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Since: Aug 02, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
Post subject: Saw a crash today
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My friend and I were both riding our bikes yesterday in Dallas when we
saw a guy on a plastic deep blue crotch-rocket rice burner on a on-ramp,
attempting to enter north bound traffic on I-35. The highway traffic was
heavy, and speeds were about 50. The crotch-rocket was clearly trying
to make others yield to him, as he wasnt about to give way to any 4
wheeled vehicles. He lost. Actually, he chickened out about 6 inches
to a foot away from a truck and lost control. I saw him and the bike go
down, with him doing 5 somer saults on I-35 at about 40mph. The bike
just slid on its side. Traffic halted suddenly, and everyone started
locking their brakes, not wanting to run over him or his bike. We were
3 car lengths behind, and we heard a van lock his brakes up immediately
behind us, almost hitting us in the process.
I observed the guy get up pretty quickly, take his helmet off, throw it
about 50ft, and then took off what was left of his muscle shirt. THEN,
he started kicking the guard-rail, leaving his bike in the lane. My
friend and I drove our bikes up to him and I picked his bike up out of
the street and moved it out of traffic. Amazingly it was still running.
When I walked up to the guy, he must have been 22 at the most, and his
back and arms looked like someone took a belt sander to him. Also, he
had one of his nipple pierced that didnt look like it could hold a
piercing anymore. His nipple was now forked like a snake's tongue.
We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
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MORAL?
Just like rock-paper-scissors, Trucks beat cars, cars beat cycles.
Except that cycles dont beat anything.
Watching this unfold really hit home to me, as I am a new rider. I have
an 8 week old 2003 FLSTC that I have put 2100 miles on it. This is my
first bike and I still need practice and confidence. But not enough
confidence to take on a truck or other 4 wheeled vehicle. |
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Since: Jul 20, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
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In article ,
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> We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
> He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
> degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
Just a word from an old Medic. Chances are good that he's okay, expecially
considering his age and rage, but quite often shock hits minutes later as
the pain kicks in, and shock is the worst medical emergency. It's a good
idea to have someone with him until an ambulance shows up.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
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wrote in message
> MORAL?
> Just like rock-paper-scissors,
I see he learned the finer points of the rock-paper-nipple game!
RicKB <shirley a round of refreshing beverages for this fine AM crew><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Saw a crash today |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
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Learning from the school of hard knocks.
wrote in message
> My friend and I were both riding our bikes yesterday in Dallas when we
> saw a guy on a plastic deep blue crotch-rocket rice burner on a on-ramp,
> attempting to enter north bound traffic on I-35. The highway traffic was
> heavy, and speeds were about 50. The crotch-rocket was clearly trying
> to make others yield to him, as he wasnt about to give way to any 4
> wheeled vehicles. He lost. Actually, he chickened out about 6 inches
> to a foot away from a truck and lost control. I saw him and the bike go
> down, with him doing 5 somer saults on I-35 at about 40mph. The bike
> just slid on its side. Traffic halted suddenly, and everyone started
> locking their brakes, not wanting to run over him or his bike. We were
> 3 car lengths behind, and we heard a van lock his brakes up immediately
> behind us, almost hitting us in the process.
>
> I observed the guy get up pretty quickly, take his helmet off, throw it
> about 50ft, and then took off what was left of his muscle shirt. THEN,
> he started kicking the guard-rail, leaving his bike in the lane. My
> friend and I drove our bikes up to him and I picked his bike up out of
> the street and moved it out of traffic. Amazingly it was still running.
> When I walked up to the guy, he must have been 22 at the most, and his
> back and arms looked like someone took a belt sander to him. Also, he
> had one of his nipple pierced that didnt look like it could hold a
> piercing anymore. His nipple was now forked like a snake's tongue.
>
> We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
> He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
> degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
> -
> MORAL?
> Just like rock-paper-scissors, Trucks beat cars, cars beat cycles.
> Except that cycles dont beat anything.
