Enhanced CHP crackdowns

[Big Kahuna]

Well, it seems to be official. With the recent reports of air and ground assaults in the foothills and now the Little Dragon, it appears that the CHP are making it a point to enforce the law on some of our most sacred roads.

I once thought these areas to be remote enough that they would leave us along, but it appears that they've decided to crack down hard this year.

In the past decade of riding the Little Dragon I have never seen it patrolled by aircraft. The road is a different place when you are at the will of a very slow driver that refuses to use the turnouts. On our last trip through the canyon, I was behind a car that was going 25-30 MPH. At one point, the car slowed down to 10 mph, as if they expected me to pass over the double yellow.

Prepare yourself people, it's going to to be an interesting summer. If you run into anything like this in the the future, please jump on here and let other riders now. A good way to ruin a good ride, is to come home with a ticket in your pocket. ;)

[JonJon]

Sucked sitting under that tree thinking, "If i leave now, that CHP will prolly follow me, but if i leave later, the plane will prolly find me". Was a lose-lose to say the least. ****ty feeling.

[GsxR1000Ryda]

good luck running from a plane fellas!
Really though, The Highway Patrol arent dumb. When they see a group of sport bikers hanging out in the mountains, half of them wearing Full leather suits, they know exactly whats going down. I'll still continue riding the twisites but i'll be much more aware of my surroundings.

[KRAYZ1]

If you run and can find a place to hide :evilgrin0013: just have a tank top and flip flops with you pull off the full leather suit and ride home...LOL...

[Big Kahuna]

If you run and can find a place to hide :evilgrin0013: just have a tank top and flip flops with you pull off the full leather suit and ride home...LOL...Running is never the answer. You can quickly go from a small infraction to a felony in a matter of seconds. It's just not worth it to run and possible even lose a lot more in the process.

The CHP that pulled us over said that he was thankful we didn't run. I guess it's still in the back of their minds, the one guy that runs, makes them feel that we all may run. When in reality, I'm sure that 99% of the guys he pulls over don't run. But I think it's funny that he felt the need to tell us the story of the last guy who ran from him. Like I can care less, just right me up and send me on my way.

[swankster]

Perhaps the authorities are monitoring our site and others to.
Think about it... they know ahead of time where riders will be and set up accordingly. We're screwed:mad:
Of course, some code talk (for a diversion) could work but a lot of work. Perhaps better, some personal phone communication to spread the word or just ride in smaller groups and on weekdays.
I'm sure some can get away.
Just a thought,
Swankster

[Sprocket]

Running is never the answer. You can quickly go from a small infraction to a felony in a matter of seconds. It's just not worth it to run and possible even lose a lot more in the process.

The CHP that pulled us over said that he was thankful we didn't run. I guess it's still in the back of their minds, the one guy that runs, makes them feel that we all may run. When in reality, I'm sure that 99% of the guys he pulls over don't run. But I think it's funny that he felt the need to tell us the story of the last guy who ran from him. Like I can care less, just right me up and send me on my way.
He should have just given you a warning as a reward since you didnt run :D

Why arent they enforcing the yielding law? If the idiots in their suvs going 25mph would use the turn outs we wouldnt have to pass them.

[Sprocket]

Perhaps the authorities are monitoring our site and others to.
Think about it... they know ahead of time where riders will be and set up accordingly. We're screwed:mad:
Of course, some code talk (for a diversion) could work but a lot of work. Perhaps better, some personal phone communication to spread the word or just ride in smaller groups and on weekdays.
I'm sure some can get away.
Just a thought,
Swankster

I think codes would work and we could only give them to people we know are real, IE someone you have ridden with.

[PRTSMN]

Running is never the answer. You can quickly go from a small infraction to a felony in a matter of seconds. It's just not worth it to run and possible even lose a lot more in the process.

The CHP that pulled us over said that he was thankful we didn't run. I guess it's still in the back of their minds, the one guy that runs, makes them feel that we all may run. When in reality, I'm sure that 99% of the guys he pulls over don't run. But I think it's funny that he felt the need to tell us the story of the last guy who ran from him. Like I can care less, just right me up and send me on my way.

