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88. Ok then a more accurate statement for you to make would then be:

Reply to former9thward (Reply #85)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 10:29 AM

Apr 2016

Of the motorcycles I have personally observed, they violate the speed limit far more than cars do.

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Watch for motorcycles. But if you're not going to, at least use your damn blinkers. [View all] Glassunion Apr 2016 OP

I will use my blinkers because that is the law and is courteous liberal N proud Apr 2016 #1

Saying watch for motorcycles does not equal them being more special. Glassunion Apr 2016 #7

I would hope you do take extra care and not just for motorcycles, case in point it would AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #31

Not more special but a damn sight more vulnerable. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #37

And that is why I quit riding motorcycles liberal N proud Apr 2016 #40

It can be much more difficult to see a motorcycle than a car. Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #68

They kind of are Corporate666 Apr 2016 #67

!!! 2naSalit Apr 2016 #2

Anyone who has ever driven mercuryblues Apr 2016 #3

Give a thought to pedestrians, too. Like motorcycles Downwinder Apr 2016 #4

That should have its own OP. Glassunion Apr 2016 #5

150 lbs. of soft tissue does not stand up well to Downwinder Apr 2016 #6

I haven't done the math, but the kinetic energy stored is probably ridiculous. Glassunion Apr 2016 #9

Especially those absorbed in their cell phones! whistler162 Apr 2016 #69

Sold the bike last Fall and likely won't be getting another one IDemo Apr 2016 #8

I love it too much. Glassunion Apr 2016 #10

I've ridden most of my life since my first bike in 1979, a Honda 750 IDemo Apr 2016 #11

35'ish years ago, started on the Honda 50 Dirt bike Glassunion Apr 2016 #13

Yep, the Indians and Victory both look impressive IDemo Apr 2016 #20

i always do. plus i stop STOP at stop signs. and i do not slide between lines of cars. thanks.nt JanMichael Apr 2016 #12

I think filtering is a great idea, especially for us air-cooled folks, and those who don't want to Glassunion Apr 2016 #14

i have no idea what you mean. i STOP at stop signs do you you? or do you rollllll? JanMichael Apr 2016 #32

I have never understood why people don't signal - it's barely a twitch of petronius Apr 2016 #15

We could do the Watch For:___________ Glassunion Apr 2016 #16

Well, even if I *had* continued the listing forever, I was still never petronius Apr 2016 #21

I do not believe in telepathy, or precognition... Period... Glassunion Apr 2016 #24

Epic! flying rabbit Apr 2016 #35

I have noticed some people using their signals... kentauros Apr 2016 #17

How about the folks in a compact car who swing the turn wide like they are trailing a 50 foot Glassunion Apr 2016 #18

First off, I'm not a motorcycle rider; I never learned. kentauros Apr 2016 #19

Well... This is 'Merica Glassunion Apr 2016 #22

I agree with you about Clarkson. kentauros Apr 2016 #26

This is Corporate666 Apr 2016 #65

After rereading my post, I think I didn't explain part of it properly. kentauros Apr 2016 #82

My wife is sick of hearing me say, "Nice turn signal, dipshit!" X_Digger Apr 2016 #23

My recollections of Texas' method of merging into traffic... Glassunion Apr 2016 #25

Sounds about right, unfortunately. X_Digger Apr 2016 #27

the middle idiot was "Crumplezonin" Glassunion Apr 2016 #29

I have to say, Texas is the only place Mariana Apr 2016 #51

How many bullet holes were in those signs? kentauros Apr 2016 #80

i notice that many donercycle drivers here are very reckless SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #28

Perception. Glassunion Apr 2016 #30

so if you ride 101 times then what? sounds risky on a daily basis. JanMichael Apr 2016 #34

I do not ride fast. The only way my bike will hit 100mph is if I drive it off a cliff. Glassunion Apr 2016 #39

If I had a hundred dollar bill awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #33

C'mon, they don't "try to kill you," because they don't even know you exist... Human101948 Apr 2016 #53

Good point awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #60

I'm constantly amazed at how I'll be at a 4-way stop and THINK I've made eye contact with... Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2016 #36

What I've noticed for stopsign intersections kentauros Apr 2016 #83

The police enforcement of this is near zero Major Nikon Apr 2016 #38

Motorcyclists: please be aware of blindspots REP Apr 2016 #41

On the whole, we are well aware of those spots. Glassunion Apr 2016 #42

MOST are, most of the time REP Apr 2016 #56

Turn Signals mark pure amatures One_Life_To_Give Apr 2016 #43

Two winters ago was the worst for potholes down here... Glassunion Apr 2016 #45

Had one like that ourselves One_Life_To_Give Apr 2016 #46

It's tough... You can't tell how deep they are. Glassunion Apr 2016 #50

I've never had a license that didn't include the motorcycle endorsement. Giving up my bike at 55yo. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #44

I'm 55 too. I'm hoping to go riding with my 26 year old son... lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #62

You want me to move one of my fingers two inches? Fuck that shit! ieoeja Apr 2016 #47

I use, and will continue to use my turn signal for lane changes and turning... LannyDeVaney Apr 2016 #48

Motorcyclists need to slow the fuck down, ronnie624 Apr 2016 #49

Not going to argue. Glassunion Apr 2016 #52

Motorcyclists are inherently more risk oriented than the average person, ronnie624 Apr 2016 #57

Annoyance = recognition. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #61

Going fast doesn't make you more visible. ronnie624 Apr 2016 #63

Why is the watch for motorcycles campaign silly? 56% of all motorcycle fatalities are from Glassunion Apr 2016 #72

Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous. ronnie624 Apr 2016 #74

Yes, I am assuming personal risk, however this does not negate other drivers from being resposible. Glassunion Apr 2016 #75

You are casting about for others to assume responsibility ronnie624 Apr 2016 #77

I am doing no such thing. Saying watch for motorcycles, is not by any stretch Glassunion Apr 2016 #79

I made no comments about your personal riding habits. n/t ronnie624 Apr 2016 #81

You must live in LA GummyBearz Apr 2016 #54

Eastern PA actually. About 25 miles north of Philly. Glassunion Apr 2016 #55

Then stop motorcycle riders from passing between the lanes oneshooter Apr 2016 #58

It's legal Corporate666 Apr 2016 #66

Some drivers make up for others not using their turn signals. lpbk2713 Apr 2016 #59

Motorcyclists violate the speed limit far more than cars do. former9thward Apr 2016 #64

"Motorcyclists violate the speed limit far more than cars do." Glassunion Apr 2016 #71

I drive on the highways. former9thward Apr 2016 #85

Ok then a more accurate statement for you to make would then be: Glassunion Apr 2016 #88

I have been in an accident with a motorcycle. And first on the scene of a motorcycle accident. Thor_MN Apr 2016 #70

Motorcyclists: Please slow the hell down Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #73

I fear it may be a bit of perception. Glassunion Apr 2016 #78

Conversely, I've been making safe lane changes when a "lane splitting" cyclist sped up to go through villager Apr 2016 #76

Lane splitting is legal in most of the world Major Nikon Apr 2016 #86

In general it really ought to be harder to get a drivers license. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2016 #84

idiotic car designs with huge blind spots Angel Martin Apr 2016 #87