I ALWAYS respect other bikers on the road, NEVER tailgate because of that very reason -- its dangerous!!

However I must throw the comment out there -- I have met/had encounters with more "dumb" motorcyclists than responsible ones. First off, it appalls me to see a kid or teenager riding a motorcycle WITHOUT the proper safety gear on! I don't care if it is or isn't a law in your state, WEAR A HELMET, leather jacket, adn jeans!! I don't CARE how hot it is, I would rather be safe than DEAD!

And then the ones who weave in and out of traffic and even between cars in joining lanes. Talk about an accident waiting to happen.

But I know not to judge all motorcyclists by the few morons who live and use the roads near me, and I always treat them all with the same respect as the next guy, regardless of whether they're tailgating ME or not... lol