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Riding home after work, took the long way home, I was approaching an intersection 4 lanes each way and slowed as I could tell the light was about to change. I had just entered when the light turned yellow but decided to keep going when a car made a left turn right in front of me. I was slow enough to miss him when the car behind that one also turned left by this time I'm sure the light had turned red. I make a sharp left after locking up the front wheel for a second then a sharp right just missing the back bumper of the second car. As I come around this car I see a another coming from my right as that lane now had the green. I twisted throttle and got the heck out of there.
Don't know how I avoided everything. This has been replaying in my head in slow motion all night and all I can think is it was my lucky night.
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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2015, 04:56:55 AM » |
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Glad to hear that you escaped without any issues (other than possibly some laundry problems). Apparently you didn't get the email/news that traffic lights are only official and to be adhered to if a local LEO is obviously watching. Otherwise, folks can do whatever they want. At least, that's what I'm seeing. Good reactions, keep riding defensively. It's the only way to stay upright.  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2015, 05:10:22 AM » |
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There is something to be said for experience Glad your catlike reflexes kicked in and you escaped |
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2015, 05:11:50 AM » |
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Good reactions, keep riding defensively. It's the only way to stay upright. I bet that has more to do with it than luck -Mike
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« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2015, 05:30:29 AM » |
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Excellent reaction to the number one problem, left turns in front of motorcyclists. Glad you're ok.
Even though I no longer ride, I especially drive defensively as they don't seem to notice my Miata either.
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2015, 05:49:44 AM » |
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Experience, right reaction and just maybe a guardian angle with you at the time.
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« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2015, 06:05:00 AM » |
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Stuff happens. Experience causes the right reactions. Ya done good ! It also pays to be lucky sometimes. Maybe the 2 go hand in hand.
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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2015, 07:00:33 AM » |
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Good reactions and experience, and the power of GOD!!!!!  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2015, 07:08:36 AM » |
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glad you made it unscathed! not quite what I was expecting though reading the title right next to the artificial wood thread...  |
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2015, 08:11:48 AM » |
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PROOF-as IF anymore were needed-THEY ARE out to git us!  Glad you came out unscathed! When the "voice" tells me to do something I rarely question it anymore.  Stayin alive just AIN'T a song title.  Little later I'm leaving for the Mo. F C R. Head on a swivel and S A ramped ALL the way up! Again-happy yer safe and sound. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2015, 09:04:54 AM » |
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There's something about the combination of the "I got lucky last night" and seeing it was posted by
Grandpaweaver drew a smile to my face.
I understand though. I "used" to get lucky on my birthday---guaranteed, but not so much anymore.
Btw, glad you are ok!
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« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2015, 09:07:59 AM » |
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There's something about the combination of the "I got lucky last night" and seeing it was posted by
Grandpaweaver drew a smile to my face.
I understand though. I "used" to get lucky on my birthday---guaranteed, but not so much anymore.
Btw, glad you are ok!
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« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2015, 10:20:25 AM » |
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There's something about the combination of the "I got lucky last night" and seeing it was posted by
Grandpaweaver drew a smile to my face.
I understand though. I "used" to get lucky on my birthday---guaranteed, but not so much anymore.
Btw, glad you are ok!
I don't get that kind of lucky too much any more but I know how to get this groups attention. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2015, 03:36:30 PM » |
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Better to be lucky than good, but both sure don't hurt. Another story 'bout what has happened to each and every one of us........it never ends. Ride safe/Have fun! |
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« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2015, 08:17:57 AM » |
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There's something about the combination of the "I got lucky last night" and seeing it was posted by
Grandpaweaver drew a smile to my face.
I understand though. I "used" to get lucky on my birthday---guaranteed, but not so much anymore.
Btw, glad you are ok!
I don't get that kind of lucky too much any more but I know how to get this groups attention. Touche! |
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« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2015, 09:15:53 AM » |
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There's something about the combination of the "I got lucky last night" and seeing it was posted by
Grandpaweaver drew a smile to my face.
I understand though. I "used" to get lucky on my birthday---guaranteed, but not so much anymore.
Btw, glad you are ok!
I could tell you a story that would make you cry... GPW, Waytago. Nice moves. BTW, do you have extra light on the front of your bike? I put two pairs of spots up there and added a modulator on Deerslayer - haven't ever had a failure-to-yield incident since doing that years ago. Doing the same on Jade. Just sayin. |
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