The curb or the oncoming car

[wangsuda]

Thai drivers are effing nuts. The other day, A car going the opposite traffic lane pulls out of his lane, right in front of me. My choice was to hit him or hit the curb. I chose the curb. Whether it was the right choice, I don't know. I do know I am still alive Thankfully, bushes planted along the curb broke my fall. Damage to my PCX is cosmetic. No injuries to me. A$$hole kept on driving too.

[j.d.b.]

That you're uninjured tells me you made the correct choice. Well done!

[Kermit]

Good call on hitting the curb instead of the car, and I'm glad you're not injured. It's a lot easier to fix a bike than a person.

[honkerman]

Considering the physics involved hitting the stationary object was a better choice than hitting something moving toward you. Good call man, good call.

Very glad you're in one piece.

[Brent]

Wise choice! Now your PCX has "character"!

[Mel46]

This month is becoming 'Crash the PCX month'!!!!

[homie]

yes it is crash month... boooooooooooooo
So glad you made it off with no injuries. Get it patched up and join the list and hopefully you will only list once FOREVER!

[WhiteNoise]

It's in the Air? Oh no Mel please don't say that! What's going on folks? None of this is sounding good. Too much too soon. I'm feeling bad all over for you guys. What a shame

wangsuda, you did good (I'm guessing) considering the choice's you had. I dislike traffic and avoid it at all costs. I'm in it for the joy of riding, not stress. Being retired, I have that advantage. So Ya'll be careful going about your business travels with yer lorries and such. Yikes, just too much stuff going on. My nerves!

Member gn2 will say, that having ABS brakes would've helped as far as the Dead Stop Wheels Straight Ahead advantage. I tend to agree. But, I can't dismiss our instincts, they play a big role. I mean really, We don't practice accidents weekly and you know they come in many forms. "We're Only Human" we're inexperienced at bumping into things and falling...speed or no speed involved. Heck I did better at that as a kid, back then nothing hurt. A fall was a fall. We just got up, wiped a tear and did it again.
But....We be Big now, it's different. (Shite! To that!)

In your situation and in many other situations, we're forced to make panic stricken split second decisions. Then We pray (?) for the best possible outcome. My point is, we do the best we can at That given Moment. There's no changing That Moment. That Moment becomes the Past very quickly. Don't be too hard on yourself when "accident's" happen. But do re-think, investigate and learn something from it. Move on. Be thankful. Be aware. Watch the tires and eyes of other drivers, they reveal a lot.

Very Glad you're okay wangsuda after looking at your pics, the scoot definitely took the Bush beating. Guess it's time to gather some bits n pieces. A bandaid won't do the trick. Good luck fellow PCX'er and keep us posted. Remember, we're here to help

[WhiteNoise]

P.S. Let it be known that my next bike/scoot (if there is one), Will have ABS brakes.
Hear that gn2?

[homie]

P.S. Let it be known that my next bike/scoot (if there is one), Will have ABS brakes.
Hear that gn2?

Me too, the next PCX in the legend of this scooter will hopefully have ABS and the will be a powerful incentive to trade.

[iceman]

P.S. Let it be known that my next bike/scoot (if there is one), Will have ABS brakes.
Hear that gn2?

Me too, the next PCX in the legend of this scooter will hopefully have ABS and the will be a powerful incentive to trade.

Not sure we will see that in the UK but it would be good - it takes a bit of the advantage of the Forza 125 away and that costs £4K!

[wangsuda]

Wise choice! Now your PCX has "character"!

It sure does. Guess it's time sand it all out and repaint it.

the scoot definitely took the Bush beating.

It sure did. I've tried waxing some of the lesser scratches out. No luck.

[waspmike]

Sorry to hear about the accident. the perfect solution would be to just clip the guy then he has scratches as well! Or a boot....
In the wilds of Sumatra some of the guys had a rock Velcroed to the tank of their motorbike. A$$hole tries to pass another vehicle in the oncoming lane whilst almost running them off the road gets a small rock hit on the windshield! Not perfect as i am right handed and have to get off the throttle to hurl said rock. One mate would have a handy bag of marbles in the truck, for the same reason.

Sounds extreme but all the roads were two lane with logging trucks and a$$holes.

[Seph]

Damn! another? Sorry to hear this, count your blessing you're unharmed.

as for your PCX http://memecrunch.com/meme/XVYI/tis-but ... /image.png

[you you]

P.S. Let it be known that my next bike/scoot (if there is one), Will have ABS brakes.
Hear that gn2?

Me too, the next PCX in the legend of this scooter will hopefully have ABS and the will be a powerful incentive to trade.

Well worth paying for if you are incapable of braking properly. Why isn't it compulsory in America?

[homie]

P.S. Let it be known that my next bike/scoot (if there is one), Will have ABS brakes.
Hear that gn2?

Me too, the next PCX in the legend of this scooter will hopefully have ABS and the will be a powerful incentive to trade.

Well worth paying for if you are incapable of braking properly. Why isn't it compulsory in America?

Because if the government demands all vehicles have ABS then they would have to collect a couple billion in taxes to update the department of transportations regulation and mandates. Maybe we just let the free market regulate this one and people learn to use their existing brakes until they can afford a new vehicle.

Funny you make this request youyou because yesterday I was out practicing braking at 55mph to the point of skid in the park preserve (because all the offs lately) I realized that since ownership of the PCX I had not needed to brake hard to date. It was difficult to keep from going over the handlebars in our riding position and I think a very effective way to calibrate your limits and know what to expect. How far I would travel on straight, clean, level and dry asphalt at top speed was the test and actually I was quite impressed with the performance... um I feel a video coming on

Of course means nothing on sandy wet slippery curve when someone pulls out in front of you... give me ABS

[honkerman]

P.S. Let it be known that my next bike/scoot (if there is one), Will have ABS brakes.
Hear that gn2?

Me too, the next PCX in the legend of this scooter will hopefully have ABS and the will be a powerful incentive to trade.

Well worth paying for if you are incapable of braking properly. Why isn't it compulsory in America?

Because we like the illusion that we hate big government.

Personally, I've never had ABS on any of my two-wheelers. Never having had it, I don't miss it. Just one more thing to go wrong. In my own most humble of opinions, reliance on electronic doo-dads and thingamajigs and whatnots is detrimental to really learning how to operate a vehicle. That said, for those who need the extra helps, I don't begrudge them.

[relic]

electronic doo-dads and thingamajigs and whatnots
if only we could stop drivers playing with those things while they are driving
as manufactures are mandated to add more safety into their vehicles
the thingamajigs are added
how many drivers are concerned getting from A to B
or being entertained

[you you]

I'm looking forward to the next set of tipping off by the inexperienced. This is getting stale now

[wangsuda]

I'm looking forward to the next set of tipping off by the inexperienced. This is getting stale now

The professional forum is next door. How about taking a hearty fuck off over there, if you're so bored with the inexperienced?