Merge areas
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Road Warrior
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Merge areas
Just thought I might bring this up, might help save someones butt.
Today I was merging onto a four lane strech of hywy with everyone doing at least 60 MPH, I was in my extended cab pick up. Where I was merging on is a short fifth lane, about an 1/8 mile, I looked in side mirror as I accelorated to merge and I saw what looked like a Street Glide in next lane that I needed to move over to. He was back far enough for me to move over and leave plenty for room, I looked next to me then I looked in the side mirror a second time just as I was about to move over, butI cocked me head over a little further to get a better sight of the lane. And there was another rider, I never saw him first look. I ended up speeding up ahead and saftley moved over.
My whole point is that I didn't see him and it got me thinking why? And what I figured out was that the lead rider was riding left in his lane and the second bike was right of lane just like we are all taught. But he was so far left that he was that almost on the dividing line for next lane and out of sight in the mirror.
I'm just glad I caught it before I moved over on him. So I guess you need to see that guy mergings eye in the mirror and be closer to center.
Today I was merging onto a four lane strech of hywy with everyone doing at least 60 MPH, I was in my extended cab pick up. Where I was merging on is a short fifth lane, about an 1/8 mile, I looked in side mirror as I accelorated to merge and I saw what looked like a Street Glide in next lane that I needed to move over to. He was back far enough for me to move over and leave plenty for room, I looked next to me then I looked in the side mirror a second time just as I was about to move over, butI cocked me head over a little further to get a better sight of the lane. And there was another rider, I never saw him first look. I ended up speeding up ahead and saftley moved over.
My whole point is that I didn't see him and it got me thinking why? And what I figured out was that the lead rider was riding left in his lane and the second bike was right of lane just like we are all taught. But he was so far left that he was that almost on the dividing line for next lane and out of sight in the mirror.
I'm just glad I caught it before I moved over on him. So I guess you need to see that guy mergings eye in the mirror and be closer to center.
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RE: Merge areas
The one thing I tend to rant about now and then is how we adjust the mirrors in our cages. I think if alot of us could think about this we might have less exposure to colliding with other vehicles, cars and motorcycles included.
Our rear view mirror and side view mirrors should present us with a "panoramic" (?) view. Too many of us have our mirrors adjusted in our cages so that we can see the car behind us three times (once in each mirror). Push those side view mirrors out. Even push them out to the point that you can't see the side of your vehicle and if you notice you still have some overlap of objects in mirrors.
Same thought applies to motorcycle mirrors. There's no reason why you should be able to see the shoulder on the left side of the road in your right hand mirror. Push those things out so you eliminate more of your blind spot and you'll be less likely to cause a cager to hit you.
End of rant !!
Our rear view mirror and side view mirrors should present us with a "panoramic" (?) view. Too many of us have our mirrors adjusted in our cages so that we can see the car behind us three times (once in each mirror). Push those side view mirrors out. Even push them out to the point that you can't see the side of your vehicle and if you notice you still have some overlap of objects in mirrors.
Same thought applies to motorcycle mirrors. There's no reason why you should be able to see the shoulder on the left side of the road in your right hand mirror. Push those things out so you eliminate more of your blind spot and you'll be less likely to cause a cager to hit you.
End of rant !!
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ORIGINAL: whaap
The one thing I tend to rant about now and then is how we adjust the mirrors in our cages. I think if alot of us could think about this we might have less exposure to colliding with other vehicles, cars and motorcycles included.
Our rear view mirror and side view mirrors should present us with a "panoramic" (?) view. Too many of us have our mirrors adjusted in our cages so that we can see the car behind us three times (once in each mirror). Push those side view mirrors out. Even push them out to the point that you can't see the side of your vehicle and if you notice you still have some overlap of objects in mirrors.
Same thought applies to motorcycle mirrors. There's no reason why you should be able to see the shoulder on the left side of the road in your right hand mirror. Push those things out so you eliminate more of your blind spot and you'll be less likely to cause a cager to hit you.
End of rant !!
The one thing I tend to rant about now and then is how we adjust the mirrors in our cages. I think if alot of us could think about this we might have less exposure to colliding with other vehicles, cars and motorcycles included.
Our rear view mirror and side view mirrors should present us with a "panoramic" (?) view. Too many of us have our mirrors adjusted in our cages so that we can see the car behind us three times (once in each mirror). Push those side view mirrors out. Even push them out to the point that you can't see the side of your vehicle and if you notice you still have some overlap of objects in mirrors.
Same thought applies to motorcycle mirrors. There's no reason why you should be able to see the shoulder on the left side of the road in your right hand mirror. Push those things out so you eliminate more of your blind spot and you'll be less likely to cause a cager to hit you.
End of rant !!
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RE: Merge areas
ORIGINAL: whaap
The one thing I tend to rant about now and then is how we adjust the mirrors in our cages. I think if alot of us could think about this we might have less exposure to colliding with other vehicles, cars and motorcycles included.
Our rear view mirror and side view mirrors should present us with a "panoramic" (?) view. Too many of us have our mirrors adjusted in our cages so that we can see the car behind us three times (once in each mirror). Push those side view mirrors out. Even push them out to the point that you can't see the side of your vehicle and if you notice you still have some overlap of objects in mirrors.
Same thought applies to motorcycle mirrors. There's no reason why you should be able to see the shoulder on the left side of the road in your right hand mirror. Push those things out so you eliminate more of your blind spot and you'll be less likely to cause a cager to hit you.
End of rant !!
The one thing I tend to rant about now and then is how we adjust the mirrors in our cages. I think if alot of us could think about this we might have less exposure to colliding with other vehicles, cars and motorcycles included.
Our rear view mirror and side view mirrors should present us with a "panoramic" (?) view. Too many of us have our mirrors adjusted in our cages so that we can see the car behind us three times (once in each mirror). Push those side view mirrors out. Even push them out to the point that you can't see the side of your vehicle and if you notice you still have some overlap of objects in mirrors.
Same thought applies to motorcycle mirrors. There's no reason why you should be able to see the shoulder on the left side of the road in your right hand mirror. Push those things out so you eliminate more of your blind spot and you'll be less likely to cause a cager to hit you.
End of rant !!
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RE: Merge areas
I posted a thread like this a while back. I had a similar experience while driving my truck. You are more aware of motorcycles because you are a rider. When I am on my bike I do all I can to at least get along beside them at their window and out of their blind spot. I alos like my new loud pipes.
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RE: Merge areas
Bike rider's "SHOULD" have enough common sense, not to ride in a cage's blind spot. They should always be aware of road conditions, where there is merging or lane changers or else they wont be ridingvery long.
I read in an automotive mag., years back, that the proper way to adjust your driver's side mirror, was to put your head against the side windowand adjustthe mirror so you can just barely see the side of your vehicle.. Then when you are seated normally you will have the best overall view out of the mirror.
Tom
I read in an automotive mag., years back, that the proper way to adjust your driver's side mirror, was to put your head against the side windowand adjustthe mirror so you can just barely see the side of your vehicle.. Then when you are seated normally you will have the best overall view out of the mirror.
Tom
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Godd advice on adjusting mirrors on cages but the most important thing is how you ride on your scoot. If you can't see the cage driver's face (eyes) in his mirror, he can't see you. Stay out of those blind spots.