tagging along?

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-Curly- · #1 Unread post by **-Curly-** » Fri May 05, 2006 4:47 pm

There was 4 bikes riding in a group as I turned on the highway today. I wasn't sure if I should just let them go (which I did) or join them till my exit.

Wizzard · #2 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Fri May 05, 2006 5:00 pm

Unless they were hard core snobs or elitists , tagging along would have been purely acceptable .
Regards, Wizzard

DivideOverflow · Sat May 06, 2006 3:26 am

I sometimes tag along with people for fun. However, I definitely give them more space than I do my friends... I wouldn't want some random person hopping in real close when I have no clue about his riding abilities.

Sev · #4 Unread post by **Sev** » Sat May 06, 2006 3:52 am

Double your follow distance and watch to see if they wave you around. If they take off, you don't need to follow, they want to be left alone.

Other then that, I'll drop in behind someone.

Venarius · #5 Unread post by **Venarius** » Sat May 06, 2006 10:03 am

DivideOverflow wrote:I sometimes tag along with people for fun. However, I definitely give them more space than I do my friends... I wouldn't want some random person hopping in real close when I have no clue about his riding abilities.

Yup. Nothin wrong with taggin along. I've met some of the nicest guys from taggin along.

thebighop · #6 Unread post by **thebighop** » Wed May 10, 2006 8:09 pm

Tagging along is usually ok as long as you are in formation. If they're riding staggered, get in the corresponding slot., unless they have a tail gunner running alone at the back of the pack. Then you should stay behind and on his right...
I am a road captain in the CMA, and that's how we expect a joiner to fall in. And you're always welcome to tag along with any CMA group, anywhere in the country.

Lion_Lady · #7 Unread post by **Lion_Lady** » Thu May 11, 2006 1:43 am

Riding home with hubby (two bikes) Sunday from VA, we picked up a 'tagalong' as we left Frederick, MD on I-70.

He was on a cruiser and just added himself behind us. He matched our stagger and even 'opened the door' when I signalled a lane change.

At first, I was a bit unnerved, but he proved to be no problem.

Some folks can get REALLY upset if you try to join on, so stay back for a bit and watch...

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-Holiday · #8 Unread post by **-Holiday** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:23 am

I usually tag along.

then I follow them home, and pull in thier driveway behind them. I give them hugs, then invite myself inside.

Harley riders never have anything good in the fridge.

BigChickenStrips · Sat May 13, 2006 1:54 pm

what about at stoplights? i had a dude on a cruiser pull up behind me, i turned aroung and looked his bike up and down and gave him a thumbs up and he revved the motor for me. then i turned back aroud and it was akward until the light turned green.

Sev · #10 Unread post by **Sev** » Sat May 13, 2006 2:54 pm

You're supposed to rev back, then you both sit there revving your engines until you both run out of gas. Then you wander over to the bar together and have a beer and a chat. Not awkward anymore is it?