tried to corner my truck found out the quick way that I don't hesitate 🤠
Very nice road. Looks like fun.
"Gang" . . ? That's a bunch of dentists, accountants and English Lit majors, PRETENDING that they're a gang.
Love the played out idea that MC's are above all, that's fucking hilarious, the "catch a beating" comments are the best, people go to jail or get shot for trying to be a badass these days
Ok internet tough guy
@guins99 nothing in my comment, even remotely stated or lead to the belief that I thought was an "internet tough guy," I stated a simple fact, you dork
@guins99 nothing in my comment stated that I thought I was a "tough guy" dork
@@guins99 Bad reading comprehension.
I only recommend doing this on the mountains where you actually have the advantage. Anywhere. Don't fucking do it. Even if your just trying to casually ride on normal stretches they'll catch up to you, try to block you. Most tend to be pretty aggressive on their formation. If you notice the guy at the very back usually trys to block. But they're not dicks (most of the time) literally wait in the back. If you can signal the rear it usually only take a minutes they make formation for you to take a safe path up their line to get past.
I pass these idiots all the time on my Roadglide. 81 to be exact. None of these idiots are going to do squat. Most of them have jobs and mortgages. Contrary to popular belief they don’t want to go to jail. Our local group of Hells Angels are an embarrassment to the legend of the club. 😂😂😂🤣🤣
There is not a harley davidson on earth that goes as fast as even a zx6r. ANY runn od the mill stock liter bike is GONE.
Your cruiser will NEVER catch me.
All bikers are their peers. RESPECT!!!
I always ask myself if they are in a group call or not like radios it’s funny to think of it like a discord chat
Motorcyclists tend to have two different views - "Cool' is more important than Safety, vs Safety is more important than "Cool."
I say safety is the REAL cool. But what do I know? I'm just a grown-up.
I'm from Italy and in my experience you think the first one until you lose your first friend on the road, than the second one is seared into your heart and mind.
@@IlPandax Sometimes in order to grow as a person we have to lose someone or something we love first. That person we loved therefore left us a better self as a parting gift. I like how the poet Henry David Thoreau said it...
"On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates, through confidence, have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world."
Not a gang, it's a club.
That bike moved awesome acceleration.
When the scenario inside your head is way better than reality.
Technically speaking, you aren’t supposed to cut into their formation 😂 but i guess its a pass
Lmao if that was a gang bro you would have had a fight
The pace I ride is based on my skill level, road conditions and familiarity with the route. I ain't gonna be offended if you want to pass me, just don't put me (or others) in danger by passing unsafely.
This is the poster boy on how not to pass, 1 A double yellow line on twisting mountain roads is why you do not pass, 2 the rider was just lucky no one was coming in the opposite direction, Id imagine if it was a gang they would have kicked his ass at the next stop light or sign. This is a perfect example of what bot to do!
Passing correctly?
Um, no. It is illegal to pass when there is a solid yellow line in your lane.
What kind of whiny crybaby would get mad at this? 😂
who got mad?
So correctly is crossing the double yellow line?
It is clear that all riders in this video love motorcycles, and the thrill, freedom and joy they bring to our lives. We invest heaps of money and time into bikes and the rewards are hard to describe to anyone who never rode.
My guess is that there was an older group, and a younger group of riders involved. I could be wrong.
I was a young rider many years ago. I’ll never forget the absolute adrenaline rush and feelings of extreme euphoria riding through mountain roads at high speed. It was the danger that made the body and mind come alive.
Now that I’m in my sixties, I squirm when I think of the risks I took on public roads.
I still ride. Experience taught me to slow down and take a more defensive approach to riding in traffic.
Younger men have a need for speed. Nothing wrong with that, I fully understand, I’ve been there, but in my humble opinion, just remember that others could be hurt and traumatised if the margin for error runs out.
I'm 45 & I want learn how to ride, I always thought it was more of a safety thing rather than what everyone else is saying.
They will still help pick your body up if you high or low side and end up road kill.
