Motorcycle awareness

cany

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So here's a little info about Motorcycle awareness.

The weather is getting nice finally and we will start fishing. With the nice weather there will also be a lot of members/non members of Noreast riding their Motorcycles. With that being said I would like to ask those of you that read this to PLEASE be alert when driving your cars.
Motorcycles are everywhere and share the same road.
Please, pass this message on to your friend's and family and ask them to PLEASE be alert when driving and let them know that May is ?Motorcycle Awareness? month.

Here are a few things for drivers of cars and trucks to remember??.

? Over two-thirds of car-motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers, not by motorcyclists. The driver either does not see the oncoming motorcyclist at all or does not see the motorcyclist in time to avoid a crash.

? Drivers tend to look for other cars, not motorcycles.
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? Because of its smaller profile, a motorcycle is harder to see and you may find it more difficult to estimate the motorcycle's speed. :
? The motorcyclist's riding pattern is different from your driving pattern. Different actions may be needed for the same driving or highway situation. For example, you may ignore a piece of road debris as a driver; however, that same piece of road debris may be deadly for a motorcyclist.
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? Traffic, weather, and road conditions require a motorcyclist to react differently than a driver, thus it is more difficult for you to judge and to predict cues that may require the motorcyclist to take an evasive action.
? Large vehicles, such as sport utility vehicles, delivery vans, and large trucks may block a motorcycle from your view and the motorcyclist may seem to suddenly appear.

? Respect the motorcyclist: Remember the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the privileges of any vehicle on the roadway. Give the motorcyclist a full lane of travel.

? Look out: Look for the motorcyclist at intersections, when a motorcyclist may be making a left turn, and on the highway, when a motorcyclist may be changing lanes. Clearly signal your intentions.

? Anticipate a motorcyclist's maneuver: Obstructions that you do not notice may be deadly for a motorcyclist. Predict evasive actions.


? Allow plenty of space: Don't follow a motorcycle too closely. Allow enough room for the motorcyclist to take evasive actions.


And giving equal time, here are a few things motorcycle riders should remember?..
? Over two-thirds of car-motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers, not by motorcyclists. The driver either does not see the oncoming motorcyclist at all or does not see the motorcyclist in time to avoid a crash.
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Why Didn't That Driver See Me?

? Don't assume that you are visible to a driver. As a motorcyclist, it is your responsibility to make your presence known to the driver. Select and wear an appropriate helmet with retroreflective materials. Wear bright, contrasting protective clothing. If you choose darker clothing, wear a fluorescent vest.


? 23 states require that the headlight be on while the motorcycle is on the highway. Use high beams rather than low beams and consider using a modulating headlight if your state allows it.

? Proper lane position is important to being seen and for protecting your riding space. If you can see the driver in the side-view mirror, the driver can see you. Don't "hide" in the driver's blind spot!
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? Clearly, communicate your intentions by signaling appropriately. Let the driver know what you intend to do.

? What are Some Situations When Crashes are Most Likely to Occur?

? Car making a left turn: A driver is attempting a left turn in front of you.
? Riding in a driver's blind spot:You are riding in the driver's blind spot and the driver may not see the motorcycle. Additionally, the driver may fail to adequately check blind spots before changing lanes or making turn.

? Hazardous road conditions: Potholes, wet leaves, railroad tracks and other road obstructions may dictate that you take an action that a driver may not or does not anticipate.
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? Obstructed line of sight: Large vehicles, such as sport utility vehicles, delivery vans, and large trucks may block a motorcycle from a driver's view and you may seem to suddenly appear.

How Can I Increase the Driver's Awareness of My Presence?

? Make yourself visible: Choose protective gear that will increase your visibility in addition to providing protection in the event of a crash. A motorcycle helmet is your most valuable piece of protective gear and should be most visible to the driver.

? Ride where you can be seen: Remember that there is no one safe place to ride. Use lane positioning to your advantage to be seen and to provide extra space for emergency braking situations or avoidance maneuvers. Avoid the driver's blind spots. Make your lane moves gradually, and always use appropriate signaling.


? Never share a lane with a car: A driver may not expect you to be there and may not be aware of your presence. Remember most drivers are looking for other, bigger vehicles.


? Clearly signal your intentions to the driver: Signal before changing lanes and never weave between lanes.



With drivers of cars and bike riders following a few simple courtesies and rules of the road??we can help make this riding season a safe and enjoyable one.
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Great info Cany!
I also urge all riders to join LI ABATE , and all non riders to visit there website and Facebook page. They fight for many things including rider safety and a $4000 life insurance policy for all members.
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A few years back on a very quiet backroad in N Nassau a Biker directly in front of me slowed down for a red light . he was going nearly zero MPH as the front tire skidded on those whit vinyl / painted stop lines on many corners ... The front wheel locked up , he was thrown off the bike and landed on his head , I thought he was dead , no sign of life at all ... He was airlifted off the pavement , with a faint heartbeat ..... It all happened in slow motion , such an innocent scene with a very nasty outcome
 
A few years back on a very quiet backroad in N Nassau a Biker directly in front of me slowed down for a red light . he was going nearly zero MPH as the front tire skidded on those whit vinyl / painted stop lines on many corners ... The front wheel locked up , he was thrown off the bike and landed on his head , I thought he was dead , no sign of life at all ... He was airlifted off the pavement , with a faint heartbeat ..... It all happened in slow motion , such an innocent scene with a very nasty outcome
Thats why I hardly use my front brake
 
Something I read recently that I did not know, Helmets expire.

