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From: Daytona Beach
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From: Massachusetts
Been on bikes for a lifetime, seen many a friend get into a bender, some survived, some didn't. The ones who survived, i believe, all had lids. The ones who didn't mostly had lids, but not everyone did.
We are all adults, make your own decision.
We are all adults, make your own decision.
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From: Connecticut.
All this talk about lids and looking around or not paying attention. And no one mentioned the root cause of the accident. It wasnt lack of attention per se more lack of awareness.
He Was Following Too Close!! Everything after that initial decision is directly the result of that situation. Keep your distance.
He Was Following Too Close!! Everything after that initial decision is directly the result of that situation. Keep your distance.
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Like I always say....we need to pay attention, be aware of our surroundings, and ride defensively. Too many crazies out there that are a threat to us.... and sometimes we are our own worst enemy.
Be careful out there!!!
Be careful out there!!!
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Was out riding yesterday down A1A beachside in Daytona. Speed limit is 35 and I was doing 35 just cruising along enjoying a beautiful warm day. Its Turkey Rod Run time here and all the streetrods are in town. So as I'm going along, a guy on a newer bagger passes me on the left , not fast, maybe 40 mph.
I noticed he was looking around alot and not paying attention to the road ahead. Traffic was pretty light. Beachside has these crosswalks that have ped signs that flash when people are crossing. You MUST stop at these crosswalks when the signs are flashing.
Well, the bagger guy was behind 2 cars and a pickup directly in front of him approaching a crosswalk. Bagger guy was following way too close to the truck and still looking all around. I could see it comming. I blew my horn to alert the guy to stop but was too late. KABOOM!
Right into the back of the truck. Folded the bike up pretty good. Numerous people raced over to help him. I stopped and helped block traffic. As I witnessed this event unfold, there were several things I noticed. First of all he was not going at excessive speeds, just a little over the limit. He was wearing all his gear. Leather jacket, gloves, boots and a 3/4 helmet.
But what really got my attention was when he went down he came off the bike and rolled 3 times across the pavement. As he was rolling, his head impacted the pavement atleast 6 or 7 times. The guy was able to stand after the crash as was actually in pretty good shape. The jacket and gloves saved him from road rash, but the helmet saved his life.
What I learned: Wear a damn helmet!
I noticed he was looking around alot and not paying attention to the road ahead. Traffic was pretty light. Beachside has these crosswalks that have ped signs that flash when people are crossing. You MUST stop at these crosswalks when the signs are flashing.
Well, the bagger guy was behind 2 cars and a pickup directly in front of him approaching a crosswalk. Bagger guy was following way too close to the truck and still looking all around. I could see it comming. I blew my horn to alert the guy to stop but was too late. KABOOM!
Right into the back of the truck. Folded the bike up pretty good. Numerous people raced over to help him. I stopped and helped block traffic. As I witnessed this event unfold, there were several things I noticed. First of all he was not going at excessive speeds, just a little over the limit. He was wearing all his gear. Leather jacket, gloves, boots and a 3/4 helmet.
But what really got my attention was when he went down he came off the bike and rolled 3 times across the pavement. As he was rolling, his head impacted the pavement atleast 6 or 7 times. The guy was able to stand after the crash as was actually in pretty good shape. The jacket and gloves saved him from road rash, but the helmet saved his life.
What I learned: Wear a damn helmet!
The very first thing a rider is going to do when going down is try to stop him/herself by putting your hands out, wear Kevlar lined ones.
The saying holds true, 'dress for the slide, not the ride'...
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,086
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From: North Texas
Was out riding yesterday down A1A beachside in Daytona. Speed limit is 35 and I was doing 35 just cruising along enjoying a beautiful warm day. Its Turkey Rod Run time here and all the streetrods are in town. So as I'm going along, a guy on a newer bagger passes me on the left , not fast, maybe 40 mph.
I noticed he was looking around alot and not paying attention to the road ahead. Traffic was pretty light. Beachside has these crosswalks that have ped signs that flash when people are crossing. You MUST stop at these crosswalks when the signs are flashing.
Well, the bagger guy was behind 2 cars and a pickup directly in front of him approaching a crosswalk. Bagger guy was following way too close to the truck and still looking all around. I could see it comming. I blew my horn to alert the guy to stop but was too late. KABOOM!
Right into the back of the truck. Folded the bike up pretty good. Numerous people raced over to help him. I stopped and helped block traffic. As I witnessed this event unfold, there were several things I noticed. First of all he was not going at excessive speeds, just a little over the limit. He was wearing all his gear. Leather jacket, gloves, boots and a 3/4 helmet.
But what really got my attention was when he went down he came off the bike and rolled 3 times across the pavement. As he was rolling, his head impacted the pavement atleast 6 or 7 times. The guy was able to stand after the crash as was actually in pretty good shape. The jacket and gloves saved him from road rash, but the helmet saved his life.
What I learned: Wear a damn helmet!
I noticed he was looking around alot and not paying attention to the road ahead. Traffic was pretty light. Beachside has these crosswalks that have ped signs that flash when people are crossing. You MUST stop at these crosswalks when the signs are flashing.
Well, the bagger guy was behind 2 cars and a pickup directly in front of him approaching a crosswalk. Bagger guy was following way too close to the truck and still looking all around. I could see it comming. I blew my horn to alert the guy to stop but was too late. KABOOM!
Right into the back of the truck. Folded the bike up pretty good. Numerous people raced over to help him. I stopped and helped block traffic. As I witnessed this event unfold, there were several things I noticed. First of all he was not going at excessive speeds, just a little over the limit. He was wearing all his gear. Leather jacket, gloves, boots and a 3/4 helmet.
But what really got my attention was when he went down he came off the bike and rolled 3 times across the pavement. As he was rolling, his head impacted the pavement atleast 6 or 7 times. The guy was able to stand after the crash as was actually in pretty good shape. The jacket and gloves saved him from road rash, but the helmet saved his life.
What I learned: Wear a damn helmet!
LOUD PIPES DAMMIT!
and maybe a Git Back Whip.