Stupid F&cking Cagers!
by Mythbuster 27 Replies latest jw friends
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MsDucky
I was watching some driver's educational show and it talk about how easily a motorcyclist could be missed. I wish that I could find that video. It explained it so well.
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Soldier77
I know what you mean. I ride with my high beams on during the day, wear bright jacket/helmet and always move ahead of the cager crowd on the freeway or pass on highways. People still don't care about motorcyclists, they have the "I'm in a cage, they're not, I'll be fine, they'll be dead" mentality.
The best defense is a good offense, especially on a bike.
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johnnyblazedog
Closest call I had was a lady in front of me pulled to the side of the road, so I was like "How nice she is letting me go by", as soon as start to pass her she decides she needs to make a U turn as I am next to her. She smacked me pretty good ( I ride a Suzukie DRZ400SM), I managed to stay on. She just kept on going like nothing had happen. So when I got to work (I am a Graphic Designer and Printer) I printed a decal that I proudly put on my helmet, which says "STUPID CAGERS SUCK". I commute 80 miles to work everyday on my bike its sooooo fun. I ride thru twisties, dirt roads, gravel and even sand without missing a beat on my little Zookie, its the funnest bike EVER!!!
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thetrueone
The difference in part is that motorists are consciously imprinted to watch out for wide cars and trucks.
Obviously motorcycles are smaller visually, thats a disadvantage in itself , the other aspect is how bikers
ride, how defensively their riding to let other motorists see them.
I just about clipped a guy recently passing lanes when this biker tried to pass me while I was trying to change lanes.
The guy was riding with black riding gear, he had a black bike which was one of those low profile racing bikes,
and it was a dull overcast day. Added he was speeding over the speed limit which a lot of bikers do ( I used to be one myself )
One advantage to Harleys is that they are loud and you can hear them coming sometimes before you can even see them.
I had a customized Norton once that I had purposefully took out the muffler baffles just so that it would make the bike louder,
I'm sure it helped to notify to the other motorist where I was.
So in this case loud bikes bring an element of safety to motorcyclists .
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johnnyblazedog
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Mythbuster
Absolutely. It's up to us riders to watch everyone. The best advice I got was if a car is at a light, intersection, whatever, look at their tires. If they're moving, be ready to act.
That's what happened to me yesterday. Lady sitting in driveway of gas station pointed to the road. I am to her left on the road, the light is green for me as I approach. There's about 4 cars waiting to go. As soon as the last car in line moves up, she pulls out in front of me.
I wear a Joe Rocket Hi-Vis Balistic Jacket and ride with high beams. Invisible!
Another thing I do is if I see a cage attempting or waiting to make a left turn (across my lane) I flash my lights. Seems to work for some.
Thanks for all of your comments. I was pretty pissed yesterday but today I realize how lucky I am, it could have been much worse. I'm getting back on the horse again today, gonna take a nice long ride.
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thetrueone
A co-worker of mine is trying to talk me into getting back on a bike and do some traveling with him.
If I do its going to be big touring bike with fairings and plenty of front lighting.
I recently saw a Honda that was in beautiful red Burgundy, that had 3 strong front head lights.
Now if you couldn't see that coming down the road we must really be blind as a bat.
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St George of England
If it's too loud, you're too old!
Another problem with car drivers is they get distracted with sat-nav, CD players and the worst of all - MOBILE PHONES!
George
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BurnTheShips
I like motorcycles, but I don't ride them. I value my life too much.
BTS
