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Nearly got run over yesterday

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by cardboard, Dec 11, 2013.

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  1. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Was sitting on my FLHTK with a HID headlight and a bright ass light tail light.
    Was sittin a couple car lengths behind a car in front of me at a Redlight.
    When a lady in a SUV came from the right and missed my front fender by inches.
    She was going all way to the left to get in the lane next to me that goes to the School.
    I put my hand up and said WTf you can't see me.
    She stopped and I could see her trying to say I'm sorry didn't see you.
    Sorry ain't gonna cut it if she runs over me and my bike.
    These women driving big SUV's like Tahoes.
    cardboard, Dec 11, 2013
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    marc 55 Well-Known Member

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    Yup, I hear ya...Hate red lights...Always keep the bike in gear, extra room in front of me and eyes in the mirrors...
    marc 55, Dec 11, 2013
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Those drivers don't care what sex they are anymore they all do it. I leave room between me and the car in front of me plus I also don't sit directly behind the cage in front of me. I try and sit in a position that gives me the best possible escape route in case I need it fast. Oh yea, I never take it out of gear. I see riders do that all the time and just shake my head.
    I also see riders pull right up behind the cage in front of them with no room for an escape. It always reminds me of boot camp while in the military and they would tell us nuts to butts while standing in line. :rolleyes:

    Reminds me also of a time while sitting at a left turn traffic light while on the bike and the cars going straight were also stopped at the light. All of a sudden I hear tires skidding with that loud noise of rubber burning on the black top. I knew nothing was coming behind me as I always check the mirrors. All of a sudden the car next to me was rear ended hard. I looked over to the right in time to see both driver and passenger of that cage yell and saw there heads snapping back hard from the impact. Got off the bike and made sure they were OK, thank god for head rest or they might have had broken necks. You never know when it could happen and you always need to leave room for an emergency escape.
    FLHTbiker, Dec 11, 2013
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    glad ya ok, but ya got to watch out for others cause they dont watch out for you!!!! also keep your scrawny ass in the country and that wont happen to ya.......lol
    chucktx, Dec 11, 2013
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    This thread can be a two way street. I remember as a teenager riding wide open away from one stoplight to another, buddy on another motorcycle next to me (racing? maybe...;) and realizing the BMW ahead of me had stopped at the next red light. I did not know the rear brake pedal went that low, and I think I bent the handlebars squeezing the front brake lever. Both my tires locked up, smoke in the air, and about 3 inches from the BMW propeller logo on the trunk when I finally skidded to a rest. My buddy nearly pissed himself laughing, while I just nearly pissed. So joshbob, if you read this, another reason I wear a helmet. Idiots like me live longer with em! LOL!
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Buddy I was on Hiway 190 and FM 350 in front of 1st national bank in Livingston, Tx.
    Bout 10 miles from the house.
    cardboard, Dec 11, 2013
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    Man, that was close! I think we've all had 'em. I've had three or four since I started riding again.

    Roadster guy, what good is a helmet if ya get yer neck broke?
    joshbob, Dec 11, 2013
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    To protect yer face and head from whatever you might hit.
    Guarantee you yer mellow ain't as hard as the black top.

    Just like you ride with Sunglasses and boots.

    But its yer bag so do what you want.
    cardboard, Dec 11, 2013
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Was standing next to a big truck when the guy standing on the upper portion was done fueling and went backward off the end of the truck cat walk. I'll never forget that sound when his head hit the concrete. Split him open like a water Mellon. Don't know if he lived or not but was still alive when the ambulance hauled him away. Not a pretty sound and he was only up about 10 feet off the ground where he was standing.
    Helmet is better than nothing but won't protect you all the time.
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    But your odds increase dramatically with one on.
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  12. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Got no choice here in Oregun as it's the law.
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Ain't nothing like the elected officials making decesions for you.
    Kinda like Obamacare.

    We got a choice, but I wear one.
    And its a FF helmet.
    cardboard, Dec 11, 2013
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    we all had these type close calls , glad you made it out safe , as for the brain bucket , I have one but don't were it much
    cowboy, Dec 11, 2013
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    State law says I hafta wear one. I'm getting a new 3/4 one soon with a new face shield for the cold weather riding. But in warmer weather I'd rather not wear one. Something's gonna get me anyway - cancer, heart attack, accident, whatever.
    joshbob, Dec 12, 2013
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    True enough!
    Last edited: Dec 12, 2013
    Roadster guy, Dec 12, 2013
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    man your so butt ugly you have to wear one to keep from scarin the public!!!!!
    chucktx, Dec 12, 2013
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    That would make a good song

    Cardboard bout got run over by a grandma
    on his way home christmas night...
    hotroadking, Dec 12, 2013
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    She was probably lookin for her f 'n cell phone.
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  20. marc 55

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    State Troopers back here just got a bunch of unmarked SUV's in various colors so they could look down on people texting and talking...News guy was riding with them and they have been writing a chit load of tickets...
    marc 55, Dec 16, 2013
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  21. chucktx

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    excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, Dec 16, 2013
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