I never paid much attention to drivers in my six until getting the bike... looked at the cars but rarely the drivers. Now, I watch the drivers and seems an alarming number are looking down when stopping behind me... Makes me nervous.

Glad it wasn't more serious for you.

Andy

 

Glad to hear you came out pretty much alright. I do the same routine at traffic lights, I have seen too many close calls and been right beside a nice rear-end collision at a light not to.

 

Glad you're OK! Great job paying attention and executing to minimize the impact.

I'm always watching my 6 when stopped. I'm in the habit now that when I see an approaching car, no matter how slow or fast they're going, I let off the brake and re-apply. My BAL-1 does the "2 flashes then constant" routine. This really gets their attention and I've seen several cars hit their brakes hard. I think the BAL or similar brake light should be standard equipment.

 

"I'm always watching my 6 when stopped. I'm in the habit now that when I see an approaching car, no matter how slow or fast they're going, I let off the brake and re-apply. My BAL-1 does the "2 flashes then constant" routine. This really gets their attention and I've seen several cars hit their brakes hard. I think the BAL or similar brake light should be standard equipment."

+1

Glad you are ok!

 

Holy ****, that escalated quickly

 

Glad that physically you're okay - just goes to show you that idiots can hit you anytime, anywhere and just how important it is to keep your head up looking out for them...

 

Besides arrested for hit and run, kid should also be charged for assault and battery on the driver of the truck. Did you ever get the insurance info from BMW the idiot?
X2 on stopping offset behind traffic ahead. Never stop on the oil stripe part of the lane. And keep your boot away from the oil too. Left foot down when stopped in the left wheel position and right foot down when stopped in the right wheel position.
And feel free to run a red light to avoid traffic that's not stopping behind you. If it can be done safely of course. And always stay stopped in first gear in case you need to move NOW.

 

Nice job and good thread.
Any chance for an update?
Just curious regarding any type of charges.

 

Glad to hear you made it out relatively unscathed. I employ pretty much the same tactics while at a stop. I am constantly looking in the mirrors for an approaching vehicle, and when I see one coming I keep my eye on it until it has come to a complete stop.
Aside from left-turning retards, this is my biggest concern. Last bike wreck I saw was a sport bike guy get popped at a red by a cage, wasn't pretty.

 

You might feel ok atm but get to a Dr. ASAP, and a lawer for your own protection, New ins. laws here give you only two weeks to seek treatment or your screwed! Many spinal injurys can and do take weeks or longer to cause pain or worse.