The new riders should thread...
Road Warrior
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pretty much solid advise all the way around I would like to ad to the ride your own ride post, if a situation makes you uncomfortable get off the road and stop in a safe place and evaluate before you continue on and always trust your gut. I have left group rides in the middle of a trip because certain actions by other riders made me uncomfortable and my self and my wifes personal safety come first .
Road Captain
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From: England
RE: The new riders should thread...
ORIGINAL: TxHarleyGuy2007
Good thread topic. I'd like to add two things if I might.
New riders (actually, all riders) should:
a. ALWAYS ride on the defensive;engaging the roads as ifyou are invisible to other motorists. You can have the biggest, most badassest scoot on the planet. It's no match for a car, truck, or van. Safety first. Always, safety first. Ride as if others CANNOT see you!
b. NEVER (and I mean, NEVER) ride beyond your own personal comfort level(s). If you're riding with other more experienced riders, don't feel as though you have to 'keep up' 24/7.Ride at your own pace. The minute you cross that personal comfort boundary, that's when the potential for accidentslargely increase.
Good thread topic. I'd like to add two things if I might.
New riders (actually, all riders) should:
a. ALWAYS ride on the defensive;engaging the roads as ifyou are invisible to other motorists. You can have the biggest, most badassest scoot on the planet. It's no match for a car, truck, or van. Safety first. Always, safety first. Ride as if others CANNOT see you!
b. NEVER (and I mean, NEVER) ride beyond your own personal comfort level(s). If you're riding with other more experienced riders, don't feel as though you have to 'keep up' 24/7.Ride at your own pace. The minute you cross that personal comfort boundary, that's when the potential for accidentslargely increase.
Road Captain
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From: Golden, Colorado
RE: The new riders should thread...
ORIGINAL: Big Sled
Ride as though every thing (whether with or without a soul, vegetable, animal or mineral) that is within 500feet of her and anywhere in between 0" and 84" above the ground wants to seriously maim or kill her.
Dang... that's pretty dark thinking isn't it?[:-]
And, if shesenses something isn't quite right, then that is likely so!!!
Ride as though every thing (whether with or without a soul, vegetable, animal or mineral) that is within 500feet of her and anywhere in between 0" and 84" above the ground wants to seriously maim or kill her.
Dang... that's pretty dark thinking isn't it?[:-]
And, if shesenses something isn't quite right, then that is likely so!!!
Road Master
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From: western Mass
RE: The new riders should thread...
Another long time rider (42 years on the front seat). I like what Phillip said: Never stop learning! We never "know it all!" no matter how long we've been at it. And it's not uncommon for a lot of us to have picked up some bad habits that we never knew could be very dangerous! Strongly recommend the "Ride Like A Pro" dvd. I just saw this for the first time this past year..............yes, I did learn a lot of stuff I never knew before! Even after all these years, I feel much more confident and comfortable on a bike now! (I didn't realize I could be more confident/comfortable! I thought I already was!) Most importantly, enjoy the ride!
Anubiss, it's really cool what you're doing with/for scootergrl! My wife just started riding her own 2 years ago, I know what you 2 are experiencing/enjoying right now! So cool
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Anubiss, it's really cool what you're doing with/for scootergrl! My wife just started riding her own 2 years ago, I know what you 2 are experiencing/enjoying right now! So cool
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From: Hollyweird,FL
RE: The new riders should thread...
As a new rider in So. Fla. "land of elderly cagers"..I have learned...no one see's you..no cares even if they do see you...no one will cut you a break...the worst case scenario ...4 blue hairs, in a Camry wanting to cross the road, turn into, or other wise trespass in your lane so they can make the early bird special....a sage piece of advice was offered to my on my first day on the streets...Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly....
Road Warrior
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ORIGINAL: Ugly Troll
Never stop learning! We never "know it all!" no matter how long we've been at it. And it's not uncommon for a lot of us to have picked up some bad habits that we never knew could be very dangerous!
Never stop learning! We never "know it all!" no matter how long we've been at it. And it's not uncommon for a lot of us to have picked up some bad habits that we never knew could be very dangerous!
Sidenote: Being relatively new to this venue, I've got to say that I'm beyond impressed with the content and discussions I've seen thus far. Been riding since around 10 (am 43), and I find that I'm learning more and more the more I scan these threads. I'm extremely glad that I found this site and am both humbled and proud to be in such good company. I only hope that I can contribute even a portion of what I am taking from you all. Thanks and stay safe out there everyone!
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From personal experience: Never underestimate the weight of the bike when it has some momentum...especially in corners. I took a corner too fast and could not slow down fast enough and dumped it. You better believe I never take a corner too fast again! You dump it, you get back on it and you never make the same mistake again. That is how you build experience.
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Should ride as much as possible and stay away from large sponsored rides. Too many inexperienced riders in one spot at one time. These are accidents waiting to happen for the fair weather weekend riders who have bikes with minimum miles on them and maximum patches on their new leathers.Spend some time riding with some experienced road tested riders who are willing to ride within your comfort level and share some pointers with you along the way. Learn from every ride you take, and never day dream when on two wheels!
May you have many safe and fun miles in the years to come!
May you have many safe and fun miles in the years to come!