A different kind of "Left-Turner" took me down today... - Page 2

Wudscrasher · 04-20-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GoGoGavin41

+1

Refreshing to hear someone consider things from another's perspective!

I guess I can do so when I pretty much walked away with a few bruises

But, yeah, you can't just crucify the guy when you consider the situation. New town, odd street, thinking you're just driving like you'd normally do. I'm guilty of the same thing in an unfamiliar town! Thinking of by-passing insurance, and asking the guy to just pay for the minor repairs. It's probably less than his deductible, and believe me...he learned his lesson.

opium89 · 04-20-2012, 08:31 PM

Was the driver from Melbourne perhaps? Weirdest damn thing I've ever seen is drivers there pulling off to the left to make a right turn!

Wudscrasher · 04-20-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by opium89

Was the driver from Melbourne perhaps? Weirdest damn thing I've ever seen is drivers there pulling off to the left to make a right turn!

That's fucked-up.

Melbourne, Virginia? No idea...

Strog · 04-20-2012, 09:04 PM

My brother had a very similar thing happen to him in Cape Cod. Luckily he was in his Jeep Cherokee because the 19 year old girl took the front right off of it when she turned left from the right lane on a 1 way. I'd be short one brother if he was still riding the bike he sold to buy the Jeep recently because she really clobbered him.

It's easy to see how these things went down after the fact. It's good to see that you walked away mostly unscathed and figured out why it happened.

The more we learn about these kinds of situations, the better we can avoid them in the future. I know I'm going to watch the right lane a bit closer for any signs of this sort of thing.

sandwash · 04-21-2012, 07:32 AM

Kind of same story here.Two lane one way,driver on the right makes left turn across left lane.Grab the brakes and hit the horn.Lady stops and looks.Got to watch out!!

atpalmer · 04-22-2012, 01:23 PM

I was taken down by a left -turner in the same direction. 1&1/2 years later I'm still in therapy and not walking right. That would be great if you could get a fair payment without going through insurance. As long as you are uninjured.

tlartist · 04-22-2012, 01:31 PM

I had a similar thing happen to me. Luckily I was able to keep the bike up. The guy basically lied saying I had hit him. Luckily a trucker saw the whole thing and set the cops straight.

Trotski · 04-22-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wudscrasher

That's fucked-up.

Melbourne, Virginia? No idea...

Melbourne, Victoria AUSTRALIA.

we drive on the left (like the English) in Melbourne they do a "hook turn" on a few streets in the CBD to avoid getting in the way of the Trams (light rail)

Jayrod1318 · 04-24-2012, 07:05 PM

Nothing quite like a street you have to look for a train before switching lanes....

Tha Rick · 04-25-2012, 10:44 AM

Damn wud's..glad yer O.K.

Wudscrasher · 04-25-2012, 08:17 PM

Thanks, Rick. Glad I'm OK, too. Went to the Doc due to occasional 'pins-n-needles' shooting up the left side of my left leg (leg the bike fell on). X-rays showed nothing, so just nerve damage that will eventually heal. It took a few days, but now the right fork is leaking oil, probably blew the seal under sudden braking. I've been swamped at work, so I have forgotten to call and check on his insurance for a few days. Last I heard, they couldn't get ahold of him. Damnit...I wanna ride!

edit: Thanks to you who have posted stories of the same thing happening to you/a friend. I admit, I never expected the guy to turn, but I guess it does happen more than I think! Guess I have another mental check to add to my list in that situation...

MeterPig · 04-27-2012, 10:56 AM

Glad to hear you weren't injured too badly. My last road wreck left me recovering for over a year and looking back...maybe even longer.

Clemens · 04-29-2012, 09:42 AM

Glad to hear you made it through okay more or less. Strangely that's not the first time I've heard of an accident like this. A buddy of mine was on a 2 lane one way street in Pasadena (Hudson Ave.) in the left lane and someone not paying attention made a left turn into a Target parking lot right across his line of travel. He careened off the side of her car and was mostly okay too after sliding a bit and wearing a flat spot in his helmet. Best part is the driver got out of her car and was yelling at him! Pasadena motorcycle cop was first on the scene and let the woman have it.

SunwardIveClimbed · 05-01-2012, 06:49 PM

I once lived about 2 blocks from where you were turned in front of. Mason street is also a good one for making a lane change and having the tracks wipe the bike out from under you as you cross at a shallow angle. Never managed that one myself but watched it happen more than once. Thanks for describing your experience. That is one more to add to the mental list I will use when trying to predict unpredictable behaviors.

Wudscrasher · 05-02-2012, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the "glad you're OK's"

Just got back from the shop after the adjuster cut a check. $1050. Anything that had a scratch on it is being replaced, including bar-ends, windscreen, footpegs, frame sliders...way more than I was going to replace if I had to do it myself! All-in-all, I'm glad it'll be back together soon, and I'm OK. Just sucks not to be able to ride it with this great weather we're having

04-20-2012, 08:31 PM	#17
opium89 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Hutto, Texas Oddometer: 1,134	Was the driver from Melbourne perhaps? Weirdest damn thing I've ever seen is drivers there pulling off to the left to make a right turn! __________________ Tea parties are for little girls with imaginary friends.

