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on eof the things I do to keep myself alive is to check out my bike. That piece of metal is going to save your ass if you get into a bind with a car. Know how it works, how it operates, what makes it do the things it does.
Also, when I'm out, I keep my speed about 10 mph faster than the surrounding cars. That way, I"m moving fast enough that I'm not around the cages any longer than I have to be. Riding at or below the speed limit is a fast way to get either run over or run off the road. Know your exit points. Have escape routes. Think more than 10 feet ahead.
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Ride in the leftmost part of the left lane for high visibility
While this is true most of the time, there are many times it's better to be in the right side of the lane. It's all dependant on your surroundings at the moment.
For instance, I'll occasionally move to the rightmost part of the lane if I'm following a car, and there is a car sitting on a side street on that side. I want that car to realize there is a bike coming. If I stay in the left lane, the car ahead may block me from the one waiting to turn.
Always remember that sometimes stopping is not the way out of a crash but ACCELERATING can be too. Your bike is quicker and more nimble than all cages. Use swerving techniques like those taught in the MSF class.
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Originally Posted by mercutio80
While this is true most of the time, there are many times it's better to be in the right side of the lane. It's all dependant on your surroundings at the moment.
For instance, I'll occasionally move to the rightmost part of the lane if I'm following a car, and there is a car sitting on a side street on that side. I want that car to realize there is a bike coming. If I stay in the left lane, the car ahead may block me from the one waiting to turn.
Good one
And might I add that you should never be so close to the car in front of you that the car on the side street can't see you.
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I agree with the riding at least 5-10mph faster than traffic, I've found that it's the best way to keep yourself out of trouble. I avoid riding next to cages at all costs. Don't tailgate cages, they are unpredictabe in the worst times. Don't show off for chicks, your buddies or anyone else, the second you're not paying full attention to your surroundings is when the cage in front of you will slam on their brakes or do something else to hurt you.
Basically, stay alert and enjoy the ride!
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First bike - '97 Kawasaki ZX-6R, Dark Red, Full Yoshimura, K&N, jet kit, etc...
1) No matter how hot she is, if she's never ridden before or you've never given anyone a ride before, do NOT let her on the seat. it's just asking for trouble.
one more..... "They're out to get us!" so watch out.
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- Always adhere to the 2+ second following distance rule (when the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed point on the road, count the time it takes you to pass that fixed point. If it's under 2 sec, back off).
- Treat painted lines & manholes like ice.
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The biggest rule I follow... I NEVER ride if I'm angry or if I'm in a bad mood. I find that I always ride too fast and take more chances if I am.
Also, I always make a point to keep cars away from me. Meaning, I'll speed up or slow down whatever it takes to keep a minimum of a 4 second "buffer" around me.
And like someone said earlier... SCAN SCAN SCAN!! Riding is physically demanding but people also forget that riding and staying safe is very mentally demanding. I'm exhausted when I get off the bike after a longer ride.
- Remember that if you go into a turn at a speed you feel is too fast, don't chop the throttle shut or jump on the brakes. You'll end up upsetting your suspension and you'll end up in a ditch. Your bike can lean a lot further than you think. Push with the inside bar and keep your throttle hand steady and look all the way through the turn to the exit, do not focus your eyes on the side of the road, and remember to shift your body weight to the inside of the turn and stay off the brakes once you've started leaning, unless you know lots about trail braking, it's just a better idea not to touch them in a sitution like this.
-If you have a Vtwin, or any bike that likes to engine brake heavily, remember to tap the rear brake when you're downshifting towards a stop, so the cagers behind you are aware that you're slowing down.
-Practice emergency stops. Practice them in the rain and on gravel. You need to learn the feeling of when your front is about to lock up so you can stop as fast as possible in an emergency. When you start riding 2 up, practice stops with a passenger on back because it's a whole different feeling.
-Watch cagers all around you on the highway.. look for warning signs like two people arguing in a car, or someone talking on the phone, cause chances are they haven't seen you yet. Stay away from trucks (tire blow outs or tread seperations will knock you on your ass) pass them as soon as possible. It's generally a good idea to ride a little faster than the flow of traffic, because it's much easier to dodge thigns infront of you, than worrying about someone tailgating you or turning into you.
While this is true most of the time, there are many times it's better to be in the right side of the lane. It's all dependant on your surroundings at the moment.
For instance, I'll occasionally move to the rightmost part of the lane if I'm following a car, and there is a car sitting on a side street on that side. I want that car to realize there is a bike coming. If I stay in the left lane, the car ahead may block me from the one waiting to turn.
