(Vent) Almost taken out two times in two blocks this morning. - Page 2

TheSumoBear · 08-15-2012, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Andy Capp

.....no you don't need to vent.....you need to work out how to be self sufficient and practice getting to the point where you just say, 'wow....ok.' Then its over in that moment. You will enjoy life & riding more, imho.

Why is you need your voice to be heard? If you feel there was something you could have done better to ensure your safety, do it. If you are feeling lucky to be alive because of just one of the million things that could kill you today didnt, have a beer. FnA.

I like to share stories of idiot cager experiences. It's like we can shake our heads together at all the dummies.

aftCG · 08-15-2012, 10:30 AM

can we please do something about these idiots?

No. Ride accordingly.

The "F-ing cager" threads are getting old, especially considering that a very small percentage of riders here ride 365, and quite likely shlep to work in a mini van any day the weather isn't suitable.

There is 0% chance that any laws will be passed to outlaw cars or stupidity. You ride a small feeble machine and your body parts are exposed. Regardless of what law there is, or if you have it all on helmet cam, you can be "right" and still end up in a wheel chair or worse.

I've seen "close call" videos posted where the rider was 10-20 over the posted limit and a car backs out of the driveway 50 yards ahead. Really? That constitutes an emergency or epic fail on the part of the other driver? Looks like any ride on any day to me.

k4xbeemer · 08-15-2012, 10:33 AM

OP,
I see in your smiling avitar an old black locomotive.
Is this a coincidence, or perhaps you're not used to vehicles other than you changing directions? Not everything is on rails, and that's not how the real world works.

Good thing you have the x-ray vision eyes of Superman, unlike all those cagers, and your bike is so flickable. Did you wear your cape today?

Thank God it wasn't an old black woman driving a Ford Taurus that pissed you off. You could have "kicked her ass".

Oh, and it's "FnA", not "F an A", I should kick your ass.

RedKat600 · 08-15-2012, 10:36 AM

I prefer to pass them at a later opportune time while giving the one finger salute. For people on phones, I prefer to pass them at a later opportune time whilst using my hand to simulate talking on a cell phone while wagging my head.

I did that to a lady once. 4 minutes after I got home she shows up at the mailboxes to get her mail. My bike was in the driveway, clearly visible. I stared her down the whole time she was at the mailboxes. Haven't seen the issue since.

PeteN95 · 08-15-2012, 10:46 AM

Just lean back and pull up on the bars...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R2kg38-rBA

YotaSupra · 08-15-2012, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Desvio

Sooooooo, your day was the same as everyone else's.......?

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

Welcome to motorcycling.

Sums it up pretty good.
We all come across stuff at one point or another. It's part of the deal, and up to you on how to avoid it as best as possible. It could be as easy as riding a little slower, throttling out of it, not being in someone's blind spot. most importantly, paying more attention to what is going on around you than the people around you paying attention to you. Learning to read traffic is an extremely helpful tool - along with knowing where your exits are at any given time while on the road.

cletus · 08-15-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheSumoBear

I like to share stories of idiot cager experiences. It's like we can shake our heads together at all the dummies.

^^^

This. I don't mind these "rant" posts. I'm guilty of it as well. Unless, you're social circle is comprised of fellow riders, there really isn't anyone you can rant to who would understand. Yes, we all come across our share of bad/oblivious drivers (some are even white males), but it feels just a little bit better after bitching after a close call.

TheSumoBear · 08-15-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by cletus

^^^

This. I don't mind these "rant" posts. I'm guilty of it as well. Unless, you're social circle is comprised of fellow riders, there really isn't anyone you can rant to who would understand. Yes, we all come across our share of bad/oblivious drivers (some are even white males), but it feels just a little bit better after bitching after a close call.

Exactly. I don't have anybody I can share my scary experiences with except for other riders. Everybody else in my life freaks the fuck out when I tell them shit. Then I get lectured all over again about how dangerous riding a street bike is. If your sick of reading about stupid cagers, stop reading about them. It's that easy.

RedKat600 · 08-15-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by TheSumoBear

Exactly. I don't have anybody I can share my scary experiences with except for other riders. Everybody else in my life freaks the fuck out when I tell them shit. Then I get lectured all over again about how dangerous riding a street bike is. If your sick of reading about stupid cagers, stop reading about them. It's that easy.

But it's the internet. I HAVE TO CLICK!!!!!

TheSumoBear · 08-15-2012, 12:46 PM

hahahaha

I know right?

king_ogre · 08-15-2012, 12:51 PM

Hey Rob,

During the commute times, that bridge is sketchy at best. Don't sweat the haters on here. As a rule, you can ignore any post from wa. Try to post local next time to avoid the bs. Doesn't work every time, but it helps.

-R

p.s. Thursday night ride 6:30 out of South Salem.

