first near death of the year

[FreshStart]

well it happened, i pooped myself almost. was in the right lane of a 4 laner and traffic was stopped and lined up in the left. i had my eye on the traffic and some young, presumably new driver pulled right out in front of me. i had to lock both front and rear tires to stop in timr then sped past the driver shaking my head. here is the best part, this driver followed me to my destination about a block up the road and apologized for almost killing me. guess what she said, "i didnt see you" so i gave her a verbal lesson on looking before leaping and left it at that. im gonna go change my shorts now

 

[Ranger]

Atleast she was responsible enough to admit her fault and nice enough to follow you for as long as she did just to appologize. It probably shook her up as well. I had a driver nearly squeeze me out turning into my lane on the freeway and after giving them the finger when they smiled and shrugged, they decided to pull ahead of me and turn their windsheild wipers w/ fluid on

I hope you didn't blow up on her too bad.

 

[FreshStart]

Atleast she was responsible enough to admit her fault and nice enough to follow you for as long as she did just to appologize. It probably shook her up as well. I had a driver nearly squeeze me out turning into my lane on the freeway and after giving them the finger when they smiled and shrugged, they decided to pull ahead of me and turn their windsheild wipers w/ fluid on

I hope you didn't blow up on her too bad.

not to bad, just enough to get the point across after all she did say sorry

 

[Charlie G]

That was nice of her to chase you down.

cg

 

[Steve]

That was nice of her to chase you down.

cg

... instead of run you down.

.

 

[850 Combat]

I hate to say it...

I've accidently cout off a motorcycle a time or two.

 

[FreshStart]

I hate to say it...

I've accidently cout off a motorcycle a time or two.

i think everyone has but when your the guy on the bike HOLY SHNIKEYS!!!!!!

 

[bonanzadave]

There's a 4 lane in Iowa ?

Glad ya squeaked by....

 

[FreshStart]

There's a 4 lane in Iowa ?

Glad ya squeaked by....

2 comin and 2 goin

 

[TheCafeKid]

Early in the season is a rough time of the year to ride. Take extra care. People have had all winter to not look for us even more than usual. Glad you're ok.

 

[mike_of_bbg]

Had my first real ride yesterday myself. Someone almost left-turned in front of me on an otherwise empty road, but fortunately for me stopped just a few feet after they started. Still made me chirp my brakes and really got my attention though! Took some fun out of the rest of the ride too.

Glad you made it out OK.

 

[Guest]

well it happened, i pooped myself almost. was in the right lane of a 4 laner and traffic was stopped and lined up in the left. i had my eye on the traffic and some young, presumably new driver pulled right out in front of me. i had to lock both front and rear tires to stop in timr then sped past the driver shaking my head. here is the best part, this driver followed me to my destination about a block up the road and apologized for almost killing me. guess what she said, "i didnt see you" so i gave her a verbal lesson on looking before leaping and left it at that. im gonna go change my shorts now

At least you invited her in,right?

 

[FreshStart]

At least you invited her in,right?

nooo sir this girl was way to young, hows the saying go "14 will get ya 15"

 

[TheCafeKid]

nooo sir this girl was way to young, hows the saying go "14 will get ya 15"

I've always heard it 15'll get ya 20.

 

[FreshStart]

I've always heard it 15'll get ya 20.

15 is the consent age in iowa

 

[winfield]

Being young and impressionable, perhaps your stern admonition will have a lasting effect and help her to be more bike-aware for the rest of her life. Your close call may save some other biker's life.

And to her credit, she was able to face you and apologize. Gives one hope she is also humble enough to learn from her mistake.

 

[FreshStart]

Being young and impressionable, perhaps your stern admonition will have a lasting effect and help her to be more bike-aware for the rest of her life. Your close call may save some other biker's life.

And to her credit, she was able to face you and apologize. Gives one hope she is also humble enough to learn from her mistake.

we can only pray she learns a lesson from this, but im sure she is looking twice now

 

[chuck hahn]

Yes to what Josh said..They have been closed off from cycle traffic for about 5 to 6 months and a cager doesnt think outside the box like a cycle rider has too. Be carefull and leave lots of adjustment distance for you in traffic and at stop signs and lights..and keep your eyes on the mirrors at stops..tailending isnt anything i wish on anyone on a bike!!

 

[GS ace]

Distancing

Distancing

Two days ago, I was behind a dually 4-wheel drive Dodge that was pulling a trailer with two ATVs on it. We were on a pretty curvy road (RR12) that runs from Dripping Springs to Wimberley. On a curve, this guy's left front tire blew out at about 60 mph. He lost control, veered across the oncoming lane, slammed into a guard rail, came back over our lane, and into the ditch. Pieces of the tire and other parts were going everywhere. If I wasn't prudently distanced from it all, it could have been ugly. I'm sure glad that those ATVs stayed on that trailer and that there wasn't an oncoming vehicle.

A few years ago, in southern Missouri, I was on my Ultra and had a crated hot tub, on a trailer, that wasn't secured slide off onto the road in front of me. Fortunately, I saw the idiot's set up and stayed way behind him since I couldn't pass. It was really no big deal to me, but my wife flipped out.

 

[FreshStart]

Two days ago, I was behind a dually 4-wheel drive Dodge that was pulling a trailer with two ATVs on it. We were on a pretty curvy road (RR12) that runs from Dripping Springs to Wimberley. On a curve, this guy's left front tire blew out at about 60 mph. He lost control, veered across the oncoming lane, slammed into a guard rail, came back over our lane, and into the ditch. Pieces of the tire and other parts were going everywhere. If I wasn't prudently distanced from it all, it could have been ugly. I'm sure glad that those ATVs stayed on that trailer and that there wasn't an oncoming vehicle.

A few years ago, in southern Missouri, I was on my Ultra and had a crated hot tub, on a trailer, that wasn't secured slide off onto the road in front of me. Fortunately, I saw the idiot's set up and stayed way behind him since I couldn't pass. It was really no big deal to me, but my wife flipped out.

sounds like youve got my luck too