Close Call
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 799
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From: WyoBraska (Western Nebraska)
I had already started slowing 'cause I just KNEW she was gonna do it !! Pulled up beside her and she was mouthing the "I'm sorry" crap, too.
We absolutely are frikkin invisible !
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 18
From: Orange, VA,
Yup, if you assume anything you are going to be in trouble. When I get on my bike before I ride I take a minute and tell myself I am on a bike and have to drive differently then when I am driving a cage, mentally prepare everytime.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 61
From: Near YVR
I had a guy over take me on the right , shoulder check , make eye contact with me (because I was 4 feet away) and come into my lane.
Good thing I twisted the throttle when he was looking right at me.
Be Alert Out There.
They really are out to get us,
Rob
Good thing I twisted the throttle when he was looking right at me.
Be Alert Out There.
They really are out to get us,
Rob
Glad you're ok! At least he was sorry about it. I've had people do that and then flip me off, even after slamming on the brakes to let them over. Definitely glad you're ok. scary
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 213
Likes: 11
From: The Old Pueblo
There is absolutely nothing a motorcycle rider can do to make someone see them. Ride like you're invisible to everyone. Always give yourself an 'out'. Live to ride another day.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,948
Likes: 54
From: The Burgh
Be extremely careful. A friend was killed last week. The vehicle crossed his path although there's a stop sign.
http://m.timesonline.com/mobile/arti...4242f4c72.html
http://m.timesonline.com/mobile/arti...4242f4c72.html
Last edited by frenchbiker; Jul 24, 2012 at 02:44 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,077
Likes: 2
From: Rhode Island
I have to truly admitt that since I switched over my regular headlight & aux lights to the HD LED's people see me immediately & don't cut out in front of me as much so far! Knock on wood!
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: Pearl River, LA
My first bike purchase was 1974. The young lady that sold it to me told me to remember I "was invisible". I didn't understand until I had rode a couple of weeks. Now I completely understand and always anticipate the other guy doing the most stupid thing he could and how am I going to react. But even that don't help. I recently almost had my arm knocked off when my riding buddy didn't notice me slow down and stop for a light. He went right by me on the right at 50 mph. Inches from me in my lane. I was a little pissed! Another guy passed me on the right on a two lane road also. Even the bikers will get ya!
Last edited by CurtisO; Jul 24, 2012 at 02:54 PM. Reason: spelling
Be extremely careful. A friend was killed last week. The vehicle crossed his path although there's a stop sign.
http://m.timesonline.com/mobile/arti...4242f4c72.html
http://m.timesonline.com/mobile/arti...4242f4c72.html