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smorkle Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 201 Age : 56 Location : Kansas City Metro Points : 5487 Registration date : 2010-08-21
| Subject: Be Careful Out There Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:27 pm | |
| A motorcyclist died in Russellville, Arkansas today because a lady made an illegal left turn into him. ALWAYS assume they can't see you because half the time they don't!
http://couriernews.com/bookmark/18357246/article-Accident%20victim%20succumbs%20to%20injuries#.T5h7z-tRSgQ.facebook |
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surlybiker58 Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 350 Location : Elkton , Maryland Points : 5096 Registration date : 2011-12-11
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:19 pm | |
| We've had two motorcyclists die in my county within the last two months is separate accidents. One of them less than two miles from my home on a road I travel everyday .
I would add that some of the lunatics do see you and don't care since they think they own the road , thinking they're perfectly entitled to turn out in front of you or come over into your lane. |
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Eldon Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 42 Location : COLO, IOWA Points : 5365 Registration date : 2010-05-12
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:23 pm | |
| It does not surprise me about 3years ago a young new driver made a left turn in front of me somehow I avoided a collision when I asked them why I was informed motorcycles have to yield to cars. Sometimes we are not safe even when they see us. My sympathies to the family and friends |
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"Hi Yo" Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2940 Age : 75 Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A. Points : 8553 Registration date : 2010-02-17
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:45 pm | |
| Eldon, It scares me that someone would think that way and be licensed. |
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DaveR Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts : 440 Age : 88 Location : Scottsbluff, Nebraska U.S.A Points : 6202 Registration date : 2009-02-19
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:43 pm | |
| This is a good time to put a 'plug' in for the driving lights. They are a good safety investment. I believe in lights and more lights. Even then you are not safe with people that aren't looking. My Condolences to the families of the lost. It was 10 years ago on Mothers day I lost my son. And it hurts my heart even yet. . . Old Dave |
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Waspie Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2392 Age : 72 Location : Portland, UK Points : 8143 Registration date : 2009-07-26
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:33 am | |
| Even with all the lights and warning toys on our two wheeled fun machines. We are very vulnerable.
The best protection, is our own wits and riding skills.
Nothing will stop the accidents but if we ride like the world is trying to kill us we may just stay upright and NOT end up a statistic on a report somewhere!!!! |
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surlybiker58 Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 350 Location : Elkton , Maryland Points : 5096 Registration date : 2011-12-11
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:47 pm | |
| I always expect the drivers around me to do stupid things and they seldom fail to disappoint me
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bigbird Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2387 Location : Winnipeg Points : 7902 Registration date : 2010-05-02
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:51 pm | |
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JeffR_ Site Admin
Number of posts : 1103 Age : 65 Location : Bay Area, Ca Points : 9070 Registration date : 2010-05-12
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:42 pm | |
| Terry,
I know if I saw you I would run you over...and then laughhhhhh !!! |
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bigbird Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2387 Location : Winnipeg Points : 7902 Registration date : 2010-05-02
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:52 pm | |
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model28a Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2085 Age : 71 Location : St.Pete.FL. Points : 7553 Registration date : 2010-02-03
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:02 pm | |
| Yes you are among friends, at least I consider you a friend. |
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bigbird Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2387 Location : Winnipeg Points : 7902 Registration date : 2010-05-02
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:32 pm | |
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"Hi Yo" Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2940 Age : 75 Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A. Points : 8553 Registration date : 2010-02-17
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:18 pm | |
| Terry, I checked your profile and you have five friends out of two thousand and ninty. You're only five ahead of me. By the way, model28a was not one of them. You better watch him. :lol!: |
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JeffR_ Site Admin
Number of posts : 1103 Age : 65 Location : Bay Area, Ca Points : 9070 Registration date : 2010-05-12
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:36 pm | |
| I'm not sure if I have any friends on this site. I never could figure out the friends thing though. |
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model28a Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2085 Age : 71 Location : St.Pete.FL. Points : 7553 Registration date : 2010-02-03
| Subject: Re: Be Careful Out There Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:15 pm | |
| - "Hi Yo" wrote:
- Terry, I checked your profile and you have five friends out of two thousand and ninty. You're only five ahead of me. By the way, model28a was not one of them. You better watch him. :lol!:
For what it is worth if I knew how I would be your friend hear, in fact I feel most everyone hear is a friend. I know Terry is a friend because I've seen him eye to eye and he helped me out a lot, and I think he's willing to help most anyone he can. |
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