yet another biker down??? (independence blvd)
08-04-2008, 04:45 PM
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yet another biker down??? (independence blvd)
driving on independence blvd today at five forks, there was some kind of ridiculous accident. i THINK i saw a blanket and carnage that looked like a motorcycle before traffic was redirected, i didn't get close enough to see. any leads on this???
i'm actually beginning to get legitimately scared. i just bought my bike, have yet to take it on the road, and it has already been dropped, and i continually see biker down threads and news and now came within feet of witnessing it myself.
like, sell my bike before i even get my license scared.
i'm actually beginning to get legitimately scared. i just bought my bike, have yet to take it on the road, and it has already been dropped, and i continually see biker down threads and news and now came within feet of witnessing it myself.
like, sell my bike before i even get my license scared.
08-04-2008, 05:00 PM
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Re: yet another biker down??? (independence blvd)
I haven't herd anything about it.
I wouldn't sell my bike, just ride safely and watch your back you'll be find.
I honestly think the state can do more with motorcycle safety. I think im gonna write the state to make some changes to its laws.
I wouldn't sell my bike, just ride safely and watch your back you'll be find.
I honestly think the state can do more with motorcycle safety. I think im gonna write the state to make some changes to its laws.
08-04-2008, 05:06 PM
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Re: yet another biker down??? (independence blvd)
the thing i noticed down here (texas) is alot of Motorcycle awareness signs posted everywhere in eye shot of motorist
especially on busy roads/highways
of course there is no Helmet law here which i am not a fan of
especially on busy roads/highways
of course there is no Helmet law here which i am not a fan of
08-04-2008, 06:13 PM
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08-04-2008, 06:49 PM
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Re: yet another biker down??? (independence blvd)
I wish we could lane split in traffic like I could in CA.
That way in rush hour traffic when its backed up 3-4 miles we dont have to sit there.
More laws aren't gonna do anything, people will still break them.
That way in rush hour traffic when its backed up 3-4 miles we dont have to sit there.
More laws aren't gonna do anything, people will still break them.
08-04-2008, 07:21 PM
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Re: yet another biker down??? (independence blvd)
she got the hell out of the way fortunately, but i just ordered a front brake lever, turn signal, and a new set of mirrors. (the other one mysteriously cracked about a day or two before). the fairing is scratched just a little bit, hardly noticeable, but there. if i would have had half a brain working at the time, i would have been prepared to catch the bike as it started to tip. or we both could have been paying more attention in the first place. regardless, it pissed me the fuck off (bike has 1 fucking mile on it, no bullshit), and just started this thought process of doubting if we (especially her) should have fucked around and bought a bike in the first place.
so yeah, i'm a little freaked out right now. i would really like to head somewhere to get some seat time on this thing, but i have to fix it first. can't ride with no front brake.
parts should be here in 3-6 days.
