i've been watching that with some interest, the impression i get is that neither cyclists or motorists know how to use it yet. overall, tho, i hear good things coming out of portland about cycling in general, it seems they're trying anyway.imperfectionst said:
Alan
Member
Good thing your ok. I guess it could have been worse if he were blind.
You can never be too careful. Watch those cagers. They're all out to kill us!
You can never be too careful. Watch those cagers. They're all out to kill us!
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Scottm
Guest
My brother is deaf and legally blind in one eye. He's 40 years old and never put a scratch on his car or anyone elses. He got an illegal u turn ticket when he was in his 20s, and that's the only violation I know of.
I'm afraid of everybody in cars. Definitely take the lane, it is yours!
I'm afraid of everybody in cars. Definitely take the lane, it is yours!
L
Large Filipino
Guest
Just came back from paying bills riding MOOP oh that bike is teh win. I noticed on my way home riding Cronus from the accident I had a bit of some lost power. Just looked at it now. Look what I find.
Well later I'm gonna take off that back wheel,change the broken spokes over and true it. Then I'm gonna take my engine off and look at those brackets where it bent. It looks like it bent from the bottom mount but we'll see.
At this time I don't think I need to hit up on that guy. Engine's fine,though. Rack seems fine too. Gonna put those side mounts on a table to see if it had bent. Nothing I can't fix. I think.
I've been wanting to retire my rear fender anyway. It makes some irritating noises sometimes then sometimes it's okay. But I really don't need it. Bike still looks cool without it anyway.
I bet just looking at the pics if I simply just loosen the mounts that attach to the frame it will move back to where it belongs.
Excuse me.
Well later I'm gonna take off that back wheel,change the broken spokes over and true it. Then I'm gonna take my engine off and look at those brackets where it bent. It looks like it bent from the bottom mount but we'll see.
At this time I don't think I need to hit up on that guy. Engine's fine,though. Rack seems fine too. Gonna put those side mounts on a table to see if it had bent. Nothing I can't fix. I think.
I've been wanting to retire my rear fender anyway. It makes some irritating noises sometimes then sometimes it's okay. But I really don't need it. Bike still looks cool without it anyway.
I bet just looking at the pics if I simply just loosen the mounts that attach to the frame it will move back to where it belongs.
Excuse me.
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MasterLink
Member
i take my lane i use to mover over at the lights and let cars by on till i almost got hit a few times by cars trying to beat out the other car in the other lane no way there goin to have to go around me and i stay the heck off of sidewalks and crosswalks if i run someone over its on me and i stay away from doors i notice that when i leave in a good mood i get there in a good mood ...last Friday i had a van push me off and over to the parked cars (i stoped in time)i always put my arm out to touch the car as hes movein me into the cars i skidded first time i pulled so hard let him do his thing and let him think he is the king of the road he dropped 2 guys off few miles down the road then he was fast to get away from me .... i know when iam beat i see about 20 bikes take the light in the morning i want to go but i dont the hand touching the car or comeing to the light works well for me give the driver and me to know how close he is to me most times they will give me some more room as he see my arm in his mirror or whatever try it i do it also as i come up to a car at the light thats been close to me when the light gos green i get more space
loquin
Well-Known Member
Glad to hear that you're OK, Large.
Keep an eye on 'em...
Keep an eye on 'em...
Marktur
Member
Large - I'm really happy you're OK....we were having a conversation about wearing helmets a few weeks ago....I hope this at least gets you to wear one now.
As far as Deaf people go...they're not retarded, they just can't hear...just like the sh-thead kids that have way too many watts in their cars.
I live in Palm Beach, FL, the winter haven for all the old farts that have lost their licenses in their "home" states because they're not competant to drive...their blind, crippled, alzheimers...you name it - they're all HERE during the winter -- driving!
I'll take deaf and even 100% blind people over them...once you hit 65, you should have mandatory hearing and vision tests YEARLY...but nooooooooo not here, we'd rather tax their cars and hand out speeding tickets than get the dangerous ones off of the road.
Before you all jump on a "Ban the deaf guy" rant, be aware that these folks try MUCH HARDER and care a heck of a lot more than most drivers...I know - I have deaf people in my family.
If you want to ban something from the road, then ban "a few beers" before driving, ban incompetant old people.
Anyway, Large - STAY SAFE MAN! Put on a helmet....for your friends here at the forum and for your family...because now you know - no matter how good YOU are, you can't always control the other stuff around you.
Again, I'm REALLY glad you're OK.
As far as Deaf people go...they're not retarded, they just can't hear...just like the sh-thead kids that have way too many watts in their cars.
I live in Palm Beach, FL, the winter haven for all the old farts that have lost their licenses in their "home" states because they're not competant to drive...their blind, crippled, alzheimers...you name it - they're all HERE during the winter -- driving!
I'll take deaf and even 100% blind people over them...once you hit 65, you should have mandatory hearing and vision tests YEARLY...but nooooooooo not here, we'd rather tax their cars and hand out speeding tickets than get the dangerous ones off of the road.
Before you all jump on a "Ban the deaf guy" rant, be aware that these folks try MUCH HARDER and care a heck of a lot more than most drivers...I know - I have deaf people in my family.
If you want to ban something from the road, then ban "a few beers" before driving, ban incompetant old people.
Anyway, Large - STAY SAFE MAN! Put on a helmet....for your friends here at the forum and for your family...because now you know - no matter how good YOU are, you can't always control the other stuff around you.
Again, I'm REALLY glad you're OK.
of course, & i apologize if you feel i implied otherwise, to me it's a safety issue. as you say, hearing & vision is important on the road.
i lived in lake worth until the 2004 hurricanes made me want something different outta life, like a home that wasn't torn to pieces...and omg...i pedaled everywhere, my only transportation...3 or 4 right-turners/year would push me into the curb and wreck a wheel, most of the time the cops wouldn't even bother to write it up and i was NEVER compensated for any damage. old ladies in mercury's, can't even see over the hood, unbelievable!!...until you see it for yourself.
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