What a retard.....

[erik]

What's wrong with crossing the centre line??

Just that if you haven't planned to do it and checked that there is no oncoming traffic, it is pure luck whether you live or die.

[justsomeguy]

Just that if you haven't planned to do it and checked that there is no oncoming traffic, it is pure luck whether you live or die.

You sure?? Cos I was given the impression that even if you habitually cross the line with full visibility and planning it's baaadddd.:eyepoke:










Yeah I know what you mean short stuff. No need to answer all my drivel.

[SPman]

What's wrong with crossing the centre line??

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!
You should, on a public highway, be able to do all your cornering, etc, on your own side of the road. Occasionally, you can cross the centreline (conditions 100% applicable, of course), but, it is not a good habit to get in to...a bit like Services basic training.......train to do the things that, when all thought is gone, you will do instinctively! Crossing the centreline, instinctively, is NOT a good look for continued survival ..............

[Ixion]

Hm. Nana mode on . Whilst I agree with you that crossing the centre line is , per se, a VERY BAD THING; and should never be regarded as standard practice: none the less, I do think there are some occasions when it is justifiable. There are some roads (SH22 is one example) where the road "wriggles" in a straight line - ie there are a series of bends, but the exit from the last bend is more or less in line with the entrance to the first bend, and the whole series is plainly visible from the start. And the road continues straight on after the last wiggle!

In such circumstances, I think that straight lining the wriggles is , not perhaps a good or even advisable thing , but an understandable one. Always assuming visibility, no other traffic etc etc.

I would NOT wish to have to explain this to a traffic cop, and learners should NOT take this as good advice. But you will not necessarily die if you do it.I often do .

One must bear in mind, that many of the NZ back roads (SH22 is, again, a good example) were never intended , when they were first built, to have a centre line. I remember when Sh22 was all gravel, it followed pretty much the same route as now, but there was no suggestion of people keeping strictly to one side - you kept more or less leftish or centre of the road, when the way ahead was clear, and moved over if you encountered oncoming traffic. As one still does on gravel roads, and roads with no centre line.

Nana mode off.

[justsomeguy]

Of course it's bad. Period.


The only time you may justify crossing the centre line is if you can't hold your current line on your side of the road without dropping your corner speed and you want to play with or overtake that bozzo ahead on the faster bike who can't corner-- Assuming you're riding fastishlishdish and you can SEE CLEARLY NOW THE RAIN IS GONE
I CAN SEE ALL OBSTACLES IN MY WAY
GONE ARE THE DARK CLOUDS THAT HAD ME DOWN
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY

OH YES I CAN MAKE IT NOW THE PAIN IS GONE
ALL OF THE BAD FEELINGS HAVE DISAPPEARED
HERE IS THAT RAINBOW I'VE BEEN PRAYING FOR
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY

LOOK ALL AROUND THERE'S NOTHING BUT BLUE SKIES
LOOK STRAIGHT AHEAD THERE'S NOTHING BUT BLUE SKIES

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW THE RAIN IS GONE
I CAN SEE ALL OBSTACLES IN MY WAY
HERE IS THAT RAINBOW I'VE BEEN PRAYING FOR
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY
BRI-RI-RI-RI-RIGHT
BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY
OH YEAH
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY
IT'S GONNA BE A BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SUN SHINY DAY.

By the way newbies - stick to your side of the road at all costs and only ride as fast as your visibility allows, making sure you can safely brake to a stop in half the visible distance (check your mirrors too). This tip also applies while overtaking people.

[Gremlin]

Oh Rachael.... not again, but, as everyone has said, better the bike than you.

Just wondering tho now, if you hate cibbys.... as err.... you're doing a good job eliminating them...

See you back on 2 wheels soon

[Toast]

There are some roads (SH22 is one example) where the road "wriggles" in a straight line - ie there are a series of bends, but the exit from the last bend is more or less in line with the entrance to the first bend, and the whole series is plainly visible from the start. And the road continues straight on after the last wiggle!

