dynax Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Wear proper clothing designed for motorcycle use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Don't believe everything you read on the Internet there are some proper fuckwits out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, husoi said: @Stu know what would be useful in the forum? a Tw@t smiley together with the like/laugh button 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Tact Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Riding a motorbike well is a marathon not a sprint. You'll be learning every time you go out, so don't rush to be a fast person as it never ends well. Take your time and clock up your miles, do extra training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Bender said: Don't believe everything you read on the Internet there are some proper fuckwits out there. William Shakespeare said that too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Never trust a hippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Practice falling off and NOT limping into the house without your other significant shouting .. “ fell off again you twat” .... as she bursts out laughing ... Edited April 19, 2021 by Trooper74 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Wear ear plugs, the wind noise in your helmet can damage your hearing over time 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Definitely earplugs. As essential as a helmet and gloves. Oh and get proper clothes. You can do being a biker however you like. those starting in mid forties and buying litre bikes to use on weekends in the sunshine on nice twisters are more at risk of it going wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Wave at all other bikers, including scooterers. If you do not get a response, hunt them down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 7 hours ago, SometimesSansEngine said: You'll still be learning in a few years. And that's ok. Define a few! I'm at 20 years and still learning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just now, Stu said: Define a few! I'm at 20 years and still learning Your entire life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) As soon as you have learned to ride , get a big bank loan and buy your ultimate dream bike right NOW . You've got little over ten years to enjoy it before they turn off the petrol . Edited April 19, 2021 by fastbob 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 3 hours ago, GrahamH said: Wear ear plugs, the wind noise in your helmet can damage your hearing over time Wear ear plugs, the sound of your engine will always worry you ... unless you can’t hear it !! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Assume that they are all out to kill you, and behave accordingly. (Because they actually are.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 In a corner, make sure you can stop in the amount of road you can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, JustinW said: In a corner, make sure you can stop in the amount of road you can see. On single track roads, halve that distance. I’d add blind crests to the original advice, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Do not distract yourself or other motorcyclists by waving at them . You don't know these people and they don't know you . Nod your head if you must but never take your focus off the road ahead . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, fastbob said: Do not distract yourself or other motorcyclists by waving at them . You don't know these people and they don't know you . Nod your head if you must but never take your focus off the road ahead . Loads of bikers were doing this yesterday is it some new craze that's started up, anyway I just gave a slight nod back both hands firmly on the bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, fastbob said: Do not distract yourself or other motorcyclists by waving at them . You don't know these people and they don't know you . Nod your head if you must but never take your focus off the road ahead . For some, the motorcycle is an essential part of travel. For me though it’s a toy and I get a buzz from it when it’s used. I can be like a child when the Sun comes out and I get on the bike. I go all fuzzy inside I find myself giving a “wave” rather than a nod when I’m in this mood. I appreciate that this is sound advice your giving and it is important to keep yourself and other road users safe. Edited April 24, 2021 by Troy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 29 minutes ago, Troy said: For some, the motorcycle is an essential part of travel. For me though it’s a toy and I get a buzz from it when it’s used. I can be like a child when the Sun comes out and I get on the bike. I go all fuzzy inside I find myself giving a “wave” rather than a nod when I’m in this mood. I appreciate that this is sound advice your giving and it is important to keep yourself and other road users safe. Same here but the last crash I had was immediately after I waved at a couple of bikes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 9 hours ago, fastbob said: Same here but the last crash I had was immediately after I waved at a couple of bikes . And buried in here is the best advice of all: don't fall off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Make sure your doing hazard perception the whole time your out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liveware Problem Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Don't get cocky and think 'I'll show that Porsche..' ..not on a wet day on a bike with no traction control anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 If riding with an open helmet, make sure you have your mouth shut at all times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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