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Jul 4, 2014 | 08:37 AM

#31

oldairboater

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jan 2008

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From: Republic of Texas

Just a brief summary of years of experience. I have learned so much I surprise myself sometimes. Catch myself lots of times saying seen it before but with a twist.

Jul 4, 2014 | 10:02 AM

#32

Tony Steele

Cruiser

Joined: Jul 2013

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From: Sugar Land, Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by kojak

Tony, if I had to ride in bumper to bumper traffic in Houston or NYC every day, I probably couldn't follow my own safety rules 100% of the time. Be safe out there.

Thanks, I feel safer on my bike than I do in a cage. Proficient Motorcycling opened my eyes to quite a few misconceptions I had, and I believe, made me a much safer rider.

Jul 4, 2014 | 10:07 AM

#33

lionsm13

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Joined: Oct 2007

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From: Western South Dakota

Blow through yellow lights too, especially if someone is on your tail.

Jul 4, 2014 | 10:42 AM

#34

SJ58

Road Warrior

Joined: Mar 2011

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From: A SaltwaterHillbilly-Surrounded By Cages

Great post Kojak and everyone else who added good advice. Newer riders will appreciate. Thanks!

Jul 4, 2014 | 11:09 AM

#35

TwiZted Biker

Club Member

Joined: Mar 2009

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by seniorsuperglideE8

I don't buy into #8, going as soon as the traffic light turns green. I don't even do this in my car. Some idiot will run the light and you will be "T" boned. Look both ways before you move, watch that cross traffic.

I use store fronts to reflect moving vehicles before I pull out of blind areas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildBill_50

I agree, a cage running a red light will do a whole lot more damage then a car behind you that has been stopped.

I call it the 5 second rule , give that fresh green light 5 seconds in traffic as there's ALWAYS 1 or 2 idiots that try to outrun the yellow, see 4 or 5 deliberately run the red on left turn lanes almost daily during heavy traffic times.

Jul 4, 2014 | 11:34 AM

#36

TenMidgets

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Joined: Jan 2013

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From: Myrtle Beach,SC

When riding up on a yellow..Slow down... Check your six. 99% of the time the car behind you is convinced because you are on a bike you will accelerate through the light. VERY dangerous thing to do as left turners use yellows to make their move.

This is the single worst traffic condition I come up against....Yellow lights