So you can get back to the fun stuff.:D

[GsxR1000Ryda]

Perhaps the authorities are monitoring our site and others to.
Think about it... they know ahead of time where riders will be and set up accordingly. We're screwed:mad:
Of course, some code talk (for a diversion) could work but a lot of work. Perhaps better, some personal phone communication to spread the word or just ride in smaller groups and on weekdays.
I'm sure some can get away.
Just a thought,
Swankster

that is very much a possbility! SO.....................Who's the RAT??

[Sprocket]

that is very much a possbility! SO.....................Who's the RAT??

It's Houa! LOL They can just sign up and never post and see everything we plan.

[kidmoua]

It's Houa! LOL They can just sign up and never post and see everything we plan.

inocent little Houa? No way....cant be..

anywho, sorry to hear about your little meet and greet with the chippy, Bill and Randy..

[Calicronic]

Actually they don't even have to sign up to just read the forum.

[kidmoua]

so it was Louie...

[L2fly]

Possible they are reading the forum, but I sort of doubt it... I imagine they know where the popular sport bike roads are without having to do that much research as to exactly where our little gang is going!

Heck, we posted our ride down south for same day, with 11 riders, and didn't see a single LEO... :)

But then again... just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you... :eek:

[L2fly]

Heck, maybe after July they'll be too busy busting drivers on cell phones (YIPPEE!!) to bother so much with us! :dblthumb2:

[PRTSMN]

Possible they are reading the forum, but I sort of doubt it... I imagine they know where the popular sport bike roads are without having to do that much research as to exactly where our little gang is going!

Heck, we posted our ride down south for same day, with 11 riders, and didn't see a single LEO... :)

But then again... just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you... :eek:

Maybe it you then Dj:D. How funny on your ride no chippers:rolleyes:

[L2fly]

Maybe it you then Dj:D. How funny on your ride no chippers:rolleyes:

Oh, *****!

Witch hunt! Don't burn me at the stake, please! :eek:

:flame:

[Sprocket]

Maybe it you then Dj:D. How funny on your ride no chippers:rolleyes:

She does work for the man! Hmmmmm.....

[L2fly]

She does work for the man! Hmmmmm.....

No, I work for the lady...

;)

[Calicronic]

so it was Louie...

I don't think you will ever have to worry about me being a snitch...lol. I would incriminate myself somehow within the first minute anyways:rolleyes:. Oddly enough, I "MAY" have been invited to spend the "night":eek: with our local law enforcement agency:chase: years ago, because I wouldn't snitch.;)...good times:rolleyes::D.

Possible they are reading the forum, but I sort of doubt it... I imagine they know where the popular sport bike roads are without having to do that much research as to exactly where our little gang is going!

Heck, we posted our ride down south for same day, with 11 riders, and didn't see a single LEO... :)

But then again... just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you... :eek:

I've got my eye on you now!!!!:D BK, is there anyway we can put a ban on her just when we are scheduling rides:rolleyes:?:p

[PRTSMN]

No, I work for the lady...

;)


lady man they still can get your @$$ in some trouble:p

[KRAYZ1]

I think we have a few COP's on this forum :rolleyes: In fact I know we do :eek: but when a CHP is setting out on a nice road all year round and the number of riders on that road keep going up and then a few go DOWN they start to look :doh:...

[Calkidd]

I think we have a few COP's on this forum :rolleyes: In fact I know we do :eek:.What would you ever be implying?