Honestly....1%-ers ride pretty fast in packs. I come across them often, here in CA. Those guys are usually moving at a good clip and passing anyone NOT on a sport bike. If other lanes are clear, I'll blast by leaving plenty of space....no fvks given. But when there's some traffic, or if it's a 2-4 lane road... I'll give notice, and wait for them to clear..no sweat of anyone's back
Should you be crossing double lines?
I don't know about "correctly", but you got it done without cutting anyone off or getting anyone killed, sooo... good job.
How tf is that "properly passing..."?? Just looks like passing in general, albeit illegal over the double yellow lines, but still simply passing. Is the point meaning to just do it quickly?? I'm not tracking here....
Or if on a long straight multi laned highway (like Hou,Tx I-45) I'll either get in another lane away from them to give their space (as they were already there before me hence the right of way). Or I'll creep up towards the leader to wait for a gesture of sorts... Unless takes too long or doesn't, I'll just twist and get on my way.
Nope you don’t lane share pass a rider you don’t know especially a club member because there more likely to set your bike down. you go all the way around in the other lane or not at all adjusting your speed when you get inbetween them if you can get inbetween them most clubs ride a lot tighter than that and if you don’t have at least a cars length in between there motorcycles then you have to drop back or gun it all the way past. Just like if you got 7 cars in front of you wanna pass but there’s no break you wouldn’t run the 4th car off the road to cut in and then pass the other 3. Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane. definitely not safe doing in a no passing around around a corner in case a car comes and you have to cut back in where you no longer have space to do and send people flying alls you could see ahead of you is trees and no incoming traffic you put yourself and others at risk of fatal injuries and could’ve went poorly under different circumstances. If you wanna pass a club wait until it’s a passing zone and open it up treat them like cars and you’ll be fine but most importantly don’t if your not a good driver and can’t see far enough ahead
This^ 🙌
This actually makes a whole lotta sense.
remove your license plate before passing a 1%er , they might have an insider that can get your info and a year or two later your bike gets ran off the road and you die
@@carmineredd1198 that sounds absolutely ridiculous. How deranged would you need to be to hold on to a grudge for someone passing you
Passing: Pull to the left and accelerate. How else can it be done?
In Australia it is now legal for bikes to feed through stopped traffic to the front. I’m in a light truck and trailer, so prefer bikes well out in front where I can see them. If I see a bike behind me I let them see I’ve seen them, keep a steady line and speed and room to overtake. If we come to lights I’ll pull up and wave them to the front.
I read somewhere that the 'correct etiquette' for passing a group of 1 per centers, was to respectfully pull up behind and wait for one of them to signal you to pass. They would appear to demand this respect, however, in reality they have no more rights on the road than anybody else. Still, they may try and cause you problems, like getting your ass kicked at the next town or whatever! 🤣
They'd have to catch me first 😜😂
@@Fin.mint. Ha ha! If you didn't see them arriving, then you would deserve a bootin' 🤣🤣🤣
If I pass a 1% group I'm not stopping at the next gas station or town..😅
or shooting you in the back :/
It’s not about having more rights than other riders. It’s them not knowing you and what kind of rider you are therefor, to keep their brothers safe, they wait until it’s appropriate to wave you to pass. I’m not sure what’s hard for people to comprehend that
You passed a bunch of slow Harleys in a no passing zone and endangered a group of people instead of just yourself.
Teach me how to do that; I wanna be cool too!
well , if only harleys don't cover the entire road
@@asl3151 Except this is how youre suppose to ride in a group? it's literally the safest way. Even with sports bikes but some people just want to argue for the sake of arguing I guess.
I'm all for them passing riders in a group, even it's a club, but they should've waited until it was clear. You don't pass on a curve. They shouldn't have put themselves in a position to get over on the riders that they were passing. That's not cool.
Also, don't pass another rider in the same lane, unless you know that rider, and you know that be or she is food with it. Being surprised on a bike isn't a good thing.
Hmm... What club is this?
That’s hwy 2 out in Palmdale to Flintridge
Gang??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If I saw this correctly you cut into their group when passing… if you pull this with an OMC it may not end well… best to just let them wave you on and please don’t pull into their group.
