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03-05-2007, 05:01 PM
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Well I low sided the hawk this morning on wy way to work. A SUV in front of me decided to slam on their brakes for a yeild sign with no one else on the raod. I guess I grabbed a little to much front brake and slid under the vehicle. Then they took off, another truck came up behind me and literally drove around me while I was picking my bike up. All I gotta say gear works, scraped up the glove and boots and put a small burn in the pants and jacket. Some scatches on the plastic and pipe and a broken turn signal.
03-05-2007, 05:21 PM
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Dam Dude! Glad you're Ok. At least they stopped for mine! Guys jumped out and helped me move the bike off the road. Marm has it right - rush hour/commuting cannot be taken lightly. The assumption they make is that you're more maneuverable so it's your responsibility to drive around them. If it was automatic vehicular-assault charges everytime a cage takes down a biker and it was vigorously enforced - attitudes about sharing the road would improve. If they can ban drunks they can ban stupid ******* in cages.
03-05-2007, 06:31 PM
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Man, they sure are a lot of Superhawk vs Car accidents lately ! As much as I would like to ride mine during the week its probably a good thing I dont . (not by choice I have to work out of a mobile Van) Its just to hectic out there at morning rush hour ( only thing people pay attention to is not spilling there coffee and how late to work they are !) Everyone be careful out there , its like they are out to get us. LOL
03-05-2007, 07:11 PM
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they don't think we're more maneuverable. they aren't out to get us.
THEY DON'T SEE US !
Be seen. Be aggresive. It's better to tick them off a little than not be noticed.
As I always say 'the best defense is a good offense...and I'm a very defensive rider.
THEY DON'T SEE US !
Be seen. Be aggresive. It's better to tick them off a little than not be noticed.
As I always say 'the best defense is a good offense...and I'm a very defensive rider.
03-06-2007, 05:28 AM
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yeah the nerve of some people. How hard would it have been to stop and ask if u need to use the phone or something. i know u all have cellphones dont leave home without one. now days. But it would not hurt hem to ask and the guy that u hit i would try to find hem at a latter day and time. But u dont have to pay hem tho so that ones on the + side
03-06-2007, 08:13 AM
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Glad your OK! Don't like hearing about these things, but they keep me thinking every time I ride that it could be me if I'm not 100% on my game. The weather is still lowside territory here since there is lots of gravel at intersections and cold tires are hard to warm up.
The aggresive/defensive thing is starting to be the way I ride. THe closest calls I have had is when tooling around quietly. Also, I believe in 5-10 mph faster than the flow of traffic (where appropriate)....seems to be much safer even if it warrants the occasional ticket.
03-06-2007, 08:28 AM
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Yep, definitely glad you made it through ok. Preach on brother about the gear. I cringe everytime I see a squid fly past me on the freeway with no helmet and a t-shirt. Also good to hear the 'Hawk isn't in too bad of shape.
The level of "*******" status achievable by other drivers out there doesn't really shock me anymore. Nowadays, when I witness the f**kheadness, I'm just more prone to momentary, apathetic whining something along the lines of "that **** just ain't fair". lol
On the flip side, I was once rear-ended (in my car), badly, by a giant *** caprice and the bastards backed up and ran. My son happened to be in the back seat and was in shock (wound up in an ambulance but turned out ok). A biker who was also at the light saw the whole thing and he took off after them! He returned shortly, with a license plate # and said the runners turned around and tried to run him down but he was able dodge them. My level of respect for 2 wheel riders skyrocketed since then simultaneously dropped to zero for the cage drivers.
Best luck getting the bird shined back up again.
G.
The level of "*******" status achievable by other drivers out there doesn't really shock me anymore. Nowadays, when I witness the f**kheadness, I'm just more prone to momentary, apathetic whining something along the lines of "that **** just ain't fair". lol
On the flip side, I was once rear-ended (in my car), badly, by a giant *** caprice and the bastards backed up and ran. My son happened to be in the back seat and was in shock (wound up in an ambulance but turned out ok). A biker who was also at the light saw the whole thing and he took off after them! He returned shortly, with a license plate # and said the runners turned around and tried to run him down but he was able dodge them. My level of respect for 2 wheel riders skyrocketed since then simultaneously dropped to zero for the cage drivers.
Best luck getting the bird shined back up again.
G.
03-06-2007, 10:02 AM
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Yeah, pal... glad you're ok & the bike's good to go.
I'm down with riding somewhat aggressively... I'd say assertive, but same idea.
Major rule for me is no tailgating (not implying 05xman was, btw). A: it's dangerous to me. B: it's irritating as hell. C: If I have some space in front of me, it easier to prevent getting rear-ended.
I'm down with riding somewhat aggressively... I'd say assertive, but same idea.
Major rule for me is no tailgating (not implying 05xman was, btw). A: it's dangerous to me. B: it's irritating as hell. C: If I have some space in front of me, it easier to prevent getting rear-ended.
03-06-2007, 10:06 AM
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A biker who was also at the light saw the whole thing and he took off after them! He returned shortly, with a license plate # and said the runners turned around and tried to run him down but he was able dodge them. My level of respect for 2 wheel riders skyrocketed since then simultaneously dropped to zero for the cage drivers.
G.
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03-06-2007, 10:38 PM
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Good thing you're ok mate, and the bike is not badly damaged. Traffic is a worry for sure. I am looking forward to the day I don't have to ride to work, and can just enjoy my bikes on the weekend.
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