[GsxR1000Ryda]

I think we have a few COP's on this forum :rolleyes: In fact I know we do :eek: but when a CHP is setting out on a nice road all year round and the number of riders on that road keep going up and then a few go DOWN they start to look :doh:...

yea we sure do. And one of them passed me on 211 like there was no tomorrow.................... hAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[training_wheelz]

I just want to give all you guys a big thanks for keeping them busy in the north so we could enjoy ourselves in the south :D

[GsxR1000Ryda]

I just want to give all you guys a big thanks for keeping them busy in the north so we could enjoy ourselves in the south :D

o yeah no problem. If it wasnt for us sport bikers those CHP would be pretttttttttty bored

[yoageallen]

In the last two years the dragon has become very popular! I can't believe how many bikes go there. It used to be our little slice of heaven and could ride there all day and only see a few bikes. Now it is motorcycle haven. I think we have ruined a perfectly good riding area by telling everyone where it is at. It just goes to show there can be too much of a good thing!

[MadKaw]

I also subscribe to the Kawasaki Triples forum, and most of them are are back east where the REAL dragon is, in North Carolina. They just got back from the dragon run and deals gap, they said the cops back there ruined it for them.

It wasnt just a random cop, they were saturated, even just sitting watching them at their places of rest.

[MadKaw]

also, a while back on channel 30 news they said that FPD will be "cracking down" on jaywalking pedestrians and motorcycles this summer.

So just cuz your not on the twisties, dont think you're safe

[A Ninja Boot]

dam! that means I have to put something over my exhaust to quiet it down.

[Sprocket]

dam! that means I have to put something over my exhaust to quiet it down.
Naw yours isnt that bad. No where near as loud as most Harleys

[swankster]

Naw yours isnt that bad. No where near as loud as most Harleys

HHhhhhhmmmm!!! excuse me!:p
Noisy to only those who trail:evilgrin0013:
Swankster

[Sprocket]

Take Swankster for example. Now his bike is loud! :D

[Sprocket]

HHhhhhhmmmm!!! excuse me!:p
Noisy to only those who trail:evilgrin0013:
Swankster
WHen you came screaming into the BMW parking lot I thought those cops were gonna tazer and hog tie you! :eek:

[CRASH972]

I just want to give all you guys a big thanks for keeping them busy in the north so we could enjoy ourselves in the south :D

Your welcome.:mad:

Next time it's your turn:evilgrin0013:

[Scarman]

Running is never the answer. You can quickly go from a small infraction to a felony in a matter of seconds. It's just not worth it to run and possible even lose a lot more in the process.

The CHP that pulled us over said that he was thankful we didn't run. I guess it's still in the back of their minds, the one guy that runs, makes them feel that we all may run. When in reality, I'm sure that 99% of the guys he pulls over don't run. But I think it's funny that he felt the need to tell us the story of the last guy who ran from him. Like I can care less, just right me up and send me on my way.

Yeah I got stopped a couple months ago. It was dark and I just had this need to pull the front wheel off the ground. At the next stop sign, I launched it and up came the front. There was a car approaching the intersection and guess who it was. I saw the lights come on and so I just pulled over.

He said as fast as I was pulling away from him he thought I was going to run. He gave me a warning then thanked me for not running and let me go. I was really surprised he actually thought I was going to run. Pulling a wheelie through an intersection would not be cheap I'm sure but trying to run would have cost me so much more.

[NinjaMBee]

wow, i didnt know it was that difficult to ride, have fun and obey the law. :D maybe cause im on a little 250 :p

[GsxR1000Ryda]

wow, i didnt know it was that difficult to ride, have fun and obey the law. :D maybe cause im on a little 250 :p

you dont even know

[Sprocket]

wow, i didnt know it was that difficult to ride, have fun and obey the law. :D maybe cause im on a little 250 :p
The problem is they are singling us out because we are politically correct targets. I didnt see them writing cagers tickets for not yielding to us so we wouldn't have to pass them over the double yellow

[NinjaMBee]

The problem is they are singling us out because we are politically correct targets. I didnt see them writing cagers tickets for not yielding to us so we wouldn't have to pass them over the double yellow

even if u were in a car and they didnt yield they still wouldnt get a ticket cause theyre goin as slow as theyre comfortable with i guess. The point is, ya gotta share the road with idiots, how it will always be. either deal with it, break the law and risk a ticket, or pick a new place to go that has less traffic. those are the choices. soooo sad :doh::mad2:

[Big Kahuna]

The problem is they are singling us out because we are politically correct targets. I didnt see them writing cagers tickets for not yielding to us so we wouldn't have to pass them over the double yellowYou should have seen how many cars were cutting over the double yellow line in the corners. It was ridiculous!

