Emotions got me

alex.s · May 29th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Hey all, just wanted to share a story... more for my own sanity than for anything else.
was riding home today, (bout an hour ago) light turned green and i was taking off to make a right when a drunk in an f150 plowed through the intersection running the red doing about 20 over the speed limit of 50 and almost taking me out. had to slam on the brakes hard and crank it to the left and almost dropped it not to mention almost getting hit by him. needless to say i was furious. instant rage triggered and i chased him down and screamed at him at the top of my lungs with various hand gestures to him at the next light. he was drunk so he just laughed it off which made me even more angry. so what do i do? the stupidest thing i could have. WOT on the fizzer for about 5 minutes through traffic then onto the freeway... took about 5 or 10 minutes before i realized what i was doing and forced myself to calm down and more importantly slow the @#$! down. I definitely let my emotions bring out the stupid squid in me, and for what? the only thing that i have now that i didn't have before i decided to get pissed was a new respect for how fast that bike really is. I'm extremely lucky my stupid actions didn't have any consequences this time. don't bank on that for next time.

I guess the point of my story is, people try to kill you on a daily basis when you ride. just because it happens doesn't mean it's a good idea to drive recklessly because of it. you'll only make the situation worse.

like i said it happens on a regular basis, so why this guy set me off i'm not exactly sure... maybe it was just how close he got. regardless, i hope the people reading this will remember it when someone does something stupid and they get angry about it. riding in an emotionally compromised state is bad for your health.

--alex

rusninja · May 29th, 2011, 03:08 PM

did you report him >.< dui is a pretty big thing can save lives having him off the road

alex.s · May 29th, 2011, 03:10 PM

I should have. was too busy flying down the road in triple digits. someone who was thinking at the time would have, but unfortunately i wasn't.

rusninja · May 29th, 2011, 03:16 PM

to bad :/ but if hes that stupid its prolly going to happen again and hopefuly he gets caught before anyone gets hurt, glad your ok with your close call though just watch your speed too getting a taste might bring out the beast. x]

CC Cowboy · May 29th, 2011, 03:19 PM

It's your civic duty to report drunk drivers. Just because you made it without getting killed doesn't mean the next guy, or child, did.

rusninja · May 29th, 2011, 03:58 PM

ya to bad he didnt get it in :/

Havok · May 29th, 2011, 07:57 PM

The good thing is you didnt get hurt riding that way, You are not alone though, i have gotten pissed and rode like an ass afterwards as well, Thursday i had the worst commute ever with the final nail being a guy in an F250 trying to squeeze me out of lane splitting, Since the carbon fiber of my gloves is roughed up from when i went down they just may have been at the right height as i went by and drug across his truck.

Reddoak · May 29th, 2011, 08:19 PM

Happens to everyone, I think. I just try to not get as pissed the next time.

Sushilover · May 29th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Glad you are ok, that could have been a serious injury!

Kevin2109 · May 29th, 2011, 11:51 PM

I had a really bad riding day yesterday too, this riding weekend kinda sucks lol

Glad to see your ok though

Toly · May 30th, 2011, 04:58 AM

Why not get a GoPro or something, and file the video with the police report as evidence... I think we're just witnessing that in another thread

It would have helped immensely in your situation, and defused your rage, if you knew that you can serve the guy's arse to the authorities, on a silver platter.

KawiKid860 · May 30th, 2011, 05:31 PM

Glad you're okay, but one thing my dad does and I do it too now is look both ways before going when the light turns green, it helps. So many people run red lights...

alex.s · May 30th, 2011, 05:36 PM

i normally do record my rides... just didn't have it on this time. no fancy gopro but i've got a little 30$ digital cam that i use. already have reported a hit-and-run with it.

i always look both ways at least twice before entering any intersection regardless of the lights, but he was partially obscured by the cars in front of him that he went around.

Sailariel · May 30th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Alex, For situations like that--God made cell phones. It works--ask me how I know?
Alex

KJohnson21 · May 30th, 2011, 06:23 PM

Alex,

First priority, keep yourself safe. Out there in the real world there are no prizes except getting home alive and well. A lot of the time the best way to do that is to back off and let the a**hole go on their merry way.

If you can do it safely, get some evidence to prove to the rest of the world that they're an a**hole. If they see you doing this and get hostile, back off, maybe go a different direction if needed. Remember, the first priority is to stay safe.

If the situation calls for it, pull over and give yourself a time out. It may sound stupid, but it's better than a speeding ticket, or worse. And besides, we want you around for the next Tech Day!

Cazper · May 30th, 2011, 11:33 PM

First... glad to hear that you are okay. I will side with the rest of the crew that has already said it... try to think twice next time before doing something that could have potentially gotten really bad. We care about you bro and definitely want you around for a long time

Havok · May 31st, 2011, 02:33 PM

On a side note, How addicting is the power of that Fizzer lol. I was taking it easy for a while a little while ago i started getting on the throttle and man oh man do these things have some power. I am glad i went with this over the 650r and the Versys that is for sure.

