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I did that on my Ninja 900 and owned the bike for ten years... never replaced a headlight bulb in it.
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I actually went out at midnight last night and rode around with both on. So cool to teach your old bike new tricks. I can now see the road close and far at the same time.
Some other motivation came from the fact that all the worlds top pool pros are in town to play some big tournaments 15 min from my house. If any of you are fans you can see it streamed live or watch the recent tournaments here NYC Grind
(sorry for the off topic)
Some other motivation came from the fact that all the worlds top pool pros are in town to play some big tournaments 15 min from my house. If any of you are fans you can see it streamed live or watch the recent tournaments here NYC Grind
(sorry for the off topic)
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#33 Lane position, Try and ride right next to and a bit ahead of cars on hwys, should the driver want to move over they will see you without trouble, also at intersections cross with a car next to you , less likely to get a t-bone accident.
#34 When splitting lanes (california) car next to car = safe to split/ car next to space= danger/cover brakes / scan sideview mirrors for eyes and heads for looking around= may jump over -side note : should you see someone in there side view mirror they see you, if they then move to block you it is intentional- you can put your palm out and take the side view mirror off with very little force, that way they can't try that again.... ok don't follow those last instructions although true : )
#34 When splitting lanes (california) car next to car = safe to split/ car next to space= danger/cover brakes / scan sideview mirrors for eyes and heads for looking around= may jump over -side note : should you see someone in there side view mirror they see you, if they then move to block you it is intentional- you can put your palm out and take the side view mirror off with very little force, that way they can't try that again.... ok don't follow those last instructions although true : )
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#35 Stay out of blind spots... never follow another vehicle in their blind spot. I either slow down to make room in case they move over on me, or I speed up until I'm even with their front bumper.
#36 Do your braking before you enter the turn. Makes it easier to accelerate out, and gives you more room and time if something changes, and you need to brake more.
#36 Do your braking before you enter the turn. Makes it easier to accelerate out, and gives you more room and time if something changes, and you need to brake more.
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#37 4+ lane roads. Avoid packs. I try to move through congestion to open road.
#38 One way or interstate. The other night was in a left hand curve, inside track leaning in. Half an apron on the left. Came up on a stalled car, half of it blocking the inside track. Almost tagged it. Straightened the bike up and luckily had enough lane to make the curve.
#38 One way or interstate. The other night was in a left hand curve, inside track leaning in. Half an apron on the left. Came up on a stalled car, half of it blocking the inside track. Almost tagged it. Straightened the bike up and luckily had enough lane to make the curve.
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270k NYC miles and still learning.
Be aware when passing a slow truck on the right, someone may be doing a bonzai left turn trying to beat the truck, making the blank space you're looking at occupied unexpectedly.
OOF, that woulda hurt.
Be aware when passing a slow truck on the right, someone may be doing a bonzai left turn trying to beat the truck, making the blank space you're looking at occupied unexpectedly.
OOF, that woulda hurt.
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[QUOTE=smokinjoe73;362666]270k NYC miles and still learning.
Be aware when passing a slow truck on the right, someone may be doing a bonzai left turn trying to beat the truck, making the blank space you're looking at occupied unexpectedly.
OOF,
I use cars and trucks as blockers and hadn't thought of this. Thanks.
Be aware when passing a slow truck on the right, someone may be doing a bonzai left turn trying to beat the truck, making the blank space you're looking at occupied unexpectedly.
OOF,
I use cars and trucks as blockers and hadn't thought of this. Thanks.
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Yeah Jerry, me too. Which brings up the never be the first eggshell in the intersection. Let a cab (in my case) barrel in first to clear a path. Trucks work but no one can see you.
There is always some nut trying to beat the yellow and you wont be saving any time, just adding risk.
There is always some nut trying to beat the yellow and you wont be saving any time, just adding risk.
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Find a track , pretty much all of them have trackdays now . Grab your friends pay the $$ (cheaper than a ticket) sign up in beginner group , trust me theres no trophy at the end of the day .. if they offer instructors at the track spend the extra cash it will be worth it . You will be happy you did !! I've been doing track days for 6 years .. and have been riding for 30years , I'm still learning !
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#40. When someone ahead of you slows unexpectedly, be really careful about passing them. They may be looking at something you can't see, like a car backing into the road, or kids crossing the road.
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