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Accessories heaven :)
- From: Gussi
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I have been complaining since I bought my bike in 2005 that I can't seam to find any accessories for my bike. Now that I have found this site I am as close to accessories heaven as I possibly can be.
I have been spending the last few days getting to know my way around this fantastic site, and I only get happier every minute. One of the great things about this site is to be able to look at the members accessories list and to read their comments. To be able to find bikes like mine and see how people have customized their rides is fantastic.
The down side to all this, if I can call it a down side, is that only few days before I found this site I had ordered some chrome on ebay, so now I have to wait at leat for few days before I can do it to my wife to order all the goodies I have found here :) I am fishing for Mackerel off the coast of Africa at the moment, and because I work for 12 hours and get 12 hours off every day I have too much free time on my hands browsing on the internet looking for some shiny parts. A part from all the little chrome accessories I just ordered I ordered Tsukayu Jumbo Hard bags with Luggage racks and Bag guards. The bags will be painted in the colors of my bike so I cant wait to see it.
I will be here until the beginning of January so it will be my wife's job to find a place in the garrage for all my new stuff. Oh I cant wait to get home to put everything on my bike :)
I have to thank all of you for making this site so interesting :)
Ride safe,
Gunnsteinn.
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- 9 hours ago
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Loaded to go
- From: spacemonkey69
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Description:Last minute decision to put the big bag on my bike, Dim needed somewhere for all her hair product. Andy Strapz bag on Dims bike was brilliant, well designed and useful everyone should have one.
- 4 days ago
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Dims method for getting on her
- From: spacemonkey69
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With the small Andy Strapz bag on Dim can no longer get her leg over LOL It was even funnier to watch when the ground was uneven
- 5 days ago
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Vulcan 1600 owners....
- From: dtinz
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I have a Classic. On my sissy bar I have a roll bag (T-Bag) but need some more storage. Would like some saddle bags so I'm asking the CC community out there if you have pictures and opinons on this subject that you would like to share? Appreciate any input.
Keep the wind in your face and ride safe!
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- 1 week ago
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Just to lighten the mood on wh
- From: australian6
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Another Funny Email from Samantha
EVER WONDER where we are headed...
Why the sun lightens our hair,
but darkens our skin?
Why women can't put on mascara
with their mouth closed?
Why you don't ever see the headline:
'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why 'abbreviated' is such a long word?
Why Doctors call what they do 'practice'?
Why you have to click on 'Start'
to stop Windows 98?
Why lemon juice is made with artificial flavour, while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
Why the man who invests all your money is called a 'Broker'?
Why there isn't mouse flavoured cat food?
Who tastes dog food when it has a
'new & improved' flavour?
Why Noah didn't swat those two mosquitoes?
Why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
Why they don't make the whole plane out of the material used for the indestructible black box?
Why sheep don't shrink when it rains?
Why they are called apartments when
they are all stuck together?
If con is the opposite of pro,
is Congress the opposite of progress?
Why they call the airport 'the terminal'
if flying is so safe?
AND...
In case you need further proof that the human race is doomed bec au se of stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
On a Myer hairdryer:
'Do not use while sleeping'.
(Darn, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair).
On a bag of Chips:
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(The shoplifter special?)
On a bar of Palmolive soap:
'Directions: Use like regular soap'.
(And that would be how???)
On some frozen dinners:
'Serving suggestion: Defrost'.
(But, it's just a suggestion).
On Nanna's Tiramisu dessert
(printed on bottom):
'Do not turn upside down'.
(Well...duh, a bit late, huh)!
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
'Product will be hot after heating'.
(And you thought????...)
On packaging for a K-Mart iron:
'Do not iron clothes on body'.
(But wouldn't this save me more time?)
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:
'Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication'.
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5 year olds with head colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid:
'Warning: May c au se drowsiness'.
(And...I'm taking this bec au se???)
On most brands of Christmas lights:
'For indoor or outdoor use only'.
