Xyloft Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I've always assumed drivers dont see me and i think that's kept me out of trouble. I've had some o shit moments on a bike before, but nothing like yesterday: While riding at 40 (speedo read) in a 35 this car decides to turn left in front of me from the oncoming lane. I was in the left most MC line. I grabbed a handful of front brake (way to much), which locked the front tire causing the rear tire to come up what felt like 2-3 ft. ~~~~at this point i had one of those slow motion things. I conciously let go of the brake so i could regain control and not flip over the bike. my rear tire slammed onto the ground behind the car (i'm pretty sure was oblivious to me) - whose rear bumper ended up about 3 ft driectly to my right. if i had been in the center line or the right line i would have t-boned her. ~~~~after a little wiggle I regained full ballance, and I realised I was still riding, and drove about 20mph for a few seconds trying to determine if i should pull over to collect myself. I'm really glad that 3 years ago when i took the MSF we practiced emergency stops. yesterday was an eye opener that I deffinately need to practice a bit more on this bike as these brakes are a LOT more powerful. Please watch out for cagers, as they're not going to watch out for you. on the bright side, I just did my first and hopefully my last stunt ever: a stopy I can laugh about it today, yesterday not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Now, you iz a stuntah!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I've had a oh shit moment too. I could do without those at this point though, lol. Glad it turned out the way it did in the end in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcox Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Plus that. My last close shave was some dummy in an SUV trying to turn across two lanes in front of me on the strip in Cocoa Beach. He had a signal on but was not checking his rear view mirror. Uh-oh here comes. Front & rear brakes & horn applied simultaneously. "Ride like you are invisible" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Change your underpants, good skillz though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I had a couple in a BMW almost hit me a couple weeks ago. I was on 670 just east of Clev Ave. when they decided to switch lanes with out signaling or looking. Then they were all pissed that I was in the lane and started flipping me off??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsheikh Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 damn that just sounds scary... mad skills... did you have that weird weightless feeling as your body moved toward the handlebars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 i highly recommend practicing stopping....you'd be surprised how fast these bikes can stop when you do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Shouldn't be surprised. It's ok to be surprised anyway, but...It should always be expected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyloft Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Now, you iz a stuntah!!!!correction I waz a stuntah. not planning on doing it again I can't remember if I felt weightless or not, all i can remember was the sound of the skidding front tire and the "omg this is it" feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 lol, I remember following a friend after work (him in his car) he stopped at a yellow I was expecting him to go through it... I hit an oil patch and locked the front and back tires.... I skidded for what felt for 100 feet...That was the longest stop ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I just did my first and hopefully my last stunt ever: a stopy I can laugh about it today, yesterday not so much.Congrats on the stoppy, now don't do that shit no more , glad you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR600rr Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Glad you are alright mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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