What I learned today - Thread

watcanido · May 7th, 2009, 01:00 AM

Hey fellow riders I just wanted to start a thread which will hopefully help all of us be safer out there while riding our bikes.

I was coming to a intersection on a 3 lane road doing 60 km speed limit, bus on the right side stopped to pick up commuters. I was riding along the middle lane, blocking the left side of my lane. So I was about to cross the intersection when all of a sudden a car making a right which was my heading turns without stopping for the red light, on top of that he makes it wide so he is on my lane now. I had to swerve and brake at the same time just to avoid his rear. It was a close call for sure, I ended up on the blocking position on the left lane really quickly. So what I learned today was be cautious crossing intersection especially if you are being blocked from other vehicles view like the bus in my experience, never panic stay calm, squeeze the brakes softly when trying to stop and try to have an exit route mine was the left lane, thank goodness it was clear or I would have been downed for sure. Ride safe.

Blue Ninja 250R · May 7th, 2009, 01:05 AM

Glad that nothing happen to you and the new paint job..

Sound Wave · May 7th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Ninja 250R

Glad that nothing happen to you and the new paint job..

+1

iirc, intersections are where most motorcycle accidents happen. also gotta be careful when approaching side streets.

Verus Cidere · May 9th, 2009, 11:11 PM

I agree, it's always good to give yourself room. Another tip in situations like this is to move over to the left lane as soon as the bus stops. That way, not only can you see around it better, but you're already in a better position to avoid something that comes around it. Just my

May 7th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#1
watcanido ninjette.org member Name: Jhaqui Location: Earth Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 83	What I learned today - Thread Hey fellow riders I just wanted to start a thread which will hopefully help all of us be safer out there while riding our bikes. I was coming to a intersection on a 3 lane road doing 60 km speed limit, bus on the right side stopped to pick up commuters. I was riding along the middle lane, blocking the left side of my lane. So I was about to cross the intersection when all of a sudden a car making a right which was my heading turns without stopping for the red light, on top of that he makes it wide so he is on my lane now. I had to swerve and brake at the same time just to avoid his rear. It was a close call for sure, I ended up on the blocking position on the left lane really quickly. So what I learned today was be cautious crossing intersection especially if you are being blocked from other vehicles view like the bus in my experience, never panic stay calm, squeeze the brakes softly when trying to stop and try to have an exit route mine was the left lane, thank goodness it was clear or I would have been downed for sure. Ride safe.

May 9th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#4
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I agree, it's always good to give yourself room. Another tip in situations like this is to move over to the left lane as soon as the bus stops. That way, not only can you see around it better, but you're already in a better position to avoid something that comes around it. Just my __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I learned a valuable lesson today	GreatScott	General Motorcycling Discussion	18	July 24th, 2014 01:51 PM
Today, I learned by crashing	MR2Aaron	!%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!	18	August 28th, 2013 12:42 PM
Lesson to be learned	toua70	!%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!	9	July 23rd, 2012 07:46 PM
2 weeks ago today....lessons learned	harlumjp	!%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!	68	September 8th, 2011 08:56 AM
Lesson learned....	Honko	Ride Reports	19	July 28th, 2011 02:08 PM

May 7th, 2009, 01:05 AM	#2
Blue Ninja 250R ninjette.org member Name: Stanley Location: Kedah, Malaysia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2008 Posts: 80	Glad that nothing happen to you and the new paint job..