They're out to get us

soultrain · 07-26-2012, 05:47 AM

Had 2 close calls yesterday..First on 167 heading North just before Renton about 3pm this punk in a full sized white work pickup is coming up fast behind me about 1/4 mile back I see him. He passed me on the right in my lane basically but he may have had a wheel in the shoulder. He didn't even look at me as I gave him the bird..He took the Bellevue exit. I wanted to follow him but decided he won this one. The other was some old fart on Canyon road heading south around 7pm that tried to get in a turn lane in the last second and slammed on his brakes and left half his truck sticking out in my lane. Some cool dude on a cruiser saw it and asked me if I was okay..I thought that was pretty cool I gave him the thumbs up. I wanted to sell my bike after these two incidents yesterday but I rode in today and no one tried to kill me so I'm all better now.

Injector · 07-26-2012, 06:14 AM

Glad you're OK. Those close calls scare the @#%%# out of me. They are reminders that we need to be alert and hyper-aware of our surroundings.

soultrain · 07-26-2012, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by Injector

Glad you're OK. Those close calls scare the @#%%# out of me. They are reminders that we need to be alert and hyper-aware of our surroundings.

I'm getting good at locking up my brakes and not falling..ha

jetblast117 · 07-26-2012, 07:23 AM

there are way too many close calls or accidents this summer. too many guys getting ran off the road. its almost not worth riding on the streets in this area anymore. i know i toned down my riding A LOT and i rarely take my bike out.

curveaddict · 07-26-2012, 07:46 AM

I have been riding for 29 years now. It has always been this way, and I expect it will never change. Stay alert, ride defensively, and practice collision avoidance maneuvers regularly. Your other option is to go back to a nice padded steel box, and when you do; please remember not to do those same boneheaded things to those of us that still ride.

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Nathan · 07-26-2012, 07:51 AM

I rode through Tacoma last night and there was an accident in the south bound lanes that involved one of those trikes.

yard sale · 07-26-2012, 08:12 AM

i'd like so much to blindly side with your they're out to get us campaign but i'd need some additional info first plz.

1. what lane were you in when the truck passed you?
2. why were you following the old guy so close that you were not able to make use of the other half of 'your' lane and go around?

taznhell · 07-26-2012, 08:56 AM

The fact is you can only expect the people on the road with you to do the unexpected. Always leave cushion and manuever room around you when you can. Been riding on streets for 30 years and have had plenty of close calls by inattentive drivers. If that makes you want to stop riding then you should probably not drive a car either as close calls happen whether you are behing the bars or the wheel. My advice eyes open and head on swivel.

Veloc · 07-26-2012, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

I rode through Tacoma last night and there was an accident in the south bound lanes that involved one of those trikes.

CanAm or Harley?

odin544 · 07-26-2012, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by taznhell

the fact is you can only expect the people on the road with you to do the unexpected. Always leave cushion and manuever room around you when you can. Been riding on streets for 30 years and have had plenty of close calls by inattentive drivers. If that makes you want to stop riding then you should probably not drive a car either as close calls happen whether you are behing the bars or the wheel. My advice eyes open and head on swivel.

soultrain · 07-26-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by yard sale

i'd like so much to blindly side with your they're out to get us campaign but i'd need some additional info first plz.

1. what lane were you in when the truck passed you?
2. why were you following the old guy so close that you were not able to make use of the other half of 'your' lane and go around?

1. I was in the right lane because my exit was coming soon..
2. It happened pretty fast, I don't think I was too close. If I was, bang I would of ran into him. Wish I had one of those Go PRo's so you could see for yourself. I had 2 choices, go around or stop. I chose stop. When you get cut off like that or someone does a crazy maneuver in front of you like that do you blame yourself for being too close?

soultrain · 07-26-2012, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by yard sale

i'd like so much to blindly side with your they're out to get us campaign but i'd need some additional info first plz.

1. what lane were you in when the truck passed you?
2. why were you following the old guy so close that you were not able to make use of the other half of 'your' lane and go around?

Oh, okay were getting into a good stretch of weather here for a bit so you just keep on riding and get back with me in a week or so and tell me if you side with me then..

yard sale · 07-26-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by soultrain

1. I was in the right lane because my exit was coming soon..
2. It happened pretty fast, I don't think I was too close. If I was, bang I would of ran into him. Wish I had one of those Go PRo's so you could see for yourself. I had 2 choices, go around or stop. I chose stop. When you get cut off like that or someone does a crazy maneuver in front of you like that do you blame yourself for being too close?

if the cock bite passed you on the right in the right lane that was a super douche move. i probably would have followed him and had a chat about it.

the way i read the second one it doesn't sound like he cut you off since he was in front of you right? that said yes i'd blame myself if someone does stupid shit in front of me and i am unable to stop or get around them. i also would always opt for the go around them if possible option to avoid being ass packed by who ever is behind me because these days its highly likely its a dumb girl driving too fast while txt'ing her bff.

some version of this seems to happen to me almost every time i ride. its part of the game imho. good deal not ending up on the ground but like taznhell said get used to it and learn to anticipate this sort of stuff and it won't be such a big deal.

yard sale · 07-26-2012, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by soultrain

Oh, okay were getting into a good stretch of weather here for a bit so you just keep on riding and get back with me in a week or so and tell me if you side with me then..

1. i ride year round so your point is moot.
2. your first reply was much better. this one seems kinda dickish just cuz i questioned you which is lame.
3. i ride a honda too. we should be best friends.

