Big Dogs Unleashed'

Energy One
I can understand when someone can't attend. There are a lot of reasons. Life is just full of surprises and gets in the way of a lot of things we may want to do. We've experienced our share of Medical issues, death of family members, and death/illness of friends close to us. This has been going on since August 2016 beginning with my loving beautiful wife. So, I can relate to other forum member's hardships. My latest unwanted and not anticipated life event happened last weekend and I am just now ready to go back to work with all it's issues.

Huw

At least I have a job to pay the bills!
Sorry to hear Huw, hope things get better....take care of yourself buddy
 

Rottweiler

Well-Known Member
Sorry to hear that Huw. It's hard to plan that far out sometimes things can change. As of now I still plan on going. I ask off work for that week also next Monday. Not sure if I want to drive out there by myself? So that brings up a question if I bring along a friend and he has a Harley is that ok? Or is everyone going to get on his case for not being on a Big Dog? What do you guys think?
 

DrRx

2007 Bulldog/2009 K-9
Sorry to hear that Huw. It's hard to plan that far out sometimes things can change. As of now I still plan on going. I ask off work for that week also next Monday. Not sure if I want to drive out there by myself? So that brings up a question if I bring along a friend and he has a Harley is that ok? Or is everyone going to get on his case for not being on a Big Dog? What do you guys think?
I asked the same question, answer was they have to ride in the back. Lol


DrRx- "DOC"
2007 bulldog/2009 K-9
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
don't let it get out too much, but the purpose of this shindig is a rally to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of "Big Dog Biker", not Big Dog Motorcycles. tell your buddy to join the forum, do an intro, and say he is looking for a Big Dog but until then, he will be riding his old trusty harley. can't nobody say anything about it then if he is a member.
 

Nukeranger

Nukeranger
Supporting Member
In case you're wondering, after going for ice cream, valentines card, and waffle cones at Wal-Mart and then Popeye's Chicken to get some dinner, I was arrested for the first time in my life about 3/16 of a mile past a patrol officer who had just pulled someone over on the shoulder of Highway 90 just prior to my exit to me street address. He exited his patrol car, walked in the right lane of 2 past the vehicle he pulled over and then went around the front of the vehicle to the passenger side.

I thought his location and action was unsafe and honked my horn. He apparently didn't like that and chased me down the street I live on to arrest me for fleeing the police. When the patrol car with flashing lights (no siren or loud speaker was used) came up behind me on my narrow street with ditches on both sides, I assumed he was headed to an emergency call. But once he past me at the first stop sign, he cut in front of me to stop my trip home which was about another 1/4 mile. I had still believed he was headed to another call.

Then the shit hit the fan. It felt like I had committed a major crime like shooting a dozen people in Wal-Mart or I was profiled as some terrorist in a 1999 Dodge pickup truck. I am going with a profiling situation since no crimes had just happened. A total of 5 patrol cars showing up blocking any traffic. The arresting officer was pretty rough with me after being told to exit my truck. I noted at least 3 officers with handguns pointed at my chest with some being equipped with laser pointers. Pretty darn scary. The arresting officer hurt my right shoulder during the arrest and I told him he was hurting my shoulder. He never eased off. The handcuffs were so tight that circulation in my hands was cut off and I was dieing to get them off.

I've learned going forward that if I see a patrol car, I'm changing my travel path to avoid these guys if at all possible. They seem to be wound tight. If they had stop a less calm individual, I'm afraid they would be shot due to over reaction.
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
damn! the whole time i was reading that, i was waiting for the punch line of the joke, but it never came. sorry for the intrusion into your life by an over-zealous officer or six. seems like too many officers are being trained as military instead of public servants anymore. not saying they shouldn't be for their own protection but they need to tone down their initial interaction with the "suspect" down a notch or two.
 

chubs

Guru
If you did nothing wrong, get a lawyer and file a complaint against the arresting officer. There are still a few bad cops who spoil things for the vast majority of good, honest, dedicated officers that want nothing more than to do their job, and go home at the end of the day. In my former job I worked closely with the police, and have seen (and reported) a few wrong-doing cops, but I would trust the good ones with my life.
 

liferider

Looking forward to retirement
Sorry to hear that Huw. It's hard to plan that far out sometimes things can change. As of now I still plan on going. I ask off work for that week also next Monday. Not sure if I want to drive out there by myself? So that brings up a question if I bring along a friend and he has a Harley is that ok? Or is everyone going to get on his case for not being on a Big Dog? What do you guys think?
shit, I say the more the marrier
 

liferider

Looking forward to retirement
Nuke, I believe I would get one hell of a lawyer and kick the shit box out the front door. All you did was warn a officer you were driving by do to a unsafe situation created by him and did not want to hit him. Unlawful arrest plus physical injury. Damn, WHY CAN"T THAT HAPPEN TO ME!!!!!!!! I WANT TO RETIRE!!!!!!
 

pknowles

RETIRED
Supporting Member
It is a sue happy nation that we have created. If you don't think so, just grab a local phone book and check out the lawyer section. Or you can just ride down the street and read the billboards.
 

cdogg556

Guru
In case you're wondering, after going for ice cream, valentines card, and waffle cones at Wal-Mart and then Popeye's Chicken to get some dinner, I was arrested for the first time in my life about 3/16 of a mile past a patrol officer who had just pulled someone over on the shoulder of Highway 90 just prior to my exit to me street address. He exited his patrol car, walked in the right lane of 2 past the vehicle he pulled over and then went around the front of the vehicle to the passenger side.

