My Close Call

BlueHairSar · April 13th, 2013, 07:04 PM

(Sorry if I stuck this in the wrong place, Alex... it's luckily NOT a crash thread.)

Today I took a "detour" through Rock Creek Park on my way home, which I've looped around before a number of times - it's close and has a few nice turns. I was feeling pretty good, and took one of the sharper turns a little faster than I have in the past:

I found myself going a little wide and while I didn't cross the yellow lines, I was pretty close to them. And right as I hit the Apex, an SUV came around the courner. I had a brief "oh $%*" moment, and pressed a little harder to get through the turn, when my footpeg started to drag. Made it though alright, but Gah! That was a little to close of a call for my linking.

What I did wrong: Entered the turn a little too fast and a little too early, causing me to go wide. I also didn't shift my weight, which cause me to lean too much, leading to the the peg scrape.

What I did right: Kept looking through the turn, stayed in controlled, and didn't let survival reactions kick in (as Keith Code describes:roll off the gas, grab a handful of brakes, target fixate, etc.)

In other news, earlier this morning, after having just re-potted my aloe plant, I totally tripped and ate it going up the stairs. You know when you sometimes trip and break into a run to regain your footing. I basically did that while going up the stairs, in an effort to save the plant. The result?: I ended up sprawled over the span of like 6 steps, arms stretched out in front of me, and freshly potted plant on the landing on it's side, with a giant pile of moist dirt splayed out behind it.

Trailerboy531 · April 13th, 2013, 07:07 PM

Soooo time to slap a GoPro on your forehead at all times?

kirk595x · April 13th, 2013, 07:09 PM

Glad you saved it man!!

.

BlueHairSar · April 13th, 2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Soooo time to slap a GoPro on your forehead at all times?

I'll except donations at any time to make that a thing

Stingray1000 · April 13th, 2013, 08:09 PM

Today was just not your day but hey. It could've been worse Brat!

Motofool · April 13th, 2013, 08:12 PM

All I can say is that you managed both situations with much grace and excellent display of skills, Sarah.

tnr4 · April 13th, 2013, 08:50 PM

Nice job handling Rock Creek, Sarah!

I really like Ridge Road. I have every inch of it memorized, as I used to use it to commute from Silver Spring to Georgetown. When I can't get out of town, but need to take some nice turns, I tear up and down a few times. I admit I've had my share of 'oh sh*t' moments on that exact turn.

Glad you kept it together.

lgk · April 13th, 2013, 08:58 PM

Glad you ok

BlueHairSar · April 13th, 2013, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnr4

Nice job handling Rock Creek, Sarah!

I really like Ridge Road. I have every inch of it memorized, as I used to use it to commute from Silver Spring to Georgetown. When I can't get out of town, but need to take some nice turns, I tear up and down a few times.

Yea, I rarely have the time to actually get out of town for a real ride, so if the weather's nice and I have a spare hour, that's typically where I go. I knew the turn was coming, too. sigh.

Thanks, lgk.

dave42 · April 15th, 2013, 01:57 AM

Good to hear that aside from raising your pulse a bit everything turned out fine. Sounds like you already figured out what you need to correct too, which is a huge plus.

At least you didn't trip up on the stairs because your cat tried to kill you. My old landlord's cat did that one night and he seriously looked like he lost badly in a barfight.

csmith12 · April 15th, 2013, 04:38 AM

Arriving safe at home at the end of the day... PRICELESS.

psych0hans · April 15th, 2013, 05:28 AM

Glad you didn't find yourself getting too friendly with that SUV. I think considering the circumstances you handled yourself pretty well. As they say, all's well that ends well.

April 13th, 2013, 07:04 PM	#1
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	My Close Call (Sorry if I stuck this in the wrong place, Alex... it's luckily NOT a crash thread.) Today I took a "detour" through Rock Creek Park on my way home, which I've looped around before a number of times - it's close and has a few nice turns. I was feeling pretty good, and took one of the sharper turns a little faster than I have in the past: I found myself going a little wide and while I didn't cross the yellow lines, I was pretty close to them. And right as I hit the Apex, an SUV came around the courner. I had a brief "oh $%*" moment, and pressed a little harder to get through the turn, when my footpeg started to drag. Made it though alright, but Gah! That was a little to close of a call for my linking. What I did wrong: Entered the turn a little too fast and a little too early, causing me to go wide. I also didn't shift my weight, which cause me to lean too much, leading to the the peg scrape. What I did right: Kept looking through the turn, stayed in controlled, and didn't let survival reactions kick in (as Keith Code describes:roll off the gas, grab a handful of brakes, target fixate, etc.) In other news, earlier this morning, after having just re-potted my aloe plant, I totally tripped and ate it going up the stairs. You know when you sometimes trip and break into a run to regain your footing. I basically did that while going up the stairs, in an effort to save the plant. The result?: I ended up sprawled over the span of like 6 steps, arms stretched out in front of me, and freshly potted plant on the landing on it's side, with a giant pile of moist dirt splayed out behind it. __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

April 13th, 2013, 07:07 PM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Soooo time to slap a GoPro on your forehead at all times? __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 13th, 2013, 07:09 PM	#3
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	Glad you saved it man!!.

April 13th, 2013, 08:09 PM	#5
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Today was just not your day but hey. It could've been worse Brat! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

April 13th, 2013, 08:12 PM	#6
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	All I can say is that you managed both situations with much grace and excellent display of skills, Sarah. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 13th, 2013, 08:50 PM	#7
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	Nice job handling Rock Creek, Sarah! I really like Ridge Road. I have every inch of it memorized, as I used to use it to commute from Silver Spring to Georgetown. When I can't get out of town, but need to take some nice turns, I tear up and down a few times. I admit I've had my share of 'oh sh*t' moments on that exact turn. Glad you kept it together.

April 13th, 2013, 08:58 PM	#8
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Glad you ok __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

April 15th, 2013, 01:57 AM	#10
dave42 ninjette.org guru Name: dave Location: Pasadena Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250, ZX6r, RSV4, Caponord Rally Posts: 267	Good to hear that aside from raising your pulse a bit everything turned out fine. Sounds like you already figured out what you need to correct too, which is a huge plus. At least you didn't trip up on the stairs because your cat tried to kill you. My old landlord's cat did that one night and he seriously looked like he lost badly in a barfight.

April 15th, 2013, 04:38 AM	#11
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	Arriving safe at home at the end of the day... PRICELESS. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 15th, 2013, 05:28 AM	#12
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Glad you didn't find yourself getting too friendly with that SUV. I think considering the circumstances you handled yourself pretty well. As they say, all's well that ends well. __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

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