Wake up call today..
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Wake up call today..
Yeah, VERY close call today.
So I was riding south today with my girlfriend on the back in a two lane rode, in the left lane. I'm about to cross an intersection and I see an SUV (going north) looking to turn to her left into a McDonalds parking lot. And she just goes for it! Before I knew it, I'm SLAMMING my brakes, locking up the rear tire swerving back and forth and I barely missed the back end of her car by about a couple feet. I can honestly say, the bike did extremely well. I did not panic, but I nearly lost control of the bike. It was by the grace of God that I did not hit that car or drop the bike. The bike did stall out, as I was not concentrating on holding the clutch in. I was focused on braking as quickly as possible. So as my girlfriend was balling her eyes out, I turn the bike back on, after making sure she was ok of course, turned around, pulled up next to her and let her have it. I don't think I've ever yelled at someone like I did. She says "I'm sorry, I just didn't see you.. I don't know what else to tell you." Unbelievable.. she must have been 17-18 years old.
Folks, ride safe, be careful of those dumb a*s teanage b*t*h*s. Sorry for the crude language, but I'm just extremely upset and the brand new Harley that I almost bought would have been completely totaled. I was planning on putting insurance on the bike next week, but I guess I'm getting it sooner..
I've never locked up the brakes on my vulcan 900 custom, but my Harley streetbob handled wonderfully. I don't know if I would of had the same result with my vulcan 900 custom, but I'm just glad I rode away from that.
Cheers,
Adrian
RIDE SAFE!!!!![/align]
So I was riding south today with my girlfriend on the back in a two lane rode, in the left lane. I'm about to cross an intersection and I see an SUV (going north) looking to turn to her left into a McDonalds parking lot. And she just goes for it! Before I knew it, I'm SLAMMING my brakes, locking up the rear tire swerving back and forth and I barely missed the back end of her car by about a couple feet. I can honestly say, the bike did extremely well. I did not panic, but I nearly lost control of the bike. It was by the grace of God that I did not hit that car or drop the bike. The bike did stall out, as I was not concentrating on holding the clutch in. I was focused on braking as quickly as possible. So as my girlfriend was balling her eyes out, I turn the bike back on, after making sure she was ok of course, turned around, pulled up next to her and let her have it. I don't think I've ever yelled at someone like I did. She says "I'm sorry, I just didn't see you.. I don't know what else to tell you." Unbelievable.. she must have been 17-18 years old.
Folks, ride safe, be careful of those dumb a*s teanage b*t*h*s. Sorry for the crude language, but I'm just extremely upset and the brand new Harley that I almost bought would have been completely totaled. I was planning on putting insurance on the bike next week, but I guess I'm getting it sooner..
I've never locked up the brakes on my vulcan 900 custom, but my Harley streetbob handled wonderfully. I don't know if I would of had the same result with my vulcan 900 custom, but I'm just glad I rode away from that.
Cheers,
Adrian
RIDE SAFE!!!!![/align]
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RE: Wake up call today..
McDonalds parking lots were replaced at the top of the danger list
only with the advent of those allimportant cell phone conversations.
Good job avoiding the worst Adrian.
Continue safely,
be aware.
Especially in the vicinity of those golden arches.
mud
only with the advent of those allimportant cell phone conversations.
Good job avoiding the worst Adrian.
Continue safely,
be aware.
Especially in the vicinity of those golden arches.
mud
ORIGINAL: AdrianVall
Yeah, VERY close call today.
So I was riding south today with my girlfriend on the back in a two lane rode, in the left lane. I'm about to cross an intersection and I see an SUV (going north) looking to turn to her left into a McDonalds parking lot. And she just goes for it! Before I knew it, I'm SLAMMING my brakes, locking up the rear tire swerving back and forth and I barely missed the back end of her car by about a couple feet. I can honestly say, the bike did extremely well. I did not panic, but I nearly lost control of the bike. It was by the grace of God that I did not hit that car or drop the bike. The bike did stall out, as I was not concentrating on holding the clutch in. I was focused on braking as quickly as possible. So as my girlfriend was balling her eyes out, I turn the bike back on, after making sure she was ok of course, turned around, pulled up next to her and let her have it. I don't think I've ever yelled at someone like I did. She says "I'm sorry, I just didn't see you.. I don't know what else to tell you." Unbelievable.. she must have been 17-18 years old.
Folks, ride safe, be careful of those dumb a*s teanage b*t*h*s. Sorry for the crude language, but I'm just extremely upset and the brand new Harley that I almost bought would have been completely totaled. I was planning on putting insurance on the bike next week, but I guess I'm getting it sooner..
I've never locked up the brakes on my vulcan 900 custom, but my Harley streetbob handled wonderfully. I don't know if I would of had the same result with my vulcan 900 custom, but I'm just glad I rode away from that.
Cheers,
Adrian
RIDE SAFE!!!!![/align]
Yeah, VERY close call today.
