ConcoursKZ said:...
2 Always move through traffic at a pace faster than the flow looking for open real estate.
3 If people are passing you its time to park your bike and get a new hobby.
ConcoursKZ said:1 Never Tailgate
2 Always move through traffic at a pace faster than the flow looking for open real estate.
3 If people are passing you its time to park your bike and get a new hobby.
Similar to mine...Mcfly said:1) Stay on the motorcycle.
2) Don't fall off the motorcycle
Then there's my golden rule:
Enjoy the ride. Once I get aggravated or stressed out it's time to
Pull over and take a break... Ridin' angry is bad juju.
Mcfly said:1) Stay on the motorcycle.
2) Don't fall off the motorcycle
Then there's my golden rule:
Enjoy the ride. Once I get aggravated or stressed out it's time to
Pull over and take a break... Ridin' angry is bad juju.
old n slow said:ConcoursKZ said:...
2 Always move through traffic at a pace faster than the flow looking for open real estate.
3 If people are passing you its time to park your bike and get a new hobby.
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cra-z1000 said:ConcoursKZ said:1 Never Tailgate
2 Always move through traffic at a pace faster than the flow looking for open real estate.
3 If people are passing you its time to park your bike and get a new hobby.
If I always rode faster than the flow here I'd be at triple digit speeds all the time...lol .
Good point on using the shoulder. Of course, the car swerves assuming the driver has seen you. They may not. That's not a route I'd normally consider if I can get between two cars and get some protection that way.smithr1 said:I don't think it is smart to pull into the shoulder if you think the car behind you is not going to stop. It is much better to pull between the cars in front of you but not much. What would you do if you can't stop and a bike is in front of you stopped? You are going to try and swerve to the shoulder to miss the bike. If the bike then also heads for the shoulder,
cra-z1000 said:ConcoursKZ said:1 Never Tailgate
2 Always move through traffic at a pace faster than the flow looking for open real estate.
3 If people are passing you its time to park your bike and get a new hobby.
If I always rode faster than the flow here I'd be at triple digit speeds all the time...lol .
Thud300 said:1. Do your best to be seen (conspicuity, lane position, weaving a bit at oncoming left turners)
1.5. See them before they see you.
2. Assume they never see you, despite your best efforts to actually be seen. :truce:
Salish14 said:I'd not heard of the weaving, but like that idea.
I find myself often flicking my brights at every intersection or anyone possibly pulling out into my lane from a side road. [/quote]works4me said:[quote author=Salish14
3 cracked me up for some reason but it is true )NeroW said:Told to me when I was 16 by a Professor of Physics who rode a bad-a** Z1.
1. Be as predictable as you can be to the other vehicles, without impeding your own safety.
2. The inherent danger of any situation is proportional to the number and proximity of other vehicles.
3. Any danger you bring upon yourself is called "stupidity".
Simplistic perhaps (and one more than you asked for), but found I've never been able to fault them.
lars said:You don't need to worry about merging cars or the kamikaze driver that will blindly cross three lanes of traffic to make the next exit, or cars changing lanes from either side.
sailrider said:Years ago, when I was working in pipeline safety, I was certified as a "Smith System" driving instructor. You guys are talking about some very good points. To sum them up using Smith System jargon, and keeping with two odds improving behaviors, I'd offer the following:
1. Situational awareness
2. Always leave yourself an out
Mark aka sailrider
mnofpeace said:1. watching for cager awareness; ie head turning, head dropping (looking at a cell phone, plate of food, reading a letter), checking mirrors or lack their of. :-[
2. Escape-route checks...so i can get out of a multitude of emergency situations. :motonoises:
Bill said:Mine are
1.) Cover your controls at all times
2.) Never let anything catch your attention for more than a few seconds
Uncle Rob said:1. Don't get distracted and lose focus. Most of my accidents and close calls have been from lack of situational awareness.
2. Don't depend on your mirrors on the highway. Turn your head before you change lanes. It helps you see others and may make it apparent to them that you are looking to to change lanes.
3. Keep your spacing. If someone really wants to pass you, let them. It's easier to keep an eye on them if they are in front of you.
4. Try to be visible and predictable.
smithr1 said:My reason for doing the white helmet was two fold as well. It is cooler in the heat and the cars around me might mistake me for a cop and drive better. I can always hope anyway.