(As opposed to...what?)
On a Japanese food processor:
'Not to be used for the other use'.
(Now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
On Nobby's peanuts:
'Warning: contains nuts'.
(Talk about a news flash!)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
'Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts'.
(Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)
I don't blame the company, I blame the parents for this one:
On a child's superman costume:
'Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly'.
On a Swedish chainsaw:
'Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals'.
(Was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)
Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle)...in other words send it to everyone. We all need to smile every once in a while.
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- 1 week ago
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Just a Laugh or two.....
- From: spirit7
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From Dr. Rebecca St. Clair While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I asked, "How long have you been bed-ridden?" After a look of complete confusion she! answered..... "Why not for about twenty years-when my husband was alive."
Dr. Steven Swanson
I was caring for a woman from Kentucky and asked, "So, how's your breakfast this morning?" "It's very good, except for the Kentucky Jelly. I can't seem to get used to the taste," the patient replied. I then asked to see the jelly and the woman produced a foil packet labeled "KY Jelly."
And finally;
A new, young MD doing his residency in OB was quite embarrassed performing female pelvic exams. To cover his embarrassment he had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle aged lady upon whom he was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassed him. He looked up from his work and sheepishly said, I'm sorry. Was I tickling you? She replied, "No doctor, but the song you were whistling was....... "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener."
Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement. Will Rodgers.
Remember; Lettin' the cat out of the bag is a lot easier 'n puttin' it back in.
There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works.
Never slap a man who's chewin' tobacco.
Never miss a good chance to shut-up!
Bye now cc friends and neighbors. Ride safe and ride often. Spirit7
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- 1 week ago
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Packed Up
- From: CromagnaMan
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This is a photo of my Magna all packed up going to Daytona's Bike Week in the spring of 2008. This is prior to most of the modification to the Magna and the new paint job. The "luggage" consists of Willie Max saddle bags, a Willie Max "Travel Trunk" on the passenger seat with a "Sissy Bar Bag" attached to each side of the Travel Trunk, and a large roll bag strapped to the luggage rack behind the back rest. I actually travel to the bike rallies instead of using a trailer to haul my bike over. It's cheating if you don't ride your bike to the rallies!
- 1 week ago
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new member
- From: cliftonking
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al you been smelling you ben-gay again ( heat rub for sore bones) you old bag bones . take care al clyde
- 2 weeks ago
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Back View of my Magna wih Stoc
- From: CromagnaMan
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Here's an old photo of my Magna with the original OEM Stock paint on her with the saddlebags and the sissy bar bag that I "illuminated". I actually wired the light in to the brake lights so when I would rode down the road, the running light was illuminated and when I would hit the brakes, the light would come on.
- 3 weeks ago
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Touring and packing
- From: Dimitra
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In a few days we're off on a touring trip for 2 weeks. We will be travelling at a leisurely pace taking in all the scenery and stopping to visit and stay at various towns along the trip.
There are many of you out there who are experienced touring riders. I'm after some pointers on the subject from those with experience. We have a pair of saddlebags each (hubby and I, on our respective bikes) and hubby will be carrying a top bag on the back pack rack. We have some Andy Strapz to basically bungy anything we need to the back of the bike.
Tonight we did a 'practice pack' to see what will fit into the bags as this is all new to us. Deciding how many pairs of pants do we really need to take, etc. Also trying to put things we will need most in the top bag. Got a first aid kit, sunscreen, eye drops, camera of course, etc. We're prepared with a few bike spares too such as globes, spare levers etc which will go in my bike's drop box.
Not sure if I should take more than one bike jacket. My DriRider jacket will be windproof and waterproof for the elements, and it does have zips I can open for air flow. Planning not to take the liner as it's bulky and we are headed into summer here (supposedly). I figure I can layer long sleeve tops if I'm colder. Do I bother with summer jacket or not? Currently the weather forecast has rain and hot days, so I don't know what the weather will be like for the full two weeks away. What do you do?