In such circumstances, I think that straight lining the wriggles is , not perhaps a good or even advisable thing , but an understandable one. Always assuming visibility, no other traffic etc etc.

Why would you wanna straighten out the curves ya big nana? Heck, that's one of the reasons I never cross the centre, infact I basically stick to the right tyre tracks of the cars: so you can get more lean on.

It's also good practice for when it's wet and you wanna avoid the shitty oily patch in the middle.

[Ixion]

Obviously, because it is faster, and less tiring. Considerations if one is pressing on.

[Phurrball]

Dude! That is no good at all...

Impressive piccies to show the grandkids one day perhaps?

I know we are attached to our machines, and loosing a bike hurts, but as others have pointed out, they are easier to come by than replacement body parts.

As for stepping up to a Suzuki...I couldn't possibly comment but 'Gixxy' doesn't quite have the same ring...

[Motu]

Obviously, because it is faster, and less tiring. Considerations if one is pressing on.

And smoother,important in the wet,or on gravel,wherever the gravel is.I cut corners,but obviously I pick the time and place,or I wouldn't be here all these years later....

[Cibby]

Man, good to hear you're still coo' Cibby. Now get yer kit off.

Also what I find interesting is it's 9 hours since the news was put up and already you're up to 4 pages. Now that's gotta make you feel wanted.

well... my kit off as requested, actually this is a pic of my awesome battle scar where i used my tummy/hip to slow me down.....

Nice huh?? should get worse than this to. Looks a bit more brutal in real life...

And yes i do feel pretty cared about, thanks everyone for your support and kind words....

I've decided to give riding a bit of a rest but I want a shitty 400 to take onto the track at taupo and then i also have my ticket at manfield (toast i've decided to keep that ticket, will pay you next week) and then just try to get some confidence back!!! so hopefully that will work, then get my full for next summer and see how i go... What ya think??

[Gremlin]

Crikey... not a bad job on yourself either...

Before you get a bigger bike with your full, I would be saying work on your reactions, responses to oh shit moments etc... A big bike will only amplify troubles and get you into them faster...

Make sure postie plays nurse eh?? You need some looking after

[Cibby]

Make sure postie plays nurse eh?? You need some looking after

hehehe yes, i'm getting royal treatment, he isnt wearing a nurses uniform thou..

[cowpoos]

well... my kit off as requested, actually this is a pic of my awesome battle scar where i used my tummy/hip to slow me down.....

Nice huh?? should get worse than this to. Looks a bit more brutal in real life...

And yes i do feel pretty cared about, thanks everyone for your support and kind words....

I've decided to give riding a bit of a rest but I want a shitty 400 to take onto the track at taupo and then i also have my ticket at manfield (toast i've decided to keep that ticket, will pay you next week) and then just try to get some confidence back!!! so hopefully that will work, then get my full for next summer and see how i go... What ya think??

I DON'T FUCKIN THINK SO MADAM........GET YOUR SELF ANOTHER BIKE AND GET BACK RIDING OR I'LL KICK YA BUM!!!! and get a suzuki....they crash better than hondas...

[Toast]

Crikey... not a bad job on yourself either...

Before you get a bigger bike with your full, I would be saying work on your reactions, responses to oh shit moments etc... A big bike will only amplify troubles and get you into them faster...

Make sure postie plays nurse eh?? You need some looking after

I don't really agree here aye:

1) if she'd done nothing, not closed the throttle, not braked, she'd have a much better chance of being sweet...well, actually, sorry, you said, improve, not quicken...so yeah, learn not to freak Cib.

2) I found my first big bike, an '02 ZX6R heaps more forgiving and stable than my CBR250 was. Where the 250 would go down on gravel straight away, the 6 gave you plenty of warning. So more weight and speed isn't necessarily equal to being harder to ride.

All good Cibby, I'm sure you'll be out again soon.