Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
Road Master
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From: Beverly Hills, Fl. Swimmin pools. Movie stars
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
When on controlled access roads I try to stay in left lane, logic being they can only come at you from one direction (as opposed to middle lane or right lane on a 3 lane rd, invariably some jerk missed his exit and needs to cross all lanes to get off); ride a few mph faster than the flow of traffic, would rather be coming up on "situations" rather than them coming up on me; most importantly, keep your head on a swivel and ride like they all want you dead.
Road Warrior
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
The white paint on the road for crosswalks and arrows is slick on a dry day, when wet can be like ice.
You can't have enough lights on theFRONT of your bike. I run fog lights all the time. Majorityofaccidents are head on or from them turning in front of you. Be seen. I have had very few scares now that I have five head lights in the front compared to whatI did with the one head light on my nightrain.
A good air horn doesn't hurt anything either.
Pay attention!
You can't have enough lights on theFRONT of your bike. I run fog lights all the time. Majorityofaccidents are head on or from them turning in front of you. Be seen. I have had very few scares now that I have five head lights in the front compared to whatI did with the one head light on my nightrain.
A good air horn doesn't hurt anything either.
Pay attention!
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Road Warrior
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
General rule: If the payment changes color, keep alert for slippery areas. If you see anything different in the color of the payment, consider it a hazard.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
ORIGINAL: Richard
Here's one I think has been forgotten..
1 car length for every 10 mph...
I see people driving 1/2 car length away at 50 to 70...
Here's one I think has been forgotten..
1 car length for every 10 mph...
I see people driving 1/2 car length away at 50 to 70...
Road Warrior
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
When riding past a line of parked cars, be on the lookout for occupied ones. They have a bad habit of pulling out without warning or, worse, making a U-turn in front of you.
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Road Warrior
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From: Matthews, NC
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
The first few seconds after a signal light changes are the most perilous. Look both ways before barging into an intersection; assume someone is going to run the red.
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
When coming to a stop.
Put only your left foot down. Keep your bike in first gear holding in the clutch. Keep your right foot on the rear brake. Observe around youand keep lookingin your mirrors for someoneapproachingyou from the rear.
I have been told by motor officers that putting both feet down at a stop shows that you do no not have control of your bike. That was a habit I needed to break. Using this left foot only procedure you can escape much faster if needed.
Put only your left foot down. Keep your bike in first gear holding in the clutch. Keep your right foot on the rear brake. Observe around youand keep lookingin your mirrors for someoneapproachingyou from the rear.
I have been told by motor officers that putting both feet down at a stop shows that you do no not have control of your bike. That was a habit I needed to break. Using this left foot only procedure you can escape much faster if needed.
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
When you see a vehicle on the highway and the driver is using a cellphone give this idiot extra room. Too many times I have been cut off or run off the road to see the person was on the phone and not paying attention. This is not against the Law in Fla to drive with one hand holding a phone up to the ear but, I think it should be. Actually, it is so common down here I think they teach it in drivers ed. OH LORD. I started another one about making a new LAW! I must be D*mned for all eternaty!
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
ORIGINAL: sifularson
Just started riding again 5 years ago after 25 years off a bike. I am a much better rider now after 5 years of riding ALTHOUGH i can still improve so . . .
Just bought RIDE LIKE A PRO V. My plan is to watch it and practice in a parking lot. So the biggest thing I've learned is to . . .
EMPTY MY CUP AND KEEP AN OPEN MIND. I can always learn and improve my riding skills especially at slow speeds.
Who agrees????
Just started riding again 5 years ago after 25 years off a bike. I am a much better rider now after 5 years of riding ALTHOUGH i can still improve so . . .
Just bought RIDE LIKE A PRO V. My plan is to watch it and practice in a parking lot. So the biggest thing I've learned is to . . .
EMPTY MY CUP AND KEEP AN OPEN MIND. I can always learn and improve my riding skills especially at slow speeds.
Who agrees????
Just a side note: Before you begin stop at your local hardware store and put water heater hose on your engine guards before you practice. A couple of 18" pieces and a few zip ties work fine.
You can never know enough about motorcycle safety...no matter what it is.
Motorcycle riders must have proper training at their basic level and then that training must be continuous and on going.
Be a better, safer rider