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From: phil@osiris.UUCP (Philip Kos)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Projecting Fear and Non Aggression
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Date: Wed, 19-Feb-86 16:55:25 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 19 16:55:25 1986
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> .... My conclusion is the projection of fear on the part of the
> motorcyclist....
> 
> 					Bill Landsborough

I have noticed similar behavior since I got rid of my old CB450 and
picked up a new Sportster.  In my case, I don't *try* to project an
"If you mess with me..." attitude, I make all reasonable efforts to
be visible, and I didn't run out and get a dozen tattoos and some
official Hell's Angels colors, but it does seem like my change of
mounts has gotten me a lot more respect on the roads.  (I *do* wear
the black leather, but that's because it's still the most common
color.)

On the other hand, it hasn't made people antagonistic to me at all -
children wave and folks are just as friendly and talkative when you
stop along the road.  So maybe the intimidation only affects the bad
drivers.


Phil Kos
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD

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Always remember: 90% of the drivers out there don't see you, and
the 10% who do have been paid to take you out.  RIDE PARANOID.