10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC.

kenb · 05-09-2010, 10:44 PM

This past Saturday I was heading home from a friends house when I passed through a small town that an establishment hosted a biker club party. I rode out of town on the 2 lane road with no concerns. A few minutes later I check the mirrors and find 8 riders behind me. There was traffic ahead and oncoming, so they had no chance to pass. There was no attempt to muscle past me for 2-3 miles. It was surreal as they were close enough to me for me to be "part of the group". The traffic ahead turned off as "we" approached a stop sign. In my opinion, I had one choice if there was no cross traffic at the stop sign. Don't stop. I ran the stop sign as if it wasn't there, followed by "the rest of the group". Still the leader of the pack, traffic again prevented any attempts to pass. Another stop sign was up ahead. Some slowing was needed to allow traffic to proceed. Again, a full stop was not an option. "We" ran that stop sign as well. The road turned to 4 lanes and the group behind me was able to pass. No gestures were exchanged as they passed. They will likely keep the story of a Kawasaki leading to themselves. (or make something up). I did not feel intimidated at all, and running the stop signs was the only way to to keep my position. (and my pride)

psychocycle · 05-10-2010, 03:08 PM

Sorry but I'm a little unclear why you didn't stop at the stop sign?? ???

kenb · 05-10-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by psychocycle

Sorry but I'm a little unclear why you didn't stop at the stop sign?? ???

Well, I figured they would probably not stop, (which they didn't)
Stopping may have been dangerous as they were very close. And, it felt good! ;)

cactusjack · 05-10-2010, 05:07 PM

Heck, you're as good as "patched in" now!

I think I'd have pulled to the side and waved them past.

**Cajunrider** · 05-10-2010, 06:44 PM

I've never had that happen. I've had other riders come up behind me but they either kept a few bike lengths distance or passed me by. I've moved over and waved other riders to pass me if they seem to be in a rush. Some pass and some don't. I always keep a little distance when coming up on another rider. Just feels like the right thing to do IMO.

audiogooroo · 05-10-2010, 10:30 PM

I had a similar incident a couple of summers ago. Group of about eight or nine Sons of Silence that rode behind me on the two lane through the mountains for about 30 miles. When we reached the bottom of the pass and the highway opened up to four lanes, they slowly passed me and every one of them gave me either a nod or a wave as they went by. No worries.

ballast · 05-13-2010, 01:12 AM

I think they were all getting ready to stop. But when you blew through the sign they thought, "Holy Crap, we can't let a guy on an import show us up!", so they followed on. They are probably still talking about it.

**coacha** · 05-13-2010, 06:22 PM

As long as you show respect toward them and don't mess around, you will be fine. I have had Mongols and Outlaws come up on me on rides. Just do what you would normally do and they aren't going to hassle you. Don't try to tag onto their group though, that could end up bad.

Actually had a two Mongols talk to me at a gas stop one time...they both dwarfed. Actually talked to me about my bike and such. Believe me, I didn't initiate the conversation either, lol.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-15-2010, 09:57 AM

Here in my little town in north Alabama never see any group of riders to speak of. About the most I ever see will be a group of maybe 4.

sly · 05-15-2010, 12:23 PM

Usually if if you don't bother them ::) they won't bother you. :) and they have enough enemies to worry about.....

1badbagger · 05-31-2010, 09:50 PM

The question is - How do you know what will bother them. OMC's have killed because your patch looked a little to "outlawish".

elvis · 06-01-2010, 01:22 AM

We came across a few Mongols at a Starbucks in Montana, they quietly checked out our metric bikes and minded their own business. Another time a Bandido complemented on my wife's Suzi at a Washington gas station. Guess you mind your own business and they will theirs.

tombstone · 06-03-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KenBob

I did not feel intimidated at all, and running the stop signs was the only way to to keep my position. (and my pride)

Pride goeth before the T-Bone....

