Got hit today.....
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Thatperson
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Wow, you sure don't mess around when you want to make a point.
But to let you know, I am using the best front brake that I can install on my bike. It's strong enough to lock the front wheel if I pull it hard enough. I'm guessing you want me to install some kind of disc brake system with ABS?
RedBaronX
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I know I'm not hurt because the car never touched me. It was those cat like reflexes!The cops know about the hit since the chief lives across the street from me and I was talking to him when I got back.
just because you chatted up the chief doesn't mean there is now a police report. Get an official police report. I'm not a red-tape lovin' lawyer-junkie type, but who knows if this woman is an habitually bad driver? If she is, she's got to be called on it.
smithe68
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Glad to hear you are ok, that's the most important thing. I have been hit while on a bike before, I wasn't as lucky as you, but still was able to walk away.
That's good; I reckoned that locking up the rear was an indication that you (like a lot of others here) lacked a front brake. Practice some really hard stops now and then so you don't slide the rear when you have to deal with a bad situation.
Very few front brakes are strong enough to lock and slide the front of a normal bike. Most front tipovers are the result of the rider not pushing back hard enough on the handlebars while stopping, then flopping forward and taking the bike with him. That's preventable if you try it out a few times before an emergency suddenly arises.
Don't get me wrong-- I'm very glad you weren't hurt, and very pleased that you have enough regard for your safety to use a good front brake. We should all recognize that we need to escalate our safety measures when we add the power of a motor.
Chalo
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Wow, that could have been bad. Consider yourself lucky, even if it was your fault.
I had a close call the other day while sliding across the pavement. Had my first ride since the accident today. Finally feeling good again.
I had a close call the other day while sliding across the pavement. Had my first ride since the accident today. Finally feeling good again.
I am very glad to hear that you came out unscathed!
That was a very close call. I also recommend at least making a report with the police. A report at least puts down on record that the lady drives while under the influnce of a cel phone, which can be as bad as driving drunk.
You might help out someone else down the road if she does it again.
Quote: Schwinn-Locura: Wow, that could have been bad. Consider yourself lucky, even if it was your fault.
Ummmm WHAT!??
Re-read his post please, at least this part:
That was a very close call. I also recommend at least making a report with the police. A report at least puts down on record that the lady drives while under the influnce of a cel phone, which can be as bad as driving drunk.
You might help out someone else down the road if she does it again.
Quote: Schwinn-Locura: Wow, that could have been bad. Consider yourself lucky, even if it was your fault.
Ummmm WHAT!??
Re-read his post please, at least this part:
motorbikemike45
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Glad you are okay. I was nearly hit by a young woman texting on her cell. How stupid do you have to be to not pay attention while driving?
TREEWK
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Most Of The Abrasive People Don`t Last Long!! That Is One Thing To Be Thankfull For!!
