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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: 08087 on April 20, 2014, 11:19:41 PM
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GEICO - White Duck - 2000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct7wPCg5H8Y#)
Pay up suka!
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Sorry... Grammar Nazi comes out every once in a while..
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Sorry... Grammar Nazi comes out every once in a while..
Dang blasted talkin fixxers.
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We all know that doing anything near a bunch of heavy and fast moving machines which are piloted by every sort of human being carries with it a degree of danger. I find crash videos to be patently gratuitous. Frankly, I do not find this type of video to be helpful.
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I'm with you on that.. I already am fully aware of the dangers that are associated with this pastime, thus I don't need to see anyone injured on a motorcycle, let alone falling down steps, or screwing up on a skateboard.
My issue is that I find the joy of riding worth the risk that comes with it.
I put over 500 miles on my BMW R1200GS this last weekend, riding with friends and gathering Grand Tour towns http://www.glmc.org/grand_tour.php.. (http://www.glmc.org/grand_tour.php..) While I love my big Beemer, I had JUST as much fun today riding my People 50 to and from work and getting a few items at the grocery store..
The BMW miles consisted of riding both Milwaukee and Chicago suburbs, and being fully aware of the fact that people are not used to seeing bikes on the streets (first decent weekend we've had) and the same goes for the ride to work, as folks aren't awake and while I'm a big guy, riding with bright clothing and a white helmet, they're still not looking out for a 50cc scooter travelling at 40mph.
Basically, be careful out there. Right now we have new drivers, drivers who aren't used to seeing motorcycles of any kind for the last 6 months, and to make matters worse, Momma Whitetail deer are chasing off last year's fawns to go have this year's fawns.. Last year's fawns don't understand why Mom is doing this and are confused. I see more deer hit in April than any other month, and they're typically last year's fawns.. That doesn't even consider all the skunks, raccoons, possums, and everything else that's just waking up after a long winter's nap..
So, again, be careful out there!!
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...and to make matters worse, Momma Whitetail deer are chasing off last year's fawns to go have this year's fawns..
So, again, be careful out there!!
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Paper, you are oh so right. Came within 3 feet of nailing a deer this morning...Had to check my underwear when I got to work! And yes, I like bacon too!
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Deer, skunks, raccoons? My God!! I thought I had it rough dodging kids on skateboards. That video did remind me to always be aware of stupid.
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My biggest hazard is that I live a block away from a high school, so I have idiot student drivers to watch out for every time I leave my house!!
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We all know that doing anything near a bunch of heavy and fast moving machines which are piloted by every sort of human being carries with it a degree of danger. I find crash videos to be patently gratuitous. Frankly, I do not find this type of video to be helpful.
I absolutely agree with Stig on this one. We all know the risks of riding on two wheels in city traffic and we try to mitigate the risk with helmets and armored clothes. I don't need to see people thrown though the air to realize that riding can be dangerous. I also know that scootering is a blast and I accept the risk with a bit of caution.
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My only concern was the idiot didn't have his helmet strapped on. If it was it would not have come off and caused the secondary head injury when his head hit the pavement at the end.
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I didn't watch the vid because I have a hard time getting images out of my head. I assumed it was one of those type things so I avoided it.
While my image retention is GREAT for certain types of images... I didn't want that one.
Thanks for the spoiler alert Pug! >:(
Good lookin' out ::)
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Zombie, is that also the reason you don't look in mirrors or is it that vampires don't cast a reflection?
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There's no point in looking in the mirror for Vampires. DuH! Old age is treating you poorly ::) eh!
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I'm very glad so many of you are "so aware" of how easy we can get hurt and don't need the reminders of this type. However not everyone is so self aware and younger riders often think they are invinceable. If one rider here learns something or avoids getting hit by the placement of a clip, it was well worth it.
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Bitch Slap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw34OKMy5HI#)
YEAH!
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I have been trying not to think about that video for since it was posted to hopefully think about what I would do to avoid such a horrendous outcome. I am at a loss except to try to make an issue about the pinhead in the pickup behind about NOT stopping too close (like he did) but I would have been nailed given the timing. The double-pinhead in the service truck coming from the right caused this mess even if the other pickup ran the light. I better watch that again....anyway, I am at a loss: don't think there was anything that could have been done differently by the scoot pilot. Darn!
Watched the vid again and the service truck blew thru the light if there is one. The intersection was occupied and the service truck was the cause, regardless. Also, like 080 said, he was a sitting duck and who caused it is immaterial.
Karl
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I have avoided watching this vid but with all of the discussion, is there anything I can learn by watching it or should this thread just serve as a reminder to keep my eyes peeled?
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Stay out of the light Kreps!
Go into the Light! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Dc-J_mD7c#ws)
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I was on a rural backroad yesterday on my second day of owning a scooter. A lady passed a bicyclist in the opposite lane and came right at me head on in my lane. I shouldered the scooter as best I could and barely made it by her.
There is a lot of thinking while riding these, Iits obvious the lady didnt see me because she was looking that the 10 speed she was passing.
You can't hop on a scooter and just ride carefree just doing your part, defensive riding with constant scanning is a must and it gets tiring having to anticipate all sorts of scenarios that suddenly appear.
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I was on a rural backroad yesterday on my second day of owning a scooter. A lady passed a bicyclist in the opposite lane and came right at me head on in my lane. I shouldered the scooter as best I could and barely made it by her.
There is a lot of thinking while riding these, Iits obvious the lady didnt see me because she was looking that the 10 speed she was passing.
You can't hop on a scooter and just ride carefree just doing your part, defensive riding with constant scanning is a must and it gets tiring having to anticipate all sorts of scenarios that suddenly appear.
Glad you have that sorted out on only your second day of scootering!
Seriously. It IS tiring to ride in traffic with so many cars moving around you. I tend to stay on streets I know very well....or to ride VERY early in the morning for my enjoyment for an hour or two. Shoot, around these parts driving a car takes a lot of avoidance and making room for idiots -doubly so when I'm on my scooter. This year I have seen 4 scooters on local streets -and 3 of them were yesterday.
Cars are not used to seeing scoots in Ohio.
Keep riding with care!
Stig
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I was on a rural backroad yesterday on my second day of owning a scooter. A lady passed a bicyclist in the opposite lane and came right at me head on in my lane. I shouldered the scooter as best I could and barely made it by her.
There is a lot of thinking while riding these, Iits obvious the lady didnt see me because she was looking that the 10 speed she was passing.
You can't hop on a scooter and just ride carefree just doing your part, defensive riding with constant scanning is a must and it gets tiring having to anticipate all sorts of scenarios that suddenly appear.
Defensive riding is the name of the game when you ride two wheels. You don't have the size, weight or protection of a cage. At the same time this doesn't mean you can't enjoy a relaxed somewhat carefree ride. I like others find the roads less traveled are ideal for reduced stressed riding. Also the time of day makes a big difference. I love early morning riding when the air is cool and crisp and the light of day is'nt as harsh.