close call
Tourer
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RE: close call
Hey Joe, I’m glad it was just a close call and not the actual event. My two cents, I agree with street glide and Stafford. You will know when it’s time to hang it up; I look at it like this, I flew helicopters at 200 mhp at 50’at night, and jet at 600 mph at 500’and my shorts were wet everytime and loved it. But there comes a time when the risks over power the fun. Long Island, I mean the whole Long Island from Brooklyn to Montauk is risky riding, riding bikes in NYC is like flying Helo’s it’s not if you crash,just when. Take your time, and try again next spring no rush. I just got knock out my ride a week and a half ago on the FDR, I know what you're feelin. Do what make you happy screw everyone else.
Road Warrior
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: close call
I live in "the sticks" south of Green Bay. This past summer on an early Saturday morning (10am ish) I was riding down the main two lane highway here (41South) at ~ 70 mph in "very mild" traffic when the 16 year old girl a few car lengths in front of me decided to STOP DEAD in the left passing lane - yes I mean a COMPLETE STOP - two cars on my right and traffic coming up quick behind me - so I barely made the squeeze into theright lane and onto the shoulder- cars went every which way after that - butmiraculously nobody got hit.
That was an UFB moment - all I could gather was that she missed her exit and was going to backup in the left lane OR that her car had died (probably the former). Guess she didn't have the smarts to flip on the flashers and work her way onto the left shoulder.
And of course she was on her cell phone.
Ithought allot abouthanging it up that day - you just never know - even the "safe" paces around this country have the same idiots asyou guys do on the east coast.
If you really want to be convinced to quit, and ONLY if you want help stopping, go to this site - WARNING - don't visit this site unless you absolutely need help parking it: http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/bike.htm
Dave H. - still riding uprightfor 30 years
That was an UFB moment - all I could gather was that she missed her exit and was going to backup in the left lane OR that her car had died (probably the former). Guess she didn't have the smarts to flip on the flashers and work her way onto the left shoulder.
And of course she was on her cell phone.
Ithought allot abouthanging it up that day - you just never know - even the "safe" paces around this country have the same idiots asyou guys do on the east coast.
If you really want to be convinced to quit, and ONLY if you want help stopping, go to this site - WARNING - don't visit this site unless you absolutely need help parking it: http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/bike.htm
Dave H. - still riding uprightfor 30 years
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RE: close call
ORIGINAL: stafford
Joe whatever you do I think one of the most important things that we do is to follow our instincts, if your gut says park it, park it. Maybe in a few days your gut'll say hey Joe let's take a ride. Maybe it won't too. Good luck Joe and Merry Christmas
Joe whatever you do I think one of the most important things that we do is to follow our instincts, if your gut says park it, park it. Maybe in a few days your gut'll say hey Joe let's take a ride. Maybe it won't too. Good luck Joe and Merry Christmas
MAAIII
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From: Deer Park, Texas
RE: close call
Brother I know what you're experiencing. 3 years ago I wrecked my Road king when this A-Hole blew a stop sign. If you have a family and have not wondered or thought about the consequences of being killed while on your scoot you are either in total denial or you haven't had a close enough call. I believe that the realization that you are not invincable can be used to your advantage. It makes me a better rider. Respect yourself/passengers, don't drink and drive,respect your bike and respect larger vehicles and never take anything for granted or assume anything while on your scoot.
"Moderator & Connoisseur of Ice Cream"
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From: Montgomery Al
RE: close call
I have had many spectacular crashes on dirt bikes while racing MotoX.
I have had 2 crashes on the streets.
Riding a bike makes me a MUCH more defensive driver.
But you have to go with your gut instinct.
I have had 2 crashes on the streets.
Riding a bike makes me a MUCH more defensive driver.
But you have to go with your gut instinct.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: The Sunshine State
RE: close call
Hi Joe,
Thanks for the post and I'm glad you wern't injured. I just got back to riding and your post reminded me how much I need to be aware of my surroundings. I think you should think about it for a while before you quit riding. Time has a way of healing things. Anyway, who's gonna take care of your bike. You know it misses you and wants to be free and on the road with you at the controlsagain. Hope you are doing well.
Thanks for the post and I'm glad you wern't injured. I just got back to riding and your post reminded me how much I need to be aware of my surroundings. I think you should think about it for a while before you quit riding. Time has a way of healing things. Anyway, who's gonna take care of your bike. You know it misses you and wants to be free and on the road with you at the controlsagain. Hope you are doing well.