[Sprocket]

You should have seen how many cars were cutting over the double yellow line in the corners. It was ridiculous!

I'd bring that up in court.

[ZX10Rob]

I don't think that we are being singled out by the cops but I think that the individuals doing wheelies and shut give us a bad name. All the accidents and reckless speeds don't help our cause either. Its like insurance, insurance for a 1000 cc super sport bike will be higher than a 1000 cc cruiser. I don't think its the cops but the dumb asses that can't be mature enough to ride correctly. Every time I got a speeding ticket in my car or on my bike I got it cause I was speedin. Come on guys.

[training_wheelz]

even if u were in a car and they didnt yield they still wouldnt get a ticket cause theyre goin as slow as theyre comfortable with i guess. The point is, ya gotta share the road with idiots, how it will always be. either deal with it, break the law and risk a ticket, or pick a new place to go that has less traffic. those are the choices. soooo sad :doh::mad2:

I think it's called impedeing traffic or something like that. My brother is a truck driver and told me they do get tickets for passing on a 4 lane highway if they hold up traffic in the process. I think it was an incident on hwy 99 he was telling me about. So I think slower vehicles not using the turn outs could in fact get ticketed for not using them when there is enough traffic held up behind them.

[Calkidd]

I think it's called impedeing traffic or something like that. My brother is a truck driver and told me they do get tickets for passing on a 4 lane highway if they hold up traffic in the process. I think it was an incident on hwy 99 he was telling me about. So I think slower vehicles not using the turn outs could in fact get ticketed for not using them when there is enough traffic held up behind them.
Here you go


VC§ 22400. Minimum Speed Law
(a) No person shall drive upon a highway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for safe operation, because of a grade, or in compliance with law.
No person shall bring a vehicle to a complete stop upon a highway so as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.


And here is the law regrading the use of turnouts.

VC§ 21656. Turning Out of Slow-Moving Vehicles
On a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions, a slow-moving vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, behind which five or more vehicles are formed in line, shall turn off the roadway at the nearest place designated as a turnout by signs erected by the authority having jurisdiction over the highway, or wherever sufficient area for a safe turnout exists, in order to permit the vehicles following it to proceed. As used in this section a slow-moving vehicle is one which is proceeding at a rate of speed less than the normal flow of traffic at the particular time and place.

[Se7en-Suns]

Exactly! -- I have yet to see or hear about anyone ticketed for failing to use a turnout under those conditions.

[Calkidd]

Exactly! -- I have yet to see or hear about anyone ticketed for failing to use a turnout under those conditions.
That's the biggest piss off of them all.

[KRAYZ1]

What would you ever be implying?


:evilgrin0013: you guy's are every where ...LOL....:evilgrin0013:

and we have a officer that ride's in Team Flatline and he is one of the people that's always out in the front of the pak . and I can't forget l2fly she also ride's with Team Flatline Ryders

[Wile_E_Coyote]

That's the biggest piss off of them all.

No, that would be seeing blue and red lights in your mirrors. Darn law men. You can't trust any of them... :D

[GsxR1000Ryda]

:evilgrin0013: you guy's are every where ...LOL....:evilgrin0013:

and we have a officer that ride's in Team Flatline and he is one of the people that's always out in the front of the pak . and I can't forget l2fly she also ride's with Team Flatline Ryders

l2fly is a cop ??

[Wile_E_Coyote]

and we have a officer that ride's in Team Flatline and he is one of the people that's always out in the front of the pak . and I can't forget l2fly she also ride's with Team Flatline Ryders

I ride with a few LEO's occassionaly. They're fast! When we're on the straight bits I stay right behind them. I'm hoping if they get lenience then so do I!

