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« on: November 19, 2011, 04:18:50 PM » |
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Motorcycles aren't dangerous. Old obliviot codgers in F-250s are.  Or Valkyrie mirrors are stronger than those big ol' Ford trailer-pulling mirrors.  Or Whew, that was close...  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2011, 04:47:40 PM » |
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You could use" How to get brown stains out of Valk seat" and post it in Tech board!  |
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Yea though I ride through the valley of the Shadow of Death I shall fear no evil. For I ride the Baddest Mother F$#^er In that valley!
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2011, 06:13:46 PM » |
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Motorcycles aren't dangerous. Old obliviot codgers in F-250s are. Or Valkyrie mirrors are stronger than those big ol' Ford trailer-pulling mirrors. Or Whew, that was close... Doesn't sound good... |
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2011, 06:24:05 PM » |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2011, 07:55:41 PM » |
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I think I know that feeling! You okay?
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2011, 08:12:47 PM » |
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So I take it you had a close call? You okay?
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"Living in fear is just another way of dying before your time" DBT
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Disco
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2011, 09:26:53 PM » |
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Close as in touching.  It's about 4:30 Saturday afternoon, NB Coit at 121, right track of leftmost of three lanes. It goes to five lanes at the intersection with a dedicated right turn lane and a newly formed left lane set up for the light past 121. I'm approaching the intersection and slowing to 15-20 not to have to brake for the new green light and the traffic getting going and all of a sudden I have something in my left peripheral and the sound of a PowerStroke and I'm thinking DAMN, he's close, and then the "courtesy tap" on my left shoulder and the THWAP of his RH mirror on my LH mirror, then the bars wiggle, and he has completely passed me! IN MY LANE!?!?!? WTF??? Is my bike school bus yellow? Do I have lots of lights going on in back? Is my riding jacket black and yellow? Was is broad daylight? If it had been a dually, I would have been in trouble. I gave him a very healthy dose of Big BF Quad Horn, followed him through the intersection to the next one, followed him through his left turn and motioned him into the 7-11. Thankfully, a really nice lady followed me having seen the entire episode unfold. Yeah, I'm OK. So's the bike after using the factory tool kit's 17mm wrench to bring the mirror back 90 degrees. I don't know how he didn't clip my LH saddlebag. Neither did the witness. His RH mirror was folded up against the passenger window, there was a slight crease/scuff down both RH doors from my grip and clutch lever, and when he unfolded the mirror, the entire glass came out in his hand. Think about it. He hit me hard enough to fold his mirror hard enough to break all the attachment points on the back of the glass. Valkyrie: 1 Ford: 0 Depending on the guy's wife, he hasn't taken a verbal assault like the one I gave him in a long time. I certainly haven't delivered one like that in a long time - if ever. His poor little puppy dog didn't know what to think. If he hadn't been my Dad's age and if he'd been any more defensive he would have gotten a royal ass beating. Royal. Even the dude taking a smoke break on the side of the 7-11 was watching with interest. It took a few minutes to cool down and quit shaking before resuming my ride home. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2011, 09:34:46 PM » |
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Man!@ Glad you're still in one piece. My baby's home... all is well with the world...  Hay  Jimmyt Time for some Bushmills. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2011, 09:48:27 PM » |
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he would have gotten a royal ass beating. Royal Bad ass biker dude!  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2011, 03:43:52 AM » |
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Had one pretty close to that a while back chevy 1500. We were close enough for me to push off his right front fender with my left hand. How we didn't touch I don't know I just threw the undees away too badly stained. Be careful and glad your OK.
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2011, 04:46:06 AM » |
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Glad you are ok..... |
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2011, 05:13:23 AM » |
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Glad you are ok, I like the mirrors on my f 250. The visability in that truck is great with minimal blind spots, however the mirrors do stick out. Good thing they fold in easily.
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2011, 05:15:21 AM » |
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Sounds like he either didn't KNOW he had hit you, or didn't care. Was the impairment a temporary chemical one, or a lifelong mental one? Wow, that pisses me off.