I thought his location and action was unsafe and honked my horn. He apparently didn't like that and chased me down the street I live on to arrest me for fleeing the police. When the patrol car with flashing lights (no siren or loud speaker was used) came up behind me on my narrow street with ditches on both sides, I assumed he was headed to an emergency call. But once he past me at the first stop sign, he cut in front of me to stop my trip home which was about another 1/4 mile. I had still believed he was headed to another call.

Then the shit hit the fan. It felt like I had committed a major crime like shooting a dozen people in Wal-Mart or I was profiled as some terrorist in a 1999 Dodge pickup truck. I am going with a profiling situation since no crimes had just happened. A total of 5 patrol cars showing up blocking any traffic. The arresting officer was pretty rough with me after being told to exit my truck. I noted at least 3 officers with handguns pointed at my chest with some being equipped with laser pointers. Pretty darn scary. The arresting officer hurt my right shoulder during the arrest and I told him he was hurting my shoulder. He never eased off. The handcuffs were so tight that circulation in my hands was cut off and I was dieing to get them off.

I've learned going forward that if I see a patrol car, I'm changing my travel path to avoid these guys if at all possible. They seem to be wound tight. If they had stop a less calm individual, I'm afraid they would be shot due to over reaction.
WTF? Why would he chase you down for that? Are you saying he was behind you with his lights on and you just kept going? If so I can see why he was a little wound up over the situation, still it seems just a bit extreme, these cops deal with a lot of bullshit all day long, I can't imagine how I would react in a situation like that, glad you stayed calm and other than a few bruises you are ok and nothing really bad happened.
 

Mr. Wright

Knows some things
Supporting Member
It is a sue happy nation that we have created. If you don't think so, just grab a local phone book and check out the lawyer section. Or you can just ride down the street and read the billboards.
Yea, and what was up with all the lawyer commercials, during the super bowl?
 

Nukeranger

Nukeranger
Supporting Member
WTF? Why would he chase you down for that? Are you saying he was behind you with his lights on and you just kept going? If so I can see why he was a little wound up over the situation, still it seems just a bit extreme, these cops deal with a lot of bullshit all day long, I can't imagine how I would react in a situation like that, glad you stayed calm and other than a few bruises you are ok and nothing really bad happened.
I believe he was wound a little tight. I didn't really believe he wanted me to pull over on my narrow street with deep ditches. But, I was wrong once he passed me at the first stop sign. He also called for 4 other cop cars so it looked like they were hoping for a terrorist or drug bust from my perspective. I think they were very disappointed and had crossed the line where they had to do something. Every other cop including the one who drove my wife back to the house about a 1/4 mile down the road had that look of "I think we messed up". A Nice Corvette in a garage with all the beautiful bikes and a large custom home might have indicated to him "Oh Shit, he's not the guy we were looking to make our careers on". Fortunately, this cop's job was to drive my wife back to get my truck so I didn't have to deal with it being towed. The cops at the jail house were also wondering what they were doing. Stephanie got the same vibration and I'm not a good reader of people. My Lawyer has all the information and we will see where this goes.

I can tell you this, someone is going to get hurt with the pressure they are under. On the bright side, maybe I saved his life from being at the dangerous shoulder since he felt like he had to leave the person (I bet they were happy) he pulled over to chase me down in the next 3/16 of a mile. I have to wonder who flees from the police at the speed limit or less while obeying all the stop signs, etc?

This is going to suck my vacation money dry which is very inconvenient.
 

cdogg556

Guru
I believe he was wound a little tight. I didn't really believe he wanted me to pull over on my narrow street with deep ditches. But, I was wrong once he passed me at the first stop sign. He also called for 4 other cop cars so it looked like they were hoping for a terrorist or drug bust from my perspective. I think they were very disappointed and had crossed the line where they had to do something. Every other cop including the one who drove my wife back to the house about a 1/4 mile down the road had that look of "I think we messed up". A Nice Corvette in a garage with all the beautiful bikes and a large custom home might have indicated to him "Oh Shit, he's not the guy we were looking to make our careers on". Fortunately, this cop's job was to drive my wife back to get my truck so I didn't have to deal with it being towed. The cops at the jail house were also wondering what they were doing. Stephanie got the same vibration and I'm not a good reader of people. My Lawyer has all the information and we will see where this goes.

I can tell you this, someone is going to get hurt with the pressure they are under. On the bright side, maybe I saved his life from being at the dangerous shoulder since he felt like he had to leave the person (I bet they were happy) he pulled over to chase me down in the next 3/16 of a mile. I have to wonder who flees from the police at the speed limit or less while obeying all the stop signs, etc?

This is going to suck my vacation money dry which is very inconvenient.
Well they f'd up that's for sure, and it totally sucks ass that it's gonna cost you a ton of money, all for honking your horn at a cop, completely ridiculous!
 

SEAL-rider

Active Member
I grew up in Baton Rouge and this sounds par for the course. In North County San Diego California our higher taxes afford us a higher class of police.


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chubs

Guru
Well they f'd up that's for sure, and it totally sucks ass that it's gonna cost you a ton of money, all for honking your horn at a cop, completely ridiculous!
Not sayin ya should just sue em right off the bat, but ya should at least get an apology and any medical bills (if any) paid. If ya can't come to an agreement, do what ya gotta do, cost em some money in court They seem ta hate that.
 
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