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| Posted: Sun Oct 7th, 2007 10:31 pm | 81st Post |
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Something from a truck driver with over a million safe driving miles. I have used this from our defensive driving system which checks out every driver in the company once a year. Its the smith system of driving. 1. Haste makes waste.Clear your mind on the road and treat any vehicle as a loaded weapon.Dont look down the barrel and dont point it at something you dont wish to kill. 2. See and be seen.Although cagers may think you are rude and obnoxious, fingers and hand signals allow others to see you.Make sure you see them also.Not the vehicle but the person in the vehicle Are they paying attention,reading ,on the cellphone,or making out with the passenger. 3. leave an out.Always expect the unexpected and leave room to react.Can you safely hit the brakes or change lanes if you have to? 4.Aim high in steering.Keep you eyes way ahead in traffic.Many times you will see a truck change lanes 2 miles befgore having to.usually before on and off ramps where confusion usually sets in.You will rarely see a truck behind a vehicle with the hazards on. 5.Im really not sure what the 5th one is.But ive been good sofar. Keep the shiny side up and your head on the road.Not ON the road
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| Posted: Tue Oct 9th, 2007 05:27 am | 82nd Post |
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I took the same Smith Driver Training course. I seem to remember the following from that (I also cheated and went to their web sitehttp://smith-system.com/ )       Bald Faced Advertisement Smith System is the leader in professional driver training. Our trademarked Five Keys of Space Cushion Driving focuses on the core driving fundamentals of space, visibility and time. But it has worked for me, except in those times when I "got in a hurry", then the system broke 
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| Posted: Tue Oct 9th, 2007 10:13 pm | 83rd Post |
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Confine your stunt riding and racing to controlled areas, such as race tracks, not on public roads. Done on public roads, it's not only dangerous to you and others around you, but it also helps to further tarnish the reputation of all motorcyclists. I also think headlight and brake light modulators make you more visible, especially headlight modulators. I get asked about mine all the time, and also get people flashing their lights at me, and even pulling over when I come up behind them. That shows me they are noticing me. I also recommend rider's education to anyone that hasn't taken it before, or even if you have but it has been a while. It never hurts to sharpen our skills. John
____________________  Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008 also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 11th, 2007 03:45 am | 84th Post |
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I'd have to say one of the most important things is, Pay attention to what your doing.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 17th, 2007 05:31 pm | 85th Post |
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Biker John wrote: I'd have to say one of the most important things is, The #1 thing I stressed to all my MSFC students was: "RIDE LIKE EVERYONE IS OUT TO KILL YOU AT ALL TIMES" "EVERY RIDE"
____________________ 86 1200 (sold) - 00 ZX 11 Ninja (sold) 50th Anniversary GL 1500 SE 03 Concours 2007 Ultra Classic (B-Day present from wife) 06 Lees-ure-Lite camper Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground is my second home... |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 18th, 2007 11:46 pm | 86th Post |
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Good Thread Everyone!! We can't be careful enough out there!
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| Posted: Sat Oct 20th, 2007 02:51 pm | 87th Post |
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I always watch out for peple that are so short they are looking through their steering wheel, barely above the dash. They never see you. Last edited on Sat Oct 20th, 2007 02:52 pm by GSMacLean ____________________ http://www.goldwingdocs.com Read my illustrated How To guides! |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22nd, 2007 07:13 am | 88th Post |
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Well I am new on here but have 33 years riding and 20 years as a paramedic. Seems the guys on here have a good sense of safety so no need to go over the speed, alcohol and helmet thing. Unfortunately I live in a Navy town where kids buy crotch rockets with zero experience and kill themselves within a few days. Two just this week alone. Here are a few things I have noted. In a two vehicle accident left turning car into path of bike is the most likely to prove fatal. Assume every car in the left lane or turn lane WILL turn into you and be prepared. If it ever happens I would try and lay the bike down. Full frontal impact or a high side is not a good thing. The only lowside fatalities I have seen occur when the rider slides under a guard rail or is actually run over. NEVER place anything in a pocket that you would not want inserted into your body. Worked an accident where a guy layed the bike down in gravel. Full protective gear and minimal damage to the bike. Only he was dead. Not a mark on him but he had a small screwdriver clipped on his shift pocket. It went into his chest between two ribs and punctured his aorta. When at an intersection after the light turns green look both ways before going into the intersection. If approaching a " stale " green light look both ways slow down and cover the brakes. A broad side while rarer than the left turn accident will usually cause severe or fatal injuries as well. When on a multi lane highway especially at night NEVER ride in the far left lane. Drunks and other idiots that somehow get on a limited access highway the wrong way will almost always ride in that lane assuming they are in the right lane for them. On a divided highway they may pass on the double yellow into the left lane or just swerve into it. In any case a head on collision with a car is a bad thing. Take a look at your bike. Some accessories we add to our bikes could become weapons in an accident. Ask the rider with the cool pointed bar ends that was eviscerated by one of them. If it has a point or is sharp you may want to rethink having it. Look at everything and ask...what would happen if I hit that. Over all the guy that rides safely and follows the rules lives. Usually even when the car is at fault the speed of the bike was a contributing factor. I lived through a broadside back in 82. I never want to go through that again. I like to say I " ride paranoid" because everything and everyone around me wants to kill me. Be safe out there!
