I didn't wreck! Once Upon a Time...

tjkamper · June 24th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Lately I have seen a lot of people posting telling us about wrecks they just had on their bikes, and I thought it would be good to share a similar tail but with a happy ending.

Once Upon a Time... Like this last Tuesday. I was heading home after a class I am taking in Provo, Utah. (As a little back ground, of all the places I have driven/rode I believe Utah to have the absolute worst drivers, bar-none). I was riding State Street on my way to I-15, when "the inevitable"--to quote many others-- happened. An Idiot who obviously compensates for the size of the masculine member of his body by owning a pickup the size of North Dakota turned left right infront of me.

The small man was leaving "LA Boxing" (obviously another form of compensation) and turned onto State Street in his bahemouth sized Dark Grey, Dodge Ram, Diesel, Quad Cab, Long Bed, Duel wheel rear axel, and lifted so high I'm suprized Lightning didn't stike him down for his pitiful attempt at the second tower of Babel.

I was going about 50mph on State Street, which was five over the speed limit in this area, but It is a risk I accept. I was in the inside lane and only about 50 yards from where the stubby individual in his pickup emerged.

The prick, obviously saw me the entire time because he completely gunned it comming out of the parking lot, hopping the back tires of his ride as he launched off the drive way, blowing thick black smoke from his tail pipe.

With no warning I braked hard, released the breaks, swerved right, and braked again. Barely missing the back end of his monstrocity of a vehicle by about a foot. I was safe... But the story doesn't end there.

The thin penciled individual ran a red light at the following intersection and of course I came to a nice safe stop. When the light turned I came up to the next stop light and got into the left turn lane to find the same pick up stopped a few cars infront of me becuase there were cars already stopped not allowing him to run another light.

We both made the left turn onto University Parkway and I speed up passed him and express my emotions about the situation by extending a certain finger on my left hand. I then continued to manouver my way through traffic to get as far away from the psycho as I could so there was no chance of him doing something stupid around me again.

And my bike and I lived happily ever after.

The moral of this story is be prepared for the idiots, know what you are going to do before you have to do it, and then get the hell away from the creep before he has a chance to do something equaly if not more stupid.

This is my route and where it happened.

tjkamper · June 24th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Here is the pic

demp · June 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM

I've had 3 incidents that I can recall resembling this, always some moron flying at you making a left hand turn, expecting the bike will get outa' their way.. make's me furious, I need an air horn. or maybe just that totsubo exhaust

Alex · June 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM

Glad you're OK. Were there two lanes of traffic available in the same direction? If so, you want to put your bike as far away from driveways and other entrances on the side of busy roads like that by being in the left lane instead of the one closest to the curb. There are always going to be people coming right out into traffic whether they see you or not, some with malicious intent but most who are just utterly clueless and truly didn't "see you" even while looking right at you. Staying a lane away can help lower the number of times you have to practice your emergency braking and swerving.

tjkamper · June 24th, 2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Glad you're OK. Were there two lanes of traffic available in the same direction? If so, you want to put your bike as far away from driveways and other entrances on the side of busy roads like that. There are always going to be people coming right out into traffic whether they see you or not, some with malicious intent but most who are just utterly clueless and truly didn't "see you" even while looking right at you. Staying a lane away can help lower the number of times you have to practice your emergency braking and swerving.

Yeah there were multiple lanes and as soon as this idiot was done with his anticks I moved a full two lanes away from him. I try not to ride in the right hand lane because of so many people who don't stop when they come to a cross street.

Here in Utah the people seem to think it is kosher to stick the nose of their vehicle about 6 feet into the first lane of traffic before coming to a stop.

demp · June 24th, 2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tjkamper

Here in Utah the people seem to think it is kosher to stick the nose of their vehicle about 6 feet into the first lane of traffic before coming to a stop.

not limitted to utah

CC Cowboy · June 24th, 2009, 10:15 AM

I'm going to guess the "LA Boxing" is a strip Club or bar of some sort. My first impression would be drunk driver and stay away from him right off the bat. My second thought would be not to do anything that would get you shot or run over by some drunk that isn't thinking straight and will get extremely agressive if even remotely provoked.

tjkamper · June 24th, 2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I'm going to guess the "LA Boxing" is a strip Club or bar of some sort. My first impression would be drunk driver and stay away from him right off the bat. My second thought would be not to do anything that would get you shot or run over by some drunk that isn't thinking straight and will get extremely agressive if even remotely provoked.

It's a Gym for wanna-bys who wish they knew how to fight.

CC Cowboy · June 24th, 2009, 10:49 AM

OK, next time you go by I'd go in a either punch the guy in the nose or have someone else there do it in the ring then laugh at him.

SpyderGirl · June 24th, 2009, 12:04 PM

I know the story wasn't necessarily supposed to incite humor, but I was laughing out loud here in my cubicle at it. I feel the same way regarding the compensation factor of pencil sized member owners of gigantic trucks jacked all the way up to the sky. Glad to hear you are okay!!

tjkamper · June 24th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

I know the story wasn't necessarily supposed to incite humor, but I was laughing out loud here in my cubicle at it. I feel the same way regarding the compensation factor of pencil sized member owners of gigantic trucks jacked all the way up to the sky. Glad to hear you are okay!!

a little tongue in cheek never hurt the understanding of a message.

