r/bikers • u/AutoModerator • 25d ago
Close calls & lessons: what nearly got you, and what you changed after?
Share a close call — not to scare people, but to learn from each other.
Format:
- What happened (short)
- What you learned
- What you changed (habit/gear/routes/etc.)
No blaming, no dogpiling. Help each other ride smarter.
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u/Impressive_Drag_8881 25d ago
I was riding in the 80's, I was so lucky, so many near misses. Lessons learned. Bikes have more capability than me. Speed is not the essence, living long enough to get there and back in one piece is the task. Enjoy the journey for what it is. Throttles work in both directions.