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Madura · 09-07-2004, 05:12 AM

How do you treat them? Slow down at every one? Trust that your number isn't up and just ride through? Stop and walk you bike across?

I tend to get most nervous at intersections and I slow down and try to see if anyone is running the light. I'm not really sure what I'd do if someone were, I guess I just wanna see what's about to hit me.

What do you do?

Drake · 09-07-2004, 06:53 AM

If the light just turned green for my direction as I'm coming up to it, I usually try to slow a bit so it has been 2-3 seconds before I enter the intersection. This usually gives a chance for those last minute pedal pushers, to get through. However, if I have a clear view of the intersection and see all opposing traffic has stopped, I usually proceed normally. Do whatever feels most comfortable for you.

themeatmanlandry · 09-07-2004, 09:59 AM

Check the light, watch for idiots, don't hit the gravel if you're turning, and hold the beer between your legs if you have to use the clutch.

**87gsxrnut** · 09-07-2004, 11:15 AM

You're killing me dude!

- Nut

Madura · 09-07-2004, 11:42 AM

I also tend to pace myself with other cars. Maybe they'll catch a redlight runner for me or at least if they can't see me, they might see the car with which I'm pacing. I also do this when I see someone wanting to turn left in front of me. (For any Brits/Aussies, that would be someone turning right across your path.)

tlwisner · 09-07-2004, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Check the light, watch for idiots, don't hit the gravel if you're turning, and hold the beer between your legs if you have to use the clutch.

That beer comment was pretty ignorant. Don't you have a cup holder? Trying to hold your beer (especially a 40!) between your legs while riding can cause an accident. Didn't you take MSF? Put your beer in a cup holder....

Madura · 09-07-2004, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

Put your beer in a cup holder....

Sorry to be antagonistic, but I found your post to be quite irresponsible. Don't you know that they make beer helmets with holders in the top of the helmet like you see at ball games? The cups are carbon fiber and the tubes are encased in braided steel. Your hands never leave the hand grips.

Sheesh. Some people.

**87gsxrnut** · 09-07-2004, 11:57 AM

LMAO!

- Nut

**Uncle Bob** · 09-07-2004, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaneomatic8

I also tend to pace myself with other cars. Maybe they'll catch a redlight runner for me or at least if they can't see me, they might see the car with which I'm pacing. I also do this when I see someone wanting to turn left in front of me. (For any Brits/Aussies, that would be someone turning right across your path.)

Are you saying that you are riding in a cars blind spot in the hopes of using that car as a barrier ?

DaMaNP750 · 09-07-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

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Originally Posted by Shaneomatic8

I also tend to pace myself with other cars. Maybe they'll catch a redlight runner for me or at least if they can't see me, they might see the car with which I'm pacing. I also do this when I see someone wanting to turn left in front of me. (For any Brits/Aussies, that would be someone turning right across your path.)

Are you saying that you are riding in a cars blind spot in the hopes of using that car as a barrier ?

yeh know...it sounded good until Uncle Bob put it all back into focus...wait I think it was those beers...

bhamon · 09-07-2004, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaneomatic8

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

Put your beer in a cup holder....

Sorry to be antagonistic, but I found your post to be quite irresponsible. Don't you know that they make beer helmets with holders in the top of the helmet like you see at ball games? The cups are carbon fiber and the tubes are encased in braided steel. Your hands never leave the hand grips.

Sheesh. Some people.

Here's the one I ride with

buy it here...
http://www.wonderfullywacky.com/beer...mp;PID=1369680

c50tiger · 09-07-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

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Originally Posted by Shaneomatic8

I also tend to pace myself with other cars. Maybe they'll catch a redlight runner for me or at least if they can't see me, they might see the car with which I'm pacing. I also do this when I see someone wanting to turn left in front of me. (For any Brits/Aussies, that would be someone turning right across your path.)

Are you saying that you are riding in a cars blind spot in the hopes of using that car as a barrier ?