SpyderGirl · June 24th, 2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tjkamper

a little tongue in cheek never hurt the understanding of a message.

Absolutely not!! Thanks for the message and the laugh.

Snake · June 24th, 2009, 02:54 PM

Good story and glad you are ok.

CC Cowboy · June 24th, 2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

I feel the same way regarding the compensation factor of pencil sized member owners

That's why I like the 250 so much. I makes me look huge!

backinthesaddleagain · June 24th, 2009, 05:31 PM

glad you are ok.

Grn99Kawi · June 24th, 2009, 05:35 PM

LA Boxing in Utah? That's trouble right there.. like finding a "New York bagel" in Tennessee... it ain't happening... glad you made it out okay..

Adam

Strider · June 24th, 2009, 06:25 PM

Cool story

As one of the resent crashers, I'm glad you were 'idiot proof' that day!

lockie · June 24th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Never trust a truck that has a bigger differential than it's front tire, especially if you have to look up to see the door handle.

June 24th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#1
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I didn't wreck! Once Upon a Time... Lately I have seen a lot of people posting telling us about wrecks they just had on their bikes, and I thought it would be good to share a similar tail but with a happy ending. Once Upon a Time... Like this last Tuesday. I was heading home after a class I am taking in Provo, Utah. (As a little back ground, of all the places I have driven/rode I believe Utah to have the absolute worst drivers, bar-none). I was riding State Street on my way to I-15, when "the inevitable"--to quote many others-- happened. An Idiot who obviously compensates for the size of the masculine member of his body by owning a pickup the size of North Dakota turned left right infront of me. The small man was leaving "LA Boxing" (obviously another form of compensation) and turned onto State Street in his bahemouth sized Dark Grey, Dodge Ram, Diesel, Quad Cab, Long Bed, Duel wheel rear axel, and lifted so high I'm suprized Lightning didn't stike him down for his pitiful attempt at the second tower of Babel. I was going about 50mph on State Street, which was five over the speed limit in this area, but It is a risk I accept. I was in the inside lane and only about 50 yards from where the stubby individual in his pickup emerged. The prick, obviously saw me the entire time because he completely gunned it comming out of the parking lot, hopping the back tires of his ride as he launched off the drive way, blowing thick black smoke from his tail pipe. With no warning I braked hard, released the breaks, swerved right, and braked again. Barely missing the back end of his monstrocity of a vehicle by about a foot. I was safe... But the story doesn't end there. The thin penciled individual ran a red light at the following intersection and of course I came to a nice safe stop. When the light turned I came up to the next stop light and got into the left turn lane to find the same pick up stopped a few cars infront of me becuase there were cars already stopped not allowing him to run another light. We both made the left turn onto University Parkway and I speed up passed him and express my emotions about the situation by extending a certain finger on my left hand. I then continued to manouver my way through traffic to get as far away from the psycho as I could so there was no chance of him doing something stupid around me again. And my bike and I lived happily ever after. The moral of this story is be prepared for the idiots, know what you are going to do before you have to do it, and then get the hell away from the creep before he has a chance to do something equaly if not more stupid. This is my route and where it happened. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

June 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Glad you're OK. Were there two lanes of traffic available in the same direction? If so, you want to put your bike as far away from driveways and other entrances on the side of busy roads like that by being in the left lane instead of the one closest to the curb. There are always going to be people coming right out into traffic whether they see you or not, some with malicious intent but most who are just utterly clueless and truly didn't "see you" even while looking right at you. Staying a lane away can help lower the number of times you have to practice your emergency braking and swerving. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 24th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'm going to guess the "LA Boxing" is a strip Club or bar of some sort. My first impression would be drunk driver and stay away from him right off the bat. My second thought would be not to do anything that would get you shot or run over by some drunk that isn't thinking straight and will get extremely agressive if even remotely provoked. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 24th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	OK, next time you go by I'd go in a either punch the guy in the nose or have someone else there do it in the ring then laugh at him. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 24th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#10
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	I know the story wasn't necessarily supposed to incite humor, but I was laughing out loud here in my cubicle at it. I feel the same way regarding the compensation factor of pencil sized member owners of gigantic trucks jacked all the way up to the sky. Glad to hear you are okay!! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

June 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#3
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	I've had 3 incidents that I can recall resembling this, always some moron flying at you making a left hand turn, expecting the bike will get outa' their way.. make's me furious, I need an air horn. or maybe just that totsubo exhaust

June 24th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#13
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Good story and glad you are ok.

June 24th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#15
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	glad you are ok.

June 24th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#16
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	LA Boxing in Utah? That's trouble right there.. like finding a "New York bagel" in Tennessee... it ain't happening... glad you made it out okay.. Adam __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 24th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#17
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Cool story As one of the resent crashers, I'm glad you were 'idiot proof' that day!

June 24th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#18
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Never trust a truck that has a bigger differential than it's front tire, especially if you have to look up to see the door handle.

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