Cause of MB Crash Was ?

I have many years of motorcycle experience. Point blank, cagers have their heads everywhere but on the road. These days, it's even worse with people TEXTING WHILE DRIVING!

That's messed up. People texting while driving is absurd, and if anyone crashes into me doing that, they will get a metal bar across their windshield!
 
That's messed up. People texting while driving is absurd, and if anyone crashes into me doing that, they will get a metal bar across their windshield!

wow - that comment reminds me of me
when I was younger anyway - one day at a time - working on it

yes - I have seen more of that than I wish to share
thank God no one died -- including me
hard to be Mountainman having fun on MB ride
when you are dead

road rage is not what it used to be
guys and gals used to give the bird - then politely pull over
for a nice meeting of some fist to the heads
then blew each other a kiss -- as they drove away

NOW DAYS IT CAN BE -- BANG BANG -- YOU ARE DEAD !!!

when cut off -- I still at times -- scream out a thing or two
but also must remember -- OLD GUY DON'T WANT TO GO TO JAIL...

Happy Riding from - Mountainman
 
what caused MB accident ?
Deaf guy making a right on red didn't see me frantically waving and yelling at him.
what happened in MB accident ?
Smaked Cronus and me something wicked
why ?
Because he didn't see or hear me
to avoid - what could have been done ?
Make sure driver sees me before crossing the road regardless of what the traffic signal says.
error due to person or persons or machine ?
Driver looked left for cars when making a right on red never looked right for pedestrians.
I didn't ensure driver sees me thought if I yelled he would didn't anticipate he was deaf.
Also I assumed that he saw me. I need to remind myself that ALL DRIVERS ARE #@$%^#. Yes. ALL DRIVERS. That way I would continue my life with FULL CAUTION.
 
experience

I don't need any more crash experience - I'll apply all my motorcycle exp and try to avoid any new. What I would share for others to keep in mind:

First rain in awhile - dirt and oils make road especially slick.

Other wet road concerns; painted lines, manhole covers, tracks, leaves etc. washed into road.

Insufficient light, more speed than sight. Potholes etc. are much worse when you don't see them. Obstacles you might roll over with anticipation take you down when you're not prepared. Oncoming car lights can limit visibility of dark objects at side of road - like a trash can or box put out for pickup.

Distraction - stop if you want to study a sight, riding requires full time attention. Quick peripheral glances at your own risk. Risk of distraction is directly proportional to speed, bigger, badder things happen faster.

Look past or between obstacles - we tend to go where we look. Also, looking over your shoulder alters your path, use mirrors and do the over shoulder only when your path is clear.

Euphoria - is great. Easily induced by riding bikes, mbs, motorcycles, horses, etc. But it can mess with your attention and self-preservation. Feel good, think safe.

Riding is not driving. It's an active, athletic endeavor even if you're cruising. There's a lot of sensory input that should stimulate your nervous system. This is more feel good and be more alive. Your reflexes and balance, muscle tone and awareness should be near peak when riding. This is what will keep you safe. Remember when you stop all this spools down, give it time to spool up again after a stop.

Ride more, have fun, be safe.

Thanks for this thread Mtn Man. I hope lots of people contribute and even more keep reading it. Practice awareness, the euphoria comes naturally.
 
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psmcd -- you are very welcome

I sure did enjoy reading your thoughts shared -- good sound SAFTY points...
I have re-read your comments a few times --
Sometimes while riding - my mind does wonder - MUST BE CAREFUL !!!

That may be the key - for me anyway
Enjoying the MB ride and all sights to be seen
but - at the same time - paying close attention to the job at hand - safe riding

Can be = a full time job for the Mountainman
 
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What caused accident? Idiot doing cookies in the parking lot.

What happened in accident? I got tossed off the trike and received a beauty of a hip pointer (and some painful ribs).

Why? Because I never grew up.

To avoid - What could have been done? Don't squeeze the throttle so hard. Remember I'm too old to be playing like that (fat chance).

Error due to? - Mea Culpa. Maxima Mea Culpa. Oh well.
 
Not on a MB but this was my most painful without a shirt.
It was years ago riding past the University of Minn on a hot sunny day.
Lots of T and A. Never, never ride a bike when on a hooter alert.
Yes, there was a parked car. 20mph to 0 in zero seconds.
I deserved everything I got. Especially since the wife was on a bike
behind me. It took her a 1/2 hr. to pick the rocks out while listening to her
laugh as I was in pain. This was the start of wearing a helmet and shirt.
 

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ouch !!

My sole accident/crash was largely due to my own carelessness.I mostly use the multi-use path for safety reasons as well as convenience.From N.Y. originally I have never seen such incompetent or just simply lazy drivers as I see here in Az.Anyway, I was attempting to overtake a car in a parking lot when the driver quick pulled into a parking space,forcing me to lock"em up and when I encountered some loose gravel in the process,it was all over.Damaged cartilage in wrist,deep thigh bruise with hematoma,misc scrapes.I don't blame the driver,I should have passed on the left.My brakes were also out of adjustment (laziness,heat?).The most significant dangers I notice are.Turns at speed-loose gravel,oil on road,rain (not in Az.),inadequate tire pressure can all be issues.Cars- stay away from them,even with the pedestrian light green they just keep coming,many people are simply poor drivers-need to be exretmely defensive.Low light situations-the visibiltiy issue seems to be extremely exagerated-use lights or caution.Excessive speed-25-28mph seems very "comfortable" to me but things happen quickly.I need to constantly remind myself to slow down.Obviously we all run the risk of serious injury using MB'S and need to be cognizant of the many "hazards" while we ride.
 
Sorry to be a spoilsport, but I've got to agree with Donald M. Haney on something;

The talk I see here about getting maximum speed, tweaking performance, etc makes me nervous, too.

really, it's just begging for trouble to operate these at more than one-small-notch (emphasize SMALL NOTCH) above pedal bicycle speeds.

Go pretty slow. It's your best defense.

Maintenance becomes a much smaller issue, too.
 
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