Look at it this way: you got the first one out of the way early and you won't have any false illusions about the coming riding season that people may have miraculously become better drivers over the winter ;)

not bloody likely.

Exactly. Hell, if anything they've gotten WORSE

I won't be commuting anymore. Takes away the fun and increases the 'almost died' factor. :lol:

def worse. Safer cars, credit, and insurance tend to make people treat large sums of money in a very disposeable manner. Throw in electronic distractions and im smazed anyone can actually make it to their destinations without being hit

Repeat after me, situational awareness, escape routes, concentration!
Glad you made it out man. A newbie probably would have met that semi bumper.
I know it is impossible to educate cagers, but they should be taught not to change lanes near on ramps or exits or intersections. Especially if they aren't even conscious at the wheel...

Brand new. 32F temps and 185hp don't go together well with a couple of square inches.;)

True and thanks!

Exactly! And I really should get some ball bearings... got any?

Yeah that wouldn't have helped. I tell ya... I wonder if my ABS helped allot.

I only wish this was more true. Like you get in 6 and you're done... that would be great.

Probably sadly true.

Unfortuanately true...

That sucks.. at least you were on top of things though.

If I didn't commute, I'd never ride. :p

I see it as a daily contest that tests my skills. That and I get to whack the throttle and flip people off alot. :bonk: