Sorry officier...didn't see you there...my bad

symonjester · 03-20-2004, 1:13 AM

The last few pieces of my gear arrived tonight (boots and a back protector) - so I excitedly try everything on (you can well imagine how I must have looked in my skivies wearing my new boots and a back protector...wonder why my neighbors don't talk to me?

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Anyway, I'm now late for my softball game and hurrying to get there. In the process I hopped on the throttle to go through a yellow light - not seeing the police car parked in the turn lane until far too late. Presto I'm getting pulled over. Interestingly he said "Thanks for pulling over, alot of sportbikes make a run for it"?!?!? To which I jokingly replied "I may be faster than your cruiser...but not your radio". Fortunately he had a sense of humor and didn't ticket me. Has anyone here actually tried to make a break for it? I'm really curious...cause that's a special kind of stupid.

Chain · 03-20-2004, 7:57 AM

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Originally Posted by symonjester

Has anyone here actually tried to make a break for it? I'm really curious...

Chain patiently awaits responses...

nhfirefighter13 · 03-20-2004, 8:06 AM

I run from the canaries all the time. At least twice a week during riding season. I like to think I'm helping them train. They should appreciate my efforts cuz it's free, afterall. I even took a photo of my carport when it was empty and made up this giant background sheet so I can quickly pull in and it looks like nobody's home from the street. Stupid po-po.

MedTechRR · 03-20-2004, 8:08 AM

yup, and the only way to do it properly is to pop a 12 o'clock as soon as you see the pig, this way he won't be able to see your plate number as you go by at 180!

Seriously, no amount of money from a ticket is worth risking my life by trying to run.

Plus I'm one of the few left who actually respect most law enforcement!!

nhfirefighter13 · 03-20-2004, 8:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 2k2954

Seriously, no amount of money from a ticket is worth risking my life by trying to run.

Plus I'm one of the few left who actually respect most law enforcement!!

yup...although, I have to say that I respect the position of law enforcement agencies. The individual officers are hit or miss as far as respect goes..

MedTechRR · 03-20-2004, 8:17 AM

Well, as a FF/EMT I work with most of the police around here and I personally know most of the others anyway. I guess I just haven't had a bad experience yet. Even Mass state police, whom I don't personally know, have been nothing but professional on the few occasions I've had to meet them!!

nhfirefighter13 · 03-20-2004, 8:25 AM

I didn't know you were a FF/EMT. Cool. You work in Gardner?

MedTechRR · 03-20-2004, 8:27 AM

Nope, I actually run with Ashburnham Fire/EMS. Gardner has a private ambulance service and I didn't really want to work for them so I went to the next town over!

I'm not full time Firefighter, just call!

BillAce · 03-20-2004, 10:13 AM

I once ran from a cop. I was heading home @ 2 am on an empty highway and passed a speed trap 1 traffic light before my turn. I was going 100 mph or so, so I just continued on my pace, made a few extra turns and pulled into my garage. The next weekend my brother asked where I dissapeared to, In my defense, I knew he was on duty and working that part of town,

MACI4LIFE · 03-20-2004, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BillAce

I once ran from a cop. I was heading home @ 2 am on an empty highway and passed a speed trap 1 traffic light before my turn. I was going 100 mph or so, so I just continued on my pace, made a few extra turns and pulled into my garage. The next weekend my brother asked where I dissapeared to, In my defense, I knew he was on duty and working that part of town,

You're brother ( a cop i'd assume ) actually knew it was you that sped by?? LOL

BillAce · 03-20-2004, 12:43 PM

My sliver/black 954 isn't very unusual around here, but my yellow and black 1 piece makes me stand out like a sore thumb.

scorch · 03-20-2004, 1:33 PM

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Originally Posted by symonjester

"I may be faster than your cruiser...but not your radio".

The only person that I let work on my bike is a city cop. He said I couldn't outrun a bullet either.......

