Since I am still sitting here waiting for my chance to own a Busa come along
I thought maybe I'd throw out a few tips from inside the cage with lights on the top. I'm sure i'll get hammered more than a first bike a busa post, but what the heck!
First let me explain that not all cops have the same mentality as me on these points but here's my take.
Look twice before you do something squidish;
The crowd you are showing off in front of is also waiting for me to do my job. If I act, you think I'm a bastid. If I don't act I'm not doing what you all have paid me for. Do I have an option here?
Speed on an open road (no cages/pedestrians)...if you endanger no one but yourself and you're dressed to ride, I'm not going to bother. Be safe
Flip flops, t-shirt, and shorts is another story 5-10 over the limit and I'm looking at you. I just ate my meal and really don't want to scrape you off the road and see fresh road rash right now. Have some paper,You earned it.
Speed in an area with kids/pedestrians. Do I really have an option? Here ya go, you've earned it.
THINK about it before you decide to jet;
My motorola is faster than anything on the road, even a Busa. I have many options on what to deploy, may even call for the bird in the sky (insert the WHO, "I can see for miles and miles"). Once you decide to twist the throttle and jet, "it's on". My discretion has just left the scenario.
Points to ponder as you decide; Did I get your plate? Have I seen you washing your bike and know where you live? Why am I stopping you? Maybe I see a mod and want to inquire about it. Maybe I want to let you know your plate is loose and may fall off? Actually happened, He jets, plate falls off right in front of me. DOH!!! Casually went to guys house where bike was still roasting hot in garage. He answered the door with "helmet head" and denied even riding that day...until I showed him the plate he was missing. He was all legit. until he jetted. Got himself arrested for a bad decision. Hey he earned it!
So lets say you decide to stop. Why not move to the right side of shoulder or even off of it. Turn bike off, and remove helmet so I can speak with you. It shows respect. It also could save a life, yours or mine. Have you seen how cagers act when they see flashing lights???
(For the ladies on this board, you may go now. Thank you and please have a pleasant day. I'm sorry for interrupting your ride, please ride safely and watch those cagers. As a matter of fact there are some awesome twisties just down the road, let me make a call and have it closed off for you to ride cager free...)
Remember, you know who I am and what I do for a living (the car and uniform would be what I'd call a clue??), I have NO idea who you are or what you have just done. My goal is seeing my kids at the end of the tour. (Hopefully soon I can add riding my Busa!) In the back of my mind I am ready for you to be the biggest,ugliest,meanest dude in the world who wants to kill a cop. I strongly suggest you do nothing that may further that idea! Lay your hands palms up on tank and relax. Before you start reaching for things let me know what you are doing. "My license is in wallet in back pocket, may I get it now? My reg. info is under seat, would you like me to get it?" It helps to show a little respect. It may not show, but it eases some stress and could directly affect the outcome of our meeting.
Be honest. 75mph in a 40mph at the 11:00 position on one wheel in a residential area with kids on the street and you have no idea why I stopped you? Please, I don't expect you to confess to every violation you've ever committed. But if you insult my intelligence, you will most likely get a ticket for stupidity. Hey, you earned it!
If you are uninsured,unregistered,unlicensed,uninspected,drunk,or belligerent, I wouldn't expect a warning. You should know better. You earned it.
Follow some of the tips and you may get a break. Maybe its one ticket instead of 3, or a warning instead of any, but it's still a break!
The opinions and views expressed or implied above are the sole posession of said person who posted same. Do NOT expect these views to be expressed by every officer in the world. Remember;
Respect, you gotta give it to get it.
Be Safe.
First let me explain that not all cops have the same mentality as me on these points but here's my take.
Look twice before you do something squidish;
The crowd you are showing off in front of is also waiting for me to do my job. If I act, you think I'm a bastid. If I don't act I'm not doing what you all have paid me for. Do I have an option here?
Speed on an open road (no cages/pedestrians)...if you endanger no one but yourself and you're dressed to ride, I'm not going to bother. Be safe
Flip flops, t-shirt, and shorts is another story 5-10 over the limit and I'm looking at you. I just ate my meal and really don't want to scrape you off the road and see fresh road rash right now. Have some paper,You earned it.
Speed in an area with kids/pedestrians. Do I really have an option? Here ya go, you've earned it.
My motorola is faster than anything on the road, even a Busa. I have many options on what to deploy, may even call for the bird in the sky (insert the WHO, "I can see for miles and miles"). Once you decide to twist the throttle and jet, "it's on". My discretion has just left the scenario.
Points to ponder as you decide; Did I get your plate? Have I seen you washing your bike and know where you live? Why am I stopping you? Maybe I see a mod and want to inquire about it. Maybe I want to let you know your plate is loose and may fall off? Actually happened, He jets, plate falls off right in front of me. DOH!!! Casually went to guys house where bike was still roasting hot in garage. He answered the door with "helmet head" and denied even riding that day...until I showed him the plate he was missing. He was all legit. until he jetted. Got himself arrested for a bad decision. Hey he earned it!
So lets say you decide to stop. Why not move to the right side of shoulder or even off of it. Turn bike off, and remove helmet so I can speak with you. It shows respect. It also could save a life, yours or mine. Have you seen how cagers act when they see flashing lights???
(For the ladies on this board, you may go now. Thank you and please have a pleasant day. I'm sorry for interrupting your ride, please ride safely and watch those cagers. As a matter of fact there are some awesome twisties just down the road, let me make a call and have it closed off for you to ride cager free...)
Remember, you know who I am and what I do for a living (the car and uniform would be what I'd call a clue??), I have NO idea who you are or what you have just done. My goal is seeing my kids at the end of the tour. (Hopefully soon I can add riding my Busa!) In the back of my mind I am ready for you to be the biggest,ugliest,meanest dude in the world who wants to kill a cop. I strongly suggest you do nothing that may further that idea! Lay your hands palms up on tank and relax. Before you start reaching for things let me know what you are doing. "My license is in wallet in back pocket, may I get it now? My reg. info is under seat, would you like me to get it?" It helps to show a little respect. It may not show, but it eases some stress and could directly affect the outcome of our meeting.
Be honest. 75mph in a 40mph at the 11:00 position on one wheel in a residential area with kids on the street and you have no idea why I stopped you? Please, I don't expect you to confess to every violation you've ever committed. But if you insult my intelligence, you will most likely get a ticket for stupidity. Hey, you earned it!
If you are uninsured,unregistered,unlicensed,uninspected,drunk,or belligerent, I wouldn't expect a warning. You should know better. You earned it.
Follow some of the tips and you may get a break. Maybe its one ticket instead of 3, or a warning instead of any, but it's still a break!
The opinions and views expressed or implied above are the sole posession of said person who posted same. Do NOT expect these views to be expressed by every officer in the world. Remember;
Respect, you gotta give it to get it.
Be Safe.