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JonT Crazy Courier
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Krakatoa Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 20:06 - 03 Nov 2006 Post subject: |
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I don`t ride with lights on. After having a few narrow squeaks because of the crap surfaces, i prefer to look out for the idiots(everyone with more than 3 wheels), rather than rely on them seeing me.
A good example. Recently the dark nights have joined us and it`s darker earlier. As its dark i HAVE to have my headlight on, to see where im going, and to show me to others. Yet still when i come past the junction, i KNEW he was going to pull out on me, and he did. ( a side issue was i panic braked and stopped right in front of him, being wet didn`t help). Wife was sat next to him and 2 kids behind.
How many times has someone pulled out or gone to pull out on you this year? I`ve lost count. It would seem the best weapon, by far, is paranoia.
We have several roundabout`s in the city near me. On each exit is a huge red sign exclaiming THINK BIKE!. They don`t. Bikers still get knocked off. Lights wont save you if you haven`t been acknowledged. They aren`t looking for a light, or a bike, they are looking for a car sized gap. As bazza said, why introduce the mobile phone laws when this is already clearly driving without due care and attention.
Although, IMO cagers should have to undergo the same level of training that we are subjected too.
Sadly, in our case, we`re a small minority, and that makes it harder still for people to think of us. ____________________ Tatty(but loved) NC 24. |
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puremagic72 Brolly Dolly
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mchaggis World Chat Champion
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Walloper Super Spammer
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mchaggis World Chat Champion
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Shamrock Nitrous Nuisance
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Posted: 22:05 - 01 Dec 2006 Post subject: |
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Lights on is safer 99% of the time.
How many times has something caught your eye in the mirror only to turn and see a biker along side you?
Picked up some extra illumination off ebay recently, something similar to this for my GS!
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/rnattrass/Lightsrsoff.jpg
Also noticed recently, although I think they look a tad gay, that wearing a hi-viz cycling jacket over my jacket makes me a lot more conspicious to drivers. i think they may also think im a copper sometimes which helps. |
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Gixajane Trackday Trickster
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SoND World Chat Champion
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 17 years, 152 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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