Cut off by another Harley
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 485
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From: Mississauga, Ontario
2011 9-11 Memorial ride to NYC. 2500 bikes trying to gas up from 8 pumps and then riding through NYC in the dark (we was late).
Never do it again but it was FUN!!!! You sure learn a few "evasive" maneouvers!!!!
1HarleyGuy1
Never do it again but it was FUN!!!! You sure learn a few "evasive" maneouvers!!!!
1HarleyGuy1
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
We've all been there. Doesn't matter if it's a cage or bike, you've got to assume they DON"T see you. And act accordingly. Fortunately all went well. That's the good part of this story.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Sounds like he took advantage of the same "gap" in the traffic that you decided to take advantage of. Why do you blame him for that?
Based on your post, you decided not to stop in the turning lane, but rather to take advantage of a 1-block wide gap and continue with your forward motion, assuming all was clear. Usually a decent move, but as you learned, maybe just one block of space deserves a little more caution. We all learn through these traffic situations.
I've found that from time to time, other bikers are bigger **** wads than cagers when it comes to driver etiquette. Sad but true. Trust no one, no time, no where, on the road.
Based on your post, you decided not to stop in the turning lane, but rather to take advantage of a 1-block wide gap and continue with your forward motion, assuming all was clear. Usually a decent move, but as you learned, maybe just one block of space deserves a little more caution. We all learn through these traffic situations.
I've found that from time to time, other bikers are bigger **** wads than cagers when it comes to driver etiquette. Sad but true. Trust no one, no time, no where, on the road.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
He either didn't see your turn signal from his position, or was thinking "common already, whaddya gonna do...go straight or turn ? **** or get off the pot fella " I wanna get in that lane too ! he has to wait for 2 lanes of traffic.