Saw a bike crash while gassing up the car today. A guy on what I think was an older R6 had to make an emergency stop. I THINK he had enough room but grabbed a handful of front brake and went into a BIG endo. Both he and the bike ended up in front of the car he was trying to avoid. Couldn't see the aftermath through the traffic, but I'm sure he didn't get up. Helmet, jeans, t-shirt.
I was a little shaky after seeing that. If you are looking for me later I'll be out practicing emergency stops.
a car in front of me locked up its brakes today, there's a big "hump" through this intersection, and the cars on the other side were stopped. obviously the guy in front of me didnt notice, and going over the hump lightened up his car enough to lock his brakes up. luckily i had more than enough of a cushion, that it didn't even make me think oh ****
Wow that's crazy, hope the guy is ok! I had to slam on brakes the other day harder than I ever have on any bike before to avoid collision, I'm gonna be out practicing quick stops tomorrow too.
I found myself misjudging someones blind spot the other day in heavy traffic...they tried to merge with me. quick brake, clutch, horn and minor weave left in about 1.5sec and i was safe.... other driver swerved back out to his lane, and waved a sorry. If i hadn't been watching for him.....things woulda been different.
The best defense is not to be in the situation as several have said. I have never had a patient that ever said "I was too safe."
Riding a motorcycle can be very safe as long as you follow the adage, never be in the wrong place, first.
Let me tell u about what almost happen to me last month. Living here in NW Arkansas is great lot of twist & turns & living on the Pigtrail makes it even better. Had just got my new CBR250 Oh what a felling riding the back roads. Till LiL FREAK"N Bambi jumps out in front of me. Thanks to the nibble of my CBR250 I was able to avoid disaster & Bambi gets to be in sights come deer season. So not only keep your eyes peeled for those four wheels don't forget about the 4 legged ones to. Hope the guy that crashed is ok.
I was almost struck by a young Highschool kid drifting around a corner to show off for his girlfriend. If I had not been paying attention I would not be in good shape. Needless to say I stopped him and scared him to the point where I almost felt bad afterwards. Now I hope he sees every motorcycle on the road. Be safe guys.
I think being a rider should be like being a hockey referee when the game's on. You constantly watch the action and try to process everything going on around you, all the while remembering the rules and trying not to get checked into the boards. The big difference, I suppose, is that the cagers are not team mates on any organized team. Most don't even know they're in the game at all.
I am on board with everyone commenting about multiple outs and anticipating anything. I was talking to a tailgater about why he shouldnt do it, I asked him what if the car breaks for no reason at all, and he responded why would he do that? I said, whatever, its your life.
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