So I was riding south today with my girlfriend on the back in a two lane rode, in the left lane. I'm about to cross an intersection and I see an SUV (going north) looking to turn to her left into a McDonalds parking lot. And she just goes for it! Before I knew it, I'm SLAMMING my brakes, locking up the rear tire swerving back and forth and I barely missed the back end of her car by about a couple feet. I can honestly say, the bike did extremely well. I did not panic, but I nearly lost control of the bike. It was by the grace of God that I did not hit that car or drop the bike. The bike did stall out, as I was not concentrating on holding the clutch in. I was focused on braking as quickly as possible. So as my girlfriend was balling her eyes out, I turn the bike back on, after making sure she was ok of course, turned around, pulled up next to her and let her have it. I don't think I've ever yelled at someone like I did. She says "I'm sorry, I just didn't see you.. I don't know what else to tell you." Unbelievable.. she must have been 17-18 years old.
Folks, ride safe, be careful of those dumb a*s teanage b*t*h*s. Sorry for the crude language, but I'm just extremely upset and the brand new Harley that I almost bought would have been completely totaled. I was planning on putting insurance on the bike next week, but I guess I'm getting it sooner..
I've never locked up the brakes on my vulcan 900 custom, but my Harley streetbob handled wonderfully. I don't know if I would of had the same result with my vulcan 900 custom, but I'm just glad I rode away from that.
Cheers,
Adrian
RIDE SAFE!!!!![/align]
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RE: Wake up call today..
There should be a law allowing drivers to be ticketed/fined/points on their license when they pull this **** even if no accident resulted. In my mind it's no different than someone taking a swing at you and you managing to duck, it's still assault.
Congrats on keeping your cool and the bike upright.
Congrats on keeping your cool and the bike upright.
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RE: Wake up call today..
Commuting to work everyday here in San Antonio can be a harrowing experience because of all the idiot cagers not paying attention. Thank God for loud pipes 
It really saddens me that there are a lot of bikers on the road who ride very carefully and have to worry about accidents because of someone else's stupidity. Most motorcycle accidents are caused by cagers not paying attention. Yeah, you have the stupid crotch rocket idiots going 150 who splatter themselves into a tree or bridge abutment, but that's just natural selection at work. Those of us who are careful still have to watch out. Glad you made it through that OK AdrianVall. Hope you scared the crap out of the kid driving the piguv.
It really saddens me that there are a lot of bikers on the road who ride very carefully and have to worry about accidents because of someone else's stupidity. Most motorcycle accidents are caused by cagers not paying attention. Yeah, you have the stupid crotch rocket idiots going 150 who splatter themselves into a tree or bridge abutment, but that's just natural selection at work. Those of us who are careful still have to watch out. Glad you made it through that OK AdrianVall. Hope you scared the crap out of the kid driving the piguv.
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From: chicago
RE: Wake up call today..
i had a similar incident with my street bob, had to lock up the brakes to avoid an accident. My bike got all squirly but i didn't panic and all i needed was a clean pair of shorts 
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RE: Wake up call today..
I hear you, bro. Just got back from a 500mi roundtrip ride to central Or. this weekend andhad at least two cagers turn left in front of me, did not lock up, but pissed me off enough where that middle finger keeps flipping out at 'em. and at one point, out in open road, hi desert, beautiful empy country road three total dumb asses with their dog decides to walk across the hi way while Iam coming doing 75mph, this is open road !,speedlimit 70 and no reason for pedestrians, and they decide to move out just as I am coming!! No other traffic for miles! They wave to me!!! I flip them off while swerving. Jeez...we all need to stay alert always.[sm=headbang.gif]
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RE: Wake up call today..
Sure glad you are okay!! I am sure riding a bike over the years has made me more aware.
Good you didn't freak and kept your ride upright.
Young girls on cell phones really are the scariest drivers. What is really scarey, I don't think they would grieve much if they killed someone.
We are just in their way. B!tches is about right.
Keep riding safe,
DougJ
Good you didn't freak and kept your ride upright.
Young girls on cell phones really are the scariest drivers. What is really scarey, I don't think they would grieve much if they killed someone.
We are just in their way. B!tches is about right.
Keep riding safe,
DougJ
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RE: Wake up call today..
Glad you, your lady, and your bike are o.k. I used to do a lot of city riding. Still do but not as much. It's just amazing how we are not "seen". I try to practice swerving andfast braking. But it's hard when you don't have that "emergencyfeeling". But if you build up enough muscle memory through practice you can improve your chances of not locking up the wheels. If you can do that, you will stop in a much shorter distance.
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RE: Wake up call today..
Thank God for being alert and keeping a cool head! That always helps to keep the bike right side up.
Good point! I recommend the MSF Advanced Rider's Course. I've been riding for a number of years but still learn something new every time I attend one of the classes (at least every 2 years). The practice in panic stops with critiques by an experienced instructor are invaluable!
I try to practice swerving andfast braking.