Damn L.A drivers

[dan filipi]

I was especially invisible today.

[video]https://youtu.be/QZ8e5vwWEaw[/video]

 

[backlander]

Close calls, bikes don't get any respect on the roads it seems. :doh:

 

[dan filipi]

I guess I could say the second one I might have been at least partially in blind spot but the first one, she was looking right at me.

 

[brianinpa]

Well, you were riding the KLR, so that was only about 1/2 the bike the GoldWing is...
:BigGrin:

I am glad that frustration is the only thing you had to deal with.

 

[slabghost]

Drivers here aren't any better. They don't even notice the 78 merc.

 

[Ansimp]

Good reactions Dan. :good:
Looks like everyday driving down here as well, I believe my white helmet seems to cause drivers to not pull out in front of me as much as my silver one. :yes:

 

[JoeBarTeam]

To be seen ist essential but even then there are people don't think or realise what they see and put others in dangerous situations. Some days more than others. You have to think and react for all these drivers if you want to stay on your bike. It doesn't help to try to show them anything. They won't understand you. Good reactions! That's the way.

 

[joedrum]

the shield on that bike is just like mine ...i really like the small shields and full face helmet combo...all the protection you need and nothing you dont need ...

 

[julimike54]

Good reactions! The title you could have left out 'L.A.' as they are everywhere :shock:
Best practice, ride like you are invisible (you are) k:
Other solution involves heavy armament, but I don't think it'd last very long :BigGrin:

 

[dan filipi]

joedrum » Today, 3:57 am[/url]":3o6fp8xo]
the shield on that bike is just like mine ...i really like the small shields and full face helmet combo...all the protection you need and nothing you dont need ...

That shield is actually 3" taller than stock. I went with it hoping to reduce wind blast but not much improvement. On a KLR you sit taller and being tall myself it's just something I'll have to put up with.

 

[mcgovern61]

Same drivers around here! (Or should I say same driver attitudes or lack of situational awareness.)

That is one of the main reasons I have a Stebil Nautilus horn. They hear it long before pulling out in front of me or drifting over.

 

[dan filipi]

I'm usually more busy with avoidance to fumble for the horn button.

 

[backlander]

Me too, I'm to busy flipping them the bird, cussing and shaking my fist at them, for some reason i never think about the horn button until 2 miles down the highway. :whistling: :hihihi:

 

[Steve83]

They are bad, everywhere! They pull out in front of trucks, buses, and even trains...a bike certainly won't be noticed! Simply mindless driving. And, of course, they're completely innocent when they cause a wreck.

 

[steve84]

thinking about removing my horns to add rocket launchers.

 

[Ansimp]

backlander » Mon May 01, 2017 10:24 am[/url]":16yclefz]
Me too, I'm to busy flipping them the bird, cussing and shaking my fist at them, for some reason i never think about the horn button until 2 miles down the highway. :whistling: :hihihi:

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[Ansimp]

Steve83 » Mon May 01, 2017 10:49 am[/url]":1mz4mk3g]
They are bad, everywhere! They pull out in front of trucks, buses, and even trains...a bike certainly won't be noticed! Simply mindless driving. And, of course, they're completely innocent when they cause a wreck.

We call it Smidsy down here!
Sorry Mate I Didn't See You.....
:doh: