08-20-2018, 12:34 AM
(08-19-2018, 09:14 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: If loud pipes save lives why don't those riders wear more/better protective gear to save their OWN life ?
An excellent question and one that I may pose to some of my friends who chant this mantra on occasion.
(08-19-2018, 09:03 PM)use2b_imp Wrote:great idea , i never thought of that .(08-19-2018, 08:54 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: Ever since I saw the video posted here about how a bike is perceived by another driver (and I can't remember who posted it but whoever did, thank you) I've started zig zagging when approaching a car that's about to pull onto the road or make a left turn in front of me to make myself more visible. More than once I've had them wave (in a good way) to acknowledge they've seen me. There's defensive riding and then there's proactive defensive riding, I prefer the latter. Yes, it's the responsibility of the driver of that car to see me but the knowledge of that isn't going to help me any in a hospital bed.great idea , i never thought of that .
this would help when people have their flags , teddy bears , beads and cutesy things hanging from the mirror , even the handicapped placards can hide an oncoming motorcycle
this would help when people have their flags , teddy bears , beads and cutesy things hanging from the mirror , even the handicapped placards can hide an oncoming motorcycle
I do this. It must work since I haven't been hit yet. LOL Actually, it may be in my mind, but it seems like fewer drivers try to jump out ahead of me or across my path since employing this technique.