For those that like remembering close calls...

[Gunther1000]

[QUOTE=MikeSP1;65551]Turned left at a light, everything got straightened up but I couldn't buzz through traffic because 2 cages were side-by-side. In traffic I ride VERY cautiously and don't like being next to cages.

That reminds me... How many riders here currently or have ever split lanes?

I do it pretty regular and in CA I think most of you do it. If the light is red and I figure I have the time, I'm moving to the front of the line. Right up the middle, at about a walking pace.

Trailers... I remember once in Flint,MI on I-75 There was a slam on your breaks line up that Had a lawn mower and one of those large rear ramps straight up it the air in front of me. We're in the left lane at the bottom of a hill and It took some effort for me to stop on the bike so I thought this could be bad for who ever is behind me, Maybe I should move over beside it in the middle of the two lanes... Just as soon as I did BOOOOM! The truck following me slams into the trailer so hard the mower flys back into the gate and then off the front of the trailer into the tail gate of the truck pulling it! I just shook my head and thanked my lucky stars. Slammed it in first and tore up the lanes till I hit free space, First exit and collected my thoughts and life goals... That space between those cars can save your life! I use it.

[smileyman]

Gotta watch your 6! That's the great thing about bikes...You have options, escape routes you wouldn't have over a cage. Plus the greater performance capabilities to avoid trouble.

[Dnyce]

splitting lanes at the stoplight makes my commute only 18mins in rush hour traffic. takes 35-40 in a cage. im not speeding, its just alot of stoplights, and most are quick, coupled with the rush hour number of cars.

cagers try to squeeze u out sometimes
bitches.

[ceo012384]

I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day.

The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day.

The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck.

Good for you man. Way to stay on it.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

I almost highsided in turn 4 on a wet track at the last track day.

The track was changing from 'wet' to 'damp' and I got on the gas a little too hard going up the hill. I felt the tire start spinning and the rear end of the bike drifted out to the left... The bike was WAYYYY fucking sideways. I just stayed on the gas and rode it out... but it was scary as fuck.

with your new plastics?! fuck that alone probably made your butt pucker...

well... actually... noting probably makes your ass pucker huh Samwell...

[smileyman]

I only count them as close calls if they suprise me. I am all the time seeing something evolve in front of me that makes me more angry than scared. Like folks changing lanes on top of you...Sometimes I just roll up alongside and tap the mirror as I go by...

Once I was following an little old couple on a two lane...I could tell their age by peering in at the blue hair, slumped posture, and the grand old speed of 38 mph in a 55. I am looking for a passing lane when I notice the old fellow has fixated on me in his rear view while ignoring the road ahead. Slowly he drifts right and onto the gravel shoulder sending up a shower of rocks...I brake hard and move to the centerline only to watch him over correct and head for the oncoming lane...meeting a dump truck, all the while watching me! The dump truck panics hits his shoulder and sends up another shower of Arkansas gravel. By this time the old lady has woken up, told off the old man and he swerves back into his lane...I waited for the dust to settle and then got by and gone quickly!!!

[Gunther1000]

Originally Posted by smileyman

I only count them as close calls if they suprise me. I am all the time seeing something evolve in front of me that makes me more angry than scared. Like folks changing lanes on top of you...Sometimes I just roll up alongside and tap the mirror as I go by...

Once I was following an little old couple on a two lane...I could tell their age by peering in at the blue hair, slumped posture, and the grand old speed of 38 mph in a 55. I am looking for a passing lane when I notice the old fellow has fixated on me in his rear view while ignoring the road ahead. Slowly he drifts right and onto the gravel shoulder sending up a shower of rocks...I brake hard and move to the centerline only to watch him over correct and head for the oncoming lane...meeting a dump truck, all the while watching me! The dump truck panics hits his shoulder and sends up another shower of Arkansas gravel. By this time the old lady has woken up, told off the old man and he swerves back into his lane...I waited for the dust to settle and then got by and gone quickly!!!

Classic!

Ya, I love the hood slap and or Mirror foldage myself!

Strange how the brake hit for no reason comes just after the rear view stare.

[Switch]

The only time I have ever had a close call was on the track. Other times, it was just a call.

[Gunther1000]

Originally Posted by Dnyce

splitting lanes at the stoplight makes my commute only 18mins in rush hour traffic. takes 35-40 in a cage. im not speeding, its just alot of stoplights, and most are quick, coupled with the rush hour number of cars.

cagers try to squeeze u out sometimes
bitches.

I hear ya, The stupid cagers in Nashville think it is the devil on a bike when They see you! Oh, No GOD KILL HIM! Must cut him off! Then at stop lights they like to try to talk there sence into you... bwhahahahah!

I guess I'm the stupid one....