Exactly what I’ve been saying .not only that, the idiots cross over double yellow lines to do so and near curves. Putting themselves and others at risk
Mayans M.C season 5 trailer looking sick!!!
If you’re faster, go ahead and pass’er. Don’t give a shit what “gang” you’re in. My group passed a gang of Harleys outside of Boise and they sent a dude after us on his (insert fat, slow Harley model) and he tailed us for awhile then gave up when the road got twisty. I was wondering what his deal was, then somebody explained this code to me.
That was a clean pass. I bet they were still pissed you did it. As a rule certain people on a common bike never ever look in the rear view mirror. They assume everyone enjoys taking corners at 10 to 20 mph. I do not like aggressive passing as a rule but have done it many times on the Dragon US 129.
Couldn’t agree more.
A clean pass? Going over double yellow lines, cutting back into their pack, and you call that clean. Get a life! How ling have you been riding, 5 days? Dude, grow up because one dat this type of riding will catch up to you.
He wasn't passing anyone in particular that's for sure... never would've gotten that far... he's teaching bad riding habits to new riders saying that's the correct way to pass .. could get a newbie hurt like that bub..😔
That camera man is steady and fast on his feet lol 😅👍
How is that correctlly?
Everyone in comments can’t take a joke . This video is suppose to be funny .
If it’s funny he was aiming for, he should have posted a clip himself high-siding his sport bike over that yellow line. Then we follow up by all those pirates slow maneuvering around his carcass. Maybe that’s a bit dark but chuckle worthy IMHO
Nice work. That's how I pass slow riders too . Most Harley riders don't have a clue on how to turn or brake anyway. Best to get far in front and enjoy your own ride.
Is this Angeles National forest road?
Its the Crest, up from Wrightwood side. 👍
Is that cross plane crank Yami or a Ducati or something. It sounds very unique
"Correctly"
By passing as fast as you can while muttering "shit, shit, shit" when you have to pull into the middle of them and then accelerating dangerously to escape.
Tough guy 😎
He obviously went back in for the blind curve and then went to pass again as it was safe. It wasn’t to diss you lol. We’re all riders here
1st mistake you don't call them a gang. 2nd You never pass an MC until the tail gunner waves you on, great way of getting your ass beat.
So you need someone's permission to pass them? Why? So you don't hurt their feelings? As far as the beat down.....good luck catching them on a full dresser
I don't think it was a club if it was a club data found where he was at
It's not about having permission it's just about respect and honor which you have none of
So...it's disrepectful to pass someone going slower than you? I don't know, still sounds like hurt feelings
@@1sickpuppie No I'm not heard at all Ignorance has never hurt me It's one of those things if you don't get it and don't understand why then nobody can explain it to you
What gang was that? I want to make sure I steer clear of the Hollywood hills so I don’t come across those guys.
Fact: Harley drivers are the only ones who don’t wave back. Unless you’re on a Harley. Maybe it’s hard to see other riders with your feet up in gynecology stirrups
When they want to feel badass cosplaying at 15mph so you show them what badass really looks like
I mean if they go faster there hard bags even pegs will constantly rub
@@korbindallas6390 yea that’s cause Harleys are for cosplayers and not badasses. They’re all for show
@@wholelottamiata6976 people that can’t afford harleys love to talk shit. Someday perhaps you will grow up, earn enough money to experience it. Put another way, HD riders could buy anything they choose, they choose to ride HD. So perhaps they appreciate something that you don’t when it comes to the riding experience. It’s tough to admit you don’t know everything…
@@guins99 I swear Harley guys always try to make everything about money when there are bikes that are actually good that cost more. It’s really hilarious that you think over paying for low grade crap wrapped in chrome makes you badass. Meanwhile I ride a $25,000 bmw S1000RR that has the latest in engineering and has ever ounce of performance squeezed out of it. Not to mention it’s made out of premium materials like titanium and magnesium while Harley’s are made of pot metal with chrome on the outside. Harleys aren’t premium bikes at all. I’ve had plenty of experience with Harleys, my dad and grandpa have been riding them all their life and I took my motorcycle endorsement class at a Harley dealer. I’ve test ridden plenty of them but I want to fall asleep on them. They’re literally about as fast as a Miata. It’s not badass to wear the same leather vest as a bunch of middle aged men and take turns at 15mph. Badass is riding a 230hp bike at the limit where real danger is involved.