Cali619 · May 31st, 2011, 02:54 PM

I try to make it a habit to double check for oncoming traffic for intersections Im going through or roads im turning onto. I heard about to many near misses from red light runners , plus the fact I dont trust other drivers keeps me even more paranoid.

JoeLansing · May 31st, 2011, 04:05 PM

I have to be like Barney the Dino when I'm riding around. I carry a pistol with a laser and if I start waving that thing around I'll be in deep poo-poo. In my cage the worst thing I'll do is hit my brakes when being tailgated. I can't do that on a bike. At one time I had 22 points on my driving record (at 12 they take your license). I haven't had a moving violation in about 13 years now. I'm a good boy!

- Joe

alex.s · May 31st, 2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks everyone.

Jeff... TONS of fun until that front wheel starts pulling up... power wheelies are scary as hell if you aren't expecting it.

coondog · May 31st, 2011, 05:28 PM

Yah, I get the plate and call it in, can't do it and follow with helmet on but I follow the "Police Blotter" in Sunday paper. If no go I call the bricklayers.

alex.s · May 31st, 2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeLansing

I have to be like Barney the Dino when I'm riding around. I carry a pistol with a laser and if I start waving that thing around I'll be in deep poo-poo. In my cage the worst thing I'll do is hit my brakes when being tailgated. I can't do that on a bike. At one time I had 22 points on my driving record (at 12 they take your license). I haven't had a moving violation in about 13 years now. I'm a good boy!

- Joe

you carry a pistol on a motorcycle?

JoeLansing · June 1st, 2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

you carry a pistol on a motorcycle?

Why not? It's legal about everyplace except The People's Republic of Kalifornia. Oh, you're in San Diego!

Seriously though. In states like Michigan where like one out of 4-5 guys is probably packing it really cuts down on the violence and road rage. You don't mess with people you don't know.

- Joe

Havok · June 1st, 2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

Thanks everyone.

Jeff... TONS of fun until that front wheel starts pulling up... power wheelies are scary as hell if you aren't expecting it.

Lol. Yea, the front on your bike likes to come up, Dont ask me how i know lol, mine will as well takes a harder pull then yours, you are set up for more power at the top but so so at low. Powering out of turns is crazy ass fun though, I shoot to exit a turn at 7k on mine that gets me right at the start of the powerband then just wot out of it, it took some time to get the right mix of throttle where i was as open as i could be but still have both wheels on the ground. I love the engine on this bike.

/Threadjacked!

alex.s · June 1st, 2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeLansing

Why not? It's legal about everyplace except The People's Republic of Kalifornia. Oh, you're in San Diego!

Seriously though. In states like Michigan where like one out of 4-5 guys is probably packing it really cuts down on the violence and road rage. You don't mess with people you don't know.

- Joe

I'm more concerned about what happens to the gun when you crash. and yes, WHEN you crash, not if.

alex.s · June 1st, 2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

Lol. Yea, the front on your bike likes to come up, Dont ask me how i know lol, mine will as well takes a harder pull then yours, you are set up for more power at the top but so so at low. Powering out of turns is crazy ass fun though, I shoot to exit a turn at 7k on mine that gets me right at the start of the powerband then just wot out of it, it took some time to get the right mix of throttle where i was as open as i could be but still have both wheels on the ground. I love the engine on this bike.

/Threadjacked!

Bwahahahahaha. yes... <Borat>: *highfive!!*

rusninja · June 1st, 2011, 09:42 PM

keep the safety on the gun :P

May 29th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#1
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	Emotions got me Hey all, just wanted to share a story... more for my own sanity than for anything else. was riding home today, (bout an hour ago) light turned green and i was taking off to make a right when a drunk in an f150 plowed through the intersection running the red doing about 20 over the speed limit of 50 and almost taking me out. had to slam on the brakes hard and crank it to the left and almost dropped it not to mention almost getting hit by him. needless to say i was furious. instant rage triggered and i chased him down and screamed at him at the top of my lungs with various hand gestures to him at the next light. he was drunk so he just laughed it off which made me even more angry. so what do i do? the stupidest thing i could have. WOT on the fizzer for about 5 minutes through traffic then onto the freeway... took about 5 or 10 minutes before i realized what i was doing and forced myself to calm down and more importantly slow the @#$! down. I definitely let my emotions bring out the stupid squid in me, and for what? the only thing that i have now that i didn't have before i decided to get pissed was a new respect for how fast that bike really is. I'm extremely lucky my stupid actions didn't have any consequences this time. don't bank on that for next time. I guess the point of my story is, people try to kill you on a daily basis when you ride. just because it happens doesn't mean it's a good idea to drive recklessly because of it. you'll only make the situation worse. like i said it happens on a regular basis, so why this guy set me off i'm not exactly sure... maybe it was just how close he got. regardless, i hope the people reading this will remember it when someone does something stupid and they get angry about it. riding in an emotionally compromised state is bad for your health. --alex __________________________________________________