What else should we know before we go? E.g. Are there specific items that we should not even bother taking? Are there items which are a definite MUST HAVE? Are there items we should keep very accessible (i.e. in the top bag rather than the saddlebags), etc?
I'm not sure if this subject has already been discussed, but as someone who's never toured before, I'm very interested in hearing your feedback!!
Thanks, Dim :)
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- 3 weeks ago
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1 Open-Box Cranker Bag! SUPER
- From: karmahappens
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Kuryakyn Cranker Bag by Sportech - OPEN BOX ONLY 1!!!
This is an OPEN BOX item. Everything works and has been tested by Kuryakyn to be in factory working order. But, there are no returns or refunds on this item.
Infuse your ride with style, music & storage with the innovative new Cranker Tank Bag from Sportech. The next level of moto-luggage, the Cranker Bag features an integrated amplifier, speaker & MP3 capability so you can take your music with you while honing your favorite stretch of tarmac. Plus, the Cranker Bag provides storage for all your riding essentials in a sleek, semi-rigid molded design, which maintains its shape even when empty.
Features:
- Speaker specially tuned for optimum sound at highway speeds
- Sleek low-profile design will not interfere with rider
- Powered from your bike or 4AA batteries
- 3-High powered magnets hold bag securely in place
- Optional mounting straps for plastic tanks & added versatility
- Non-scratching rubberized backing protects your bike's finish
- 13 inch Long x 8 inch Wide x 4 inch Deep
- Blog post
- 3 weeks ago
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Viola
- From: slick1957
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Viola has a windshield, saddle bags, a windshield bag, side mount tool bag, Gorilla alarm, air horn, chrome hwy bar, Kawasaki Corbin seat , 12 volt power supply, hard wired GPS, mild cam , k and n air filter, dyno jet stage 1 kit, Maxis classic white walls, fender mount Indian head light, and a 1940 era tombstone tail light kit, red light running kit for rear blinkers, and a parade light. The bike has been lowered 1 inch in the rear This is my bike and not one from the web or magazines has been mentioned to me. This building is in SC and I did take this photo !!. I have a picture of me and my bike posted.
- 1 month ago
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A Road Trip
- From: australian6
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Woke up on saturday morning 10th of October, walked outside and saw what a magnificent day that it was, so looked at the VN and thought, time for a an inpromtu Road Trip. Went back inside threw a few things into the tank bag put on the leathers strode outside, saddled up and rode off into the morning heading west. Had no real idea of where I was going but thought since I had three days off I would just head west towards Adelaide and then see where things led from there.
Arrived in Murray Bridge, in South Australia {about 76 kilometres from Adelaide} around four pm Saturday afternoon, having taken a lesuirely cruise down the Western Highway passing through Ballarat, Ararat, Stawel, Horsham and Bordertown on the way to Murray Bridge. Made numerous stop offs on the way as it was such a beautiful day I was not in any particular rush and besides it is all about the journey not the destination.
As I had never been to Murray Bridge, and as it is situated on the banks of the once Mighty Murray River {dying now thanks to the stupidity of various State Governments and inaction by the Australian Federal Government} I decided to stay overnight, which, as it turned out, extended into a two night stay.
Whilst sitting in front of my Motel room enjoying a quiet beer, I gave some thought as to where to head off to on the Monday. Remembering back to a message sent to me by Dimitra about how I should, at least once in my life, ride the length of the famous Great Ocean Road {G.O.R}, I decided to take her advice and return to Melbourne via that particular route.
I awoke around 4:30am on the Monday morning loaded up the bike and headed off towards Mount Gambier - home of the magnificent Blue Lake Crater - another place that I had never visited, then onto Warrnambool - the Whale Watching Centre of Victoria and then on towards the start of the Great Ocean Road, through countryside, most of which I had never been through before, well at least on a Bike lol.
