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RE: Being aware - 4/1/2008 3:31:51 AM
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kaska
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Well about lights.
We must use a headlight always at day and at night.
But at daytime i ride high beam headlight on to make me even more noticeable. The police has not been too curious about that and probably they will understand. If the sun is bright enough it will not be too bright to other drivers aswell.
About gear using. Well i have seen many videos in youtube how in USA they usually ride in shorts - it gives me a creeps. I use full gear always. Lucky for me the weather is not too hot in here also:D
When i was in south africa two years ago i thought i will melt there:D
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RE: Being aware - 4/1/2008 5:41:36 AM
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MarkR
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I havn't made my mind up about high beam on bikes always.
People who do it in cars sh1t me, but that's a little bit diffrent.
Australian bike are wired so that the headlights are on all the time. (Low beam)
kaska, I felt underdressed the other day cause when I went for a ride, the other two riders had full leathers with knee pads and stuff and I just had jeans and a leather jacket. (and gloves of course)
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RE: Being aware - 4/2/2008 11:19:36 AM
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knagy389us
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I run a headlight modulator, which works on the high beam only. Legal in all 50 states, I carry a copy of the statute with me, and sure enough was pulled over by police, asking what was wrong with my headlight. I explained what it was, and let him read. He then went on to say he never heard of a modulator and that he couldn't see how it was legal.
I run one on both my bikes and I have to say folks do take notice.
As far as gear goes, I ride fully dressed all year round. I have overpants with armor with shorts on in the summer, and full jacket, boots, gloves, full face helmet. Same when on my cruiser. A friend of mine lives in the next state where helmets are optional. He can't wait to get back over the line and pull off his half helmet to stick it in his bag.........how ironic that would be in the event of a crash.
< Message edited by knagy389us -- 4/2/2008 11:28:30 AM >
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RE: Being aware - 4/2/2008 12:11:48 PM
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Shadow
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Pardon my ignorance, but what's a headlight modulator ?
What does it do and how does it work ?
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RE: Being aware - 4/2/2008 2:27:46 PM
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MarkR
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Mr Google says it a ...
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=2
If it looks like the picture from above, it looks a bit w^nky, but I could imagine it looks quick good in real life.
I hearing a lot of bad policing coming out of the states, On Fox, they show 'COPS' and then after, 'Police 7' - the New Zealand version, what a difference
It's not bad over here, but there have bit some minor things happen that I think requires extra notice.
-- Dont tase me, Bro! --
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RE: Being aware - 4/2/2008 9:27:07 PM
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Shadow
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Thanks MarkR, but with my wonky electrical system, I'll give that a miss - may also be illegal here.........
Also a belated thanks to Cosmobob for the "Ride to Die" link - sorry Cosmo !
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RE: Being aware - 4/8/2008 9:05:27 AM
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Shadow
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Years ago a friend told me to double tie the laces when I wear shoes on the bike.
I forgot recently, went to put my left foot down, and....yup, lace hooked around gear lever.
Nearly fell........
Anyone else have similar stories we can learn from ?
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RE: Being aware - 4/27/2008 4:03:25 PM
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MarkR
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I saw a Camry with Pirelli's on it the other day, what a waste.
It still was able to get in my way.
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RE: Being aware - 4/27/2008 6:59:30 PM
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weekendrider
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Talk about gear on bikes i seen a fool at MT Glorious on sunday with the nee out in shorts on a gsxs
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RE: Being aware - 4/27/2008 8:43:57 PM
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Shadow
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I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.
But you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked
your cigarette butt out the car window.
I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But you didn't see me when I took time off from work to
run toys to the homeless.
I saw you stare at my long hair.
But you didn't see me and my friends
cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
I saw you roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old
coats and gloves to those that had none.
I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.
But you didn't see me cry as my children were
born and have their name written over and in my heart.
I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.
I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But you didn't see me when you were changing
the CD and drifted into my lane.
