OT but for those who ride and for those who don't, very sad

caper · 03-26-2010, 10:07 PM

if you dont ride, please watch out for those of us who do...

if you do ride, remember when you are at a light... ALWAYS have the bike in gear, ALWAYS have it angled to the side of the car in front, and ALWAYS ALWAYS watch your mirrors... if you hear or see anything pull up next to the car in front, just let out the clutch and go - this CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE. no idea how many times i have been almost hit, but i ALWAYS follow these steps at every light until at least 2 cars stop behind me...

if you dont know why i am postin this, watch this vid of what happened today in phoenix. my heart goes out to all involved!

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/p...pt=8&wpid=1277

Blade · 03-26-2010, 10:20 PM

Read that earlier today. I was planning on buying a bike this summer, but decided against it after know 2 riders who have gotten into accidents because the semi didn't pay attention or didn't see them. And now this has just made my mind up against buying a bike.

Jalopnik was reporting this morning, that the truck driver apparently commented that he was "fishing for papers" when he ran into the bikes.

caper · 03-26-2010, 10:35 PM

hey dont let the frear of dieing keep you from living! if yu want a bike, get one. use your head and take the safety course, if its a sportbike, take a race course and do some track days - you will learn A LOT!!! also always wear gear, YES even on days when its 100 out... you think a leather suit feels hot when its 100?? ok, but i guarantee having your raw skin thats roadrashed scrubbed with steel wool at the hosp will be far more uncomfortable. gear doesnt do any good sitting in a closet!
i ride, i raced for years, seen people seriously hurt, friends who died, friends lost legs etc. i still ride because its part of me. but my head is on a swivel on the street. truely the track is a safer place. but it costs $$,lol.

JohnInSoCal · 03-26-2010, 10:55 PM

safety courses would have been worthless in this incident. I love bikes, have been riding since I was a very young kid. In high school had a 650 yamaha street bike and it was great around the country. But once I went to college in LA I only rode it for a year before I learned it was just too dangerous around LA. Far too many near misses where somebody simply doesn't see you. I got rid of it. I would only have one again if I had a trailer to take it out to the country for a nice drive. Sure there are no guarantees in life but around LA freeways and streets the risk / reward just doesn't seem worth it.

Blade · 03-26-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

hey dont let the frear of dieing keep you from living! if yu want a bike, get one. use your head and take the safety course, if its a sportbike, take a race course and do some track days - you will learn A LOT!!! also always wear gear, YES even on days when its 100 out... you think a leather suit feels hot when its 100?? ok, but i guarantee having your raw skin thats roadrashed scrubbed with steel wool at the hosp will be far more uncomfortable. gear doesnt do any good sitting in a closet!
i ride, i raced for years, seen people seriously hurt, friends who died, friends lost legs etc. i still ride because its part of me. but my head is on a swivel on the street. truely the track is a safer place. but it costs $$,lol.

What happened to these guys or to my friends had nothing to do with them being reckless or being ignorant of the rules of the road. That dump truck driver was clearly at fault in this accident today, plowing into 9 riders at a red light. These guys were minding their business stopped at a red light.

My 2 friends were sideswipped by 2 semi's, whose drivers didn't see them. Both survived but the one driver never stopped and prolly never knew he hit someone, the second one did but my friend slid about 50 yds away from the site of the collision, so it took a while for them to find him.

I am not afraid of riding, I am afraid of the idiots who have licenses on the road. Only this morning some dumbass with a Prius, ran a stop sign at a 4 way stop sign intersection, and almost t-boned me. Only reason it didn't happen was I saw him run it, and I stopped even thought it was my turn to go.

Michael_Js · 03-26-2010, 11:00 PM

Lane sharing, IMO, helps when you're sitting at a light. I always keep my bike in gear, lane share, and am ready to roll! Very sad...what an idiot truck driver ;(

caper · 03-26-2010, 11:53 PM

oh i didnt mean to insinuate that these guys did anything wrong, or that a course would have helped etc. all i did was mention those things to help minimize your chances of getting hurt if you ride. i realize there was nothing that could be done in this case. very sad.

Taz_FL · 03-27-2010, 12:15 AM

Yeah, I read about this tragedy and watched the video, very sad. I ride on a regular basis, I LOVE riding and it's a big part of my life. I actually pulled the bike out today and went for a ride cause I haven't rode the bike since I bought my new Camaro...LOL (2 weeks) and thats VERY unusual. Even though riding a motorcycle can be dangerous (not because of the motorcycle but because of the idiots on the road) I have no plans on quiting riding. I hope to have a bike until i just get too old to handle one and who knows, maybe then i might even switch to a trike.
for those of you that are saying you won't buy one cause of the danger, it's just a matter of paying attention to whats going on around you at all times. I know in this case it might not of made a difference but then again maybe it could have. If one of them had been watching their mirrors they MIGHT have possibly been able to warn the others to get out of the way.
But, like the original poster said, please keep an eye out for motorcycles and especially don't tailgate a bike. You might not think it's a big deal but when your rolling down the road at 50, 60 or 70MPH and someones on your ass its a pretty uncomfortable feeling. Cause you know that if something happens and you go down that asshole behind you isn't going to be able to stop in time and is going to run you over.

ron10 · 03-27-2010, 12:31 AM

you always come out second best on a cycle.

ravensjeff · 03-27-2010, 12:49 AM

There are many of US victims- I just somehow was lucky to live. But I still ride. Just took about 5 months off while learning to walk again (With the help of a new titanium leg).

