Tailgating

[KrazyDawg]

Could it be because it's a liftback it feels like more people are tailgating since you don't have a rear end that sticks out?

[tk1971]

Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

Could it be because it's a liftback it feels like more people are tailgating since you don't have a rear end that sticks out?

Makes perfect sense. I notice people are closer than I'd like when I ride motorcycles too (I don't split lanes).

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by tk1971

Makes perfect sense. I notice people are closer than I'd like when I ride motorcycles too (I don't split lanes).

agreed. especially when stopped at intersections. feels like their bumper is against my rear tire at times.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by frownonfun

agreed. especially when stopped at intersections. feels like their bumper is against my rear tire at times.

I always keep an eye in one of my mirrors, and the very moment that I see someone approaching the bike to quickly and pulling up too close, I give it a nice loud rev. That always snaps them right out of whatever trance they're in, or whatever pissing contest they think they're onto.

Just one of the very gratifying aspects of riding a harley with straight pipes :)

Of course by that time I have my foot on the shifter and the clutch in and I always leave enough space in front of me to get out of there if I need to.

Honestly, what scares me the most on the bike is people who pull out into traffic without paying attention ... I really hate testing my brakes on that thing ... or the attention of the person behind me.