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Started by LA, September 08, 2010, 04:54:33 AM

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scduc

#15
September 08, 2010, 02:02:47 PM
Absolutely the wrong thing to do after hitting the concrete.  Unfortunately we do not see the rest of the video. Hope he's OK. Intersections are the worst. I always slow down, cover the levers, and scan all vehicles. Head-on with an suv, surprised he didn't get run over.
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mitt

#16
September 08, 2010, 02:51:24 PM
Quote from: scduc on September 08, 2010, 02:02:47 PM
Absolutely the wrong thing to do after hitting the concrete.  Unfortunately we do not see the rest of the video. Hope he's OK. Intersections are the worst. I always slow down, cover the levers, and scan all vehicles. Head-on with an suv, surprised he didn't get run over.

Do a search for him - he has had all sorts of national TV interviews and I am sure medical scans.  He is a starter for a big 10 top 10 football team - I am sure he has gotten a lot of attention us regulars wouldn't.

Basically it is proof every crash is slightly different, nothing is absolute, and I think he just won the lottery.  A few inches a couple different directions and he is dead.


mitt

Povidius

#17
September 08, 2010, 04:30:56 PM
Why is it that in so many accidents (bikes, cars, boats, etc) people have their shoes fly off.  And not just slip-on's, but sneakers, too.  ???

muskrat

#18
September 08, 2010, 04:57:01 PM
Quote from: Veloce-Fino on September 08, 2010, 10:13:51 AM
Al Gore for heating the climate with the extra light.

[thumbsup]  include me on that one.  I never ride without my high beam.....never.
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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RichD

#19
September 08, 2010, 06:32:22 PM
Quote from: muskrat on September 08, 2010, 04:57:01 PM
[thumbsup]...I never ride without my high beam.....never.

The big difference is most people don't need ice cubes to turn theirs on.   ;D
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jvax

#20
September 08, 2010, 08:28:17 PM
Quote from: Povidius on September 08, 2010, 04:30:56 PM
Why is it that in so many accidents (bikes, cars, boats, etc) people have their shoes fly off.  And not just slip-on's, but sneakers, too.  ???

Always wondered about the same thing...  It could be the centrifugal force that pulls your shoe off when you're spinning in the air...
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ducatiz

#21
September 09, 2010, 03:40:16 AM
Quote from: muskrat on September 08, 2010, 04:57:01 PM
[thumbsup]  include me on that one.  I never ride without my high beam.....never.

Get a headlight modulator, they are 1000% better than just hi-beam

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gregrnel

#22
September 09, 2010, 05:09:13 AM
On my 03 620, I have the bright trigger, I often use it like a modulator when going through intersections with an oncoming lefty......I'm certain it's saved my ass a few times.
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Monster Dave

#23
September 09, 2010, 08:47:33 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 09, 2010, 03:40:16 AM
Get a headlight modulator, they are 1000% better than just hi-beam



Good idea - nice to know I'm not alone on the high beam issue!  [moto]

gambit688

#24
September 09, 2010, 10:54:21 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 09, 2010, 03:40:16 AM
Get a headlight modulator, they are 1000% better than just hi-beam



Thank god they are legal (within stated guidlines) in all 50 states finally

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-technical-articles/Modulator-regs.htm
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ducatiz

#25
September 09, 2010, 11:09:32 AM
Quote from: gambit688 on September 09, 2010, 10:54:21 AM
Thank god they are legal (within stated guidlines) in all 50 states finally

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-technical-articles/Modulator-regs.htm

finally??

"Code of Federal Regulations
Title 49, Volume 5, Parts 400 to 999
Revised as of October 1, 2000"

they've been legal for 10 years now.
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mitt

#26
September 09, 2010, 11:10:30 AM
Driving my cage and seeing a headlight modulator makes me want to swerve right into the bike.  I don't mind constant high beams, but the high frequency flashing makes me almost road rage. It really affects my eyes.

On my bike, I usually give a couple high beam flashes when approaching an intersection for a heads up.  I don't think it affects other drivers like a modulator because it looks similar to just hitting a dip in the road and having the light beam hit your eye once or twice.

mitt

ducatiz

#27
September 09, 2010, 11:13:51 AM
Quote from: mitt on September 09, 2010, 11:10:30 AM
Driving my cage and seeing a headlight modulator makes me want to swerve right into the bike.  I don't mind constant high beams, but the high frequency flashing makes me almost road rage. It really affects my eyes.

On my bike, I usually give a couple high beam flashes when approaching an intersection for a heads up.  I don't think it affects other drivers like a modulator because it looks similar to just hitting a dip in the road and having the light beam hit your eye once or twice.

mitt

Thank God I've never seen you on the road... !

I usually get VERY good response from cars while riding.  Very often ppl will change lanes to let me pass...
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Rameses

#28
September 09, 2010, 11:42:02 AM



I'm with mitt.

I can't stand those make the beast with two backsing things.


scduc

#29
September 09, 2010, 03:20:45 PM
I have to agree with mitt and Rameses, when I see a bike coming towards me with thier headlight flashing, it is extremely distracting. I understand the point of being seen, but the flashing really f's with my eyes. To the point of not loosing focus. Almost like I'm being drawn towards the light.
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