Thankful this is not the crash thread

250rr · March 3rd, 2013, 08:15 PM

Just thought I'd post this little acknowledgement of appreciation for this site. I was riding my Duc at twilight today. I was on a road that is speed limited to 30mph. I was doing no more than 35 (probably more like 32 or 33).

Anywho, an SUV decides to make an attempt of pulling out in front of me. He/she was entering my road from a side street running perpendicular to the road I was traveling.

Thanks to a post a little while ago by that loser @CC Cowboy I was riding with two fingers guarding the front brake. CC said he does this while riding on the street. (Correct me if I am mistaken, Mr. Cowboy.) I thought it seemed like a good idea. So I've been doing it. Sometimes with one finger on the front brake, but this time I had two.

As the SUV pulled out I was all prepared for a quick brake application, which was performed. Turns out that the SUV finally sees me and stops only 1/3 of the way into my lane. By then I was traveling quite slowly and just mini-swerved around it. But he/she could have easily continued into my lane.

Moral: Even though Ninjette.org is populated with malcontents, as a group this site has some strange way of becoming far more than its flawed pieces. Thanks to all you more experienced riders for giving us less experienced riders great info. All kidding aside, I love you, man.

Yakaru · March 3rd, 2013, 08:47 PM

Yay for not crashing *flags*

BlueHairSar · March 3rd, 2013, 11:58 PM

D'aw! And

There have been too many crashes lately.

250rr · March 4th, 2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

D'aw! And

There have been too many crashes lately.

Agreed. I thought about following in JiggleMaster's footsteps. But my body wouldn't let me. My body is a pussy. No. Wait...

BRad704 · March 4th, 2013, 09:09 AM

Isn't that called "attack position"? I thought it was a motocross thing, but I do it too. Glad you made it past without incident.

For me, I think one or two fingers on the front brake is good for city streets. You never know when some dingus is going to do exactly what your Suburban driver did.

EternalNewb · March 4th, 2013, 09:23 AM

I'm glad it wasn't a crash either. Yay for riding with brakes covered.

250rr · March 4th, 2013, 11:18 AM

I guess I should clarify: I often rode with my brakes covered, always have. However, I think I have gotten lazy about it lately and have been doing it less and less.

You know the thinking, "Nobody's pulled out in front of me in like 1500 miles, why would anyone do it at 1501 miles". Bad thinking. CC reminded me of the importance of doing this. Now, I am doing it the vast majority of the time again.

Always good to be reminded of the basics!

alex.s · March 4th, 2013, 11:38 AM

hey mark, in 2 posts you'll have a post count of 666! congratulations on not crashing. always expect the worst.

250rr · March 4th, 2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

hey mark, in 2 posts you'll have a post count of 666! congratulations on not crashing. always expect the worst.

Thank you, my friend. Scary 666. The pressure's on. My palms are sweaty. Think I'll just post ".". That way, no one can say I screwed the pooch!

250rr · March 4th, 2013, 01:53 PM

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March 3rd, 2013, 08:15 PM	#1
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Thankful this is not the crash thread Just thought I'd post this little acknowledgement of appreciation for this site. I was riding my Duc at twilight today. I was on a road that is speed limited to 30mph. I was doing no more than 35 (probably more like 32 or 33). Anywho, an SUV decides to make an attempt of pulling out in front of me. He/she was entering my road from a side street running perpendicular to the road I was traveling. Thanks to a post a little while ago by that loser @CC Cowboy I was riding with two fingers guarding the front brake. CC said he does this while riding on the street. (Correct me if I am mistaken, Mr. Cowboy.) I thought it seemed like a good idea. So I've been doing it. Sometimes with one finger on the front brake, but this time I had two. As the SUV pulled out I was all prepared for a quick brake application, which was performed. Turns out that the SUV finally sees me and stops only 1/3 of the way into my lane. By then I was traveling quite slowly and just mini-swerved around it. But he/she could have easily continued into my lane. Moral: Even though Ninjette.org is populated with malcontents, as a group this site has some strange way of becoming far more than its flawed pieces. Thanks to all you more experienced riders for giving us less experienced riders great info. All kidding aside, I love you, man.
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

March 3rd, 2013, 11:58 PM	#3
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	D'aw! And There have been too many crashes lately. __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

March 4th, 2013, 09:09 AM	#5
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	Isn't that called "attack position"? I thought it was a motocross thing, but I do it too. Glad you made it past without incident. For me, I think one or two fingers on the front brake is good for city streets. You never know when some dingus is going to do exactly what your Suburban driver did. __________________________________________________ ~BRad

March 4th, 2013, 11:38 AM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	hey mark, in 2 posts you'll have a post count of 666! congratulations on not crashing. always expect the worst. __________________________________________________

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March 3rd, 2013, 08:47 PM	#2
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March 4th, 2013, 09:23 AM	#6
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I'm glad it wasn't a crash either. Yay for riding with brakes covered.

March 4th, 2013, 11:18 AM	#7
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	I guess I should clarify: I often rode with my brakes covered, always have. However, I think I have gotten lazy about it lately and have been doing it less and less. You know the thinking, "Nobody's pulled out in front of me in like 1500 miles, why would anyone do it at 1501 miles". Bad thinking. CC reminded me of the importance of doing this. Now, I am doing it the vast majority of the time again. Always good to be reminded of the basics!

March 4th, 2013, 01:53 PM	#10
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	.