I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.
But you didn't see me pat my child's
hands, knowing he was safe behind me.
I saw you reading the newspaper or map as
you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze
my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you race down the road in the rain.
But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so
my son could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you run the yellow light just to save a
few minutes of time.
But you didn't see me trying to turn right.
I saw you cut me off because you needed
to be in the lane I was in.
But you didn't see me leave the road.
I saw you waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me.
Because I died that day you cut me off. I was just a biker.
A person with friends and a family. But, you didn't see me.
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RE: Being aware - 4/27/2008 9:20:34 PM
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MarkR
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Nothing like skin to slow down a 1/4 tonn bike . . Ahhhh
theres a word for people like that and it starts and ends with 'D'
I rode a V-max 1100 the other day, my mate wants me to experience the thrill of riding one.
It was, an experience.
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RE: Being aware - 4/27/2008 9:27:47 PM
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Shadow
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Apologies to ST Coleridge.........
The rhyme of the ancient biker
The time has come, the biker said, to whisper in the wind
Of corners taken much too fast, when in the past I’ve sinned
By cutting off my fellow man to get to breakfast early
Or braking late, I sealed the fate of one who was more worthy.
We ride too fast, the biker said, in groups or going shopping
The ones behind will surely find no place for panic stopping
So hear the plea from such as we who haven’t had the training
Spread out a bit, avoid a hit, and save us from a maiming…
The roads are bad, the biker, sad, to lose another member
When jokes are heard he’ll pass the word, and better you remember
For youth and time they are no crime so hear what he is saying
And heed the word, or so I’ve heard, your friends may end up praying
The hospitals and wards are full, the broken and the buckled,
Of those of us who curse and cuss but on a beer have suckled
So take a hike, don’t ride your bike when flirting with a brandy
The ones who do will vow to you how hard the pavement can be!
For such as we who live so free, the road is ever calling,
But rain and ice are never nice and soon will send you sprawling
The left hand bend could be your end if taken oh so speedy
And potholes too will skittle you and leave you feeling needy
So heed the word – it’s not absurd to listen to his whisper
For he has been, and surely seen some things to make you shiver
A shredded tyre, a bike on fire and from the bushes moaning
This little rhyme- please take your time- and get to where you’re going!
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RE: Being aware - 11/16/2008 9:26:31 PM
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Shadow
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< Message edited by Shadow -- 11/16/2008 9:30:22 PM >
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RE: Being aware - 11/17/2008 3:46:40 AM
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gregcbr
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Thanks for that, good advice.
I ride all the time during daylight (Not night or dusk) with high beam b i notice on motorways people get out of the right lane= must be seeing me)
And assume everyone will hit you I have used for years (position yourself as far away from traffic going same way and the other way is what I do too)
And something thats a bit illegal, For upto about 10 cars at red lights (provided it just changed red), I will split traffic to get to the front (not at 80kph, about 15-20) as someone once opened their door to check something in thier boot (if I was going faster I would have smacked thier door), as I figure, if no-ones around no-one can hit me!!!
Greg
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RE: Being aware - 11/17/2008 6:41:52 AM
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Imo000
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quote:
ORIGINAL: gregcbr
Thanks for that, good advice.
I ride all the time during daylight (Not night or dusk) with high beam b i notice on motorways people get out of the right lane= must be seeing me)
And assume everyone will hit you I have used for years (position yourself as far away from traffic going same way and the other way is what I do too)
And something thats a bit illegal, For upto about 10 cars at red lights (provided it just changed red), I will split traffic to get to the front (not at 80kph, about 15-20) as someone once opened their door to check something in thier boot (if I was going faster I would have smacked thier door), as I figure, if no-ones around no-one can hit me!!!
Greg
Beleive it or not, this is actually legal in California. When I was down there for work, the first time I''ve seen this, it scarred the crap out of me. Most of the bikers that I''ve seen hardly slow down too.
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