[GsxR1000Ryda]

I ride with a few LEO's occassionaly. They're fast! When we're on the straight bits I stay right behind them. I'm hoping if they get lenience then so do I!

I was riding with my buddy who is a fresno PD. Well I was only about 5-10 bike lengths ahead of him, i got a speeding ticket for 86mph in a 55 and my buddy (the cop) who was right behind me, was supposedly doing the speed limit. Go figure....................... O yeah, I got pulled over by a CHP

[A Ninja Boot]

I was riding with my buddy who is a fresno PD. Well I was only about 5-10 bike lengths ahead of him, i got a speeding ticket for 86mph in a 55 and my buddy (the cop) who was right behind me, was supposedly doing the speed limit. Go figure....................... O yeah, I got pulled over by a CHP


Just like on the way up to the dragon, you saw how far back I was. If I can avoid a ticket by riding a slower pace, then I will. Getting a ticket just ruins your day and you can be using that money for something else.

[Sprocket]

l2fly is a cop ??

Shes a DA

[kidmoua]

Just like on the way up to the dragon, you saw how far back I was. If I can avoid a ticket by riding a slower pace, then I will. Getting a ticket just ruins your day and you can be using that money for something else.

..and thats why we chose to truck it up there..

[A Ninja Boot]

..and thats why we chose to truck it up there..

No, you drove because it was to far to ride. all though I maybe trailering next time.

[PRTSMN]

..and thats why we chose to truck it up there..

werd:rolleyes:

[kidmoua]

No, you drove because it was to far to ride. all though I maybe trailering next time.

well, that too..but there's a few stretch that I just wanna wring the throtle

[Sprocket]

..and thats why we chose to truck it up there..

The ride up and back isnt where the problems were. I'm liking the trailer idea too. I have one that can hold two bikes, but its just a flatbed and needs wheel chucks and whatnot before I could use it.

[kidmoua]

The ride up and back isnt where the problems were. I'm liking the trailer idea too. I have one that can hold two bikes, but its just a flatbed and needs wheel chucks and whatnot before I could use it.

just lay it on it's side..who use chock blocks anyways..

[PRTSMN]

the trailer does make it nice..

[A Ninja Boot]

I haven't loaded any bikes up in my truck bed yet, but I think it can hold two, one foward and the other backwards. I just don't have a ramp to try it with.

[PRTSMN]

I haven't loaded any bikes up in my truck bed yet, but I think it can hold two, one foward and the other backwards. I just don't have a ramp to try it with.

harbor frieght

[Sprocket]

I haven't loaded any bikes up in my truck bed yet, but I think it can hold two, one foward and the other backwards. I just don't have a ramp to try it with.

If you have a trailer hitch we could use my trailer too and get 4! Splitting the gas cost 4 ways would be cheaper than everyone riding :D

[kidmoua]

I haven't loaded any bikes up in my truck bed yet, but I think it can hold two, one foward and the other backwards. I just don't have a ramp to try it with.

That's how I use to load them up..one forward and one backward..

but this morning, thanks to Ray (aw749r) he hooked me up with 2 center hooks so now I can haul them both facing forward..

[kidmoua]

If you have a trailer hitch we could use my trailer too and get 4! Splitting the gas cost 4 ways would be cheaper than everyone riding :D

now we're talking...

we left my truck up in Mariposa behind the post office..Ray brought his little ankle biter so we left him in my truck with all the windows open..

[A Ninja Boot]

If you have a trailer hitch we could use my trailer too and get 4! Splitting the gas cost 4 ways would be cheaper than everyone riding :D

I have a trailer hook up, just no hitch yet. Not like I can't buy one at wally world or Pep boys.

[kidmoua]

I have a trailer hook up, just no hitch yet. Not like I can't buy one at wally world or Pep boys.

I might have an extra one at work..I'll check tomm when I go in..you can have it if it's still there

[A Ninja Boot]

I might have an extra one at work..I'll check tomm when I go in..you can have it if it's still there

Cool! it's gotta be the high set-up. my truck is somewhat low.