Bluuu · 07-26-2012, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by yard sale

1. i ride year round so your point is moot.
2. your first reply was much better. this one seems kinda dickish just cuz i questioned you which is lame.
3. i ride a honda too. we should be best lovers.

karnagebusa · 07-26-2012, 11:31 AM

Expect the unexpected always.My buddy fot hit monday evening by an asshat turning in the last moment.Luckily it was a 35mph, his bike is totalled and he has a broken foot.

ashfoot · 07-26-2012, 11:34 AM

When the sun comes out, so do the idiots. I swear I see more drivers driving horribly during the summer than in the winter...

soultrain · 07-26-2012, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by yard sale

1. i ride year round so your point is moot.
2. your first reply was much better. this one seems kinda dickish just cuz i questioned you which is lame.
3. i ride a honda too. we should be best friends.

I was just making a point that if you ride long enough a cager or asshat in a cage will come your way and about kill you but since you ride yearlong your well aware of that. My comment was totally out of line now that I know you ride a Honda..It would be not harsh enough though if

you rode a GIXXER.

Reckincrue · 07-26-2012, 01:16 PM

Dont sweat it. Some people will take the opposite side of ANY opinion or fact, just to argue.

There ARE a lot of dangerous drivers out there. The cages just seem more so because you are vulnerable on 2 wheels.

Ride safe, allow for lots of room between you and others and assume that noone knows you're there.

mikeonabike · 07-26-2012, 09:20 PM

I had one yesterday where a lady just turned into my lane and stoped half way into the turn.


07-26-2012, 05:47 AM	#1
soultrain Endorsed Joined: Jun 2009 From: Tacoma, Wa I Ride: CBR 1000RR	They're out to get us Had 2 close calls yesterday..First on 167 heading North just before Renton about 3pm this punk in a full sized white work pickup is coming up fast behind me about 1/4 mile back I see him. He passed me on the right in my lane basically but he may have had a wheel in the shoulder. He didn't even look at me as I gave him the bird..He took the Bellevue exit. I wanted to follow him but decided he won this one. The other was some old fart on Canyon road heading south around 7pm that tried to get in a turn lane in the last second and slammed on his brakes and left half his truck sticking out in my lane. Some cool dude on a cruiser saw it and asked me if I was okay..I thought that was pretty cool I gave him the thumbs up. I wanted to sell my bike after these two incidents yesterday but I rode in today and no one tried to kill me so I'm all better now. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 06:14 AM	#2
Injector Permit Joined: Jul 2011 From: Kent. WA I Ride: 2011 Hayabusa	Glad you're OK. Those close calls scare the @#%%# out of me. They are reminders that we need to be alert and hyper-aware of our surroundings. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 07:23 AM	#4
jetblast117 Peg Dragger Joined: Apr 2010 From: University Place, WA Blog Entries: 8 I Ride: 2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas #64	there are way too many close calls or accidents this summer. too many guys getting ran off the road. its almost not worth riding on the streets in this area anymore. i know i toned down my riding A LOT and i rarely take my bike out. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 07:46 AM	#5
curveaddict Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: ... , '81 Yamaha XS400, ...	I have been riding for 29 years now. It has always been this way, and I expect it will never change. Stay alert, ride defensively, and practice collision avoidance maneuvers regularly. Your other option is to go back to a nice padded steel box, and when you do; please remember not to do those same boneheaded things to those of us that still ride. . __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 07:51 AM	#6
Nathan Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle, WA	I rode through Tacoma last night and there was an accident in the south bound lanes that involved one of those trikes. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:12 AM	#7
yard sale snowshoe kitten... prrr... Joined: Mar 2006 From: 4to5 Blog Entries: 7 I Ride: slow in the fast lane like everyone else...	i'd like so much to blindly side with your they're out to get us campaign but i'd need some additional info first plz. 1. what lane were you in when the truck passed you? 2. why were you following the old guy so close that you were not able to make use of the other half of 'your' lane and go around? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:56 AM	#8
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	The fact is you can only expect the people on the road with you to do the unexpected. Always leave cushion and manuever room around you when you can. Been riding on streets for 30 years and have had plenty of close calls by inattentive drivers. If that makes you want to stop riding then you should probably not drive a car either as close calls happen whether you are behing the bars or the wheel. My advice eyes open and head on swivel. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 11:31 AM	#16
karnagebusa Licensed Joined: Jul 2011 From: Tumwater WA> I Ride: Busa, YZ250,RM250.YZ250F	Expect the unexpected always.My buddy fot hit monday evening by an asshat turning in the last moment.Luckily it was a 35mph, his bike is totalled and he has a broken foot. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 11:34 AM	#17
ashfoot Shredder Joined: Mar 2009 From: Beaver-Town, OR Blog Entries: 6 I Ride: from cloud to cloud.	When the sun comes out, so do the idiots. I swear I see more drivers driving horribly during the summer than in the winter... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 01:16 PM	#19
Reckincrue Licensed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Selah, WA I Ride: 2008 Ninja ZX14, 1977 Harley Superglide, Pro Street Chopper, 2006 Yamaha YZF R1	Dont sweat it. Some people will take the opposite side of ANY opinion or fact, just to argue. There ARE a lot of dangerous drivers out there. The cages just seem more so because you are vulnerable on 2 wheels. Ride safe, allow for lots of room between you and others and assume that noone knows you're there. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 09:20 PM	#20
mikeonabike Chicken Strips Joined: Dec 2010 From: puyallup I Ride: 07 sv650s	I had one yesterday where a lady just turned into my lane and stoped half way into the turn. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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