LOL (Just teasing ya!)

rflnomad · 06-03-2010, 11:19 AM

I agree with Sly; most have their own issues with others. I haven't had problems ever before, but we just go our own way.

kenb · 06-03-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tombstone

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenBob

I did not feel intimidated at all, and running the stop signs was the only way to to keep my position. (and my pride)

Pride goeth before the T-Bone....

LOL (Just teasing ya!)

I looked both ways before I crossed the street. ;)

05-09-2010, 10:44 PM	#1
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. This past Saturday I was heading home from a friends house when I passed through a small town that an establishment hosted a biker club party. I rode out of town on the 2 lane road with no concerns. A few minutes later I check the mirrors and find 8 riders behind me. There was traffic ahead and oncoming, so they had no chance to pass. There was no attempt to muscle past me for 2-3 miles. It was surreal as they were close enough to me for me to be "part of the group". The traffic ahead turned off as "we" approached a stop sign. In my opinion, I had one choice if there was no cross traffic at the stop sign. Don't stop. I ran the stop sign as if it wasn't there, followed by "the rest of the group". Still the leader of the pack, traffic again prevented any attempts to pass. Another stop sign was up ahead. Some slowing was needed to allow traffic to proceed. Again, a full stop was not an option. "We" ran that stop sign as well. The road turned to 4 lanes and the group behind me was able to pass. No gestures were exchanged as they passed. They will likely keep the story of a Kawasaki leading to themselves. (or make something up). I did not feel intimidated at all, and running the stop signs was the only way to to keep my position. (and my pride) __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2010, 03:08 PM	#2
psychocycle Advanced Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 822	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. Sorry but I'm a little unclear why you didn't stop at the stop sign?? ??? __________________ Psychocycle VBA # 1125 2002 1500 fi Nomad
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05-10-2010, 05:07 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. Heck, you're as good as "patched in" now! I think I'd have pulled to the side and waved them past. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-10-2010, 06:44 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. I've never had that happen. I've had other riders come up behind me but they either kept a few bike lengths distance or passed me by. I've moved over and waved other riders to pass me if they seem to be in a rush. Some pass and some don't. I always keep a little distance when coming up on another rider. Just feels like the right thing to do IMO. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. I had a similar incident a couple of summers ago. Group of about eight or nine Sons of Silence that rode behind me on the two lane through the mountains for about 30 miles. When we reached the bottom of the pass and the highway opened up to four lanes, they slowly passed me and every one of them gave me either a nod or a wave as they went by. No worries. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-13-2010, 01:12 AM	#7
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. I think they were all getting ready to stop. But when you blew through the sign they thought, "Holy Crap, we can't let a guy on an import show us up!", so they followed on. They are probably still talking about it. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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05-13-2010, 06:22 PM	#8
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. As long as you show respect toward them and don't mess around, you will be fine. I have had Mongols and Outlaws come up on me on rides. Just do what you would normally do and they aren't going to hassle you. Don't try to tag onto their group though, that could end up bad. Actually had a two Mongols talk to me at a gas stop one time...they both dwarfed. Actually talked to me about my bike and such. Believe me, I didn't initiate the conversation either, lol. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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05-15-2010, 09:57 AM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. Here in my little town in north Alabama never see any group of riders to speak of. About the most I ever see will be a group of maybe 4. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-15-2010, 12:23 PM	#10
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. Usually if if you don't bother them ::) they won't bother you. :) and they have enough enemies to worry about..... __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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05-31-2010, 09:50 PM	#11
1badbagger Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. The question is - How do you know what will bother them. OMC's have killed because your patch looked a little to "outlawish".
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06-01-2010, 01:22 AM	#12
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. We came across a few Mongols at a Starbucks in Montana, they quietly checked out our metric bikes and minded their own business. Another time a Bandido complemented on my wife's Suzi at a Washington gas station. Guess you mind your own business and they will theirs.
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06-03-2010, 11:19 AM	#14
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	10 minutes riding "with" the Skeleton Crew MC. I agree with Sly; most have their own issues with others. I haven't had problems ever before, but we just go our own way. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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