Hey ~
I am a member on some motorcycling forums as well, as I'm a new rider and new Harley owner. I've been reading a bit about how to be safer/seen, etc. while out on the bike, and one of the worries I have is the idiot tailgator who doesn't realize (care) that what is normally a fender bender when tapping the car in front of you can be a serious/deadly interaction if you tap a motorcyclist because you are too stupid to allow a space cushion.
One of the preferred ways that I've read about is to open carry while riding. This seems to work according to a few riders postings I've read. I wonder if any of our MOC forum readers are motorcycle riders, and what their experiences with OC while riding have been like. Are you hassled more frequently by the cops? Pulled over for the little 2-5 mph over speed limit infractions, etc.? But most importantly, do you feel you are safer from the vehicles around you?
I do have my CPL, and I did OC while riding on Saturday (I know, it's cold outside, but hey, I gotta ride!), and I had a guy tailgate for a bit, then when I stopped for a light, I think he saw my .40 XD(m) on my hip, as he backed off after that.
Thanks!