Trepidation
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Desert viper
Running Like a Top
Palm Springs, Ca. USA
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Joined: Apr 2015
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RE: Trepidation
Mickey, You are the epitome of the word “MOTORCYCLIST”
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04-10-2018 09:38 PM |
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Aussieflyer
Running Like a Top
Melbourne Australia
Posts: 418
Joined: Nov 2013
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RE: Trepidation
Wow Ferret that was one bummer of a crash that came with a large side order of physical and psychological reminders. It's a weird feeling riding through the site of a previous 'big one'. All i can say is that gets easier with every successive pass, ride through that intersection a dozen more times and you may not even think of the accident anymore. Someone, somewhere, once told me that us two wheel travelers are likely to have life changing incidents on the road about every 50 to 80 thousand kilometers. I guess that covers everything from a thought provoking near miss to a fatal collision. Probably just rubbish however anything that doesn't kill you should make you smarter. I can say that I have had a few of those moments in my time but I never pressed the trip meter to note how many miles between them. Anyways, for a bloke like you that heads out on the road when there is snow and ice I assume that those moments may occur more frequently for you.
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04-10-2018 10:06 PM |
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Rocky
Been There
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Joined: Apr 2014
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RE: Trepidation
WOW, what a stunning story!
It gave me the shivers just reading it and hearing of your injuries.
That's an intersection you will never forget and you can't be blamed for that.
But you're older and smarter now when you approach it or any other risky traffic situation. Rock on
Still rockin', rollin', and ridin' after all these years
'67 BSA 441 VR, '70 Triumph Tiger 100, '02 Honda CB900F, '06 Triumph T100 Bonneville, '14 Honda CB1100A
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04-11-2018 03:48 AM |
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Cormanus
Moderator
Queensland, Australia
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RE: Trepidation
Thanks for sharing that story, Ferret. Your reaction is entirely understandable, I think.
Glad you're still riding.
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04-11-2018 04:37 AM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Trepidation
Nortoon that's an incredible story.
I just had a lady turn left in front of me the other day, closest I've had in awhile. When I do the wiggle they don't move. This time I didn't do the wiggle, and wouldn't you know it she turns. I;m wearing a white helmet, a hi viz vest, riding a giant bike with dual headlights on, you'd think they could see you.
Sea...Cheryl will probably always feel that, even 50 years from now, even in her car.
Although left turners are certainly cause for concern, my biggest fear has always been someone coming across the centerline and taking me out.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
(This post was last modified: 04-11-2018 05:25 AM by The ferret.)
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04-11-2018 05:23 AM |
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EmptySea
Lives On Two Wheels
Chicagoland, USA
Posts: 7,004
Joined: Jun 2013
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RE: Trepidation
I pray that she's not driving a car when she's 101 years old!
I share your fear about the center line crosser -- You can assume that the left turner is going to turn and be prepared for it, but you'd never be able to ride on a two-lane road if you assumed that every oncoming driver is going to cross into your line.
MTC
"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan
2013 CB1100 non-abs
2013 CB1100 abs
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04-11-2018 05:38 AM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Trepidation
I just hear so many of those centerline crosser stories.. on the news about every other night it seems. Somebody crosses the centerline, head-ons a vehicle and wipes out a whole family. Scary
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
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04-11-2018 06:41 AM |
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LongRanger
Been There
Evergreen, CO
Posts: 4,220
Joined: Aug 2015
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RE: Trepidation
And of course, they survive the wreck. Just like drunks, too. Poetic injustice.
Ride more. Worry less.
‘12 BMW R1200R Classic
'15 BMW R1200RT
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04-11-2018 06:50 AM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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Joined: Apr 2013
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RE: Trepidation
Truth in that LR. Here they are usually drunk.. or on meth.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
(This post was last modified: 04-11-2018 07:10 AM by The ferret.)
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04-11-2018 07:10 AM |
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