Anyway, had this cage right up my arse all the way. So I try braking slowly and flashing the brake light (including my Givi Hi-stop topcase brake light). Nothing - big Ford badge filling my mirrors
So remembering a thread from a few weeks back I try a slow but deliberate weave/wobble (this is all taking place at about 40 km/h in slow traffic).
Yup, the cager backs right off.
I turn into the road where my daughter's school is and the cage follows but keeps well back. As I indicate and brake to turn into the school entrance the cage cruises by...
I give it some large on the Stebel Nautilus
Can't remember the thread where there was some agreement on this effective method but thanks to the OP and fellow MVers.

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