Another crazy cager

[earlfor]

Start out at a speed that is comfortable and work up to it. :-)

Earl

Thats a great practice manuever.. Thanks!

[earlfor]

I wish!! Not even close though.

Earl

roflmao - NeoEarl....


funneh grab lol...:-D

[Pyloff]

2 questions: When did the adrenaline kick in and when you started to "vent" how long was it before you stopped. I hope that guy has nightmares for years.

-Pyloff

[earlfor]

I stopped about 15 miles down the road at my usual spot for a stretch and a gatorade. :-) The whole incident, from realizing my situation, acting, and flashing past and between the oncoming cars/truck took less than 1 second.
There wasnt any adrenaline. Snap your fingers. Thats the time that was involved. Emotions are best left in a box at home when you ride. Focus and concentrate, always.

Earl

2 questions: When did the adrenaline kick in and when you started to "vent" how long was it before you stopped. I hope that guy has nightmares for years.

-Pyloff

[wolfie]

I'm glad you're still with us. Good advise on the practice maneuver.

[BigD_83]

I don't imagine the F250 driver had enough time to make more room for you...would've looked great in a GoPro.

[dorkburger]

Holy S.......glad you pulled thru that.....
This brings to light one of motorcycling dilemmas- while some think limiting seat time may lessen the exposure to risk, it does NOTHING for honing ones skills. Seems that you were quick witted and chose to shoot the gap to safety. Sadly im not sure if I could have reacted as quickly.

[Brendan W]

Lest the elements of luck or instinct be overstated in this amazing story, in fairness , you have been preparing for it by exploring the fine white line. In the time available the decision had to have been subconscious but rehearsed to the point that it appeared instinctive.
Another reason to develop skills. How often do we hear of undercornering and the marine rescue will tell you that in many cases the crew gives up before the boat.
How viral would that footage have been ? ... and can I give the police your number next time they catch me snaking down the road?

[Allie]

Wow is this Wayback Wednesday?? If you haven't cleaned the scat out of those shorts by now Earl then it's fossilized.

[Grimly]

An ex-courier apeaks...
Always go for the gap - it's always bigger than you think.

[earlfor]

Holy S.......glad you pulled thru that.....
This brings to light one of motorcycling dilemmas- while some think limiting seat time may lessen the exposure to risk, it does NOTHING for honing ones skills. Seems that you were quick witted and chose to shoot the gap to safety. Sadly im not sure if I could have reacted as quickly.

Wow! I started this thread 8 years ago and now it pops up again. heh. I have to admit, it is burned in my memory though. As for "choosing" to shoot the gap, it was an easy choice because it was the only choice.

[earlfor]

Lest the elements of luck or instinct be overstated in this amazing story, in fairness , you have been preparing for it by exploring the fine white line. In the time available the decision had to have been subconscious but rehearsed to the point that it appeared instinctive.
Another reason to develop skills. How often do we hear of undercornering and the marine rescue will tell you that in many cases the crew gives up before the boat.
How viral would that footage have been ? ... and can I give the police your number next time they catch me snaking down the road?

I think a vid would have done well on youtube. LOL Probably cause some idiots to try and duplicate it though. heh

[earlfor]

An ex-courier apeaks...
Always go for the gap - it's always bigger than you think.

I agree wholeheartedly with you. Maneuver first, add throttle if you need it, use brakes only as a last resort if nothing else is working.

[earlfor]

Wow is this Wayback Wednesday?? If you haven't cleaned the scat out of those shorts by now Earl then it's fossilized.

Heh heh eh. Perhaps oddly, it didn't scare me at all. I was too focused on threading a 36" wide bike through a 37" hole at 100+ mph to have any kind of emotion. I knew going in that it was an all or nothing shot. If I had missed and splattered or gone down, the third car following would have run over anything that was left.

[posplayr]

Heh heh eh. Perhaps oddly, it didn't scare me at all. I was too focused on threading a 36" wide bike through a 37" hole at 100+ mph to have any kind of emotion. I knew going in that it was an all or nothing shot. If I had missed and splattered or gone down, the third car following would have run over anything that was left.

almost sounds like like some kinda dare devil coordinated riding/driving. I don't even like to imagine it happening to me.