I know it's small, but it made me feel good after doing it.

I had pulled into Sheetz this morning to tank up my bike and a harley rider pulled in to get some food for work or something. When I was done and left, he pulled up behind me at the light. I looked out of the corner of my helmet and waved to him and he waved back. We got on the road and he passed me and rode up ahead. When he did, I noticed his tail light was out. It was dark and definitely hard to see him from behind. I hoped that I could get up beside him at the light and let him know, but couldn't catch up without riding unsafely. I just kept my eye on him and watched him turn off a side road.

Knowing I'd be late for work, I took the same side road and followed him for a good long way until he pulled into the parking lot where he worked. He backed into a spot and I pulled up in front of him. He gave me a strange look at first. I raised my visor and told him that his brake light was working, but his tail light wasn't and thought he'd like to know. He thanked me and told me to enjoy my ride.

I ended up being late for work, but was happy to know that I may have saved a fellow rider from a lot of hassle, or even saved his life by letting him know. I don't know if he did the pre-ride light check (I always do), or if it had just burned out once he got on the road.

Even though ther are many people out there who seem to snub others based on the type/model/make of the bikes they ride, I don't do that. We all have the same interest and face the same risks. I see it as somewhat of a brotherhood regardless of the steed.

 

Karma my friend, its called karma. Nice one.
LJ

 

Thats kool you looked out for a fellow rider. Good man.

 

good job man. who knows what could hav happened, its all in the small things.

 

Pre ride light check?! i usually either give my tires a kick and squeeze them, thats the most i ever do unless ill be out for the day.. Karma is always good to have on your side.

 

good work man... you may have saved a life! i wish everybody was as caring as that

 

Good one, nice being nice. Being a ciggie smoker, I often stop during a ride for my fix, usually just by the side of the road. Its amazing how many other bikes stop to see if all is ok, or slow down and point at the bike till I give them a wave to say all's well. I lost a days work once helping a guy out with a flat, Rode home swapped for the car and then drove back, took the tyre off to be replaced, drove to the shop and back again to fit it back on. Thats the way it is with owning a bike, we are all brothers & sisters, & we look after our own. its a great feeling.

 

Well, recently a guy in a pickup pulled up next to me at a light to tell me my headlight wasn't working. It's an electrical gremlin that I need to work on, but it seems to be working itself out (I'm still going to check and fix everything). Just that little act of courtesy by a rider who was in his cage at the time was so appreciated that I figured I'd pass it on. We have to look out for each other.

I always do a quick light check, only takes a few seconds and since it's mostly early morning when it's still dark, it's easy to do. I want to make sure that I'm visible and that my intentions are clear. After seeing how difficult it was to see that big harley in the dark without any rear lights, and since I mostly ride in the early morning darkness before I get to work, I'm going to be more adament about making sure I always check.

I kick/squeeze the tires too before every ride and try to check the pressure once a week.

 

We need more like you!!!!!!!!

 

This is what our community is all about!