The weather when I left Melbourne on the saturday was brilliant, however by the time I left Murray Bridge it had turned to shite, overcast with rain threatening. For a part of the ride back the rain held off but about 40 kilometres out from Mount Gambier the sky opened up and down it came by the bucket load. I pulled off the road and managed to find some shelter under some trees where I dug out the wet weather gear and although slightly damp, I managed to don the gear and continue on to the first planned stopover. Spent a good couple of hours in Mount Gambier having a look around this major Rural City before heading off to take a look see at the rather stunning Blue Lake Crater, where I managed to take a few photos, in between dodging rain squalls. Being concious of the time I saddled back up and headed off to Warrnambool, where again I stayed for a time having a look around yet another Rural city that I had never been to. The rain I must add did not stop and remained with me all the way back to Melbourne.
From Warrnambool I headed off towards the Great Ocean Road. Along the way I decided to do the "Tourist" thing and stopped off at the spectacular "Bay of Islands", took a few pictures damm near got blown off the viewing platform as the wind had picked to almost Gale force, which along with the rain squalls made riding a not too pleasant experience lol.
I also stopped off at the 12 Apostles, now down to four as yet another one collapsed not so many months ago from the erosion of the sea. Took some more pics before saddling up and heading off down the G.O.R back towards home. The G.O.R is a truly magnificent and spectactular road which winds its way along the coast before turning inland through the Otway Ranges - a magnificent Rainforest area - then returning back to the coast.
This single lane road is made for Bikes as it winds, turns and twists its way from its start right through till it ends. Not a road for the inexperienced rider, a fact proven by the number of motorbike riders who have perished over the years by underestimating the the dangers that exist all along its length. In fact even for the most experienced rider this road is a major challenge.
Given the prevailing weather conditions, I took undertook the journey along the Great Ocean Road with a slight feeling of disquiet, as there was still a fair amount of traffic consisting of Tourist Buses, Caravans and Cars {many of which were being driven by learners!!} so I proceeded with a fair amount of caution. The road was quite slippery and as I had overstayed at both Mount Gambier and Warrnambool as well as at the Tourist lookouts, the daylight, already poor due to the heavy overcast conditions, started to fail well before I had made it to the end of the road.
Needless to say I made it home safely, although I had a couple of close calls on some of the more dangerous corners, wet through {as the rain intensified into almost a torrential downpour along the final stretch from the coast to home and the wet weather gear just gave up lol}, tired but exhillarated by the ride and the challenges that were thrown my way.
I will return to the G.O.R, but maybe not till summer is well and truly with us as there is so much that I did not get to fully see or appreciate. Next time though will be without the tank bag and other baggage so maybe, just maybe I will test both myself and the 1600 out a tad more than I did this time round. Having said that the VN1600 did perform magnificently, never missed a beat and responded well each time I needed her to. A sure footed and most forgiving girl she most certainly is, which I am indeed thankful for.
Hope that you guys and Gals enjoyed this little narrative and I will post some of the pictures from this trip as soon as I am able, which with any luck will be tomorrow.
Stay Safe, Stay Upright and Enjoy the Ride
A6
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- 1 month ago
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Reasonable considerations
- From: dmeach
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Way to many motorcycle accidents this year!!!
50 WAYS TO STAY ALIVE ON TWO WHEELS
1. Assume you're invisible. To a lot of drivers, you are. Never make a move based on the assumption that another driver sees you, even if you've made eye contact. Bikes don't register to the four-wheel mind.
2. Be considerate. The consequences of strafing the jerk du jour or cutting him off, start out bad and get worse. Pretend it was your grandma and smile.
3. Dress for the crash, not the pool or the bar. Sure, McDonalds is a 5-minute trip, but nobody plans to eat pavement. Modern mesh gear means 100-degree heat and is no excuse for a T-shirt and shorts.
4. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Assume that car across the intersection will turn across your bow when the light goes green, with or without a turn signal.