I do not ride Motorcycles no longer, a bit when I was younger but found out about the Helmets since I do ride my bicycle wearing a Helmut .

Be Safe.
 
Something I read recently that I did not know, Helmets expire.

I do not ride Motorcycles no longer, a bit when I was younger but found out about the Helmets since I do ride my bicycle wearing a Helmut .

Be Safe.
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Rick 67 is so right about "loud pipes." They are often the only reason I become aware of an approaching donorcycle.
 
A slender lady stopped at a corner on her 'bigger ' size Bike ... She lost her balance and the Bike ended laying on the street with her unable to get the Bike up ... In this day of Womens Lib , I carefully got out of my truck and asked her if she needed help ,,, She accepted my offer and a minute or two later she was on her way .......
 
Just did my good deed for the day.
I’m up in Oyster Bay and I turn the corner to see a young lady standing next to her bike laying in the street. I stopped and asked if she was ok or injured and she said she was fine. I stood up the bike and moved it out of traffic for her.
I can’t believe nobody else stopped ?
 
The best thing to keep bikers safe it to urge them to travel in vehicles.......also stop weaving in and out of lanes and squeezing between cars in two lane roads.....though that is mostly the non harley crowd....it's the young uns on those rocket ships


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A few years back on a very quiet backroad in N Nassau a Biker directly in front of me slowed down for a red light . he was going nearly zero MPH as the front tire skidded on those whit vinyl / painted stop lines on many corners ... The front wheel locked up , he was thrown off the bike and landed on his head , I thought he was dead , no sign of life at all ... He was airlifted off the pavement , with a faint heartbeat ..... It all happened in slow motion , such an innocent scene with a very nasty outcome
Wonder how he made out?

2011 a couple of guys that were prospects did a Virginia run. On the way back it started raining in NJ. They decided to go through the Lincoln tunnel. The first out of the toll hit a pot hole and laid it down. The second laid his down trying to miss the first. The story I got was number one was moving maybe 20mph and laid it down like he did this professionally. Everyone thought he was just laying there pissed an embarrassed he died right there (heart failure), number two was fine.
Sometimes it happens.
 
It sucks part of the game I guess....................Just curious how do you hit a pole and "lay it down professionally"?
 
It sucks part of the game I guess....................Just curious how do you hit a pole and "lay it down professionally"?
Not a pole, a pot hole. Back end kicks out, bike lays down on side and both just slide to a stop. No endovers.
 
Public's help sought after 7 bikers die in crash with pickup

LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — Investigators issued a plea Saturday for the public to come forward with information as they try to determine what caused a pickup truck hauling a trailer to collide with a group of 10 motorcycles on a rural highway, killing seven bikers and leaving their community reeling.

Authorities identified the pickup driver as Volodoymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, an employee of a Springfield, Massachusetts, company called Westfield Transport.

Zhukovskyy survived the accident and has not been charged, authorities said, but they didn't release details on his condition or his whereabouts. A phone listing for him couldn't be found, and Westfield Transport didn't immediately return a phone message.

The National Transportation Safety Board is among the agencies investigating. Authorities said they're asking for the public's help in the form of videos, photos or other information about the accident or the vehicles involved.

"This is one of the worst tragic incidents that we have investigate here in the state," New Hampshire State Police Col. Chris Wagner said at a Saturday news conference in Lancaster. "It's going to be a very lengthy investigation."

A 2016 Dodge 2500 pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer of the kind used to haul cars collided with the riders around 6:30 p.m. Friday on U.S. 2, a two-lane highway in nearby Randolph, police said. Randolph is about a two-hour drive north of Concord, the capital, and a three-hour drive from Boston.

Along with the seven dead, state police said three additional people were taken to hospitals. Two of them were released Saturday. Police did not provide names.

The crash sent shockwaves through New England's community of motorcycle enthusiasts and military veterans, which sometimes overlap. The crash involved members of Marine JarHeads MC, a motorcycle club in New England that includes Marines and their spouses.

"When something like this happens, we all feel it," said Cat Wilson, who organizes a motorcycle charity event in Massachusetts and is a friend of some of the crash victims. "There is no tighter community than our biker community."

The road reopened Saturday, and skid marks were still visible on the road, which has mountains and fields as a backdrop. A patch of burned grass remained.

Bill Brown, a 73-year-old military veteran and motorcyclist, arrived at the scene near a gentle curve in the road to plant flags, calling the victims "brothers in arms" and vowing to keep riding.

Members of the motorcycle community are already organizing help for the victims' families, Wilson said. A memorial in nearby Berlin was planned for Saturday evening.

The pickup truck was on fire when emergency crews arrived. Witnesses described a "devastating" scene as bystanders tried to help riders lying in the road.

A photo posted by WMUR-TV showed motorcycles and wreckage scattered across the highway and a truck on the shoulder in flames.

The crash created a chaotic scene in the town of about 300 people.

"There was debris everywhere," said Miranda Thompson, 21, of Manchester, who was several cars back and recalled seeing a truck in flames on the side of the highway and six motorcycles.

"People were in the grass," she said. "There were people putting tourniquets on people, trying to make sure they didn't move."

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