NorCalBusa
Member #294
There, I broke the silence 'round here. :teeth
Motorcycles and LEO's
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KrustyKruser
El Chingon
Ponch and John.
Starpower
Well-known member
Didn't know where this is going but it reminded me of something I wanted to mention. Wife and I did a day trip to the Mendo coast last Thursday and saw a parade of about 15-16 CHP biker's going past us just South of Little River about 2pm. We exchanged waves as we walked on the side of the road.
Anyone know what kind of event this was?
Anyone know what kind of event this was?
CDONA
Home of Vortex tuning
I hit a "training ride" with the Monterey sheriff's dept, on my way out to Parkfield for burgers with my sis.
Driving my truck, I saw way up ahead, riders spinning tight circles in the road. I thought they were messing with ground squirrels.
I hit the high beams & flashers, just to let them know I got eyeballs on their shennagains.
The TO saw me and got the squad under control for traffic.
Passed by with a wave.
Asked about them @ lunch, the trainees were partying with the idea of being "real" bikers, and wished for beers all-around.
They get paid for this?
Driving my truck, I saw way up ahead, riders spinning tight circles in the road. I thought they were messing with ground squirrels.
I hit the high beams & flashers, just to let them know I got eyeballs on their shennagains.
The TO saw me and got the squad under control for traffic.
Passed by with a wave.
Asked about them @ lunch, the trainees were partying with the idea of being "real" bikers, and wished for beers all-around.
They get paid for this?
Rel
Groveland, where's that?
You called?
NorCalBusa
Member #294
KrustyKruser
El Chingon
bergmen
Well-known member
Back in 1969 I was riding my new Honda CB750. Rare at the time, they were just being introduced to the Santa Clara Valley.
I was going east on Stevens Creek Road towards Monte Vista by the Blackberry Farm down a steep grade. Easy to go over the limit, I had been ticketed there before. I was under the limit and saw a Santa Clara County Sheriff car at the bottom, usual place to nab speeders.
As I rode by he lit me up and pulled me over. I knew I wasn't doing anything wrong. He jumped out of his squad car and came up to me and said I didn't do anything wrong, he just want to see my bike and ask me about it. We jabbered for 20 minutes or so (he was an enthusiast). He even asked how fast I had it up to and I answered honestly (125mph). He didn't bat an eye and just said he read that they could go that fast.
A fun conversation, although a bit unusual.
Dan
I was going east on Stevens Creek Road towards Monte Vista by the Blackberry Farm down a steep grade. Easy to go over the limit, I had been ticketed there before. I was under the limit and saw a Santa Clara County Sheriff car at the bottom, usual place to nab speeders.
As I rode by he lit me up and pulled me over. I knew I wasn't doing anything wrong. He jumped out of his squad car and came up to me and said I didn't do anything wrong, he just want to see my bike and ask me about it. We jabbered for 20 minutes or so (he was an enthusiast). He even asked how fast I had it up to and I answered honestly (125mph). He didn't bat an eye and just said he read that they could go that fast.
A fun conversation, although a bit unusual.
Dan
NorCalBusa
Member #294
Did you buy it at San Jose Honda @ 1610 So. 1st St (corner of Alma)? Got my '76 CB550-Four there, a whopping $1701.56 OTD.:afm199
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
I've ridden with two different LEOs (that I know of) in the Bay Area. One who hasn't been around here for a few years and one that I've seen around earlier this year. Both rode Ducatis. At least one of them didn't really want the group to know that they were an officer because we might behave differently. Both were just fine passing over solid yellow lines when needed and going "a bit over" the speed limit in the hills. As long as we were otherwise safe.
It must be tough riding enthusiastically in the hills when off duty and enforcing traffic laws on duty.
I've ridden with two different LEOs here in Idaho as well. But these rides are mostly in the dirt, so traffic rules aren't quite as much of a concern.
It must be tough riding enthusiastically in the hills when off duty and enforcing traffic laws on duty.
I've ridden with two different LEOs here in Idaho as well. But these rides are mostly in the dirt, so traffic rules aren't quite as much of a concern.
That's one way of meeting the nicest people on a Honda. :laughing
bergmen
Well-known member
I bought it at House of Honda in Mountain View (I think that was the name of the dealership) in July of 1969. I had called all of the dealers in the area (Santa Clara Honda, San Jose Honda and few others I forget). All had lists of people waiting for deliveries, some as long as 12-15. House of Honda had no list so I jetted up there. They had a red one on the floor and were prepping a green/blue one in back. The red one had 20 miles on the odo (first CB750 to arrive at the dealer) and I knew it had been thrashed by the crew. Nope, went for the green/blue one (don't know what the name of the color was, very unique and very Honda) for $1,379.00 + T/L.
Dan
bergmen
Well-known member
It was a pretty cool experience. A lot better than "can I see your drivers license and registration, do you know why I pulled you over?" which is how I was normally greeted.
Actually, back then (IIRC), the registration had to be on the motorcycle in clear view, in a plastic tube attached to the license plate. Perfect for thieves who wanted to know where you lived and was the reason that law was changed eventually.
Dan
motomania2007
TC/MSF/CMSP/ Instructor
Back in 1986 when I bought my brand new FZ750 I got stopped three times that I recall now from cops that just simply wanted to check out the bike and ask me questions about it. It was pretty rare at that point in California I don't think they sold the FC 750 in California in 1985.
I received no harassment or anything They just pulled over and smiled and chit chatted.
I received no harassment or anything They just pulled over and smiled and chit chatted.
doc4216
Coastie who high fives
I moved here in July 2014 from FL. I joined BARF, found the CHP guidelines for lane sharing, and was ready for when the time came. My SO and I went to SF on the bike sometime in August.
On our way back, we encountered traffic so I stayed in traffic like I normally did until I decided to take the plunge and lane share. Just as I decided to check the lane, I hear a rumble, and see a line of 10-12 SFPD moto cops coming up the lane. WHAT a great time to fall in line!! And that's what we did. We followed that line of cops from downtown all the way to Treasure Island for my first and most awesome lane sharing experience.
The space they created on those Harleys was magical for my Tiger 800 and a first time splitter.
On our way back, we encountered traffic so I stayed in traffic like I normally did until I decided to take the plunge and lane share. Just as I decided to check the lane, I hear a rumble, and see a line of 10-12 SFPD moto cops coming up the lane. WHAT a great time to fall in line!! And that's what we did. We followed that line of cops from downtown all the way to Treasure Island for my first and most awesome lane sharing experience.
The space they created on those Harleys was magical for my Tiger 800 and a first time splitter.
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
Note a LEO, but the obvious answer is by getting off of the bike regularly and writing a lot of tickets. :cool
MR662
AFM #662
Someday's you're soaked, just the way it is....but generally try to get back to office and sit in A/C to cool down when you can, or grab a coffee pre-Covid and sit and cool down for a few. I wear an outer carrier vest so I can take it off when at office to cool down quicker. Lastly, find shade....:ride