So i'm out on a beautiful sunday afternoon in the northwestern part of Ct, So i'm coming down looking ahead where the roads splits deciding what way i was going to go. And BAM the red light appears out of no where, grab both brakes back tire squeals, hard on the front brakes, but ended up skidding through the light, luckily the tire noise caught the drivers attention.. I stopped to tell myself to pay attention ******* and that was close. The driver pulled over to let me pass and i made sure he knew i was sorry. The sun was right in my line of sight so i think thats why i missed the yellow color of the light housing and the yellow light. Someone was watching out for me, as i was driving had to tell myself ok you -ucked up now stop thinking about or i would drive scared and thats no good. Thats my sunday story.
Sure takes alot to stop a full dresser..
Steve in Ct

 

Shows us we're too hard on the cages when they mess us. I know I've messed up while on the bike and in the cage myself. Glad you made out ok.

 

My ABS light has been on for a week now. After reading about your harrowing little experience, I think maybe I'll fix it before it's too late. Glad to hear you made it through without any mishap.

 

We've all had close calls like the one your describing.......

 

Consider it a wake up call!

 

People make mistakes. We're all human. I gaurentee all of us have done just about the same thing on a bike or in a car over the years. I bet your sphincter was sore this morning.

 

And people still wonder whether they should get ABS...

 

Setting sun can be pretty brutal. Glad your story had a happy ending!

 

Thanks for the reminder that this is a risky thing we do.......threats everywhere. Agree on the Cager comment, seems like (can only speak for here) most are pretty damn good about looking out for bikes these days. I love it when they run the highway announcement signs with 'Share the Road, Watch for Motorcycles.' I always give a fist pump when I see that, and I always call DOT and thank them.

 

Glad that you are ok!

I was told many, many years ago, that if you know or see that there is a light in front of you, to basically plan to stop at it. Always assume that it is "red". If it is not "red" always be prepared to to adjust and that it will be "red" by the time that you get to it.

Awareness of your surroundings and always being prepared that the light is "red" or about to be "red" will help prevent these incidents.

Ride safe!