Pay attention to what's going on behind you.

Leave it in gear and give yourself room at a red light so you can move real fast if you realize someone coming up behind you isn't going to stop.

Stay calm. Don't retaliate against stupid cagers - they probably didn't want to cut you off. You need to focus on what's about to happen, not on what's already happened. Try not to put yourself in a position where cagers can cut you off.

Don't ride faster than conditions and skills permit. Pay attention to reduced speed signs for corners.

Don't follow so closely that you won't be able to avoid the debris in the road after the car in front passes over it. Don't follow semis too closely, pass them efficiently and give them enough room when you're changing lanes in front of them.

Scan for critters.

 

Never taken a riders course, some things are better left to experience. Not saying they don't have value, just that they don't, in my opinion come into play when the chips are down. You can practice all you want, but, your mental state will dictate your response. When the adenilne flows most of what you've learned goes out the window when the crap hits the fan. Road time and the course will keep you safe!! my .02.

 

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After U've been in here for Yrs, U'll see that there are few post that haven't been posted before...

Heres one the showed 36 tips...for safe riding... Saved me a lot of typing...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/off-t...ding-tips.html

 

20 mph is the mark. Anything below 20mph you don't countersteer.

 

an old biker told me once "the thing that has killed the most bikers is electric start" if you were to drunk or stoned to kick start it you weren't going anywhere.

 

Okay, a few form the Netherlands:

- If your bike looks like a Harley and your ***** vibrate, it is for sure a Harley. If your ***** don't vibrate and it still lokks like a Harley it is for sure a Jap imi

- Be fair and honest to your guardian angel. She will be the same to you at the moment you need her the most.

- The greatest compliment for a bike maker is when his product is copied by the japs to the detail. It is worse if they can copy the spirit and brotherhood too.

- Respect the bike, respect the weather, respect the road, respect the other trafficers and don't trust anyone on the shining paint of his car..

On the tumbstone of thousand of bikers is written: 'He had the right, but took it too"

 

Anything that starts with "Watch This" turns out bad.

 

Dad told me your never to old to learn something new.

I've been riding for the better part of 50 years. 2 years ago my wife decided she wanted to learn to ride but didn't want to go to the MSF course by herself so I decided to take it with her.

It taught me some things I never new but more importantly, it reminded me of things long forgotten.

Ride safe.

 

Just ganna copy these from BlackBird on that post...


1. Never park your bike downhill into a parking space.
2. Never park your bike downhill without being in gear.
3. Never leave your bike running and unattended downhill.
4. Never stop your bike with the front wheel turned.
5. Use your rear brake as the control brake at slow speeds.
6. Turn your head and look over your shoulder during U-turns.
7. Look where you want to go.
8. Don’t always believe the neutral light.
9. Always downshift to first gear before coming to stop.
10. Check your tire pressure regularly.
11. Keep your eyes level with the horizon when coming to a stop.
12. Practice your starts and stops on different inclines.
13. Practice stopping with only your left foot down.
14. Change your tires when the minimum tread depth is 1.5mm f & 2.0mm r.
15. Be prepared for wet weather; invest in top quality raingear.
16. You will drop your bike no matter how new or old it may be.
17. Unless your leather is lined, the black dye will run when it is wet.
18. You can be cold at speed on a 70 degree day.
19. Dress in layers with adequate air space in between.
20. Two full seasons on an “un-Tendered battery” is reasonable, any more will tempt fate.
21. Take the time to winterize your bike properly for storage.
22. Buy the best helmet you can afford and one that fits. It’s your brain.
23. There is only one thing worse than wet…..its cold and wet.
24. Cornering is the reason we ride in the first place. Become a master of the turns.
25. Countersteering is the #1 way to turn your bike quickly!
26. Pretend you are invisible to other drivers.
27. Ride Your Own Ride: Don't try to keep up with your friends who may be more experienced. Know your personal limits.
28. Make SURE your kickstand is all the way down.
29. MAKE SURE your kickstand is all the way up
30 Never leave your petcock on reserve after fueling
31. Your helmet will fall off that seat!
32. Always leave yourself an "out" whenever you're riding!
33. Don't linger in anyone's blind spot.
34. You NEVER have the right of way on a motorcycle.
35. Always do a shoulder check when changing lanes.
36. Eye contact with the left-turner in front of you don't mean squat.


This is going well I think

Lot's of good stuff coming up.

 

Greetings,
One from the aircraft side changed for bikes:
There are old bikers and there are bold bikers but there are very few old bold bikers.
The same road changes EVERY day.
A cage with a turn signal on won't turn.
A cage without a turn signal on will turn.
4 wheels WILL beat 2 wheels - even if you hold the jokers.
The faster you ride, the longer it takes to stop.
Unbreakable parts will.
Never follow too close.
The quickest way to die is easy and the easy way to die is quick.
Half as many wheels means it's twice as easy to crash.