Old ladies

i2iSTUDIOS · 10-16-2009, 02:35 PM

that don't see over the dashboard also don't see you.

I did a quicker then expected lane change maneuver on the way back from launch, the lady moved right over into my lane. Luckily no one was to my right.

CasterTroy · 10-16-2009, 02:41 PM

you are invisible....so you must RIDE like that ALL the time

RACER X · 10-16-2009, 02:45 PM

and it ain't only gonna be old ladies.............it's EVERYBODY.

tached1000rr · 10-16-2009, 02:56 PM

Keep your head on a swivel and anticipate what each car will/could do....

the chi · 10-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Yep, welcome to everyday street riding. Always try and remember where the cars ahead and behind you are and always keep them in sight! Its the surprises that get us!

njchopper87 · 10-16-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by i2iSTUDIOS

that don't see over the dashboard also don't see you.

I did a quicker then expected lane change maneuver on the way back from launch, the lady moved right over into my lane. Luckily no one was to my right.

I've only been riding for about a year, and this has happened to me more times then I care to mention. Try not to ride side by side anyone if you can, and if you have to pass someone do it quickly. If someone is tentative about making a move GTFO.

It sucks to have to expect everyone to fuck up, but it's the only way to ride on the street.

racedoll · 10-17-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

you are invisible....so you must RIDE like that ALL the time

This is what I tell everyone that considers riding because you ARE!

Particle Man · 10-20-2009, 05:17 PM

I had a lady in her 20's who could certainly see over the dashboard pull almost into my left side until I hit the horn and yelled (I figured she was going to do something stupid and widended my turn down her street already to compensate so I could throttle out of the situation if need be)... she then proceeded to yell at ME because apparently it was my fault for her being an idiot.

ALWAYS ASSUME PEOPLE DON'T SEE YOU because people are dumb. Period.

HurricaneHeather · 10-21-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

ALWAYS ASSUME PEOPLE DON'T SEE YOU because people are dumb. Period.

I always assume they can't see you and even if they do, they don't care that you are there. They see you are in their way and they are bigger than you so you will have to figure it out. I hate people.

OTB · 11-11-2009, 02:24 PM

When I'm not riding, I drive This about 25000 miles per year:
(9' tall, 8' wide, 18' long......BRIGHT WHITE WITH LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME)
and I nearly get run down by clueless, blind, lazy cellphone texting asshats weekly, why the hell would they see YOU on a itty-bitty bike......ride
like you are invisible.....you are!!!!

10-16-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
i2iSTUDIOS Photog Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i Posts: 19	Old ladies that don't see over the dashboard also don't see you. I did a quicker then expected lane change maneuver on the way back from launch, the lady moved right over into my lane. Luckily no one was to my right.

10-16-2009, 02:41 PM	#2
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	you are invisible....so you must RIDE like that ALL the time __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

10-16-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	and it ain't only gonna be old ladies.............it's EVERYBODY. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 10-16-2009 at 03:40 PM..

10-20-2009, 05:17 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I had a lady in her 20's who could certainly see over the dashboard pull almost into my left side until I hit the horn and yelled (I figured she was going to do something stupid and widended my turn down her street already to compensate so I could throttle out of the situation if need be)... she then proceeded to yell at ME because apparently it was my fault for her being an idiot. ALWAYS ASSUME PEOPLE DON'T SEE YOU because people are dumb. Period. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

10-16-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Keep your head on a swivel and anticipate what each car will/could do....

11-11-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	When I'm not riding, I drive This about 25000 miles per year: (9' tall, 8' wide, 18' long......BRIGHT WHITE WITH LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME) and I nearly get run down by clueless, blind, lazy cellphone texting asshats weekly, why the hell would they see YOU on a itty-bitty bike......ride like you are invisible.....you are!!!!