50 Ways to stay alive on two wheels

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Feb 25, 2009 | 10:14 AM

#31

iceman336

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From: Spruce Grove, AB, Canada

excellent read and reminder! Thanks!

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:24 AM

#32

taz ride

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From: West By God Virginia..

Thanks for sharing this with us. Great read.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:44 AM

#33

n4toc

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From: Chattanooga, TN

Good post. Thanks for posting that. We can never be too careful.

Feb 25, 2009 | 11:31 AM

#34

mbwannabe1

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From: Middle River, MD

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14. Mind the gap.
Remember Drivers Ed? One seconds worth of distance per 10 mph is the old rule of thumb. Better still, scan the next 12 seconds ahead for potential trouble.

Noble goal, but a 6 or 7 second gap only works on relatively empty roads. For interstates through urban areas, anything over 3 seconds invites other vehicles to lane change into your gap, often just before the brake check.

Defend your lane & your space. Ride where they can see you, and in such a way that they don't crowd you.

Feb 25, 2009 | 11:41 AM

#35

Trailfndr

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From: Commerce, Mich.

Only fault I see is #19 to Cover your front brake Always...That is against what MSF teaches, as well as all the advanced classes I have taken. They all say DO NOT COVER...because you lose some control of your sterring,and throttle.

Otherwise a very good post with timely reminders..