[kidmoua]

Cool! it's gotta be the high set-up. my truck is somewhat low.

I think this is just a regular one. I gave a really nice and heavy duty, adjustable one to Dan.

[JonJon]

flip it around. :willy_nilly:

[Sprocket]

I might have an extra one at work..I'll check tomm when I go in..you can have it if it's still there
I have the slide in hitch. if you have the standard 2" receptacle it should work. It has the flat 4 or 5 wire harness for lighting

[Calkidd]

Ooops posted in the wrong thread

[A Ninja Boot]

I have the slide in hitch. if you have the standard 2" receptacle it should work. It has the flat 4 or 5 wire harness for lighting

yeah, it can "receive" 2 inches.:evilgrin0013:

[Sprocket]

yeah, it can "receive" 2 inches.:evilgrin0013:

Well, this one is 2" thick and 10" long! :eek:

[kidmoua]

Blah, blah, blah:yawn:.....let's get some stickers....

yeah.. I want stickers and cards

[L2fly]

Well, this one is 2" thick and 10" long! :eek:

:here:

:evilgrin0013:

[Sprocket]

:here:

:evilgrin0013:

:jaw:

[A Ninja Boot]

Well, this one is 2" thick and 10" long! :eek:


:worthless: :eek:

hahaha, I can't believe I am posting this....:skep:

[kidmoua]

you two need to take this in another room... :peanutbutterjellyti

[Sprocket]

you two need to take this in another room... :peanutbutterjellyti

My place or yours DJ? :cool:

[L2fly]

My place or yours DJ? :cool:

I think he was talking to you & Aj... ;)

[Sprocket]

I think he was talking to you & Al... ;)
Doh! :willy_nilly:

[kidmoua]

I think he was talking to you & Al... ;)

you fellas are going to need some :soapbox:

[PRTSMN]

you fellas are going to need some :soapbox:

I log off for a while and come back to a mad house

[A Ninja Boot]

Well, I guess Al is no where to be found.

[L2fly]

Well, I guess Al is no where to be found.

Whoopsie, typo...!

Don't be bitter... you know I meant the one, the only, Aj... :D

[A Ninja Boot]

Whoopsie, typo...!

Don't be bitter... you know I meant the one, the only, Aj... :D

Your just jealous because you are two letters behind me Dj. :)

[PRTSMN]

Your just jealous because you are two letters behind me Dj. :)

Whoopsie, typo...!

Don't be bitter... you know I meant the one, the only, Aj... :D

at least none of yournames are bj:gve:

[Sprocket]

at least none of yournames are bj:gve:

"DJ" kinda sounds like "BJ" :dblthumb2:

[PRTSMN]

"DJ" kinda sounds like "BJ" :dblthumb2:

Be carefull that's like treading on thin ice:weirdface:

[A Ninja Boot]

Be carefull that's like treading on thin ice:weirdface:

Don't you mean thin toilet paper.

[Sprocket]

Be carefull that's like treading on thin ice:weirdface:

Shes prolly gonna kick my ass next time I see her :weirdface:

[KRAYZ1]

l2fly is a cop ??


:hitfan: no she is the one that sends you a way :hitfan:

[PRTSMN]

Don't you mean thin toilet paper.

Or standing in deep $h!t

[Calkidd]

Be carefull that's like treading on thin ice:weirdface:
They say, he who lives near a mine field should tread very lightly.

[L2fly]

"DJ" kinda sounds like "BJ" :dblthumb2:



:doh:

I love how that didn't get just ONE :thumbsup:, noooo, that got the DOUBLE :dblthumb2:!

:fryingpan:


:laugh:

[Sprocket]

:doh:

I love how that didn't get just ONE :thumbsup:, noooo, that got the DOUBLE :dblthumb2:!

:fryingpan:


:laugh:

:peanutbutterjellyti

Its Ryans fault. He said BJ first!

[UFO]

:worthless: