Moments When You Wish There Was A Cop Around.
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From: Bob Myers on 13 Apr 2010 15:04 On 4/13/2010 12:50 PM, Stephen! wrote: > Bob Myers<nospamplease(a)address.invalid> wrote in news:hq2ano$u4t$2 > @usenet01.boi.hp.com: > > >>> I like loud horns as much as the next guy but this really begs the >>> question: You had five seconds to blast the horn but not enough time to >>> hit the gas or binders to just get out of the way? >>> >>> >> Sure you have time to do that - and do - but it's also satisfying to >> make sure that the cage driver is aware of the situation. >> > > Absolutely... I love the stock horns on my K11LT and have used the mto > awaken a BDC many a time. Other than my Ram 1500 my K11LT is the only > vehicle I've ever owned that didn't get a new set of horns shortly after > purchase. > The other thing the nice people at RW provide that rates pretty high on the "satisfying" meter are these: http://www.aerostich.com/yellow-cards.html Granted, you don't get quite the same immediate gratification that comes from a few seconds on the horn, possibly followed by the Official Highway Salute, but I don't go anywhere these days without a couple of those little yellow magnets tucked away somewhere within easy reach... Bob M.
From: S'mee on 13 Apr 2010 15:14 On Apr 13, 12:43 pm, Bob Myers <nospample...(a)address.invalid> wrote: > On 4/13/2010 12:11 PM, Twibil wrote: > > > On Apr 13, 9:44 am, "Stephen!"<N...(a)spam.com> wrote: > > >> I like loud horns as much as the next guy but this really begs the > >> question: You had five seconds to blast the horn but not enough time to > >> hit the gas or binders to just get out of the way? > > > ? What makes you think I didn't do both? > > > I didn't get to be 66 years old riding in LA freeway traffic by > > neglecting the obvious survival tactics. > > Right - so where on your bike is YOUR holster mounted? ;-) well generall speaking it should be mounted in front of the rider...they are called pommel holsters. 8^) I'd recommend something that can appropriately called a "Horse Pistol" BFR makes a nice one that comes in all sorts of LARGE calibers and can be chamebered to suit. http://www.magnumresearch.com/BFR.asp personally for use whilst riding I would recommend the 45/70 government chambering for it's penetration and recoil properties. 8^) Naturally you will either have to learn to shoot left handed (if you aren't left handed) OR buy a Indian Big chief (a 39' would do nicely I think) as you don't want to take your hand off the throttle.
From: Bob Myers on 13 Apr 2010 16:32 On 4/13/2010 1:21 PM, Stephen! wrote: > Bob Myers<nospamplease(a)address.invalid> wrote in news:hq2en7$vhu$1 > @usenet01.boi.hp.com: > > >> The other thing the nice people at RW provide that rates pretty high on >> the "satisfying" meter are these: >> >> http://www.aerostich.com/yellow-cards.html >> >> > > Hehe... Wouldn't work on a VW Thing. Besides, a boot print leaves a > much better, and longer lasting, impression. > > Yes, but - satisfying though the boot print method might be, I tend to dislike those which promote the "goddamn jerks on motorcycles! Ought to ban them all!" attitude amongst the cagers. Which is not to say that that isn't the correct response at times. Just like to have all my options available. Bob M.
From: Aham Brahmasmi on 13 Apr 2010 17:11 On Apr 13, 12:04 pm, Bob Myers <nospample...(a)address.invalid> wrote: > The other thing the nice people at RW provide that rates pretty high on > the "satisfying" meter are these: > > http://www.aerostich.com/yellow-cards.html Pull your skirt up and show us your vagina...
From: Twibil on 13 Apr 2010 18:49
On Apr 13, 11:43 am, Bob Myers <nospample...(a)address.invalid> wrote: > > > > I didn't get to be 66 years old riding in LA freeway traffic by > > neglecting the obvious survival tactics. > > Right - so where on your bike is YOUR holster mounted? ;-) So far I've had success with a combination of old age, treachery, stealth, and creative profanity. |