Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
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From: Shalimar, FL
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
ORIGINAL: NJMadDog
and make sure you dont attempt to plant a foot in an oil spot.
ORIGINAL: CREEPSHOW
Put your feet down when you come to a stop.....
Put your feet down when you come to a stop.....
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
On curves Beware:fresh cut grass blowing on the road. Water sprinklers blowing on the street. Loose gravel. Slow down!
Notice everything: cage in front of you with missing inside rearview mirror or side mirror on door.
Cage approaching you with turn signal on - wait till car starts to turn before you pull out. In case the car "forgets" to turn. I've had this happen several times over the years.
Watch any: Teen aged kids driving in cars. Mom with kids in car.People arguing/fighting in car.Car sitting on the side of the road (broke down),if you see any movement in or around this car,move away from it. Last thing you need,is car door swinging open in front of you. BECAUSE THEIR NOT WATCHING YOU!
Notice everything: cage in front of you with missing inside rearview mirror or side mirror on door.
Cage approaching you with turn signal on - wait till car starts to turn before you pull out. In case the car "forgets" to turn. I've had this happen several times over the years.
Watch any: Teen aged kids driving in cars. Mom with kids in car.People arguing/fighting in car.Car sitting on the side of the road (broke down),if you see any movement in or around this car,move away from it. Last thing you need,is car door swinging open in front of you. BECAUSE THEIR NOT WATCHING YOU!
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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????
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qVQc386js7g
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From: Holland
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.
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.
Good lesson, saved my a$$ once on holiday in the US. I must say drivers are more "bike aware" in Europe than in the US it seems. (handheld phones are illegal when driving in most countries here, that helps)
Also make sure you keep in your lane on turns, remember; to corner, goto the outside of your lane and only when you see the curve end and have the straight road in view aim for the right side of your lane. Wide in, narrow out. Works wonders in hairpins too. (that's the way to make speed on the twisties
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
ORIGINAL: Nomad X
Low speed skills. Watch these Christian MC guys slow walkin thefirst 30 secondsof thisYou Tube vid.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qVQc386js7g
Low speed skills. Watch these Christian MC guys slow walkin thefirst 30 secondsof thisYou Tube vid.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qVQc386js7g
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From: Matthews, NC
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
ORIGINAL: kwaajknarie
In Europe we're taught to put our right foot down and keep your left foot on the shifterkicked in first gear,front brake applied.This way you're extra visible for upcoming traffic and if the need for a quick escape is there (stupid upcoming f*ck missed you standing there) you're sure that your bike will be in gear instead of making lots of noise in neutral or false neutral and wait for for the bang.
Good lesson, saved my a$$ once on holiday in the US. I must say drivers are more "bike aware" in Europe than in the US it seems. (handheld phones are illegal when driving in most countries here, that helps)
Also make sure you keep in your lane on turns, remember; to corner, goto the outside of your lane and only when you see the curve end and have the straight road in view aim for the right side of your lane. Wide in, narrow out. Works wonders in hairpins too. (that's the way to make speed on the twisties)
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.
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.
Good lesson, saved my a$$ once on holiday in the US. I must say drivers are more "bike aware" in Europe than in the US it seems. (handheld phones are illegal when driving in most countries here, that helps)
Also make sure you keep in your lane on turns, remember; to corner, goto the outside of your lane and only when you see the curve end and have the straight road in view aim for the right side of your lane. Wide in, narrow out. Works wonders in hairpins too. (that's the way to make speed on the twisties
)
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RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
100% correct on the puddles and potholes..easy to find near gas stations !
stay away from rear of pick-up trucks..had plastic trash can fly -out..
stay away from rear of pick-up trucks..had plastic trash can fly -out..
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From: Wyoming
RE: Positive Post---Safety Tips Learned
Anytime you're in the vicinity of a tractor-trailer, pay special attention to its tires. Lots of truckers run recaps and they have a tendency to separate and throw rubber. These pieces can be deadly for cages let alone bikes. I make it a point if passing one to get around them quickly. If being passed, I move to the right and slow down so they can get around me as quickly as possible also.