>
>
> Watching this unfold really hit home to me, as I am a new rider. I have
> an 8 week old 2003 FLSTC that I have put 2100 miles on it. This is my
> first bike and I still need practice and confidence. But not enough
> confidence to take on a truck or other 4 wheeled vehicle.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Saw a crash today |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
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me being a month old newbie as well, i read different crash stories to help
slap me upside the head as a reminder i am on a bike; with slim chances of
winning; and always pay attention.....
wrote in message
> My friend and I were both riding our bikes yesterday in Dallas when we
> saw a guy on a plastic deep blue crotch-rocket rice burner on a on-ramp,
> attempting to enter north bound traffic on I-35. The highway traffic was
> heavy, and speeds were about 50. The crotch-rocket was clearly trying
> to make others yield to him, as he wasnt about to give way to any 4
> wheeled vehicles. He lost. Actually, he chickened out about 6 inches
> to a foot away from a truck and lost control. I saw him and the bike go
> down, with him doing 5 somer saults on I-35 at about 40mph. The bike
> just slid on its side. Traffic halted suddenly, and everyone started
> locking their brakes, not wanting to run over him or his bike. We were
> 3 car lengths behind, and we heard a van lock his brakes up immediately
> behind us, almost hitting us in the process.
>
> I observed the guy get up pretty quickly, take his helmet off, throw it
> about 50ft, and then took off what was left of his muscle shirt. THEN,
> he started kicking the guard-rail, leaving his bike in the lane. My
> friend and I drove our bikes up to him and I picked his bike up out of
> the street and moved it out of traffic. Amazingly it was still running.
> When I walked up to the guy, he must have been 22 at the most, and his
> back and arms looked like someone took a belt sander to him. Also, he
> had one of his nipple pierced that didnt look like it could hold a
> piercing anymore. His nipple was now forked like a snake's tongue.
>
> We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
> He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
> degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
> -
> MORAL?
> Just like rock-paper-scissors, Trucks beat cars, cars beat cycles.
> Except that cycles dont beat anything.
>
>
> Watching this unfold really hit home to me, as I am a new rider. I have
> an 8 week old 2003 FLSTC that I have put 2100 miles on it. This is my
> first bike and I still need practice and confidence. But not enough
> confidence to take on a truck or other 4 wheeled vehicle.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Saw a crash today |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
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On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 15:49:43 GMT, writ:
>MORAL?
>Just like rock-paper-scissors, Trucks beat cars, cars beat cycles.
>Except that cycles dont beat anything.
Actually, each can be a winning "hand." In the case of the cycle,
winning is staying out of the fray. He lost. Fighting with the big
guys is a sure way to lose.
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R.E. #92 DOF#1 BC#1
'96 FLHTC-I "Mae A" R.I.P. "Mae-A...bilene, why caintcha be true?"
'02 FLHTC-I "Mae B" (th' last)
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:49 pm
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On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 11:35:32 -0700, Redbeard Emeritus
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>>MORAL?
>>Just like rock-paper-scissors, Trucks beat cars, cars beat cycles.
>>Except that cycles dont beat anything.
>
>Actually, each can be a winning "hand." In the case of the cycle,
>winning is staying out of the fray. He lost. Fighting with the big
>guys is a sure way to lose.
I ride with the 'tude that I'm gonna lose every tie. So far, it's
only happened once, and I lost... but at least she had insurance.
Steve in San Diego
XLH1200 SENS BS135
CRS Poster Child
FAQ's at <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://rmhfaq.com" target="_blank">http://rmhfaq.com</a>
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:56 pm
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wrote in message
> Watching this unfold really hit home to me, as I am a new rider.
i think watching something like that should hit home with _any_ rider.
hopefully he is not only aware of the danger he put himself in, but the
dangers that he put everyone else around him in. sad part, he probably
blames everyone _but_ himself and learned nothing.
<sigh>.....like you said......rock, paper, nothing.
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Nathan W. Collier
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:23 pm
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"Ryder Rick" wrote in message
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> > MORAL?
> > Just like rock-paper-scissors,
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> I see he learned the finer points of the rock-paper-nipple game!
>
> RicKB <shirley a round of refreshing beverages for this fine AM crew>
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This is why I never feel like a poosah, even tho I ride like one.