04-20-2012, 09:04 PM	#19
Strog Geek on two wheels Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Oddometer: 339	My brother had a very similar thing happen to him in Cape Cod. Luckily he was in his Jeep Cherokee because the 19 year old girl took the front right off of it when she turned left from the right lane on a 1 way. I'd be short one brother if he was still riding the bike he sold to buy the Jeep recently because she really clobbered him. It's easy to see how these things went down after the fact. It's good to see that you walked away mostly unscathed and figured out why it happened. The more we learn about these kinds of situations, the better we can avoid them in the future. I know I'm going to watch the right lane a bit closer for any signs of this sort of thing. __________________ Dale S.

04-21-2012, 07:32 AM	#20
sandwash Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Flagstaff Az Oddometer: 837	Kind of same story here.Two lane one way,driver on the right makes left turn across left lane.Grab the brakes and hit the horn.Lady stops and looks.Got to watch out!! __________________ 97dr650 bad ass FCR-MX pumper,plus other goodies

04-22-2012, 01:31 PM	#22
tlartist Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Madison WI Oddometer: 18	Same thing I had a similar thing happen to me. Luckily I was able to keep the bike up. The guy basically lied saying I had hit him. Luckily a trucker saw the whole thing and set the cops straight. __________________ Please check out my motorcycle tire reviews at: www.allmotorcycletirereviews.com and www.mototirereviews.com.

04-24-2012, 07:05 PM	#24
Jayrod1318 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Here and there and stuff. Oddometer: 474	Nothing quite like a street you have to look for a train before switching lanes.... __________________

04-22-2012, 01:23 PM	#21
atpalmer Broken Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Oddometer: 244	I was taken down by a left -turner in the same direction. 1&1/2 years later I'm still in therapy and not walking right. That would be great if you could get a fair payment without going through insurance. As long as you are uninjured.

04-25-2012, 10:44 AM	#25
Tha Rick Shake and bake! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Tha North Springs, Co(Estes Park thereabouts) Oddometer: 4,170	Damn wud's..glad yer O.K. __________________ Happy Trails Y'all. It's not about tha bike nor tha ride; it's about tha adventure in life we all seek. Great memories are made of taking tha trail less traveled and explored.

04-25-2012, 08:17 PM	#26
Wudscrasher ^OP Stand-Up Philosopher Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Oddometer: 3,467	Thanks, Rick. Glad I'm OK, too. Went to the Doc due to occasional 'pins-n-needles' shooting up the left side of my left leg (leg the bike fell on). X-rays showed nothing, so just nerve damage that will eventually heal. It took a few days, but now the right fork is leaking oil, probably blew the seal under sudden braking. I've been swamped at work, so I have forgotten to call and check on his insurance for a few days. Last I heard, they couldn't get ahold of him. Damnit...I wanna ride! edit: Thanks to you who have posted stories of the same thing happening to you/a friend. I admit, I never expected the guy to turn, but I guess it does happen more than I think! Guess I have another mental check to add to my list in that situation... __________________ "An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." -- Gilbert K. Chesterton '00 KXDX 220 '94 DR 350SER

04-27-2012, 10:56 AM	#27
MeterPig Meh Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Parker, Colorado... Oddometer: 15,760	Glad to hear you weren't injured too badly. My last road wreck left me recovering for over a year and looking back...maybe even longer. __________________ COHVCO Member and Blue Ribbon Coalition Member I have a DR problem

04-29-2012, 09:42 AM	#28
Clemens Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 15	Glad to hear you made it through okay more or less. Strangely that's not the first time I've heard of an accident like this. A buddy of mine was on a 2 lane one way street in Pasadena (Hudson Ave.) in the left lane and someone not paying attention made a left turn into a Target parking lot right across his line of travel. He careened off the side of her car and was mostly okay too after sliding a bit and wearing a flat spot in his helmet. Best part is the driver got out of her car and was yelling at him! Pasadena motorcycle cop was first on the scene and let the woman have it.

05-01-2012, 06:49 PM	#29
SunwardIveClimbed Wildblueyonderwander Joined: May 2010 Location: Chicago IL Oddometer: 38	I once lived about 2 blocks from where you were turned in front of. Mason street is also a good one for making a lane change and having the tracks wipe the bike out from under you as you cross at a shallow angle. Never managed that one myself but watched it happen more than once. Thanks for describing your experience. That is one more to add to the mental list I will use when trying to predict unpredictable behaviors.

05-02-2012, 05:48 PM	#30
Wudscrasher ^OP Stand-Up Philosopher Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Oddometer: 3,467	Thanks for the "glad you're OK's" Just got back from the shop after the adjuster cut a check. $1050. Anything that had a scratch on it is being replaced, including bar-ends, windscreen, footpegs, frame sliders...way more than I was going to replace if I had to do it myself! All-in-all, I'm glad it'll be back together soon, and I'm OK. Just sucks not to be able to ride it with this great weather we're having __________________ "An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." -- Gilbert K. Chesterton '00 KXDX 220 '94 DR 350SER

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