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2011, 05:17:54 AM » |
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It's incredible your handlebars and mirror did so much damage and you still remained upright. Your instinctual riding skills must have kicked in. I'd think that 99% of riders would have gone down.
Had people passing me in my lane before. It does cause underwear damage. Have edged to more center (not dead center) riding when solo as a result.
Glad you are OK and that your riding skills saved you. Glad also your not in jail for assault and battery, although that guy certainly deserved it. Also glad to hear there are good samaritans out there who are willing to get involved like that lady that followed you to help.
They are all trying to kill us!
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« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2011, 05:44:13 AM » |
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Wow! Glad you are OK!
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« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2011, 05:56:39 AM » |
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Holy Crap! Must've happened right after you left my shop. Glad the results were good.. no bone or bike damage. |
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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2011, 07:30:53 AM » |
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I'm just glad you are OK!
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« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2011, 10:14:22 AM » |
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Glad you're OK Dave. Something about those F250 drivers, had one talking on a cell, over a two lane
I-10 over pass, nowhere to go but the guard rail. His big ole wide mirror slapped my not so wide mirror (both left sides), slammed by mirror into the driver side door glass, shattered it, broke the mirror and the guy had the nerve to try and run. That big F350 caught him after a race down I-10. You'd never guess this, turns out, I knew the guy. He made plenty of excuses, apologized and paid for all repairs. I had already called 911 and had to cancel, she told me to just call back if the guy gave me any touble.
One other thing Dave, the NCHA Futurity will be at the Will Rodgers Colliseum from Nov. 21 for about 3 or 4 weeks, there will be plenty of Ford, Dodge, and Chevy duallies for you to play (practice) with. Not to mention those other big fancy rigs they'll be driving. Ride Safely.
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2011, 02:21:17 PM » |
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Wow! Glad you are OK!
That's a little to close..Cell phone involved, I wonder? |
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we'll be there when we get there - Valkless,, on lookout....
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2011, 03:11:47 PM » |
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Wow, sounds like we almost got to change your handle, AGAIN!!!
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« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2011, 03:56:06 PM » |
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Wow, sounds like we almost got to change your handle, AGAIN!!!
That's really weird. Dave and I talked Friday and I mentioned that I had his hospital picture as the caller-I'd on my phone for him. Dam, imma gonna change that right now. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2011, 04:43:00 PM » |
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I know the feeling Dave. I drive a big red International with a sleeper pulling a 45 ft mirror aluminum tanker and I still have idiots coming over on me. Gee officer, I didn't see that big truck at all  I'm glad to hear your alright. Hang in there. Walt |
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In this wild and wolly world, there are only 3 things you can depend on, your brains, your bros, and your bike. Ride free!!!
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« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2011, 07:51:02 PM » |
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Glad your okay Dave, another inch or so and I don't think you would have been able to post this.
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« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2011, 07:59:17 PM » |
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Glad to hear all is ok Dave...
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2011, 09:36:45 AM » |
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Hey Brother Dave , you scare me !!!! .... see what happens when your left alone for a second in traffic  .... Dave I'm really glad you made it thru with out a tumble and able to share this on going story that happens to alot of us on the roads .... Hey Dave , I'm sure glad you didn't put lock-tight on those mirror threads  mirrors that don't give would make it interesting ... Dave , STAY SAFE my friend and have a Great Thanksgiving ... Thanks the Geezer  |
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« Reply #25 on: November 21, 2011, 04:53:14 PM » |
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Wow Dave, glad you are ok. That was a close one.
After reading your post, I gotta ask. Any chance he veered to the left to avoid hitting you in directly in the back?
Either way, it's a bad scenario.
Btw - the instructor of the motorcycle safety class I attended strongly recommended riding in the left side of the lane. When asked why, he replied with an event similar to yours.
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« Reply #26 on: November 22, 2011, 05:58:29 PM » |
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Damn. 'Bout as close as it gets... Glad you're ok. |
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« Reply #27 on: November 23, 2011, 04:02:11 AM » |
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Glad that you are OK... there seems to be a scarry trend this November.
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« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2011, 07:03:39 PM » |
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Glad you are OK, Dave. Stay alert. They are all out to get us.
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