+1 have just had 1st hand experience of that !!! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Nellybambam
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+1 have just had 1st hand experience of that !!! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Nellybambam
What are the ones that constantly do 40-45 in a 30, then stay there in the nationals called? Plenty of them around too!
Twats!Quote:
Originally Posted by pluggedinpete
Twats![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabb
Correct! :)
27. Brake lights. Brakes aren't just for braking, they are also for activating your brake light. I like to flow between bends on a country lane, just rolling the throttle on and off to control my speed. It means you need to be good at judging your bends, but it also makes for smoother and more relaxed ride. It's only when I start pushing on, that I feel the need to brake before entering a bend. However, rolling on and off the throttle doesn't activate the brake light, which if you have someone following, would be useful for their information. Bearing in mind cars don't slow as quickly as bikes when they're off the gas, sudden rolling off of the throttle may catch a car driver out. So it may be useful to touch the brakes (even if you're not really applying them) just to show the driver following, that you're slowing down. I may touch the brakes early when I want the driver behind to pay attention, like when approaching an unexpected hazard or stationary queue of traffic. Particularly at higher speeds, showing a brake light early may be enough to prevent 'panic' braking by the driver behind, which could lead to an accident or pile up. I also try to slow a driver down gradually when approaching a pedestrian crossing in town, or some other hazard.
So next time you're up and down with your speed, have a look in your mirrors first, then decide how you're going to slow down.
read threw a few tips, and some really helped some Questiosn i had :D thanks!
28. Getting tired and uncomfortable? Aching wrists? Pains in the shoulders/back? Elbow ache? Hands aching? You need Anadin... No wait a minute. You need to relax. Most aches and pains are not caused by an uncomfortable bike. Tingling fingers is not normally because your bike vibrates too much (although we'll discount Harleys). Most aches and pains, and general discomfort is caused by you holding onto the bars too tight. If your wrists are aching on your sports bike, it's because you've gotten lazy, and you're leaning on your wrists. Experiment: try sitting on your sports bike on it's main stand or paddock stand. Sit in your normal riding position, holding the handlebars. Now try keeping your body in the same position as you let go of the bars. You should be able to keep your body in the same position if you grip the tank with your knees, and use some of your back and leg muscles to retain your posture. Now you can see, you don't need to lean on your wrists. What about holding the bars too tight? Now you've mastered keeping your body position, try doing a similar thing at speed. Don't completely let go of the bars, but loosen your grip to the point where you're hardly holding on. The bike still goes in a straight line, so don't think you have to be steering it in a straight line. There are many points on the bike that can take some of the strain. A light grip on the bars, coupled with a little pressure on the tank with your knees, and maybe a little pressure through the footpegs (trying to take some of the weight off your backside), are all ways of reducing fatigue.
Incidentally, I used to suffer pains between my shoulders when riding my old VFR750. It's meant to be a comfortable bike, or so I thought. Then I realised, it was me holding the bars too tight. Once rectified, an uncomfortable ride lasting less than an hour, could easily be extended to two and a half hours non-stop riding, with no discomfort.
Have been using this trick in a similar way for years except I put my whole boot in the bag and tape the top. If the boots are not waterproof - don't get them wet in the first place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
I also take bin liners and sticky tape when I go to rallies.
If its raining on the way home I put the saddle bags in the bin liners and tape the outside. You keep your contents and the luggage bags dry'ish
I'm guilty of this sometimes. I've got my tingly pinkies sussed now, just need a bit more padding on my arse and I'll be sorted ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
Good advice, Mr A, as usual :-*
I'm guilty of this sometimes. I've got my tingly pinkies sussed now, just need a bit more padding on my arse and I'll be sorted ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Goldie
Good advice, Mr A, as usual :-*[/quote]
More padding? You're not fooling anyone... ;D
Christ your brave! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Able
make sure before you ride out your mobile is fully charged and waterproofed !!! nothing worse than not being able to make emergency calls if required, also dont forget your I.C.E In Case of Emergency contacts, 999 services really do look for these now. :'( :'( :'( :'(
Thank you - just added the ICE one now. Pray I never ever need it but its there now. Felt horrible typing it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by RobGoozee
A good one also for those of you that go off the beaten track where phone reception isn't strong enough to make a call but your phone will send a text is to register with the Emergency Services by texting 'register' to 999 then you will receive instructions from there.
done, cheers for the tip Splash
No Problemo! 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by porkies
I thought this service was set up for deaf and speech impaired people, created by the RNIDQuote:
Originally Posted by Advrider
http://www.emergencysms.org.uk/quest...nd_answers.php
Im not sure that bikers having poor phone signal constitutes correct usage of this service, therefore I wouldn't encourage it, sorry.
If i'm ever in a situation where due to injury i can't talk then i'm grateful for the service
Always dial 112 in an emergency situation.
112 is better than 999 ; 112 locates you by grid ref for the emergency services to be able to find you.
112 was originally for coastguard but expanded years ago to become a generic number encompassing all the services
Maybe, but that wasnt what was quoted - I was referring to the "if your signal is too weak"Quote:
Originally Posted by porkies
if i need 999 and can talk then talk i will but as a secondary back up i'm not gonna knock the SMS service, i'm no fool that use's 999 everytime i misplace my car keys and if i deem that 999 is needed then i'll get hold of them any way i can.
as a side note not that its anyone's business i am hard of hearing and struggle to talk to people unless i'm facing them so i can lip read, i find talking on the phone a pain in the ass as it sounds muffled
just added ICE & registered with 999 too.
I wear an I.C.E wristband with a name and number on, as well as a piece of paper in my jacket with details just in case.
I have a crash card inside my helmet and a green (dot) sticker on the outside so the local emergency services know it's there.
wouldn't it be better to have the card inside your jacket incase they can't/won't remove your lid?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ducatista
wouldn't it be better to have the card inside your jacket incase they can't/won't remove your lid?[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by porkies
I believe the green dot and card Ducatista has is issued nationally and is recognised by all Ambulance crews - I picked up a leaflet about it last time I was at a Bike Safe event.
I haven't put it in my helmet yet but always have my driving licence and proof of ID in my bike jacket pocket just in case.
Just checked as I always make sure my phone is charged and carry a push seal sandwich bag I put it in and wrap around a few times. One thing I just looked at my phone/smart phone and have it password protected so emergency services wouldn't be able to check. How many others have also done this?Quote:
Originally Posted by RobGoozee
Just checked as I always make sure my phone is charged and carry a push seal sandwich bag I put it in and wrap around a few times. One thing I just looked at my phone/smart phone and have it password protected so emergency services wouldn't be able to check. How many others have also done this? [/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevinb
Mine is password protected. That's why i always wear a dog tag with all the info on it. Hopefully it will never come into play.
Me tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Ducatista
I think that's a great idea.
I like leaving my phone at home as often as possible
I put my card in and green fit on tonight-before my first ever night ride :-)
Also put into practise Mark's advice about gripping tighter with the legs and releasing the hands. It worked!
Had noticed pins and needles in my right hand after my first post-test ride, but today, both hand were fine and dandy!! Also felt much less tired :-).
Thank you Mark!
'Spot', not 'fit'. Huh!