May 29th, 2011, 03:10 PM	#3
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	I should have. was too busy flying down the road in triple digits. someone who was thinking at the time would have, but unfortunately i wasn't. __________________________________________________

May 29th, 2011, 03:19 PM	#5
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	It's your civic duty to report drunk drivers. Just because you made it without getting killed doesn't mean the next guy, or child, did. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 29th, 2011, 08:19 PM	#8
Reddoak ninjette.org guru Name: Bill Location: Orlando Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r - Traded for 2009 ER-6N Posts: 424	Happens to everyone, I think. I just try to not get as pissed the next time. __________________________________________________

May 29th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#9
Sushilover Forever Newbie Name: Andre Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 10' Ninja 250 Posts: 108	Glad you are ok, that could have been a serious injury! __________________________________________________ My Riding Videos

May 29th, 2011, 03:08 PM	#2
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	did you report him >.< dui is a pretty big thing can save lives having him off the road

May 29th, 2011, 03:16 PM	#4
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	to bad :/ but if hes that stupid its prolly going to happen again and hopefuly he gets caught before anyone gets hurt, glad your ok with your close call though just watch your speed too getting a taste might bring out the beast. x]

May 29th, 2011, 03:58 PM	#6
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	ya to bad he didnt get it in :/

May 29th, 2011, 07:57 PM	#7
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	The good thing is you didnt get hurt riding that way, You are not alone though, i have gotten pissed and rode like an ass afterwards as well, Thursday i had the worst commute ever with the final nail being a guy in an F250 trying to squeeze me out of lane splitting, Since the carbon fiber of my gloves is roughed up from when i went down they just may have been at the right height as i went by and drug across his truck.

May 29th, 2011, 11:51 PM	#10
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	I had a really bad riding day yesterday too, this riding weekend kinda sucks lol Glad to see your ok though

May 30th, 2011, 04:58 AM	#11
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Why not get a GoPro or something, and file the video with the police report as evidence... I think we're just witnessing that in another thread It would have helped immensely in your situation, and defused your rage, if you knew that you can serve the guy's arse to the authorities, on a silver platter.

May 30th, 2011, 05:31 PM	#12
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Glad you're okay, but one thing my dad does and I do it too now is look both ways before going when the light turns green, it helps. So many people run red lights...

May 30th, 2011, 05:36 PM	#13
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	i normally do record my rides... just didn't have it on this time. no fancy gopro but i've got a little 30$ digital cam that i use. already have reported a hit-and-run with it. i always look both ways at least twice before entering any intersection regardless of the lights, but he was partially obscured by the cars in front of him that he went around. __________________________________________________

May 30th, 2011, 05:44 PM	#14
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Alex, For situations like that--God made cell phones. It works--ask me how I know? Alex __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

May 30th, 2011, 06:23 PM	#15
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Alex, First priority, keep yourself safe. Out there in the real world there are no prizes except getting home alive and well. A lot of the time the best way to do that is to back off and let the ahole go on their merry way. If you can do it safely, get some evidence to prove to the rest of the world that they're an ahole. If they see you doing this and get hostile, back off, maybe go a different direction if needed. Remember, the first priority is to stay safe. If the situation calls for it, pull over and give yourself a time out. It may sound stupid, but it's better than a speeding ticket, or worse. And besides, we want you around for the next Tech Day! __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

May 30th, 2011, 11:33 PM	#16
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	First... glad to hear that you are okay. I will side with the rest of the crew that has already said it... try to think twice next time before doing something that could have potentially gotten really bad. We care about you bro and definitely want you around for a long time __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

May 31st, 2011, 02:33 PM	#17
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	On a side note, How addicting is the power of that Fizzer lol. I was taking it easy for a while a little while ago i started getting on the throttle and man oh man do these things have some power. I am glad i went with this over the 650r and the Versys that is for sure.

May 31st, 2011, 02:54 PM	#18
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	I try to make it a habit to double check for oncoming traffic for intersections Im going through or roads im turning onto. I heard about to many near misses from red light runners , plus the fact I dont trust other drivers keeps me even more paranoid. __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

May 31st, 2011, 04:05 PM	#19
JoeLansing ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Lansing, MI Ghetto Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2011 SE 52yo Geezer Posts: 122	I have to be like Barney the Dino when I'm riding around. I carry a pistol with a laser and if I start waving that thing around I'll be in deep poo-poo. In my cage the worst thing I'll do is hit my brakes when being tailgated. I can't do that on a bike. At one time I had 22 points on my driving record (at 12 they take your license). I haven't had a moving violation in about 13 years now. I'm a good boy! - Joe

May 31st, 2011, 04:27 PM	#20
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	Thanks everyone. Jeff... TONS of fun until that front wheel starts pulling up... power wheelies are scary as hell if you aren't expecting it. __________________________________________________

May 31st, 2011, 05:28 PM	#21
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Yah, I get the plate and call it in, can't do it and follow with helmet on but I follow the "Police Blotter" in Sunday paper. If no go I call the bricklayers.

June 1st, 2011, 09:42 PM	#27
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	keep the safety on the gun :P

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