5. Leave your ego at home. The only people who really care if you were faster on the freeway will be the officer and the judge.
6. Pay attention. Yes, there is a half-naked girl on the billboard. That shock does feels squishy. Meanwhile, you could be drifting toward Big Trouble. Focus.
7. Mirrors only show you part of the picture. Never change direction without turning your head to make sure the coast really is clear.
8. Be patient. Always take another second or three before you pull out to pass, ride away from a curb or into freeway traffic from an on-ramp. It's what you don't see that gets you. That extra look could save your butt.
9. Watch your closing speed. Passing cars at twice their speed or changing lanes to shoot past a row of stopped cars is just asking for trouble.
10. Beware the verge and the merge. A lot of nasty surprises end up on the sides of the road: empty McDonalds bags, nails, TV antennas, ladders, you name it. Watch for troublesome debris on both sides of the road.
11. Left-turning cars remain a leading killer of motorcyclists. Don't assume someone will wait for you to dart through the intersection. They're trying to beat the light, too.
12. Beware of cars running traffic lights. The first few seconds after a signal light changes are the most perilous. Look both ways before barging into an intersection.
13. Check your mirrors. Do it every time you change lanes, slow down or stop. Be ready to move if another vehicle is about to occupy the space you'd planned to use.
14. Mind the gap. Remember Drivers Ed? One seconds worth of distance per 10 mph is the old rule of thumb. Better still, scan the next 12 seconds ahead for potential trouble.
15. Beware of boy racers. They're quick and their drivers tend to be aggressive. Don't assume you've beaten one away from a light or outpaced it in traffic and change lanes without looking. You could end up as a civic hood ornament.
16. Excessive entrance speed hurts. Its the leading cause of single-bike accidents on twisty roads and racetracks. In Slow, Out Fast is the old adage, and it still works. Dialing up corner speed is safer than scrubbing it off.
17. Don't trust that deer whistle. Ungulates and other feral beasts prowl at dawn and dusk, so heed those big yellow signs. If you're riding in a target-rich environment, slow down and watch the shoulders.
18. Learn to use both brakes. The front break does most of the stopping, but use some back brake.
19. Keep the front brake covered always. Save a single second of reaction time at 60 mph and you can stop 88 feet shorter. Think about that.
20. Look where you want to go. Use the miracle of target fixation to your advantage. The motorcycle goes where you look, so focus on the solution.
21. Keep your eyes moving. Traffic is always shifting, so keep scanning for potential trouble. Don't lock your eyes on any one thing for too long unless you're actually dealing with trouble.
22. Think before you act. Careful whipping around that car going 7 kph in a 30-kph zone or you could end up with your head in the driver's side door when he turns into the driveway right in front of you.
23. Raise your gaze. It's too late to do anything about the 20 feet immediately in front of your fender, so scan the road far enough ahead to see trouble and change trajectory.instead of the problem.
24. Get your mind right in the driveway. Most accidents happen during the first 15 minutes of a ride, below 40 mph, near an intersection or driveway. Yes, that could be your driveway.
25. Come to a full stop at that next stop sign. Put a foot down. Look again. Anything less forces a snap decision with no time to spot potential trouble.
26. Never dive into a gap in stalled traffic. Cars may have stopped for a reason, and you may not be able to see why until its too late to do anything about it.
27. Don't saddle up more than you can handle. If you weigh 95 pounds, avoid that 795-pound cruiser. If you're 5-foot-5, forget those towering adventure-tourers.
28. Watch for car doors opening in traffic. And smacking a car that's swerving around some goofball's open door is just as painful.
29. Don't get in an intersection rut. Watch for a two-way stop after a string of four-way intersections. If you expect cross-traffic to stop, there could be a painful surprise when it doesn't.
30. Stay in your comfort zone when you're with a group. Riding over your head is a good way to end up in the ditch. Any bunch worth riding with will have a rendezvous point where you'll be able to link up again.
