JamesGang
I'm Rick James
My son acquired an '20 Super Tenere a while back and we've been enjoying riding together all over Cape Breton Island. We're both very safety conscious with approved helmets, armoured gear, gloves and excellent foot wear. My motto has always been 'Dress for the slide, not for the ride' and my son has taken that to heart.
We both wear white, full face helmets, hi-viz green jackets and black riding pants with reflective piping. Also, even though our bikes are different colours, from dead ahead they look identical and all black. You could describe the look as menacing, especially so when viewed as a pair.
It is entertaining to witness the reactions of drivers as we come into view. Most often it is the dip of the front end of the car as they quickly reduce their speed. Then there are those who are stopped at a light and accessing their cell phone until they spot us. Some drivers are very animated, almost dancing in their seats, until they see us.
Yesterday was a completely new interaction between my son and I and an out off province vehicle. This car had pulled out onto the road in front of us at quite a distance but we quickly closed the gap and noticed that their roof top luggage carrier was wide open and it's contents were in danger of spilling out. I began flashing my high beams in a rhythmic pattern and the car immediately slowed, indicated a right turn and pulled into the Marion Bridge Fire Department parking lot. I pulled up beside the drivers door and was greeted by a pair of attractive, 'twenty-ish' French Canadian women. When I explained that their carrier was open there was an immediate look of relief in both of their faces, big smiles and many thank you's.
My son and I chuckled all the way home.
We both wear white, full face helmets, hi-viz green jackets and black riding pants with reflective piping. Also, even though our bikes are different colours, from dead ahead they look identical and all black. You could describe the look as menacing, especially so when viewed as a pair.
It is entertaining to witness the reactions of drivers as we come into view. Most often it is the dip of the front end of the car as they quickly reduce their speed. Then there are those who are stopped at a light and accessing their cell phone until they spot us. Some drivers are very animated, almost dancing in their seats, until they see us.
Yesterday was a completely new interaction between my son and I and an out off province vehicle. This car had pulled out onto the road in front of us at quite a distance but we quickly closed the gap and noticed that their roof top luggage carrier was wide open and it's contents were in danger of spilling out. I began flashing my high beams in a rhythmic pattern and the car immediately slowed, indicated a right turn and pulled into the Marion Bridge Fire Department parking lot. I pulled up beside the drivers door and was greeted by a pair of attractive, 'twenty-ish' French Canadian women. When I explained that their carrier was open there was an immediate look of relief in both of their faces, big smiles and many thank you's.
My son and I chuckled all the way home.