I give a healthy distance from all the metal around me.
Want in front of me? Please do.
I just hope I got my major crashes out of me while I was young. Hopefully
this guy will too.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:57 pm
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"J Stafford" wrote in message
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> > [...]
> > We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use
a cell phone.
> > He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of
I-35 in 100
> > degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining
nipple.
>
> Just a word from an old Medic. Chances are good that he's
okay, expecially
> considering his age and rage, but quite often shock hits
minutes later as
> the pain kicks in, and shock is the worst medical
emergency. It's a good
> idea to have someone with him until an ambulance shows up.
that defiantly would have been the best thing to do..
my2¢
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 11:19 pm
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wrote in message
> My friend and I were both riding our bikes yesterday in Dallas when we
> saw a guy [wreck]...
(snip)
> We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
> He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
> degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
And you didn't call the cops/medic/911, let alone stick around anyway?
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 11:19 pm
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On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 22:19:43 GMT, AH#49
writ:
>> My friend and I were both riding our bikes yesterday in Dallas when we
>> saw a guy [wreck]...
> (snip)
>> We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
>> He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
>> degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
>And you didn't call the cops/medic/911, let alone stick around anyway?
>Shame on you.
I disagree about calling 911. When I went down some years ago, I did
*not* need emergency treatment. Some dickwad cager took it upon
themselves to call 911. When they showed up, I told 'em I didn't need
'em. Then the county / state sent me a bill for some $130 or
something. I stiffed 'em (told 'em to go collect from the person who
called 'em) but they insisted to the end that I owed it. Probly on m'
credit report to this day. <g>
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'96 FLHTC-I "Mae A" R.I.P. "Mae-A...bilene, why caintcha be true?"
'02 FLHTC-I "Mae B" (th' last)
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 11:46 pm
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Ryder Rick wrote:
>I see he learned the finer points of the rock-paper-nipple game!
And here I thought I was the only one who played that.
Nancy
Bratty
aka Viking Princess
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 2:01 am
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"Redbeard Emeritus" wrote in message
> writ:
>
> >> My friend and I were both riding our bikes yesterday in Dallas when we
> >> saw a guy [wreck]...
> > (snip)
> >> We asked him if he was alright and if he needed to use a cell phone.
> >> He said he was fine, so we left him there on the side of I-35 in 100
> >> degree heat with his broken bike and one remaining nipple.
>
> >And you didn't call the cops/medic/911, let alone stick around anyway?
> >Shame on you.
>
> I disagree about calling 911. When I went down some years ago, I did
> *not* need emergency treatment. Some dickwad cager took it upon
> themselves to call 911. When they showed up, I told 'em I didn't need
> 'em. Then the county / state sent me a bill for some $130 or
> something. I stiffed 'em (told 'em to go collect from the person who
> called 'em) but they insisted to the end that I owed it. Probly on m'
> credit report to this day. <g>
>
I'm still getting bills from the SF Ambulance people for that little
mishap I had out there. Never called them, never rode in the
ambulance. They are persistent.
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Roach - aka "La-Kook-A-Roccia"
PhillyHoodlum©#2, BS#196, DOF#yes MANS, SENS
'98FXDirty "DeerSlinger"
"Peace Out!", In Memory of Hoodlum©#20
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> R.E. #92 DOF#1 BC#1
> '96 FLHTC-I "Mae A" R.I.P. "Mae-A...bilene, why caintcha be true?"
> '02 FLHTC-I "Mae B" (th' last)
> '46 Chief "Sweet Thunder Woman" aka Hypatia
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 2:01 am
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On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 01:01:16 GMT, "Roach" writ:
>I'm still getting bills from the SF Ambulance people for that little
>mishap I had out there. Never called them, never rode in the
>ambulance. They are persistent.
I told 'em to stick with ya, that you had the deep pockets. Assigned
mine to you while I wuz at it. Hey, we got money probs out here. You
willin to help or not???
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R.E. #92 DOF#1 BC#1
'96 FLHTC-I "Mae A" R.I.P. "Mae-A...bilene, why caintcha be true?"
'02 FLHTC-I "Mae B" (th' last)
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