Bikers Down in Las Vegas

Sin City Stan · 05-13-2011, 08:22 PM

So far this year ten motorcyclists have been killed in Las Vegas. Two were due to their own stupidity. The rest to the stupidity of others.

What's more striking is that in the last 29 days four motor-patrolmen have been in serious collisions. All due to left turns in front of them under non-emergency conditions by someone on drugs or booze.

The silver lining if there is one is that since the last motor-patrolman went down all of the news shows have been beating the drums to pay attention and look for bikes.

Nonetheless, you still have to consider every one of them out to get you. Be safe and alert out there.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-13-2011, 08:31 PM

Ten motorcyclists killed already this year seems like a high number. We do have to really be alert when riding.

**glwilson** · 05-13-2011, 08:36 PM

One of my sig-pics shows the accident clock; which clearly shows the majority of accidents occur from the front; however most particularly from the left-front.

Cages turning left in front of a motorcycle is the biggest culprit.

Riding is without a doubt fraught with risk. As many say: "It isn't "if" you go down; but "when" you go down".

Having recently experienced an accident; I will always wear a helmet, gloves, and the rest of the protective gear -- and always do my best to expect that every other vehicle is out to "get me".

To everyone out there... ride safe and always be thinking that it might not go as you expect it to.

Dave · 05-13-2011, 08:45 PM

I run a head light modulator just for this reason.

cajun2wheels · 05-13-2011, 09:15 PM

I have been riding a little over 40 years without tangling with a four wheeler.Yes,I know I'm lucky.My secret is to ride like I'm invisible and assume every car will change lanes or pull out in front of me.Now,let me go find some wood to knock on.

Loafer · 05-14-2011, 06:41 AM

I've been down twice in 45 years. It is not fun. But when things happen, they happen. Be aware of whats going on, always.

05-13-2011, 08:22 PM	#1
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Bikers Down in Las Vegas So far this year ten motorcyclists have been killed in Las Vegas. Two were due to their own stupidity. The rest to the stupidity of others. What's more striking is that in the last 29 days four motor-patrolmen have been in serious collisions. All due to left turns in front of them under non-emergency conditions by someone on drugs or booze. The silver lining if there is one is that since the last motor-patrolman went down all of the news shows have been beating the drums to pay attention and look for bikes. Nonetheless, you still have to consider every one of them out to get you. Be safe and alert out there. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-13-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Bikers Down in Las Vegas Ten motorcyclists killed already this year seems like a high number. We do have to really be alert when riding. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-13-2011, 08:36 PM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Bikers Down in Las Vegas One of my sig-pics shows the accident clock; which clearly shows the majority of accidents occur from the front; however most particularly from the left-front. Cages turning left in front of a motorcycle is the biggest culprit. Riding is without a doubt fraught with risk. As many say: "It isn't "if" you go down; but "when" you go down". Having recently experienced an accident; I will always wear a helmet, gloves, and the rest of the protective gear -- and always do my best to expect that every other vehicle is out to "get me". To everyone out there... ride safe and always be thinking that it might not go as you expect it to. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-13-2011, 08:45 PM	#4
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Bikers Down in Las Vegas I run a head light modulator just for this reason.
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05-13-2011, 09:15 PM	#5
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Bikers Down in Las Vegas I have been riding a little over 40 years without tangling with a four wheeler.Yes,I know I'm lucky.My secret is to ride like I'm invisible and assume every car will change lanes or pull out in front of me.Now,let me go find some wood to knock on. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-14-2011, 06:41 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Bikers Down in Las Vegas I've been down twice in 45 years. It is not fun. But when things happen, they happen. Be aware of whats going on, always. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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