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Justin726 · 02-07-2006, 05:45 PM

When riding in groups I always hate when riders creap up beside you instead of staying back. I don't mind riding two abrest like you're supposed to, but I like to keep the rider that is behind me visible in my mirror. If he starts to creep up and all of a sudden I can't see him in my mirror any more, I know he is getting close to being beside me, and that is not very safe. Likewise, when I am following someone, I like to make sure I can see that riders visor in his mirror. If I get too close and can't see his visor in his mirror I know that he probably can't see me either and that I am too close.

You have to leave room in between other riders so that everyone has some room to manuver their bike in emergency situations.

02-07-2006, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Justin726 Andy Bell is my hero. SBN Contributor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Age: 34 Posts: 7,207 Casino Cash: $69563 Sportbike: 2003 Hayabusa, '04 KX250 (for the dirt)	When riding in groups I always hate when riders creap up beside you instead of staying back. I don't mind riding two abrest like you're supposed to, but I like to keep the rider that is behind me visible in my mirror. If he starts to creep up and all of a sudden I can't see him in my mirror any more, I know he is getting close to being beside me, and that is not very safe. Likewise, when I am following someone, I like to make sure I can see that riders visor in his mirror. If I get too close and can't see his visor in his mirror I know that he probably can't see me either and that I am too close. You have to leave room in between other riders so that everyone has some room to manuver their bike in emergency situations. __________________ SUPER MODERATOR Maturity is vastly overrated. Don't let it get in the way of a good time. Best piece of advice, WEAR YOUR LEATHER