I remember reading somewhere once where some "expert" recommended only going through multi-lane intersections in the left lane, and keeping a car on your starboard through the intersection as a 'blocker' of sorts. Not in the blindspot, even with the driver. Personally, I trust my own observations and reactions better.

Madura · 09-07-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Are you saying that you are riding in a cars blind spot in the hopes of using that car as a barrier ?

No. That would be pretty ridiculous. I ride side by side. I also want to be able to see over his hood. I do all that I can not to ride in anyone's blind spot.

GIXXER-Mike · 09-09-2004, 02:05 AM

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If the light just turned green for my direction as I'm coming up to it, I usually try to slow a bit so it has been 2-3 seconds before I enter the intersection.

This is my method as well. Still, my eyes are the size of golf balls through every intersection that I go through. Talk about awareness...I'm as alert & aware as it gets when it comes to intersections.

saleemas · 09-09-2004, 08:11 AM

Avoid intersections at all costs. ride in circles only. forget the beer holders. hook the keg up to a garden hose and away goes trouble down the drain.

G-

Madura · 09-09-2004, 02:53 PM

That was good enough to post twice!

red7eb · 09-09-2004, 04:56 PM

You never know when a **gasps** hijacking is going to occur...

Madura · 09-09-2004, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by red7eb

You never know when a **gasps** hijacking is going to occur...

Terrorist!

SDSUsnowboards · 09-09-2004, 11:03 PM

With all the hijacking around these parts (and other shady activities) President Bush would get a boner.

themeatmanlandry · 09-13-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SDSUsnowboards

With all the hijacking around these parts (and other shady activities) President Bush would get a boner.

WTF does that mean?

09-07-2004, 05:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Madura Puddle Runner Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Orlandon't Posts: 384	Intersections. How do you treat them? Slow down at every one? Trust that your number isn't up and just ride through? Stop and walk you bike across? I tend to get most nervous at intersections and I slow down and try to see if anyone is running the light. I'm not really sure what I'd do if someone were, I guess I just wanna see what's about to hit me. What do you do? __________________ I said Madura, not Marauder.

09-07-2004, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drake Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208	If the light just turned green for my direction as I'm coming up to it, I usually try to slow a bit so it has been 2-3 seconds before I enter the intersection. This usually gives a chance for those last minute pedal pushers, to get through. However, if I have a clear view of the intersection and see all opposing traffic has stopped, I usually proceed normally. Do whatever feels most comfortable for you. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, then maybe skydiving is not for you....

09-07-2004, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Check the light, watch for idiots, don't hit the gravel if you're turning, and hold the beer between your legs if you have to use the clutch. __________________ Go to hell

09-07-2004, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	You're killing me dude! - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

09-07-2004, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Madura Puddle Runner Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Orlandon't Posts: 384	I also tend to pace myself with other cars. Maybe they'll catch a redlight runner for me or at least if they can't see me, they might see the car with which I'm pacing. I also do this when I see someone wanting to turn left in front of me. (For any Brits/Aussies, that would be someone turning right across your path.) __________________ I said Madura, not Marauder.

09-07-2004, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	LMAO! - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

09-09-2004, 08:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
saleemas Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia USA Posts: 273	Avoid intersections at all costs. ride in circles only. forget the beer holders. hook the keg up to a garden hose and away goes trouble down the drain. G- __________________ Just tryin to get it off the kickstand

09-09-2004, 02:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Madura Puddle Runner Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Orlandon't Posts: 384	That was good enough to post twice! __________________ I said Madura, not Marauder.

09-09-2004, 04:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
red7eb Clutch Cadet Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2001 GSX-R750 Location: Maryland (Howard County) Posts: 935	You never know when a gasps hijacking is going to occur... __________________ *You know he doesn't ride when he asks to ride bch and thinks it's "cute"...***

09-09-2004, 11:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
SDSUsnowboards Tin Foil Inspector Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2000 CBR600f4 Location: Southern California Posts: 764	With all the hijacking around these parts (and other shady activities) President Bush would get a boner. __________________ The notion should be deleted from your noggin. -FIVEINCH

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