Helpful Info for new riders.
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I have a noob question. (I tried to do a search but couldn't find what I was looking for)
Do you ride with your high beam on during the day? I see the blue light on in a few of the videos posted of your daily rides.
Do you ride with your high beam on during the day? I see the blue light on in a few of the videos posted of your daily rides.
i just bought my first bike, and i knew that i have to be safe on the road. but this opened my eyes as wide as it could. all those tips will sink in after i read it few more times. i can not wait untill spring to get on my bike and ride but at the same time im glad its winter because i can read and learn from your tips. by doing this you are teaching us noobs but mostly saving someones life. thank you guys for all the tips of the road and our beloved bikes.
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Personally I could care less about the law and it high beam rules , but I think its worth mentioning that if a car or truck cant see your low beams , well you are a gonna anyways ...lolol
Low beams are very visible in daylight , so I would be saying that they are fine ....and that IMO , high beam just **** off the occasional driver coming in the other direction , so why bother ...
I use low beams ...
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Reading back through these post replies , I think that a few very sound pieces of advice are worth a bump ...
The guys below touched on these points in there posts and I would like to say again ...
Riding is just like being in a battle .(the battle to stay alive).. ride like all others on the roads are the enemy and you must not let them kill you ...
I have been ridding for a ton of years and what feels like a bloody million miles ... and every time I go out , I ride by these rule's...
No matter how good you think you are getting or how long you have been ridding.... remember my words here and the statements below from some very smart riders ... and you will win the battle and get to live a long life ...
The guys below touched on these points in there posts and I would like to say again ...
Riding is just like being in a battle .(the battle to stay alive).. ride like all others on the roads are the enemy and you must not let them kill you ...
I have been ridding for a ton of years and what feels like a bloody million miles ... and every time I go out , I ride by these rule's...
No matter how good you think you are getting or how long you have been ridding.... remember my words here and the statements below from some very smart riders ... and you will win the battle and get to live a long life ...
Shadow :
Believe that every other road user is
1 A complete idiot
2 They are all trying to kill you........................
You'll live longer
Believe that every other road user is
1 A complete idiot
2 They are all trying to kill you........................
You'll live longer
Ribeye67 :
Riding like the cagers don't see you will help you a lot. That way when they do something stupid you are already out of their way or getting there.
Riding like the cagers don't see you will help you a lot. That way when they do something stupid you are already out of their way or getting there.
JHouse :
First bike? My advice is to stay afraid for a long time. (Or if you prefer, if not fear, then RESPECT.)
First bike? My advice is to stay afraid for a long time. (Or if you prefer, if not fear, then RESPECT.)
CBRclassic :
Enjoy your riding, but always think to yourself as you are heading out each time ..
My bike will more than likely NOT cause me to crash .... I WILL be more than likely the cause of any crash that I may have...
Take it easy , ride within YOUR limits , not your mates limits ....YOURS !!
Have fun , but remember also to stay alert to all other traffic on the roads.
You may be a safe responsible rider , your bike may be well maintained and checked over , but that other driver may not be as careful as you !!!
Enjoy your riding, but always think to yourself as you are heading out each time ..
My bike will more than likely NOT cause me to crash .... I WILL be more than likely the cause of any crash that I may have...
Take it easy , ride within YOUR limits , not your mates limits ....YOURS !!
Have fun , but remember also to stay alert to all other traffic on the roads.
You may be a safe responsible rider , your bike may be well maintained and checked over , but that other driver may not be as careful as you !!!
Last edited by CBRclassic; Feb 5, 2011 at 02:26 AM.
Well bumped Steve. THis is the kind of info which we should all be reading on a regular basis. Like you said, no matter how long you've been riding the basics will ALWAYS apply.
Thank you for helping to save our lives mate!
Thank you for helping to save our lives mate!
that must'a hurt man !!! 
lol