That was close!

Topcat · Post by **Topcat** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:13 pm

Haven't listened to it as I'm at work but caption says Strong Language.

I bet there was

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/vide ... esnt-video

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:29 pm

Remarkably calm........

Al

bigblackfalco · Post by **bigblackfalco** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:50 pm

Clear case of wrong place at the wrong time.
The bike managed to stay in the lorry drivers blind spot.
Lorry driver was busy checking his mirrors checking the kerb clearance.
Can't believe bike didn't get on the horn as soon as he saw the lorry coming into junction?!

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:53 pm

I guess for some time - he believed the lorry was going to stop and straighten up?

Al

bigblackfalco · Post by **bigblackfalco** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:57 pm

Blackal wrote:I guess for some time - he believed the lorry was going to stop and straighten up?

Al

He did indeed.
Experience has taught me .... if in doubt .... get on the horn!!

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:04 pm

Blackal wrote:Remarkably calm........

Al

Probably a bit of shock but admirable all the same. I have a feeling I might not have been as placid.

andy griff · Post by **andy griff** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:16 pm

Er..TopCat , that it is the most inaccurate headline ever. You could easily get a job with Sun

if that's close I wouldn't like to see your version of a direct hit !!!

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:00 pm

The motorcyclist had several seconds when a collision was looking quite likely. I don't understand why he didn't move, or at least try to move, into the empty space on the right.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:01 pm

Hindsight is a wonderful attribute..............

Al

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:46 pm

Blackal wrote:Hindsight is a wonderful attribute..............

Al

All of my best decisions are made in hindsight.

mh374 · Post by **mh374** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:48 pm

haha

very like the narcissistic recent 'on deaths door" post....yawn

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:04 pm

mh374 wrote:haha

very like the narcissistic recent 'on deaths door" post....yawn

Looks like we are faced with two options..........

We strive to make this forum meet your expectations for entertainment (without knowing what those expectations- are)

Or

You alleviate yourself of the apparent boredom - and avoid the forum.......

If there is a third option - I'm missing it............

Al

mh374 · Post by **mh374** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:33 pm

Blackal wrote:
mh374 wrote:haha

very like the narcissistic recent 'on deaths door" post....yawn
Looks like we are faced with two options..........

We strive to make this forum meet your expectations for entertainment (without knowing what those expectations- are)

Or

You alleviate yourself of the apparent boredom - and avoid the forum.......

If there is a third option - I'm missing it............

Al

3rd option maybe the original aim as below. Boring? Nope.

Our aim on this site is to be a source of useful information for BMW R1100S and R1200S riders.

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:31 pm

mh374 wrote:
Blackal wrote:
mh374 wrote:haha

very like the narcissistic recent 'on deaths door" post....yawn
Looks like we are faced with two options..........

We strive to make this forum meet your expectations for entertainment (without knowing what those expectations- are)

Or

You alleviate yourself of the apparent boredom - and avoid the forum.......

If there is a third option - I'm missing it............

Al
3rd option maybe the original aim as below. Boring? Nope.

Our aim on this site is to be a source of useful information for BMW R1100S and R1200S riders.

Uffking` ell Matey, all that stuff has been done to death over the years, I live in hope of a "gardeners corner" section. Anyway said bike appeared to have had loads of time to avoid truck.

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:40 pm

Herb wrote:The motorcyclist had several seconds when a collision was looking quite likely. I don't understand why he didn't move, or at least try to move, into the empty space on the right.

I have to be honest (and I say this being able to look at the situation through a computer screen) but as the lorry turned into the road I'd be thinking 'I'll stop hard right here' and then 'I'd better get onto the other side of the road' However, maybe if I was actually there then I'd have expected the lorry to stop before driving into me the same as that guy did.