Shit happens too often. Ride safe.

bluch · 03-27-2010, 01:02 AM

wow. brutal.

wbt · 03-27-2010, 01:15 AM

I have been riding for years and this just makes me mad and sad at the same time. My thoughts are with those impacted by this travesty. :(

2000v6 · 03-27-2010, 03:08 PM

Wow that sucks. Pretty sad to hear that something like this went down.

03-26-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	OT but for those who ride and for those who don't, very sad if you dont ride, please watch out for those of us who do... if you do ride, remember when you are at a light... ALWAYS have the bike in gear, ALWAYS have it angled to the side of the car in front, and ALWAYS ALWAYS watch your mirrors... if you hear or see anything pull up next to the car in front, just let out the clutch and go - this CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE. no idea how many times i have been almost hit, but i ALWAYS follow these steps at every light until at least 2 cars stop behind me... if you dont know why i am postin this, watch this vid of what happened today in phoenix. my heart goes out to all involved! http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/p...pt=8&wpid=1277

03-26-2010, 10:20 PM	#2
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Read that earlier today. I was planning on buying a bike this summer, but decided against it after know 2 riders who have gotten into accidents because the semi didn't pay attention or didn't see them. And now this has just made my mind up against buying a bike. Jalopnik was reporting this morning, that the truck driver apparently commented that he was "fishing for papers" when he ran into the bikes. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

03-26-2010, 11:00 PM	#6
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Lane sharing, IMO, helps when you're sitting at a light. I always keep my bike in gear, lane share, and am ready to roll! Very sad...what an idiot truck driver ;( __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

03-27-2010, 12:15 AM	#8
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	Yeah, I read about this tragedy and watched the video, very sad. I ride on a regular basis, I LOVE riding and it's a big part of my life. I actually pulled the bike out today and went for a ride cause I haven't rode the bike since I bought my new Camaro...LOL (2 weeks) and thats VERY unusual. Even though riding a motorcycle can be dangerous (not because of the motorcycle but because of the idiots on the road) I have no plans on quiting riding. I hope to have a bike until i just get too old to handle one and who knows, maybe then i might even switch to a trike. for those of you that are saying you won't buy one cause of the danger, it's just a matter of paying attention to whats going on around you at all times. I know in this case it might not of made a difference but then again maybe it could have. If one of them had been watching their mirrors they MIGHT have possibly been able to warn the others to get out of the way. But, like the original poster said, please keep an eye out for motorcycles and especially don't tailgate a bike. You might not think it's a big deal but when your rolling down the road at 50, 60 or 70MPH and someones on your ass its a pretty uncomfortable feeling. Cause you know that if something happens and you go down that asshole behind you isn't going to be able to stop in time and is going to run you over. __________________

03-27-2010, 12:49 AM	#10
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	There are many of US victims- I just somehow was lucky to live. But I still ride. Just took about 5 months off while learning to walk again (With the help of a new titanium leg). Shit happens too often. Ride safe. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

03-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	hey dont let the frear of dieing keep you from living! if yu want a bike, get one. use your head and take the safety course, if its a sportbike, take a race course and do some track days - you will learn A LOT!!! also always wear gear, YES even on days when its 100 out... you think a leather suit feels hot when its 100?? ok, but i guarantee having your raw skin thats roadrashed scrubbed with steel wool at the hosp will be far more uncomfortable. gear doesnt do any good sitting in a closet! i ride, i raced for years, seen people seriously hurt, friends who died, friends lost legs etc. i still ride because its part of me. but my head is on a swivel on the street. truely the track is a safer place. but it costs $$,lol.

03-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#4
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	safety courses would have been worthless in this incident. I love bikes, have been riding since I was a very young kid. In high school had a 650 yamaha street bike and it was great around the country. But once I went to college in LA I only rode it for a year before I learned it was just too dangerous around LA. Far too many near misses where somebody simply doesn't see you. I got rid of it. I would only have one again if I had a trailer to take it out to the country for a nice drive. Sure there are no guarantees in life but around LA freeways and streets the risk / reward just doesn't seem worth it.

03-26-2010, 11:53 PM	#7
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	oh i didnt mean to insinuate that these guys did anything wrong, or that a course would have helped etc. all i did was mention those things to help minimize your chances of getting hurt if you ride. i realize there was nothing that could be done in this case. very sad.

03-27-2010, 12:31 AM	#9
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	you always come out second best on a cycle.

03-27-2010, 01:02 AM	#11
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	wow. brutal. __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

03-27-2010, 01:15 AM	#12
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	I have been riding for years and this just makes me mad and sad at the same time. My thoughts are with those impacted by this travesty. :(

03-27-2010, 03:08 PM	#13
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Wow that sucks. Pretty sad to hear that something like this went down.