____________________ Going to get my Wing tomorrow 10/15! Currently have a Kaw ZRX 1200 Previous bikes 79 Kaw KE175 80 Kaw KZ 550 82 Kaw KZ 1000R 84 Ka GPZ 750 Turbo 92 Harley 883 95 Harley FXD |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22nd, 2007 02:11 pm | 89th Post |
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Good input from a guy who sees how not to do it. Thanks 140pilot. BTW, How many still keep you up at night? Yeah, I used to do it too. Last edited on Mon Oct 22nd, 2007 02:16 pm by steve604 ____________________ The family tree: '82 GL1100 ride and restore 850 T3 Moto Guzzi 650 Yamaha 500 Honda 500 Kawasaki H3 305 Honda little red honda 50 Never ride faster than your angel can fly. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22nd, 2007 10:48 pm | 90th Post |
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Hey 140pilot; Now I know the term for my riding style: PARANOID !!! That is how I look at all the intersections and approaching cars.... They have a beeline on my 2 wheeler.........
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2007 01:24 am | 91st Post |
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Wow, that oughta be easy enough to understand............
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2007 01:28 am | 92nd Post |
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steve604 wrote: Good input from a guy who sees how not to do it. Thanks 140pilot. More of them than I care to know. They take turns visiting at night. The job does take its toll for sure. I am always asked why I still ride after working as a medic and I just tell them if I stopped doing everything I have seen that can kill a person I would never leave the house!
____________________ Going to get my Wing tomorrow 10/15! Currently have a Kaw ZRX 1200 Previous bikes 79 Kaw KE175 80 Kaw KZ 550 82 Kaw KZ 1000R 84 Ka GPZ 750 Turbo 92 Harley 883 95 Harley FXD |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2007 03:41 am | 93rd Post |
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140pilot wrote: I am always asked why I still ride after working as a medic and I just tell them if I stopped doing everything I have seen that can kill a person I would never leave the house! Yep, life is full of risks. We just have to decide which one's we're willing to take, and live life instead of constantly worrying about what could happen. John
____________________ Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2007 03:40 pm | 94th Post |
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Of far more use is the advice of other members as to how they have honed their skills and avoided accidents, with either careless drivers or those who might misjudge a distance or not see a motorcyclist for whatever reason. Except for the rare occasion of road rage, ( which I have experienced, from someone who thought that his mobile phone call was more important than my life when I tooted him for nearly knocking me off and then tried to ram me off the road) I don't think anyone is out there specifically to injure motorcyclists, so it will be that brief second of concentration loss that you are looking to avoid, not the badge on the car. I will of course watch out for Leprechauns in cars, they are right dodgey characters.  Last edited on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 03:27 pm by redbaron ____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2007 04:01 pm | 95th Post |
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wexman wrote: I am afraid of cars driven by Leprechauns .... Silverfox wrote: I will of course watch out for Leprechauns in cars, they are right dodgey characters. You guys kill me. John Last edited on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 03:29 pm by redbaron ____________________ Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23rd, 2007 04:43 pm | 96th Post |
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Jluvs2dive wrote: wexman wrote:Gotta laugh John, life is too short and full of crying as it is!!!I am afraid of cars driven by Leprechauns ....  Last edited on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 03:29 pm by redbaron ____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 26th, 2007 05:04 pm | 97th Post |
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Always remember to give your bike a good once over before riding, check those tyres regularly, to ensure there are no nails that weren't invited or nicks in the rubber. Are the brakes in good order, is the reservoir topped up correctly, those two things are what can keep you from disaster, not of someone elses making.
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 26th, 2007 06:26 pm | 98th Post |
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I had no sooner finished posting my last entry than there was a screech and a big bang outside the house. I ran out to find my son on the ground, bike on it's side and a car up the kerb. My son was coming down the hill, slowing and indicating to come into the drive. As he turned in the woman, slammed into the side of his bike, knocking him off. We have a road turning just a few yards down from our drive entrance and she assumed that he was going to turn down there. Foxy junior got away lightly, bruised ankle and elbow, the bike is a bit trashed, broken fairing and indicator and a big dent in the tank. Poor lad has only passed his test recently, so even though it will be found in his favour, his insurance will no doubt take an increase in premium next year!!!! Being new to bikes he was being ultra careful and is well aware of the difficulty of turning into our driveway, which just goes to show that a momentary lapse of concentration by someone else and your life is at risk.
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 26th, 2007 06:40 pm | 99th Post |
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Silverfox wrote: I had no sooner finished posting my last entry than there was a screech and a big bang outside the house. I ran out to find my son on the ground, bike on it's side and a car up the kerb. My son was coming down the hill, slowing and indicating to come into the drive. As he turned in the woman, slammed into the side of his bike, knocking him off. We have a road turning just a few yards down from our drive entrance and she assumed that he was going to turn down there. Foxy junior got away lightly, bruised ankle and elbow, the bike is a bit trashed, broken fairing and indicator and a big dent in the tank. Poor lad has only passed his test recently, so even though it will be found in his favour, his insurance will no doubt take an increase in premium next year!!!! I'm sorry Pete, but I'm relieved that your son was not injured more severely. Stupid woman shouldn't have been following him so stinkin' close no matter what she thought he was going to do.  Did you run around to the back of her car and check for a chrome fish? Sorry, I couldn't resist.  John
____________________ Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 26th, 2007 07:23 pm | 100th Post |
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Sorry to read your son's mishap.Glad he wasn't seriously injured. I live not far from an intersection(close enought for a double no pass line to end just past my drive) and have been called several choice names for turning into my drive instead of going the extra 150 ft to the signal light at 40 mph. Yeah I've had to miss my drive from both directions to avoid being rammed from the rear several times on the bike. Our van has the battle scars on the rear door and bumper and folks seem to notice it more and tend to give it a bit more space. Speed limit is 30 but have been tailgated at 50 not 300ft from my drive trying to put some space between us running against a red light at the intersection. Keno By the way Jluvs2dive, it looks good, keep it out front and keep it clean! Keno
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