chrismindless Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 As my dad has been warning me since I was a kid and everyone else ... +1 Of the many rules I was taught about riding a bike on the street, one of the rules was to start off slowly at a green light ... it was never explained to me why you are supposed to do that until today. Light turns green, Im on a one way street (4 lanes) and everyone starts to go. I could have hammered it right at the light and just took off like a jackass, but I didnt because thats not how I ride ... its daylight, about 1pm. Beautiful day out not a care in the world when suddenly as the light turns green and everyone at the line starts moving a car comes screaching through the intersection. Dumbass slides and stops roughly 8 feet past where my line of motion WOULD have been. Stupid guy puts car in reverse and backs up ... now mind you, this was today. Right then and there Mari and I could of been smashed. Truth be told, listen to your f-ing dad when he tells you something ... hes not blowing smoke! thought id share, since the rule saved my life, i think I should pass it along. start off from a green light slowly ... i couldnt see over the white F250 to my right to see this guy running the red light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Rule #1 Always wear your gear. Rule #2 loud pipes save lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 rule #5, tracks are the safest way to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_3431647545510 Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I like Rule #1 & 5! Kick ass man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 nothin against street ridin, this is my first time in a few years without a street bike. i'm just tired of almost dieing because of some idiot in a cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meatwad Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I'm always wearing my gear. (be damned if i'm gonna pay $$$$ and not use the shit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismindless Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 +1 agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 As my dad has been warning me since I was a kid and everyone else ... +1 Of the many rules I was taught about riding a bike on the street, one of the rules was to start off slowly at a green light ... it was never explained to me why you are supposed to do that until today. Light turns green, Im on a one way street (4 lanes) and everyone starts to go. I could have hammered it right at the light and just took off like a jackass, but I didnt because thats not how I ride ... its daylight, about 1pm. Beautiful day out not a care in the world when suddenly as the light turns green and everyone at the line starts moving a car comes screaching through the intersection. Dumbass slides and stops roughly 8 feet past where my line of motion WOULD have been. Stupid guy puts car in reverse and backs up ... now mind you, this was today. Right then and there Mari and I could of been smashed. Truth be told, listen to your f-ing dad when he tells you something ... hes not blowing smoke! thought id share, since the rule saved my life, i think I should pass it along. start off from a green light slowly ... i couldnt see over the white F250 to my right to see this guy running the red light. +1. I head check both directions at the light before I start moving. That gives you a second or two which is usually enough to let people blow the light, or put you on alert for someone who might slow down. Haven't had anyone honk at me yet - probably because I'm on a motorcycle and therefore a 'social misfit'. Works for me. :finger: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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