I have run before but didn't know that I did.....does that count

abtech · 03-20-2004, 4:38 PM

I outrun the same 3 police officers at least 6 times a year. Before Chain get's his panties in a bunch, I should point out that this is on the racetrack and I just happen to be a smidge faster than any of them at our home track.

Chain · 03-20-2004, 4:48 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

I outrun the same 3 police officers at least 6 times a year. Before Chain get's his panties in a bunch, I should point out that this is on the racetrack and I just happen to be a smidge faster than any of them at our home track.

You nearly had me in the first sentence.

half · 03-20-2004, 6:45 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

I outrun the same 3 police officers at least 6 times a year. Before Chain get's his panties in a bunch, I should point out that this is on the racetrack and I just happen to be a smidge faster than any of them at our home track.

That has got to be the best feeling in the world, passing a cop and knowing he can't do a thing about it.

Bacchus · 03-20-2004, 6:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

You nearly had me in the first sentence.

Me too!

I'm thinking, what?! This is abtech talking this chit here...

nhfirefighter13 · 03-20-2004, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k2954

Nope, I actually run with Ashburnham Fire/EMS. Gardner has a private ambulance service and I didn't really want to work for them so I went to the next town over!

I'm not full time Firefighter, just call!

Ahhh. Very cool. I was call, too.

abtech · 03-21-2004, 7:36 AM

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Originally Posted by half

That has got to be the best feeling in the world, passing a cop and knowing he can't do a thing about it.

Well he can pass me back . . .

fivestar · 03-21-2004, 10:48 AM

4 wks ago I had a local squid run from our agency and 2 others. I lost him on the highway when we got into town. Like it was posted earlier, you can't outrun radio's. Myself and 2 other deputies were waiting for him at his grandparent's house. He now has a felony conviction because of this and is sentenced to 180 days in jail, as well as various traffic stuff. Oh, and the judge forfeited his brand new GSXR-750.

Darn.

FullForce · 03-21-2004, 9:50 PM

I ran like hell one night about 300 yards from my house. I passed a State Trooper in a Z28 Camaro running about 70 in a 45 and he does a 180 behind me. Like I said, I was about 300 yards from where I turn to enter my subdivision and I thought I could zip into the hood without him seeing me and he would fly by. Well I got slowed by this POS truck that was turning 1 road down from my subdivision and the Z28 was closing in fast. I dont know what I was thinking but I went around the truck on the shoulder of the road and then "nailed it". I had 2 slight curves and then about a 1 mile straight. Im thinking I will just get on the straight and open it up and dust the trooper, then wait till he goes by and then go back home. WRONG! I hit about 160+ and the Z28 was still within 100 yards of me. It took what seemed like 20-30 minutes to loose him but after closer thought it was more like 3-5 minutes tops. Lesson learned: If I am positive that I can just make a turn off or 2 without riding like a fool or endangering others I would do it again, but if its gonna require high speeds and several miles of it then I will yield to the officer and pull over. OH, if you have a 600 and a Z28 gets behind you and you just have long straight road go ahead and pull over cuz you wont shake him.

Bacchus · 03-21-2004, 10:07 PM

WetShrub · 03-21-2004, 10:54 PM

Doug is the scariest thing to see coming up from behind you on the track. For a second your heart stops and then you remember that he can't pull you over...till after you leave the track property.

-Shrub

Chain · 03-22-2004, 9:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FullForce

I hit about 160+ and..... [snip]

Over 160 on public roads, riding on the shoulder, with a police officer in pursuit. And all you would have faced was a speeding ticket.

You sir, are a complete idiot. Perhaps gixxer.com or labusas.org would be a better fit for you.

ConqSoft · 03-22-2004, 9:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chain

Over 160 on public roads, riding on the shoulder, with a police officer in pursuit. And all you would have faced was a speeding ticket.

You sir, are a complete idiot. Perhaps gixxer.com or labusas.org would be a better fit for you.