Clipping someone?

Kevin2109 · May 21st, 2011, 02:05 PM

Have you ever been splitting traffic while everyone is stopped at a red light and clipped someones mirror with yours?

CZroe · May 21st, 2011, 03:42 PM

Once.

headshrink · May 21st, 2011, 03:43 PM

Twice.

Oh, wait.... that was in a rental car... in London. Sure wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.

phr3ek · May 21st, 2011, 03:48 PM

not in traffic

i tried to squeeze between 2 parked car and clipped both car's mirrors with mine
my exhaust also grazed one of the cars

no damages though

Kevin2109 · May 21st, 2011, 03:58 PM

Did you guys book it, or stay to talk to them?

headshrink · May 21st, 2011, 04:00 PM

Pleading the 5th.... Darn, that doesn't work in the UK.

CZroe · May 21st, 2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Did you guys book it, or stay to talk to them?

It wasn't safe to stop immediately and it didn't even tweak my mirror, so I didn't pull over. I did go slow and give them a chance to catch up in case they wanted me to but they didn't.

FrugalNinja250 · May 23rd, 2011, 06:59 AM

Two trucks clipped mirrors here a few years back, triggered a road rage incident that resulted in the clipper shooting the clippee dead on the spot. Sadly, or not depending on one's opinion, lane splitting in Texas is considered reckless riding and will get the rider arrested and jailed for up to 30 days with a $200 fine plus court costs and fees.

TXJ · May 23rd, 2011, 07:48 AM

Kind of the opposite side of it, but I've been clipped before on a bike. A impatient driver in a F250 with tow mirrors drove up a soft shoulder to make a right on red (at the FM1431 / Parmer Ln / Ronald Regen Blvd intersection. if anyone knows it).

I was stopped waiting in line, standing up like I normally do at a light and her mirror smacked me in the back of the head / upper shoulders. Luckily, back then I didn't fall into the normal "cruiser crowd" and only wearing a bandanna and a tank top. My shoei, shoulder armor and back pad did its job and took the blunt of it. Only injury I had was a scrape near my clavicle from the helmet being forced down so abruptly (wearing a no collar summer Astars jacket). The impact broke the mirror off the truck, and of coarse the driver kept going and never looked back. Funny thing was a Williamson Co. Sheriff was in the north side of the intersection (I was going west) at the front of the line and witnessed the accident. That's the only time in my life a officer has been around when I needed one.

To say the least the driver didn't have a good day after that. The girl just kept saying "I didn't even notice I hit something", nice to know I was only considered something, and not someone. Lol. The officer found it hard to believe either way.

Jinx250 · May 23rd, 2011, 09:35 AM

I've clipped a few mirrors in my time, no damage, and I don't bother to stop. I loosened the screws on my mirrors, so they fold in easily when contact is made with anything. I did get shoulder checked by an F350 once. That **** hurts. Technically, under the letter of the law, any "contact" as it's called in the CVC is considered a collision.

Kevin2109 · May 23rd, 2011, 09:53 AM

CThunder-blue · May 23rd, 2011, 10:48 AM

I haven't clipped anyone yet *knock on wood*. When I lane split, I try to be reasonable about it, altho there have been some close calls.

Fly'in Ninja · May 24th, 2011, 12:01 PM

Haven't clip anyone, but I've notice the the stock mirrors on the 250r is around the same height as most car mirrors. So I change my stock mirrors to bar end mirrors. Now they're lower (in height) and I can lane share with one less worry.

Kevin2109 · May 24th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly'in Ninja

Haven't clip anyone, but I've notice the the stock mirrors on the 250r is around the same height as most car mirrors. So I change my stock mirrors to bar end mirrors. Now they're lower (in height) and I can lane share with one less worry.

I was thinking of getting bar end mirrors but thought they would hit more

I guess your right because the stock ones are the same height

Cuongism · May 24th, 2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly'in Ninja

Haven't clip anyone, but I've notice the the stock mirrors on the 250r is around the same height as most car mirrors. So I change my stock mirrors to bar end mirrors. Now they're lower (in height) and I can lane share with one less worry.

Wheelie, problem solved!

SVBS · May 25th, 2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Wheelie, problem solved!

