Posted on May 31, 2015
Road rage against riders, what could this rider have done to mitigate the risk?
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Absolutely tragic. Immensely unnecessary. My prayers to his family.
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Road rage is a problem wherever it crops up. I don't know that it is any more prevalent than before.
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Capt Seid Waddell, maybe it's because it's being in the news more now, but there have been some shootings also.
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Unfortunately, we as riders must be extra vigilant against idiots.
I, myself, had been purposely ran off into the shoulder. I kept my cool and reacted in a way that kept me on my bike and alive.
It's about how we react to drivers.
I, myself, had been purposely ran off into the shoulder. I kept my cool and reacted in a way that kept me on my bike and alive.
It's about how we react to drivers.
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I wasn't able to read the article but I saw this video a few days ago.
I will say this.............Until recently I was an avid motorcyclist! I only stopped because the sport bikes hurt my back. I will be upgrading to a cruiser in the near future. As a biker, I have run across the gambit! Most "cagers" (car drivers) don't really respect us. Now, I will say that there are a few knuckleheads on 2s and those few ruin it for us responsible riders. I'm not saying I haven't pushed the limit a time or two but not like some of these crazy kids! I have had cars cut me off, I've had cars pull up so close to me at a red light that a person couldn't walk in between, I've had people follow so close to me that there is less than 1 second of reaction time and I can keep going. I have even had a truck run me off the road.
My point is that it is more benefitial for bikers to ride aggressive. Now saying that doesn't mean I condone the knuckleheads of the world. When I ride in the city, I do it at high RPMs so everyone knows a bike is somewhere and I try my hardest to stay out of blindspots! There is an art to riding safely and many people aren't taught that art!
I will say this.............Until recently I was an avid motorcyclist! I only stopped because the sport bikes hurt my back. I will be upgrading to a cruiser in the near future. As a biker, I have run across the gambit! Most "cagers" (car drivers) don't really respect us. Now, I will say that there are a few knuckleheads on 2s and those few ruin it for us responsible riders. I'm not saying I haven't pushed the limit a time or two but not like some of these crazy kids! I have had cars cut me off, I've had cars pull up so close to me at a red light that a person couldn't walk in between, I've had people follow so close to me that there is less than 1 second of reaction time and I can keep going. I have even had a truck run me off the road.
My point is that it is more benefitial for bikers to ride aggressive. Now saying that doesn't mean I condone the knuckleheads of the world. When I ride in the city, I do it at high RPMs so everyone knows a bike is somewhere and I try my hardest to stay out of blindspots! There is an art to riding safely and many people aren't taught that art!
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SGM Erik Marquez
SFC (Join to see) If you like the supersport bike performance style, but need a upright seating position there are lots of choices that keep that type of performance but have upright seating. Speed triple R, z1000, cbr1000' street triple, Ect, Ect.Nothing wrong with a cruiser if that's what your looking for, but just saying there Are options to keep the sport style and still ride with a upright back saving position.
I had to adapt my sport bike to a upright seating position or change bikes... I chose to build it to my needs....yes it helps that is what I do for a living.. But factory options abound as well.
I had to adapt my sport bike to a upright seating position or change bikes... I chose to build it to my needs....yes it helps that is what I do for a living.. But factory options abound as well.
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Sgt Mark Ramos
I have a BMW 2007 K1200GT and love it. It is sporty, but I sit upright, it has storage, and is very comfortable for longer trips. You may want to consider a sport touring bike. I also have a Harley Fat Boy and it is a blast. But, the Harley is a completely different experience. You may find that the lack of performance a little frustrating with a cruiser. I got mine used, one way to enjoy both worlds.
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He didn't have to be a member of the military for this to be tragic, it just makes it more so.
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One word. WOW!!
Or maybe two, Unbelievable.
I just don't understand these road rage incidents. How could you get that MAD or IRATE that you would kill a human being? It is becoming a problem. This has happened WAY TO MUCH!
Tragic for both of the FAMALIES Involved. Not the Road Rager.
Or maybe two, Unbelievable.
I just don't understand these road rage incidents. How could you get that MAD or IRATE that you would kill a human being? It is becoming a problem. This has happened WAY TO MUCH!
Tragic for both of the FAMALIES Involved. Not the Road Rager.
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