Collision on Comm Ave & Harvard. One of us?

[DesmoTull]

Boston . com link

Looks like a red Duc 696...

[nhbubba]

Eff...

[scottieducati]

http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrode...ZiN/index.html

Wondering if it's one of our own, regardless... thoughts and prayers for the rider.

[TheIglu]

Threads merged.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

It was ugly, That was @60 Ft from my office.

The Car took a left right in front of the guy.

[nt650hawk]

Too soon for this stuff. I've had a few close calls in the past couple of weeks. Just have to be really cautious


Best wishes for the rider..

[JettaJayGLS]

I hate that damn intersection. One of my past roommates have gone down pretty hard there cycling because of an inconsiderate driver. Its so poorly designed that everyone absolutely runs yellow and red lights, leave lanes to get around cars making lefts, with no regard for anything/anyone. Thoughts and prayers.

[scottieducati]

Thought there might have been a thread but searched w/ no luck, thanks for the merge... hoping the rider's OK, and somehow I had a suspicion it was a left-turn thing... *shocked*

[GearHd6]

That's terrible, hopefully everything turns out for the best. Let's face it, even during riding season drivers don't look, never mind early riding season.

[typeone]

damn, hoping for the best. i used to live across the street, that intersection is a total cluster fuck

[DesmoTull]

Personally I think there should be a cop there every day directing traffic.

[scottieducati]

http://www.msf-usa.org/motion.html

[FirstDuc-1098]

http://www.msf-usa.org/motion.html

wow, that's scary

[scottieducati]

wow, that's scary

Right? Def. scary.

[Falko]

Right? Def. scary.

I wonder what would happen if the yellow dots blinked or modulated

[DesmoTull]

I think that's why modulating headlights are a mod on some bikes. I saw an old Concours with one once on Rt-2. Got my attention!

[Falko]

they are attention getters, but I also think they are illegal in mass.

[DesmoTull]

Federal Motor Vehicle Standards,
CFR Part 571.108 S7.9.4
Federal Motor Vehicle Standards, CFR Part 571.108 S7.9.4

S7.9.4 Motorcycle headlamp modulation system.
S7.9.4.1 A headlamp on a motorcycle may be wired to modulate either the upper beam or the lower beam from its maximum intensity to a lesser intensity, provided that:
(a) The rate of modulation shall be 240 40 cycles per minute.
(b) The headlamp shall be operated at maximum power for 50 to 70 percent of each cycle.
(c) The lowest intensity at any test point shall be not less than 17 percent of the maximum intensity measured at the same point.
(d) The modulator switch shall be wired in the power lead of the beam filament being modulated and not in the ground side of the circuit.
(e) Means shall be provided so that both the lower beam and upper beam remain operable in the event of a modulator failure.
(f) The system shall include a sensor mounted with the axis of its sensing element perpendicular to a horizontal plane. Headlamp modulation shall cease whenever the level of light emitted by a tungsten filament light operating at 3000 deg. Kelvin is either less than 270 lux (25 foot-candles) of direct light for upward pointing sensors or less than 60 lux (5.6 foot-candles) of reflected light for downward pointing sensors. The light is measured by a silicon cell type light meter that is located at the sensor and pointing in the same direction as the sensor. A Kodak Gray Card (Kodak R-27) is placed at ground level to simulate the road surface in testing downward pointing sensors.
(g) When tested in accordance with the test profile shown in Figure 9, the voltage drop across the modulator when the lamp is on at all test conditions for 12 volt systems and 6 volt systems shall not be greater than .45 volt. The modulator shall meet all the provisions of the standard after completion of the test profile shown in Figure 9.
(h) Means shall be provided so that both the lower and upper beam function at design voltage when the headlamp control switch is in either the lower or upper beam position when the modulator is off.
S7.9.4.2(a) Each motorcycle headlamp modulator not intended as original equipment, or its container, shall be labeled with the maximum wattage, and the minimum wattage appropriate for its use. Additionally, each such modulator shall comply with S7.9.4.1 (a) through (g) when connected to a headlamp of the maximum rated power and a headlamp of the minimum rated power, and shall provide means so that the modulated beam functions at design voltage when the modulator is off.
(b) Instructions, with a diagram, shall be provided for mounting the light sensor including location on the motorcycle, distance above the road surface, and and orientation with respect to the light.


Preemption Statute
Cite: 49USC30103

Title 49--Transportation
Subtitle VI--Motor Vehicle and Driver Programs
Part A--General
Chapter 301--Motor Vehicle Safety
Subchapter I--General

Sec. 30103. Relationship to other laws
(b) Preemption.--(1) When a motor vehicle safety standard is in
effect under this chapter, a State or a political subdivision of a State
may prescribe or continue in effect a standard applicable to the same
aspect of performance of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment only
if the standard is identical to the standard prescribed under this
chapter.
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[The Snowman]

OK, who's going to be the first to post the random crashes thread?

Every spring the same thing.

[DesmoTull]

Don't be a grumpy pants.

[The Snowman]

Seriously, I feel for the rider who went down. Having been "that guy" a few years back, I know what it's like. However, most riders do not like to hear about what can happen. It's in the back of our minds every time we throw a leg over out 2-wheeled friends.

[DesmoTull]

I was just trying to see if there was something that I could do and/or we could do as a community.

I know I'd like people to do the same for me...

[jwm2k3]

most riders do not like to hear about what can happen. It's in the back of our minds every time we throw a leg over out 2-wheeled friends.

I agree with this, but i generally dont open the crash threads...

[yesterdayze]

Best wishes for the rider. Anyone hear any updates?

[DesmoTull]

Of course, no more reporting on Boston.com that I have been able to find.