Almost *Goosed* Today

[tankcommander]

Coming back to work from lunch I took a different route through town than I normally do. I try to do that so I don't get complacent commuting on the same streets every day. Either way, I have to use a bridge to cross the river than runs through Boise. I was about two blocks away from the bridge and noticed brake lights coming on and knew it was still quite a ways from the stoplight, but I flashed mine a couple of times to let the traffice behind me know I was going to be slowing down. About the time I got to the bridge I saw geese on the bridge railing. They weren't sure which way they wanted to fly until I hit the bridge. Luckily I had slowed to about 15 mph in a 30mph zone and was able to lock them up as a honker decided to fly across the road about helmet high. The vehicle me behind had never even noticed me flashing my brakes prior to the bridge. I heard brakes behind me and hit the gas at the same as I thought he was going to run up my tailpipe. He caught a goose in the windshield and got kissed from behind by another vehicle that was not paying attention. Moral of the story.... Always expect the unexpected. Ride safe.

[newc77]

No THAT was unexpected. Good reaction Tank. I always flash my brake lights too, but often wonder if anyone really notices.
Tom

[scooterlizard]

I always watch my mirrors, I have had few close calls like Tank. Good move on your part Tank, better yet ya still all the stuff that holds the tailpipe as well.

[slowscootin07]

I saw a flashing LED brake light on a MC the other day. Has anyone here tried them? It was flashing so fast that it was almost like is was on steadily but it sure did get my attention.

It would have to be an LED one since a regular incandescent bulb could not flash that quickly and get as bright as it should.

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slowscootin07 said:

I saw a flashing LED brake light on a MC the other day. Has anyone here tried them? It was flashing so fast that it was almost like is was on steadily but it sure did get my attention. ...

Yep. Hyperlites.
They flash for 5 seconds then go solid on.

[magnaman]

I have a unit wired inline to my stock Magna brake light that flashes it a few times, then it stays on solid.
It is an easy install and they are cheap. Less than $20, and install in minutes. I will be adding one to my new scoot pronto. I highly recommend them. I also recommend headlight modulator's too, although they cost a bit more. There are cheap basic modules starting at $30, to nice kits that turn off at night and have multiple features from $70 to well over $100. Still cheaper than a hospital bill or coffin I suppose.

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[prefontaine]

Funny I am reading this NOW...

Yesterday on my way out for the day, I was cruising along about 35-40 mph, when absolutely out of nowhere comes a flock (I'm talking 75-100!!) little birds-something around the size of finches-flies DIRECTLY across my path!! Nothing to do but duck, and luckily, I didn't hit any. Freakiest thing to happen to me yet!!

[scootingranny]

I was riding around the neighborhood area yesterday afternoon (gosh, it was a georgous day!) and one of those big, red, angry, scary, juicy red wasps flew right into the face screen of my helmet. I was SO glad not to have gotten that in my eye or nose or mouth or anywhere other than my screen! But a goose-- and almost a rear-ender and a flock of birds? Hope I can keep my head in situations like that because just the wasp was a bit of an unexpected surprise for me.

[magnaman]

I have almost pheasant, and did have a suicide black bird fly into my fairing on a Virago I used to have. The bird ended up going under the fairing and up into my lap. I kinda flicked it off of my leg and kept on riding.