Finally
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From: Virginia
Same one last night, had my hand an foot on the brake ready for a fast stop. Not much one can do when some one is at a stop sign and then crosses in front of you like you are not there at the last second.. Had the thought that I could flash the beams to get there attention but decided that it would do more harm than good. In this case what I could have done differently was to stay home.
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Road Master
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This person pulling out in front of me and then stopping has messed with me a bit. I have got right back out and been riding but when I am getting ready to go I feel like I am gearing up to go out on patrol mission. I look at my wife and hope I make it back. I am pretty sure I will.
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Completely understand friend. Every time I go for a ride, I expect someone to try to kill me, thats just how I have learned to be mentally alert and its just a part of my attitude balancing risk vs reward. BTW, I've been riding non-stop for close to 50 years. I've also known riders who had close calls like yours and couldnt deal with the risk and never got on a bike again.
This person pulling out in front of me and then stopping has messed with me a bit. I have got right back out and been riding but when I am getting ready to go I feel like I am gearing up to go out on patrol mission. I look at my wife and hope I make it back. I am pretty sure I will.
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Road Master
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From: USA
I am 2 weeks into my second knee surgery recovery so far and go out into the garage and look at my bikes every day. Maybe I can go for a spin in a month.
Was thinking about trading for a 2022 Electra Glide but decided to keep the Road King.
Was thinking about trading for a 2022 Electra Glide but decided to keep the Road King.
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Ive owned several ultra Limiteds and liked every one of them, but . Last year I bought a Road Glide Limited and after 10k miles I know this is the model Ill stay with until I have to down size, which I think will be in 10 years, when I turn 80
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I don't claim to be an expert but after 30000000+ miles accident free in a truck and maybe 400000 on a motorcycle I most likely slammed the breaks on 20 times, Its called defensive driving look ahead look all around you and be ready for anything. Motorcycle course is good but try a defensive driving course. Ride safe, have fun and pay attention.
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I don't claim to be an expert but after 30000000+ miles accident free in a truck and maybe 400000 on a motorcycle I most likely slammed the breaks on 20 times, Its called defensive driving look ahead look all around you and be ready for anything. Motorcycle course is good but try a defensive driving course. Ride safe, have fun and pay attention.
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thanks