The Unwritten Rules of Riding

**XP@** · 28th November 2005, 09:13

Originally Posted by FzerozeroT

no matter what you ride or when you ride there is always someone faster than you, and they're probably just about to carve up your inside on a 150! moral of the story, worry about where you're going not who is coming up behind you - a one second glance in the rear view mirror at 120kph is gonna take 33 metres.

And if you are the faster one, assume they havent seen you.
ESPECIALLY if you are filtering, the other biker is already concentrating 200% on the front.

**2much** · 28th November 2005, 10:25

Know your limits, and when on the road never ride above 90% of it....
You never know when you're gonna need to use that 10% reserve.

**DingDong** · 28th November 2005, 11:14

When riding behind me (or anyone) stay staggered _- I hate guys who stick right up ya arse , stay in mirror view and try not to run up my butt.

**Waylander** · 28th November 2005, 11:26

Originally Posted by SPman

When a rider comes up quickly behind you - assume he wants to pass and carry on his way!
Let him through at the first opportunity - if he wants to stay with you, he will.
Dont assume its an entreaty to race or generally be a dork!

Do not try to move over for a faster rider in a corner. If they are faster than you then they know what they are doing and can go around. Not holding to your line will probably make things harder for them and you anyway.

**RiderInBlack** · 28th November 2005, 16:43

Assume that everyone on the road with you is a complete Idiot about to do some really stupid. Don't forget to count the one on the bike with you (and if you have a pillion multiply that by 2).

If you're passing a "cage" on the right, expect it to indicate late and turn in front of you (they never look back when they turn). Have learnt that one myself the hard way.

**Macktheknife** · 28th November 2005, 17:47

If the cage in front is indicating left into a side street, beware the bloke who is coming out of same side street, this hurts lots!
Never assume any driver will do what they are indicating
It's not paranoia, they really are trying to kill you!

**DogBreath** · 28th November 2005, 22:37

Originally Posted by FROSTY

ereyone and everything is dead set keen to KILL you
ride with that in mind and you'll live a long time

Have to agree...
Rule 1: everything on the road is out to kill you.
Rule 2: there is no rule 2.

**SixPackBack** · 29th November 2005, 06:58

Bikes are invisible...true! *must be the paint*

**Swoop** · 29th November 2005, 07:07

Originally Posted by sixpackback

Bikes are invisible...true! *must be the paint*

Except to cops...

**Fryin Finn** · 29th November 2005, 07:54

Obey the speed limit. Speed up for corners

Don't follow me into corners I can break hard, lean far and accelerate hard

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th November 2005, 07:54

Originally Posted by Macktheknife

If the cage in front is indicating left into a side street, beware the bloke who is coming out of same side street, this hurts lots!
Never assume any driver will do what they are indicating
It's not paranoia, they really are trying to kill you!

And if any other reaction is not possible....speed up to ensure their demise too

**mstriumph** · 29th November 2005, 17:15

don't allow yourself to be 'boxed' in traffic

**texmo** · 29th November 2005, 17:46

Originally Posted by wayne kohi

When riding behind me (or anyone) stay staggered _- I hate guys who stick right up ya arse , stay in mirror view and try not to run up my butt.

Have to agree I noticed on the weekend a few people didnt stagger and a few that did sat out and to the left/right just enough to be in my total blind spot, a quick turn of the head located them but thats dangerous as the person in front of you waits just untill you turn your head before breaking hard. I must say though on a whole bikers are much safer riders than the gerneral scooter population by a long shot...