Do you HAVE to go down???
#22
08-24-2010, 04:22 PM
Extreme HDF Member
I have been riding since 1956. I'm 70 now and have had about thirty bikes. I have never been close to going down.
I realized at a very young age that ALL of the other drivers are out to get you. I developed defensive driving strategies before there even was anything called defensive driving.
I believe that the driver coming to the stop sign at an intersection will not stop at it and will not look to see if I'm there. I slow down and am prepared to take what ever action I need to. I have even had to do this when it was a squad car at the stop intersection.
Backing out of a driveway, coming up behind you at a stop, crossing the center line, changing into your lane all of these and more are ways that motorist will get you. Be prepared and assume that yes they are going to do it and start your preparations.
Like I said everyone is out to get you and not a one of them gives a damn. And most of the general public and justice system hardly gives a hoot either.
It is in your hands to do what is needed.
I would like to see a law were a motorcyclist can shoot one motorist a year. I would go around and let about ten each year know that I was thinking of picking them for the honor. Get more use out of the law that way.
I realized at a very young age that ALL of the other drivers are out to get you. I developed defensive driving strategies before there even was anything called defensive driving.
I believe that the driver coming to the stop sign at an intersection will not stop at it and will not look to see if I'm there. I slow down and am prepared to take what ever action I need to. I have even had to do this when it was a squad car at the stop intersection.
Backing out of a driveway, coming up behind you at a stop, crossing the center line, changing into your lane all of these and more are ways that motorist will get you. Be prepared and assume that yes they are going to do it and start your preparations.
Like I said everyone is out to get you and not a one of them gives a damn. And most of the general public and justice system hardly gives a hoot either.
It is in your hands to do what is needed.
I would like to see a law were a motorcyclist can shoot one motorist a year. I would go around and let about ten each year know that I was thinking of picking them for the honor. Get more use out of the law that way.
Last edited by lh4x4; 08-24-2010 at 04:30 PM.
#23
08-24-2010, 04:23 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Been riding since 1968 and have been down twice........not hurt seriously in either and the bikes sustained very minor damage. It might happen again, but not because I am doing something stupid!
#25
08-24-2010, 04:24 PM
Road Master
Bad mojo just talking about it. Stay positive and alert and you should not ever have to worry about it.
#26
08-24-2010, 04:25 PM
If the only factor was your riding skills, you could greatly reduce your chances of going down, but it's also dependent on the ***-holes in cages, road conditions, weather, etc. You can minimize your chances, but if you do any significant riding, I'm not sure it is possible to beat the odds.
I've only been down once, but it cost me a month in the hospital, 6 operations, 6 months on disability and a lifetime committment to physical therapy. A cager wasn't paying attention and made a right-hand turn directly into me.
Your mileage may vary!
I've only been down once, but it cost me a month in the hospital, 6 operations, 6 months on disability and a lifetime committment to physical therapy. A cager wasn't paying attention and made a right-hand turn directly into me.
Your mileage may vary!
#27
08-24-2010, 04:30 PM
I started riding in 69 and haven't been down on a street bike so far. No collisions, no slips on gravel. That includes at least 20 bikes including 7 Harleys and plenty of miles. I've been lucky but it's not totally luck. I could forsee a deer/bike incident because there are a bunch of them around me here in central Arkansas.
I did drop a Triumph in my garage sitting still a couple of years ago.
I did drop a Triumph in my garage sitting still a couple of years ago.
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08-24-2010, 07:54 PM
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I have been riding since 1956. I'm 70 now and have had about thirty bikes. I have never been close to going down.
I realized at a very young age that ALL of the other drivers are out to get you. I developed defensive driving strategies before there even was anything called defensive driving.
I believe that the driver coming to the stop sign at an intersection will not stop at it and will not look to see if I'm there. I slow down and am prepared to take what ever action I need to. I have even had to do this when it was a squad car at the stop intersection.
Backing out of a driveway, coming up behind you at a stop, crossing the center line, changing into your lane all of these and more are ways that motorist will get you. Be prepared and assume that yes they are going to do it and start your preparations.
Like I said everyone is out to get you and not a one of them gives a damn. And most of the general public and justice system hardly gives a hoot either.
It is in your hands to do what is needed.
I would like to see a law were a motorcyclist can shoot one motorist a year. I would go around and let about ten each year know that I was thinking of picking them for the honor. Get more use out of the law that way.
I realized at a very young age that ALL of the other drivers are out to get you. I developed defensive driving strategies before there even was anything called defensive driving.
I believe that the driver coming to the stop sign at an intersection will not stop at it and will not look to see if I'm there. I slow down and am prepared to take what ever action I need to. I have even had to do this when it was a squad car at the stop intersection.
Backing out of a driveway, coming up behind you at a stop, crossing the center line, changing into your lane all of these and more are ways that motorist will get you. Be prepared and assume that yes they are going to do it and start your preparations.
Like I said everyone is out to get you and not a one of them gives a damn. And most of the general public and justice system hardly gives a hoot either.
It is in your hands to do what is needed.
I would like to see a law were a motorcyclist can shoot one motorist a year. I would go around and let about ten each year know that I was thinking of picking them for the honor. Get more use out of the law that way.
I've ridden for a few years and have had a long break. I've already laid my new bike over on a gravel parking lot. Fortunately, in all the miles that I've ridden, both when I was younger and now, I've never have I had to lay it down at speed -- but it's been close a few time.
You've gotta be ready for anything.