^ "Like"

phr3ek · May 25th, 2011, 06:19 PM

i clipped a minivan today with my shoulder

didnt slow down, i got pissed off and just took off

but today wasnt a particularly good day either
i woke up late
had sudden power loss, went from 110 to 95 in 1 second.....pretty scary
mis-shifted
clipped someones mirror
got stuck behind an SUV police, CHP, and an unmarked police cruiser
then on the way home:
got cut off by a douchbag around a bend, freeway junction
and mis-shifted again

alex.s · May 26th, 2011, 12:33 AM

once... used to have to be careful. not anymore now that i don't have mirrors........

May 21st, 2011, 02:05 PM	#1
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Clipping someone? Have you ever been splitting traffic while everyone is stopped at a red light and clipped someones mirror with yours?

May 21st, 2011, 03:43 PM	#3
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Twice. Oh, wait.... that was in a rental car... in London. Sure wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

May 21st, 2011, 04:00 PM	#6
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Pleading the 5th.... Darn, that doesn't work in the UK. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

May 23rd, 2011, 10:48 AM	#12
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I haven't clipped anyone yet knock on wood. When I lane split, I try to be reasonable about it, altho there have been some close calls. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

May 26th, 2011, 12:33 AM	#18
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	once... used to have to be careful. not anymore now that i don't have mirrors........ __________________________________________________

May 21st, 2011, 03:42 PM	#2
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Once.

May 21st, 2011, 03:48 PM	#4
phr3ek meow? Name: kevin Location: I.E. SoCal Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 636 Posts: 587	not in traffic i tried to squeeze between 2 parked car and clipped both car's mirrors with mine my exhaust also grazed one of the cars no damages though

May 21st, 2011, 03:58 PM	#5
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Did you guys book it, or stay to talk to them?

May 23rd, 2011, 06:59 AM	#8
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Two trucks clipped mirrors here a few years back, triggered a road rage incident that resulted in the clipper shooting the clippee dead on the spot. Sadly, or not depending on one's opinion, lane splitting in Texas is considered reckless riding and will get the rider arrested and jailed for up to 30 days with a $200 fine plus court costs and fees.

May 23rd, 2011, 07:48 AM	#9
TXJ Cranky Old Fart Name: TXJ Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 DRZ400SM Posts: 189	Kind of the opposite side of it, but I've been clipped before on a bike. A impatient driver in a F250 with tow mirrors drove up a soft shoulder to make a right on red (at the FM1431 / Parmer Ln / Ronald Regen Blvd intersection. if anyone knows it). I was stopped waiting in line, standing up like I normally do at a light and her mirror smacked me in the back of the head / upper shoulders. Luckily, back then I didn't fall into the normal "cruiser crowd" and only wearing a bandanna and a tank top. My shoei, shoulder armor and back pad did its job and took the blunt of it. Only injury I had was a scrape near my clavicle from the helmet being forced down so abruptly (wearing a no collar summer Astars jacket). The impact broke the mirror off the truck, and of coarse the driver kept going and never looked back. Funny thing was a Williamson Co. Sheriff was in the north side of the intersection (I was going west) at the front of the line and witnessed the accident. That's the only time in my life a officer has been around when I needed one. To say the least the driver didn't have a good day after that. The girl just kept saying "I didn't even notice I hit something", nice to know I was only considered something, and not someone. Lol. The officer found it hard to believe either way.

May 23rd, 2011, 09:35 AM	#10
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	I've clipped a few mirrors in my time, no damage, and I don't bother to stop. I loosened the screws on my mirrors, so they fold in easily when contact is made with anything. I did get shoulder checked by an F350 once. That **** hurts. Technically, under the letter of the law, any "contact" as it's called in the CVC is considered a collision.

May 23rd, 2011, 09:53 AM	#11
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.

May 24th, 2011, 12:01 PM	#13
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	Haven't clip anyone, but I've notice the the stock mirrors on the 250r is around the same height as most car mirrors. So I change my stock mirrors to bar end mirrors. Now they're lower (in height) and I can lane share with one less worry.

May 25th, 2011, 06:19 PM	#17
phr3ek meow? Name: kevin Location: I.E. SoCal Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 636 Posts: 587	i clipped a minivan today with my shoulder didnt slow down, i got pissed off and just took off but today wasnt a particularly good day either i woke up late had sudden power loss, went from 110 to 95 in 1 second.....pretty scary mis-shifted clipped someones mirror got stuck behind an SUV police, CHP, and an unmarked police cruiser then on the way home: got cut off by a douchbag around a bend, freeway junction and mis-shifted again

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