31. Give your eyes some time to adjust. A minute or two of low light heading from a well-lighted garage onto dark streets is a good thing. Otherwise, you're essentially flying blind for the first mile or so
32. Master the slow U-turn. Practice. Park your butt on the outside edge of the seat and lean the bike into the turn, using your body as a counterweight as you pivot around the rear wheel.
33. Who put a stop sign at the top of this hill? Don't panic. Use the rear brake to keep from rolling back down. Use Mr. Throttle and Mr. Clutch normally and smoothly to pull away.
34. If it looks slippery, assume it is. A patch of suspicious pavement could be just about anything. Butter Flavor Crisco? Gravel? Mobil 1? Or maybe it's nothing. Better to slow down for nothing than go on your head.
35. Bang! A blowout! Now what? No sudden moves. The motorcycle isn't happy, so be prepared to apply a little calming muscle to maintain course Ease back the throttle, brake gingerly with the good wheel and pull over very smoothly to the shoulder. Big sigh.
36. Drops on the face shield? Its raining. Lightly misted pavement can be slipperier than when its been rinsed by a downpour, and you never know how much grip there is. Apply maximum-level concentration, caution and smoothness.
37. Emotions in check? To paraphrase Mr. Ice Cube, chickity-check yourself before you wreck yourself. Emotions are as powerful as any drug, so take inventory every time you saddle up. If you're mad, sad, exhausted or anxious, stay put.
38. Wear good gear. Wear stuff that fits you and the weather If you're too hot or too cold or fighting with a jacket that binds across the shoulders, you're dangerous. It's that simple.
39. Leave the iPod at home. You won't hear that cement truck in time with Spinal Tap cranked to 11, but they might like your headphones in intensive care.
40. Learn to swerve. Be able to do two tight turns in quick succession. Flick left around the bag of briquettes, then right back to your original trajectory. The bike will follow your eyes, so look at the way around, not the briquettes. Now practice till its a reflex.
41. Be smooth at low speeds. Take some angst out, especially of slow-speed maneuvers, with a bit of rear brake. It adds a welcome bit of stability by minimizing unwelcome weight transfer and potentially bothersome driveline lash.
42. Flashing is good for you. Turn signals get your attention by flashing, right? So a few easy taps on the brake pedal or lever before stopping makes your brake light more eye-catching to trailing traffic.
43. Intersections are scary, so hedge your bets. Put another vehicle between your bike and the possibility of someone running the stop sign/red light on your right and you cut your chances of getting nailed in half.
44. Tune your peripheral vision. Pick a point near the center of that wall over there. Now scan as far as you can by moving your attention, not your gaze. The more you can see without turning your head, the sooner you can react to trouble.
45. All alone at a light that won't turn green? Put as much motorcycle as possible directly above the sensor wire usually buried in the pavement beneath you and located by a round or square pattern behind the limit line. If the light still won't change, try putting your kickstand down, right on the wire. You should be on your way in seconds.
46. Every-thing is harder to see after dark. Even You. Adjust your headlights, Carry a clear face shield and have your game all the way on after dark, especially during commuter hours.
47. Don't troll next to or right behind Mr. Peterbilt. If one of those 18 retreads blows up, which they do with some regularity it de-treads, and that can be ugly. Unless you like dodging huge chunks of flying rubber, keep your distance.
48. Take the panic out of panic stops. Develop an intimate relationship with your front brake. Seek out some safe, open pavement. Starting slowly, find that fine line between maximum braking and a locked wheel, and then do it again, and again.
49. Make your tires right. None of this stuff matters unless your skins are right. Don't take them for granted Make sure pressure is spot-on every time you ride. Check for cuts, nails and other junk they might have picked up, as well as general
wear.
50. Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Smile at the idiot. Forgetting some clowns 80-mph indiscretion beats running the risk of ruining your life, or ending it.
Original Author Unknown - Blog post
- 1 month ago
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