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Motorcycle drafting

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SteveK, Feb 4, 2023.

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  1. Feb 4, 2023 #1
    SteveK

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    I’d really appreciate knowing what thoughts some of you big rig truckers have regarding being drafted by a motorcycle.

    A few days ago I was heading east on I-80 in mid-state PA. It was a cold day and my heated gear wasn’t up to the job. When I came upon one rig overtaking another I slipped in tightly behind the rig in the left lane. Of course there’s almost no wind when I was in tight compared to heavy turbulent wind when I hung back.

    One driver gave me a thumbs up when I got around him. Another gave me the middle finger.

    My question is how do truckers feel about this maneuver? Does it bother you as a driver if I’m on your ### as you are overtaking another truck?

    Thanks for any replies.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2023 #2
    Judge

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    I’ve had a few ride behind for wind block , but I’ve rode bikes, some know what your doing, some don’t, they just think your crazy and being aggressive.
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2023 #3
    Chinatown

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    It never bothered me. My worry was road debris I may see but the motorcyclist may not see until it's too late.
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2023 #4
    Allow Me.

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    risky driving. plain and simple
     
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    AModelCat

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    All it takes is a sheet of plywood on the highway that can't be avoided and that'll be the end of the biker if it happens to kick up behind the trailer.
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2023 #6
    Chinatown

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    Right and blown tire debris. At night the trucker may see it, but not in time to warn the motorcyclist.
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2023 #7
    MacLean

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    I drive truck and a bike and if you want to hang out back there have at er… but it’s not where you’ll find my bike. Any bit of dust, dirt, water & debris on the road will be circling all around in a mini tornado and you’ll be getting it not to mention anything that the truck hits or comes off the truck. It’s just dumb.
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2023 #8
    Rubber duck kw

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    Truck you're drafting blows one tire and you'll never do that again, if you live through it.
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2023 #9
    Cat sdp

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    If you following close you stay in there tire tracks so it limits them straddling something that will put you on the ground……
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2023 #10
    Numb

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    been there done that.

    way back in the early 70's, when I got out of the sevvice.

    many yrs later, OH HELL NO !! lol
     
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