@@guins99 Bwahaha! Good look keeping up my Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 with your overpriced Harley in the these mountains. I wish you the best of luck!
Just because we own a Harley doesn't mean we are going slow, I ride peg to peg and sometimes we are going 100+
They where just going from office to the cafeteria, a natural Harley habitat.
can a 250 move like this?
Well that was stupid
I never have problems with the passing of gangs or clubs of Harleys that seem to be disrespected by everything. It is easy to get around slow turds. They can try and stop me but it is in no way possible. Might as well get over it. Lame grown men band together to share their weaknesses and issues. Just ride your bikes and stop whining about disrespect. I don't know who they are, what respect do they deserve from me.... 0
who complained?who tried to stop anybody?
@@davidjones-vx9ju If you have to pass them correctly someone is whining about being passed incorrectly. Everyone else driving on the road you just pass without an issue. Get it.
There are plenty of videos where gangs block all lanes of traffic putting along then finally get passed. They proceed to catch back up to the bikes or cars that passed them and having a bitch fit ragging at them and try to block or threaten to shove them off the road and intimidate as a group. I believe you know exactly what I'm talking about. If not watch a couple videos it is grown men acting like little kids not getting their way BS.
@@plap. not in this video
@@plap. you are acting like a little kid ....(probably are )
@@davidjones-vx9ju no, he's acting like we live in a free country (which we are) where we don't have to abide by the "rules" enforced by criminals. this video is a bad example of what the other guy was talking about, and you missed his point entirely. if i'm passing 2 lanes over there shouldn't be an issue, yet there is because 60 year old children get their feelings hurt about being passed. it's gang rules - equivalent to the cartels
Yeah! That was one hell of a scarey Hells Angels group of hard-core bikers.🥴
I love the smell of sarcasm in the morning!
I did face this situation once 😃😃 I did pretty much the same
Ok , ya , well, that wasn’t a “ 1% MC “.
It was a bunch of Harley’s middle age dudes like a the “ Wild Hogs “, you won’t be making this video if you do that to a real 1% MC 🤣🤣🤣
I've been in a 1% club and the no pasding thing us bullshit and so is the "you wouldn't be making this vid comment", provided tge one pasding is packing heat. You see, anyone with a ccw permit is a legal law abiding citizen and most club members who would actually DO SOMETHING tend to have already been on the wrong side of the law and if they attempt to do something at the next gas station, you'd be fully within your rights to pop caps in their asses (do you want to die in a gas station parking lot? If so then go ahead and fuk with a legal ccw holder). Also, any members of the club who are ALSO a legal ccw holder is NOT going to assault you or threaten you (Because he's smart enough to know he will be liable). So go ahead and over romanticize the 1% ideology of them bullying everyone. This ain't the 60s and that shit don't fly like it used to. And like I said, I used to be one of those club guys. So I'm not being biased. I'm being realistic
@@MichaelHoward-td9qm grew up around the old schools
..... pretty sad those days are gone and everyone went soft
@@MichaelHoward-td9qm... 20 states [and increasing], are now going Constitutional Carry.
No CCW permit required..... for a law abiding citizen.. ;}
You don't know what you're talking to, as long you respect you'll be respected
These comments show that the world is soft 💀 everyone has to have an issue with something that doesn’t even involve them 😂
Whatever, you do realize you’re posting about having an issue with people that post about having issues with things that have nothing to do with them even tho these people having issues also have nothing to do with you. Lol “legendary burnout” sit down, you must be dizzy from all your insights!
@@jamessweeney5179 damn who hurt you? 😂
I put my 4-ways on so the bike club knows their a Hazzard riding so slow.😊
What's the incorrect way?
Every single thing presented here is wrong.
The only wrong thing is the lack of dank woolies.