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Could some of you long-time street riders share some tips on how to
get noticed by drivers of those 4 wheeled things out on the roads?
I'm gonna be new to street riding and have heard the horror stories
of drivers pulling out in front of bikers, etc. Aside from wearing
bright clothing, are there any other things you'd recommend? Any
tips?? Anything we can put on our bikes to make them more visible?
PS - and yes, I am going to take the MSF course real soon
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Right now I have an aftermarket Big-C modified pipe. It is an old 2
bros racing can with no baffles. I can be heard for miles. I ride
with my high-beams on, kick cars that almost kill me and ohh.. I also
have a dune flag on my bike right now. So if you're in so cal and see
a KLR with an 8-foot whip with an orange flag with reflective patches
on it. It's me.
Dale
(flame suite on)
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--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "bsetliff" wrote:
My biggest piece of advice is to remember this; When you are on the road, YOU ARE INVISIBLE, AND EVERYONE IS OUT TO KILL YOU! And, keep a smile on your face! You are doing what 95% of the population has no guts/intrest in doing. They are the ones missing out! Good luck, and have FUN! Brian A12 P.S. I have been riding on the road for 18 years, dirt even longer. Every year more cars get on the road, so the problems get worse. MSF is your best bet to learn good habits, so definitely don't miss out!> Could some of you long-time street riders share some tips on how to > get noticed by drivers of those 4 wheeled things out on the roads? > I'm gonna be new to street riding and have heard the horror stories > of drivers pulling out in front of bikers, etc. Aside from wearing > bright clothing, are there any other things you'd recommend? Any > tips?? Anything we can put on our bikes to make them more visible? > > PS - and yes, I am going to take the MSF course real soon
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On Wed, 27 Feb 2002, bsetliff wrote:
I don't know why, but these horror stories never happen to me. Situational awareness? My solid white helmet? Defensive riding? Beats the hell out of me... RM>Could some of you long-time street riders share some tips on how to get >noticed by drivers of those 4 wheeled things out on the roads? I'm >gonna be new to street riding and have heard the horror stories of >drivers pulling out in front of bikers, etc. Aside from wearing bright >clothing, are there any other things you'd recommend? Any tips?? >Anything we can put on our bikes to make them more visible?
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maybe it's cause you wern't white lining doing about 45 in traffic
that was doing 20-25 when the lady decided to get out of the car pool
lane across the double yellow.
(that was me about a year and 4 months ago.. I don't do that any
more. I thing being side swipped by a chevy woke me up.
Dale
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Paint your bike yellow.> Could some of you long-time street riders share some tips on how to > get noticed by drivers of those 4 wheeled things out on the roads?

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Something that has helped me for over 100g safe miles (in addition to all
the great things said about acting like they don't see you) is to be where
they would be looking.
Think about it for a second. Cagers look to 1 corner of a car. Ex: If
they are in the middle or right hand lane of the freeway and want to move
left they are looking for the right front headlight of the car. If you are
on a two lane and the car is coming at you (or worse yet, waiting to turn
left), they are looking for the left front headlight.
BE WHERE THEY ARE LOOKING. The worst is the car waiting to pull out from a
side street. It is hard to say what they are looking for so it never hurts
to be EVERYWHERE or move about a bit in your lane. Motion gets notion (or
noted).
Think about this when you are caging it and it'll make you a safer rider.
-Scott
Scott C. Adams
Scott@... or www.attorneyadams.com
20565 S.W. Tualatin Valley Hwy., #301, Aloha, Oregon 97006
(503) 324-0111 or fax (503) 324-1127
From: "btl6847"
> > Could some of you long-time street riders share some tips on how to > > get noticed by drivers of those 4 wheeled things out on the roads?
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Bsetliff:
A few things I have found useful:
1. As someone stated previously assume NOBODY sees
you.
2. In multi-lane traffic avoid blind spots, adjust
your speed so you are ahead of a car or stay behind a
vehicle far enough so if they cut you off they will
not hit you.
3. Use aux. brake lamps. I use the flashing
Lifebrights and they help. Keep an eye on the rear
view mirrors when you are stopped. Have an escape
route if you sense the driver behind you does not see
you. A good friend of mine was almost killed when he
was rear ended at a stoplight. The impact launched him
and his bike into oncoming intersection traffic.
4. Use the high beam during the day.
5. Keep two fingers on the front brake and the clutch
when riding. The tenth of a second you save in
reaction time could save your bacon.
6. As RM said situational awareness (SA) know what is
going on around you and have an escape plan, this
means using the mirrors and looking around
7. Get a loud horn. The stocker if good for waking up
bugs 10ft in front of the headlight, but not very
effective for brain dead, cell phone using, cagers
driving a 2 ton projectile while listening to music at
110 decibles.
YMMV,
John
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ok my safety tip, to go along with the other
great safety tips ! ..
Go slow ... be paranoid .. use the front brake
and be ready to stop at all times ...
remember a collision can only occur if you hit
something !!! that sounds obvious but the safest
thing you can do is to be ready at all times.
.. you should practice being able to
stop before you come into contact with any car
that invades your space and right of way.
i live in a town where people are asleep at the
wheel .. driving home is scary and speed is a
luxury i can't afford !
barnaby.
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Thanks for the tips guys. I did a little web searchin and found some
interesting products I might look into...
http://www.kisantech.com/
http://www.lifebrite.com/
I also might looking into swapping my white Nolan N100 for a yellow
N100. Thanks again!!
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