Lack of overtaking testes

FlightRisk · Spanner Monkey Joined: 08 Jul 2014 Karma :

Right, so I've got this embarrassing personal problem in that every time an overtaking opportunity presents itself, my testicles retract and instead of dropping a cog or two and bouncing off the rev limiter I reach for my pipe & slippers and turn into Captain Sensible.

Generally I won't overtake unless I'd do it in a (slow) car or I know the road really well. Even on wider roads when someone has pulled over a bit to let me pass I'm like 'Nope **** it, not in a rush. I'm just going to sit here and cruise along' but really I've just pussied out.
Yeah, on the one hand, CB500 so it's not really got the 'Engage Warp' mode that bigger bikes have but coming off a roundabout it can still pull past most cages like they're parked. I reckon when it hits 8k rpm it's maybe like Warp 1 - just enough power to prepare you for 'proper' bikes. Smile

Anyway, yeah, I suck... Confused

Edit: for reference, I'm coming up on 7k miles bike experience.
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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

My MT-03's enough to dispatch cagers with ease, so you can't blame the bike here Laughing

I'm the opposite, even on a 125 no way would I sit behind a slow cager. The only exception would be if traffic's reasonably heavy, and there isn't much benefit to 'making progress' will I stay in traffic. Also if there's an opportunity to filter further up, then it can be best to delay an overtake (but less fun).

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Overtake whilst doing 100mph.

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Commuter_Tim · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 May 2013 Karma :

I'm the same as you OP, but with different motives, I see it more mathematically, Overtake: Increase chances of potato, Not overtake: add an extra 10 seconds to my journey.

Every single person on the road must be confused by me, 90% of them see a sports bike behind them and pull in, even when I'm riding dead centre of the lane.
I'm happy to do the speed limit and not filter, who the hell wants to get to work quicker anyway?
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Overtaking means you're on the roads at risk of potatoing for less time.

I don't think drivers puling closer to the kerb to make it that bit easier for bikes to overtake is cause for complaint.

Why would you not overtake? If you want to sit in traffic at the speed limit and not filter / overtake then you should get a car with air con and an awesome stereo. Razz

When you're going to overtake be decisive and don't dither around or unnecessarily hesitate. A CB500 can easily do more than 100 so you can get past them nice and quickly without much fuss.

BTTD · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

Is it a case of not really knowing how hard you can accelerate, which means you're not really sure how long it'll take you to get past? Practice caning it a bit more?
A more powerful bike does make overtaking a lot easier.

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supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

Not really seeing the problem.

If traffic is progressing at a reasonable pace there's really no 'need' to overtake.

Personally, I overtake everyone at the earliest opportunity but I don't take risks when doing it*. Diving into non existent gaps and pulling out when there's oncoming traffic is just plain stupidity. No need.

If you don't feel comfortable doing it, then don't. You've got nothing to prove to anyone.

* I'm not perfect either; have done a number of questionable manoeuvres over the years.
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Triton Thrasher · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 16 Oct 2012 Karma :

Not overtaking when you can, is the right mistake to make.

Cars pulling in doesn't mean you have to do anything.

In fact, when I do overtake, the last thing I want is "help" from idiot drivers pulling in or slowing down. I prefer the traffic to be predictable.
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Silver_Fox · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Karma :

I never used to overtake. This weekend though, on an vicious uphill, 2 up, with 50 feet to spare past a lorry? BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP Laughing

It'll come
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FlightRisk · Spanner Monkey Joined: 08 Jul 2014 Karma :

Thinking about your feedbacks, there is a lot of 'Do I... don't I...?' hesitation and lack of commitment. And I think I probably do need to practice properly caning it actually because I'm only getting into the giggle zone once I'm already nearly past the bloody thing I was trying to overtake.

I know, I know - nothing to prove and I don't follow close behind things because I like a little reaction time / space, I just feel like I should BRAAAAAP because biker innit? Laughing

And it get's a bit embarrassing when you have a crappy nissan up your exhaust because you're not overtaking a truck.

Here's a thing: if you have a singe white line, can you overtake if you can do it without crossing the line?

On the plus side, I've been doing more filtering lately and damn that is satisfying! Mr. Green

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bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Dec 2013 Karma :

If it's a solid line on your side, imagine it as a brick wall. As long as you get past without any part of your bike hitting that wall then you are fine. If any part of you or your bike would have gone over it, then it is illegal. Whether you would get a tug for it depends really on how the officer views your riding and how his day has been.

There's a section of A30 near me that if the cars are towards the left of the lane (not hugging the pavement) you can easily and safely go past them without crossing the line.

Silver_Fox · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Karma :

2 bikes in front? 2 up? WOOOF. Off we go Twisted Evil

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Ultimately, do it when you feel comfortable. Don't be risky. It'll naturally improve
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Fin · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

https://bearacer.xyz you're lucky in a way that you have a constant power 4 stroke, I occasionally get stuck under the powerband going up a hill trying to overtake a lorry and couple of cars thinking, I'm almost there then I'll have a load of power but at the same time trying to look for oncoming cars at the top of the hill.

If you don't like being such a pussy then remember you can fit between two oncoming cars and probably a lorry / double decker bus.

Diggs · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

Think about it in terms of what average speed you want to maintain on any particular road. If the traffic is slower, overtake it at a steady pace. If the traffic is going at the speed you want to go, just stick with it... Its daft getting into the mindset of having to overtake just because there is something in front of you, as that is playing Russian roulette for no appreciable gain.

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