Author Topic: He Spit on Me! (Read 14272 times)

JeffOlson · « **on:** July 11, 2018, 01:05:41 PM »

Riding to work today on I-5, a pickup truck driver rolled down his window and spit on me!

I was in the fast lane, traveling at about 80 MPH on my Norge, passing the middle lane that was moving at about 75. A Tundra driver came up fast behind me, so I got over to the right and slowed down to let him pass. Once he had passed me, I pulled over into the fast lane again and resumed my previous speed. That is when he rolled down his window and spit while watching me in his mirror. Nice!

I remained calm and rode on, but it confirmed my suspicion that I really do like dogs better than most people...

Ncdan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:14:37 PM »

I commend you Sir for remaining a gentleman and what goes around comes around. Karma can be a bitch!

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:25:55 PM »

Super nasty! I guess we have to factor in spit trajectories as we determine safe following distances. (smile through it)

PJPR01 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:34:11 PM »

Certainly makes the case for a full face helmet!

Sometimes you can do all the right things and still an asshole comes along to ruin your ride.

Toecutter · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:35:40 PM »

Some people are just assholes.

In Alberta, some trucks took great pleasure in passing me as close as possible, and hitting the horn just as they reached the blind spot. Happened several times.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:36:05 PM »

I once had about the same scenario, and a driver in a minivan in front of me dumped out a cup of old coffee, while looking in the mirror. actually stuck his arm out then inverted the cup.
I kept my cool, and just "let it go". Like Eddie Murphy said....sometimes if someone steps on your new Pumas, you just gotta "Let it slide"!
Its the smart thing to do.
Rick.

yogidozer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:40:16 PM »

Quote from: JeffOlson on July 11, 2018, 01:05:41 PM

Riding to work today on I-5, a pickup truck driver rolled down his window and spit on me!

I was in the fast lane, traveling at about 80 MPH on my Norge, passing the middle lane that was moving at about 75. A Tundra driver came up fast behind me, so I got over to the right and slowed down to let him pass. Once he had passed me, I pulled over into the fast lane again and resumed my previous speed. That is when he rolled down his window and spit while watching me in his mirror. Nice!

I remained calm and rode on, but it confirmed my suspicion that I really do like dogs better than most people...

It's not a suspicion, dogs ARE better than most people!

You did the right thing, I hope I would be able to be in control as you were.
I'm really good at remembering numbers. I would have got his plate number and had a talk with the next cop I saw. Good chance when he ran the plate, he would find something on the guy.

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:41:30 PM »

GROSS! He was probably looking to ruin someone's day and I'm glad you didn't take the bait.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:54:00 PM »

Nasty bastard! Good on you for keeping your cool. And yes, I’d much rather be with my dog.

lazlokovacs · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:01:28 PM »

Old coffee, spit, gross!! good for you on keeping calm

don't react, note their licence number, seems like great advice

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:38:53 PM »

I cant help myself----if it were me I would have thrown my beer bottle at him once I passed him I wouldnt care how much was left in it

twowings · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:42:22 PM »

You were expectorating better behavior, no?

slopokes · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:48:17 PM »

They ever do that to me I will throw my colostomy bag at em.😇

John Croucher · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:51:40 PM »

I have been intentionally sprayed with windshield washer fluid, spit on, cigarettes and other litter thrown at me. Along with more than one large bug or hard item tossed up from the road that bounced off my face shield. Motorcycle riding is dirty business.

Rhodan · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2018, 03:08:09 PM »

Quote from: JeffOlson on July 11, 2018, 01:05:41 PM

...it confirmed my suspicion that I really do like dogs better than most people...

With dogs, sharing saliva is a sign of affection. In this case, I don't think he was tryin' to give you a kiss.

Well done man.

JeffOlson · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2018, 03:11:37 PM »

Ha!

At least it was not as bad as the cow urine and feces I used to ride through when we lived out on a farm!

pressureangle · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2018, 03:11:46 PM »

What a fine gentleman's club. I commend you all.

Me, I'd have followed him until I could get a pic of his licence plate and filed assault & battery charges. Unless he got out and approached me, then one of us would go to the hospital.

I don't play that, and I never have. Still have the scars to prove it lol

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2018, 03:20:44 PM »

Quote from: JeffOlson on July 11, 2018, 03:11:37 PM

Ha!

At least it was not as bad as the cow urine and feces I used to ride through when we lived out on a farm!

