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Post by matmatmat on Apr 12, 2014 13:47:19 GMT 9.5
I was thinking we could start a thread with great riding tips, what tips do you give to new riders?
My newest one I give to people is when riding in heavy traffic try and ride behind a small car without tinted windows so you can see through and past it easy.
And never assume a car can see you, lots of motorcyclists say that the car that pulled out and t-boned them was looking straight at them, it will look like they are making eye contact but they are looking straight through you.
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Post by Benno on Apr 13, 2014 22:58:59 GMT 9.5
My tip- get used to changing down the gears using compression to slow down.. Find neutral while rolling . Don't sit at the lights with clutch in.
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Post by Josh -Admin- on Apr 13, 2014 23:23:18 GMT 9.5
When riding in the RAIN try and avoid those metal man hole covers, and when stopping at lights don't put your feet on those white lines they can get really slippery.
My tip for today.
Josh
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Post by Benno on Apr 13, 2014 23:36:49 GMT 9.5
Don't use much front brake if any on loose stuff. If the front wheel skids you go splat.
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Post by dangerouscycle on Apr 14, 2014 0:09:25 GMT 9.5
Try to avoid turning on tram or train tracks in the wet the can be very slippery. I know from experience
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Post by mrsbenno on Apr 14, 2014 21:41:24 GMT 9.5
When you're riding behind your mate, try to keep in his sight in his (or her!) mirror. Personally I find it annoying not knowing where my mate is, always looking over my shoulder to see if they're still there. When me n Benno are out riding, if I'm following him I always try to sit where he can easily glance in his mirror and see me. That's provided I haven't dragged him off at the lights and he's still trying to catch me! ; )
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Post by Benno on Apr 15, 2014 0:40:25 GMT 9.5
CHAIN TENSION- check it often, do it often, saves heaps of wear.
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Post by chops on Apr 19, 2014 16:05:35 GMT 9.5
Ok here is mine....
1. own your position on the road. 2. ride in the same position you would be sitting steering your car. 3. wear lots of leather and grow a beard. 4. LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES............
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Post by chops on Apr 19, 2014 16:06:50 GMT 9.5
When you're riding behind your mate, try to keep in his sight in his (or her!) mirror. Personally I find it annoying not knowing where my mate is, always looking over my shoulder to see if they're still there. When me n Benno are out riding, if I'm following him I always try to sit where he can easily glance in his mirror and see me. That's provided I haven't dragged him off at the lights and he's still trying to catch me! ; ) Benno = slow poke lol
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Post by Josh -Admin- on Apr 20, 2014 21:26:06 GMT 9.5
Never ride parallel to any vehicle, in saying that I try and stay ahead of all traffic and when the traffic stops/slows (let the lane splitting begin)
assuming that your are in NSW I believe that lane splitting is illegal in all other states can anyone else confirm this ?
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Post by Benno on Apr 21, 2014 10:45:23 GMT 9.5
It's legal in WA
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Post by Grot on Apr 21, 2014 12:27:42 GMT 9.5
It's illegal in QLD... but then again... isn't everything?
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Post by Rohan on Apr 24, 2014 13:19:43 GMT 9.5
lane splitting is illegal in NSW. As of july 1st this year it will become legal.
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Post by gunslinger on Apr 25, 2014 19:12:15 GMT 9.5
Some Spyder-specific advice: The stock rear tyre will last an age but has poor grip in the wet. Chain tension (too slack) has a direct and dramatic effect on the gearbox. Gears will pop into neutral, and finding neutral can be infuriating. Even with the long forks to absorb the forces, the twin front discs can lock up the front tyre under hard braking. Don't be afraid to scrape the pegs during hard turns, the center of gravity is very stable and you need to put it right over to perfom U-turns. Despite the wide turning circle you can shift the Spyder's weight and direction surprislingly quickly; practise and make it familiar because it may just help you dodge something.
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Post by mrsbenno on Apr 29, 2014 21:51:51 GMT 9.5
Ok here is mine.... 3. wear lots of leather and grow a beard. Haha, a beard would come in handy when it's raining. That stuff stings!
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