Eyes up

Numbersix · August 14th, 2013, 10:57 AM

Doesn't belong in @$#^#&, because I didn't crash, but IMO worth posting.

Today heading back to work, I'm riding by a side street. Car waiting there, utility worker wearing hiviz vest working on a pole next to him. I see the driver look left/right, but stop looking for a second or two on the worker (not sure why, ooo shiny thing?)

I already knew what was coming, so I was off the throttle and ready; yep, cager pulls out without looking left at me again. I stopped well short of him, gave him the "you dweeb" stare, he has the good sense to look sheepish, we go our ways.

No drama, no big deal; but keep those eyes up.

Lychee · August 14th, 2013, 11:00 AM

great job buddy.

Asspire · August 14th, 2013, 11:04 AM

shoulda have hit em and buy an R6

not really.

buy a gixxer instead

csmith12 · August 14th, 2013, 11:07 AM

Numbersix · August 14th, 2013, 02:03 PM

Bah; the neighborhood he came out of is the same one where a stoned idiot killed my Elite; this guy no doubt had no insurance and definitely had no money to obtain in a judgement (and wouldn't pay it anyway).

Besides, I like Zorak, dislike blue on motorcycles (and all gixxers of all colors), and have better things to do than practice ukemi on pavement.

Again, I'm not bragging; it didn't take any braking or maneuvering more than you'd apply at a normal stopsign. There's just a spate of distracted drivers going around this part lately. This is twice this month someone has entirely failed to notice my candy apple green bike ridden by me with hiviz yellow helmet and gloves.

rasta · August 14th, 2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Numbersix

Doesn't belong in @$#^#&, because I didn't crash, but IMO worth posting.

Today heading back to work, I'm riding by a side street. Car waiting there, utility worker wearing hiviz vest working on a pole next to him. I see the driver look left/right, but stop looking for a second or two on the worker (not sure why, ooo shiny thing?)

I already knew what was coming, so I was off the throttle and ready; yep, cager pulls out without looking left at me again. I stopped well short of him, gave him the "you dweeb" stare, he has the good sense to look sheepish, we go our ways.

No drama, no big deal; but keep those eyes up.

The only drawback to wearing a full face helmet is that people can't see you give them the stink eye when they do something stupid.

What you did is what separates smart riders from retarded riders. Recognizing what kind of areas have high potential for danger (intersections, anywhere with side streets, etc.) and riding accordingly.

Motofool · August 14th, 2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Numbersix

............I already knew what was coming, so I was off the throttle and ready..........

Thorgrim · August 20th, 2013, 05:50 PM

I had a woman dart across both the turn lane and my lane to pull a u-turn yesterday. Today, different driver, same **** about 100' from where yesterday's excitement happens. Today I could see him talking on a cellphone. That's illegal in TN, I wish to hell they'd start enforcing it.

August 14th, 2013, 10:57 AM	#1
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	Eyes up Doesn't belong in @$#^#&, because I didn't crash, but IMO worth posting. Today heading back to work, I'm riding by a side street. Car waiting there, utility worker wearing hiviz vest working on a pole next to him. I see the driver look left/right, but stop looking for a second or two on the worker (not sure why, ooo shiny thing?) I already knew what was coming, so I was off the throttle and ready; yep, cager pulls out without looking left at me again. I stopped well short of him, gave him the "you dweeb" stare, he has the good sense to look sheepish, we go our ways. No drama, no big deal; but keep those eyes up.
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August 14th, 2013, 11:00 AM	#2
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	great job buddy. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

August 14th, 2013, 11:04 AM	#3
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	shoulda have hit em and buy an R6 not really. buy a gixxer instead
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August 14th, 2013, 11:07 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 14th, 2013, 02:03 PM	#5
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	Bah; the neighborhood he came out of is the same one where a stoned idiot killed my Elite; this guy no doubt had no insurance and definitely had no money to obtain in a judgement (and wouldn't pay it anyway). Besides, I like Zorak, dislike blue on motorcycles (and all gixxers of all colors), and have better things to do than practice ukemi on pavement. Again, I'm not bragging; it didn't take any braking or maneuvering more than you'd apply at a normal stopsign. There's just a spate of distracted drivers going around this part lately. This is twice this month someone has entirely failed to notice my candy apple green bike ridden by me with hiviz yellow helmet and gloves.

August 20th, 2013, 05:50 PM	#8
Thorgrim War Hippie Name: Bob Location: upper east Tennessee Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CB500F Posts: 156	I had a woman dart across both the turn lane and my lane to pull a u-turn yesterday. Today, different driver, same **** about 100' from where yesterday's excitement happens. Today I could see him talking on a cellphone. That's illegal in TN, I wish to hell they'd start enforcing it.