Careful out there

dirtysteve · 09-08-2008, 09:25 AM

Had a pretty big scare on the bike this AM. Just before sunrise- heavy fog- ~1000 ft visibility. Came upon a wreck in the road. Made it unscathed luckily. Without boring you with details and second thoughts- just be careful out there!!!

Steve

**scion0** · 09-08-2008, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the reminder, can never be too careful.

dogdoc · 09-08-2008, 01:35 PM

+1, Thx.

jimbo · 09-08-2008, 02:11 PM

Be careful out there,you got that right! I was out yesterday with the wife ( she is a new rider and a bit nervous the way it is ) and some JACKASS cut right out in front of her. Man i wanted to kick that guys ass. Here in the Poconos we have had a rough summer as far as motorcycle accidents...Please everybody ride safe!

beezer · 09-08-2008, 07:05 PM

I'm glad you're ok Steve!!!

Netnorske · 09-08-2008, 07:19 PM

We recently lost a guy locally to a collision with a deer. I know we all try to be careful, but things do happen.

I have a friend who is a longtime pilot. He says the one thing he is constantly doing no matter how long he is in the air is, "looking for a place to land"...ever vigilant.

I have been riding a lot of twisties through rural areas and I am constantly on the lookout for dogs and deer. That philosophy keeps me from rolling on too much throttle as well. You never know what is around that next corner!

Ride Smart, Ride Safe....Kris

pirate · 09-08-2008, 08:12 PM

A friend of mine in another town was in the HD dealership this weekend, and the owner said this has been a record year for them repairing accident damaged bikes. Mostly due to deer collisions.
Thanks for sharing the reminder to always be on the alert.

rksaw · 09-09-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Steve

Had a pretty big scare on the bike this AM. Just before sunrise- heavy fog- ~1000 ft visibility. Came upon a wreck in the road. Made it unscathed luckily. Without boring you with details and second thoughts- just be careful out there!!!

Steve

Steve, I've said for some time that riding through fog is worse than riding in the rain. I appreciate your warning, and think that it is always good for us to be reminded now and again.
Rich

unwind2 · 09-09-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

We recently lost a guy locally to a collision with a deer. I know we all try to be careful, but things do happen.

I have a friend who is a longtime pilot. He says the one thing he is constantly doing no matter how long he is in the air is, "looking for a place to land"...ever vigilant.

I have been riding a lot of twisties through rural areas and I am constantly on the lookout for dogs and deer. That philosophy keeps me from rolling on too much throttle as well. You never know what is around that next corner!

Ride Smart, Ride Safe....Kris

Another thing I remind myselft to watch for in twisties is gravel.
Thanks all for the reminders.

09-09-2008, 08:27 AM

Steve glad you missed the wreck.Thanks for the reminder.

flavor · 09-09-2008, 11:15 AM

There needs to be an increase in deer hunters. In the last 4 years I've hit 3 deer with my cars and a sparrow with the motorcycle. That put me two up on my family tote board as my wife has only hit 2 deer. (I don't like driving at night for that reason).

PS. I was on the back roads of Ct. Sunday and came upona motorcycle accident that involved a Porche Boxster. They collided around this 25 mile an hour turn that I'm familiar with (Rt 14 and you better be doing 25MPH). The crotch rocket was on its side and the Porche had major damage in the front of his car, with a piece of red plastic from the rocket still buried in his front hood. Nobody was on the ground as far as I could tell. There was somebody standing there rubbing his leg and two other bikes pulled over, fire engines, police etc. I figure the Boxster was so low to the ground the motorcycle rider probably cleared the vehicle with minor injuries. I don't know what happened though. Maybe the Boxster was going too fast or tight in the turn. Don't think so though...............

markusmaximus · 09-09-2008, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the reminder. Here's my friendly reminder. I always assume the "other person" does not see me as I mentally prepare to make evasive maneuvers. I know that doesn't help with deek and other random events, but it helps. Stay safe everyone!

09-08-2008, 09:25 AM	#1
dirtysteve Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NY Posts: 47	Careful out there Had a pretty big scare on the bike this AM. Just before sunrise- heavy fog- ~1000 ft visibility. Came upon a wreck in the road. Made it unscathed luckily. Without boring you with details and second thoughts- just be careful out there!!! Steve Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-08-2008, 09:32 AM	#2
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Careful out there Thanks for the reminder, can never be too careful. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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09-08-2008, 01:35 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Careful out there +1, Thx.
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09-08-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
jimbo Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Poconos Posts: 40	Careful out there Be careful out there,you got that right! I was out yesterday with the wife ( she is a new rider and a bit nervous the way it is ) and some JACKASS cut right out in front of her. Man i wanted to kick that guys ass. Here in the Poconos we have had a rough summer as far as motorcycle accidents...Please everybody ride safe!
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09-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#5
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Careful out there I'm glad you're ok Steve!!! __________________ 2012 FLHTK Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#6
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Careful out there We recently lost a guy locally to a collision with a deer. I know we all try to be careful, but things do happen. I have a friend who is a longtime pilot. He says the one thing he is constantly doing no matter how long he is in the air is, "looking for a place to land"...ever vigilant. I have been riding a lot of twisties through rural areas and I am constantly on the lookout for dogs and deer. That philosophy keeps me from rolling on too much throttle as well. You never know what is around that next corner! Ride Smart, Ride Safe....Kris __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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09-08-2008, 08:12 PM	#7
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Careful out there A friend of mine in another town was in the HD dealership this weekend, and the owner said this has been a record year for them repairing accident damaged bikes. Mostly due to deer collisions. Thanks for sharing the reminder to always be on the alert.
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09-09-2008, 08:27 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Careful out there Steve glad you missed the wreck.Thanks for the reminder.
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09-09-2008, 11:15 AM	#11
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,352	Careful out there There needs to be an increase in deer hunters. In the last 4 years I've hit 3 deer with my cars and a sparrow with the motorcycle. That put me two up on my family tote board as my wife has only hit 2 deer. (I don't like driving at night for that reason). PS. I was on the back roads of Ct. Sunday and came upona motorcycle accident that involved a Porche Boxster. They collided around this 25 mile an hour turn that I'm familiar with (Rt 14 and you better be doing 25MPH). The crotch rocket was on its side and the Porche had major damage in the front of his car, with a piece of red plastic from the rocket still buried in his front hood. Nobody was on the ground as far as I could tell. There was somebody standing there rubbing his leg and two other bikes pulled over, fire engines, police etc. I figure the Boxster was so low to the ground the motorcycle rider probably cleared the vehicle with minor injuries. I don't know what happened though. Maybe the Boxster was going too fast or tight in the turn. Don't think so though...............
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09-09-2008, 07:54 PM	#12
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Careful out there Thanks for the reminder. Here's my friendly reminder. I always assume the "other person" does not see me as I mentally prepare to make evasive maneuvers. I know that doesn't help with deek and other random events, but it helps. Stay safe everyone!
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