This happened to a buddy of mine just over a week ago from someone making a left turn in front of him. He "got away" with a broken collar bone and a broken ankle.

2007 Texas Chopper.

 

Thought that over quite a bit. Hopefully it would've gone well. Just ask him calmly about the head light and tell him what almost happened & let it develop from there. Maybe the light was out & he didn't know or (if an older bike) he forgot to turn it on. I don't know how (or even if) I would have addressed the kid issue - though they both had helmets on. In fact the kid looked pretty cute in his miniature captain America stars & stripes open-face & sun glasses, but really not enough protection. My personal feeling is there's 'old enough' to go for a ride and then there's 'too young'. This kid was too young in my opinion - but that's a whole other subject that's been argued in the forums before.

 

Not too close - about 3 car lengths.

 

[quote=hamburger;9191508] If you're in Texas that's required. Don't know about other states. His problem could have been a burned out high beam without his knowledge. Had that happen to me as well. When you find out you're like, "holy ****, how long have I been ridin around like this?!". I always check before I go now - day and night.

 

Exact same thing happened to me.