TheSumoBear · 08-15-2012, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by king_ogre

Hey Rob,

During the commute times, that bridge is sketchy at best. Don't sweat the haters on here. As a rule, you can ignore any post from wa. Try to post local next time to avoid the bs. Doesn't work every time, but it helps.

-R

p.s. Thursday night ride 6:30 out of South Salem.

Hey now. We ain't ALL bad. No hate from this dude here!

taznhell · 08-15-2012, 12:58 PM

When this happens I say What A Dumbass outloud, a few choice cuss words and then back to the commute. My commute is 219 to Tualatine sherwood highway to Roy Rogers out of Cornelius to Tualatin and back. Lots of cages passing in no passing zones and crossing yellow lines in the corners, slow moving farm equipment etc... Beautiful scenery riddled with stupid people. Still a awesome morning and evening commute.

I think the small varmits and deer crossing the roads at 4:30am bother me more than anything else.

Texasl · 08-15-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by king_ogre

Hey Rob,

During the commute times, that bridge is sketchy at best. Don't sweat the haters on here. As a rule, you can ignore any post from wa. Try to post local next time to avoid the bs. Doesn't work every time, but it helps.

-R

p.s. Thursday night ride 6:30 out of South Salem.

It seems that way because many of us have yet to spring for the English-Oregonian/Oregonian-English translation software.

Andy Capp · 08-15-2012, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by TheSumoBear

I like to share stories of idiot cager experiences. It's like we can shake our heads together at all the dummies.

Ok, ok. Fucking cagers. Happy bump day. I hope everyone makes it back in one piece for work Monday.

Dragon Rider · 08-15-2012, 02:04 PM

Glad you were paying attention.

It had become second nature to compensation for the stupidity of other. You have to when it the bike is the one who pays the price.

hope the rest of the week is better.

Runout · 08-15-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by RedKat600

I stared her down the whole time she was at the mailboxes.

You stared your neighbor down while she was getting her mail? lulz.

st.mats · 08-15-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by TheSumoBear

Hey now. We ain't ALL bad. No hate from this dude here!

You're so close to PDX you can can probably speak Oregonian. Hardly a fernenner at all.

TheSumoBear · 08-15-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by st.mats

You're so close to PDX you can can probably speak Oregonian. Hardly a fernenner at all.

Haha.you got me there!

Arnbo · 08-15-2012, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

Welcome to motorcycling.

Rep,d


08-15-2012, 10:33 AM	#23
k4xbeemer Licensed Joined: Dec 2009 From: Bothell, WA I Ride: BMW S1000RR, BMW K1200GT, H-D Dyna Wide Glide, Suzuki DR650	OP, I see in your smiling avitar an old black locomotive. Is this a coincidence, or perhaps you're not used to vehicles other than you changing directions? Not everything is on rails, and that's not how the real world works. Good thing you have the x-ray vision eyes of Superman, unlike all those cagers, and your bike is so flickable. Did you wear your cape today? Thank God it wasn't an old black woman driving a Ford Taurus that pissed you off. You could have "kicked her ass". Oh, and it's "FnA", not "F an A", I should kick your ass. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by k4xbeemer; 08-15-2012 at 10:36 AM..


08-15-2012, 10:36 AM	#24
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	I prefer to pass them at a later opportune time while giving the one finger salute. For people on phones, I prefer to pass them at a later opportune time whilst using my hand to simulate talking on a cell phone while wagging my head. I did that to a lady once. 4 minutes after I got home she shows up at the mailboxes to get her mail. My bike was in the driveway, clearly visible. I stared her down the whole time she was at the mailboxes. Haven't seen the issue since. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-15-2012, 12:46 PM	#30
TheSumoBear Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2012 From: wa I Ride: in the supermoto lane.	hahahaha I know right? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-15-2012, 12:51 PM	#31
king_ogre Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Or	Hey Rob, During the commute times, that bridge is sketchy at best. Don't sweat the haters on here. As a rule, you can ignore any post from wa. Try to post local next time to avoid the bs. Doesn't work every time, but it helps. -R p.s. Thursday night ride 6:30 out of South Salem. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-15-2012, 12:58 PM	#33
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	When this happens I say What A Dumbass outloud, a few choice cuss words and then back to the commute. My commute is 219 to Tualatine sherwood highway to Roy Rogers out of Cornelius to Tualatin and back. Lots of cages passing in no passing zones and crossing yellow lines in the corners, slow moving farm equipment etc... Beautiful scenery riddled with stupid people. Still a awesome morning and evening commute. I think the small varmits and deer crossing the roads at 4:30am bother me more than anything else. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-15-2012, 02:04 PM	#36
Dragon Rider Post Whore (In Training) Joined: Jul 2006 From: Portland OR I Ride: wee-strom,	Glad you were paying attention. It had become second nature to compensation for the stupidity of other. You have to when it the bike is the one who pays the price. hope the rest of the week is better. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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