I rode up behind a stock trailer......once

oldbike54 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2018, 03:43:11 PM »

A teenage boy in a car tried to throw a Big Gulp at me , most of it ended up on the driver of the car . It was really funny

Dusty

twowings · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2018, 03:59:08 PM »

It's only battery if the spit hits the spam...simple assault in this case...

yogidozer · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2018, 04:05:17 PM »

Those who would do something back to the guy would be smarter to give a cop the plate number.
Because when it escalates, and it will, the possibilities are.
#1 he will try, and likely run you over/force you off the road.
#2 he might shoot you
#3 the cops will show up, and you both will be arrested for roadrage.
Be smart, let the cops handle it. Don't lower yourself, to his level or risk your life.
This ain't the 60s anymore, and you're not 18.

JJ · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2018, 04:18:07 PM »

I am always appalled at the total ignorance of some people...

...but I applaud you for your restraint...

Any act of Road Rage never ends well on a motorcycle...you did the right thing, but incident like that still pisses one off!!

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2018, 04:41:56 PM »

You sir have a lot more manner than I do...

1. it is freaking gross

2. it is freaking annoying

3. did I mention gross?

If it hits me in the spot where my clothes not cover AKA neck/open shield, incoming iron knuckles to the mirror...(yes I know, I should not condone violence :P)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2018, 04:43:47 PM »

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on July 11, 2018, 04:41:56 PM

You sir have a lot more manner than I do...

1. it is freaking gross

2. it is freaking annoying

3. did I mention gross?

If it hits me in the spot where my clothes not cover AKA neck/open shield, incoming iron knuckles to the mirror...(yes I know, I should not condone violence :P)

Yeah , but can't you just show him your badge , that always freaks asshats out

Dusty

bad Chad · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2018, 05:02:30 PM »

I am not doubting your story, yet I am confused how this worked?

You two were traveling 80 plus mph and he was able to spit out the window at you? I'm not particularly good at spitting, I'm pretty sure I couldn't spit without spitting on myself at that speed. But it must be me right? And you mean he spit out the window and then looked at you in the rear view mirror? I do know it's impossible to spit out the window while watching the guy behind you in the mirror.

Lannis · « **Reply #25 on:** July 11, 2018, 06:27:39 PM »

Quote from: pressureangle on July 11, 2018, 03:11:46 PM

What a fine gentleman's club. I commend you all.

Me, I'd have followed him until I could get a pic of his licence plate and filed assault & battery charges. Unless he got out and approached me, then one of us would go to the hospital.

I don't play that, and I never have. Still have the scars to prove it lol

I sort of think of it this way ... if you were walking down the street, and a guy coming the other way leaned over and spit in your face, would you just grin and walk on down the street without doing anything? Or if you're in a restaurant, and a guy comes over and pours his Diet Coke over your wife and asks you what you're going to do about it, do you just tell your wife "Don't worry about it hon, we're not going to descend to his level?"

Just asking the restrained gentlemen. Not saying what I would do.

Lannid

Rough Edge racing · « **Reply #26 on:** July 11, 2018, 06:53:47 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 11, 2018, 06:27:39 PM

I sort of think of it this way ... if you were walking down the street, and a guy coming the other way leaned over and spit in your face, would you just grin and walk on down the street without doing anything? Or if you're in a restaurant, and a guy comes over and pours his Diet Coke over your wife and asks you what you're going to do about it, do you just tell your wife "Don't worry about it hon, we're not going to descend to his level?"

Just asking the restrained gentlemen. Not saying what I would do.

Lannis

Not saying what I would do in your scenario but I suspect there might be a confrontation unless outnumbered..... but on a bike is a bit less personal than sitting at a table or walking down the street...

yogidozer · « **Reply #27 on:** July 11, 2018, 06:57:23 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 11, 2018, 06:27:39 PM

I sort of think of it this way ... if you were walking down the street, and a guy coming the other way leaned over and spit in your face, would you just grin and walk on down the street without doing anything? Or if you're in a restaurant, and a guy comes over and pours his Diet Coke over your wife and asks you what you're going to do about it, do you just tell your wife "Don't worry about it hon, we're not going to descend to his level?"

Just asking the restrained gentlemen. Not saying what I would do.

Lannid

that's got nothing to do with some nut in a truck, when you're on a bike. but dream on

Lannis · « **Reply #28 on:** July 11, 2018, 07:15:47 PM »

Quote from: yogidozer on July 11, 2018, 06:57:23 PM

that's got nothing to do with some nut in a truck, when you're on a bike. but dream on

Really? Ok then. I wasn't "dreaming", I was just asking a question. Regardless of whether there's a truck involved, one person spitting on another is still pretty bad.

Lannis

Darren Williams · « **Reply #29 on:** July 11, 2018, 07:18:56 PM »

I'll just focus on the dog slobber part. Dogs are mostly better than people character wise, IMHO.

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