First Ride 2010: 1.5miles in and.... - Page 2

Particle Man · 03-12-2010, 10:07 AM

Look at it this way: you got the first one out of the way early and you won't have any false illusions about the coming riding season that people may have miraculously become better drivers over the winter

Dave · 03-12-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Look at it this way: you got the first one out of the way early and you won't have any false illusions about the coming riding season that people may have miraculously become better drivers over the winter

not bloody likely.

Particle Man · 03-12-2010, 10:26 AM

Exactly. Hell, if anything they've gotten WORSE

MILK · 03-12-2010, 10:30 AM

I won't be commuting anymore. Takes away the fun and increases the 'almost died' factor.

Dave · 03-12-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Exactly. Hell, if anything they've gotten WORSE

def worse. Safer cars, credit, and insurance tend to make people treat large sums of money in a very disposeable manner. Throw in electronic distractions and im smazed anyone can actually make it to their destinations without being hit

smileyman · 03-12-2010, 11:25 AM

Repeat after me, situational awareness, escape routes, concentration!
Glad you made it out man. A newbie probably would have met that semi bumper.
I know it is impossible to educate cagers, but they should be taught not to change lanes near on ramps or exits or intersections. Especially if they aren't even conscious at the wheel...

karl_1052 · 03-12-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Time for a new tire...

Brand new. 32F temps and 185hp don't go together well with a couple of square inches.

Gas Man · 03-12-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Key word there - almost!

Three cheers for situational awareness & yours making up for the bitch cager's lack of it! Glad you reacted well & survived it to enjoy more of the new riding season.

True and thanks!

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Originally Posted by Rider

Good thing you were paying attention. Riding a motorcycle, that is the kind of thing you need to expect on every ride. Stay alert an always know your surroundings and it sounds like you you did both. Oh and you should always have had a pocket full of ball bearings.

Exactly! And I really should get some ball bearings... got any?

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Originally Posted by Dave

time to switch back to a crotch rocket gas, you'll rarely have to worry about whats going on behind or next to you when you merge

glad to hear you're ok though

Yeah that wouldn't have helped. I tell ya... I wonder if my ABS helped allot.

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Look at it this way: you got the first one out of the way early and you won't have any false illusions about the coming riding season that people may have miraculously become better drivers over the winter

I only wish this was more true. Like you get in 6 and you're done... that would be great.

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Originally Posted by Dave

not bloody likely.

Probably sadly true.

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Repeat after me, situational awareness, escape routes, concentration!
Glad you made it out man. A newbie probably would have met that semi bumper.
I know it is impossible to educate cagers, but they should be taught not to change lanes near on ramps or exits or intersections. Especially if they aren't even conscious at the wheel...

Unfortuanately true...

njchopper87 · 03-13-2010, 04:13 AM

That sucks.. at least you were on top of things though.

Fleck750 · 03-13-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MILK

I won't be commuting anymore. Takes away the fun and increases the 'almost died' factor.

If I didn't commute, I'd never ride.

I see it as a daily contest that tests my skills. That and I get to whack the throttle and flip people off alot.

03-12-2010, 10:07 AM	#11
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Look at it this way: you got the first one out of the way early and you won't have any false illusions about the coming riding season that people may have miraculously become better drivers over the winter __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-12-2010, 10:26 AM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Exactly. Hell, if anything they've gotten WORSE __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-12-2010, 11:25 AM	#16
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Repeat after me, situational awareness, escape routes, concentration! Glad you made it out man. A newbie probably would have met that semi bumper. I know it is impossible to educate cagers, but they should be taught not to change lanes near on ramps or exits or intersections. Especially if they aren't even conscious at the wheel... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-12-2010, 10:30 AM	#14
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	I won't be commuting anymore. Takes away the fun and increases the 'almost died' factor.