North western/southern m'way

[Andy67]

Yes that is correct. For some people. A lot of us just like to ride and chill. Ride because we enjoy the road and being out there.

It's a bit tough to crack a smile when you are a hood ornament.

[Andy67]

There would a large percentage that would not measure up to the IAM standard of how things should be done.
Even down to getting your feet onto the pegs as soon as the bike moves, none of this dragging one foot bizzo

When it comes to being aware of your surroundings on the road (particularly around the spaghetti junction area during peak times) lane changing can be done easily and safely. It is my view that those who have to head check are the ones that drive/ride focusing on what's going ahead only (which is fine) and not around them.

I used to think that too

[Maha]

I used to think that too

Until you hit something or until something hit you?
During that whole ACC levy crap in 09' a statistic that emerged was...that almost 70% of all accidents involving a motorcycle, fault was attributed too the motorcycle rider.

[oneofsix]

Until you hit something or until something hit you?
During that whole ACC levy crap in 09' a statistic that emerged was...that almost 70% of all accidents involving a motorcycle, fault was attributed too the motorcycle rider.

yep even if they had to transpose a 4.5l car with a 125 motorcycle to do it

[Andy67]

Until you hit something or until something hit you?
During that whole ACC levy crap in 09' a statistic that emerged was...that almost 70% of all accidents involving a motorcycle, fault was attributed too the motorcycle rider.

Pretty much mate, auckland motorway used to scare the crap out of me, still does to some extent.

[nzspokes]

I used to think that too

Which is why you need to head check.

[Andy67]

Which is why you need to head check.

Most bikers rear observation in non existent, try this. Get your mate to lead the ride and give you a brief outline of the route. He follows, uses indicators only for direction....

[nzspokes]

Most bikers rear observation in non existent, try this. Get your mate to lead the ride and give you a brief outline of the route. He follows, uses indicators only for direction....

Ive done that before when going out for a ride with a learner rider as they knew where they were going and I didnt. And they tended to indicate at the last second. Im on the motorway a lot and im always checking behind me. I have had the bike knocked out from under me once.

[caseye]

It's a bit tough to crack a smile when you are a hood ornament.

Wow, boy, I say boy, you know who yer picking?
I ride with MD and I'd back her skills against yours any day of the week.
You really have no idea do you??
if you've ridden for a long time and haven't fallen off, dropped your bike in low speed manouvres,been run down or otherwise involved in an accident, chances are you're doing something right.
Whether consciously or otherwise.
Training is a good idea and for your information even those who have ridden for years and never been involved in accidents or close calls do enjoy and learn from that training.
The simple statement that we should not forget the reason we got into riding in the first place, to enjoy our freedom and the road with other like minded folk, has it's place right up there with don't forget the little people.
te he he.

[nzspokes]

Training is a good idea and for your information even those who have ridden for years and never been involved in accidents or close calls do enjoy and learn from that training.

Quote ive heard recently.

Experience is a mean teacher, it hits you with the test before the lesson.

[Andy67]

Wow, boy, I say boy, you know who yer picking?
I ride with MD and I'd back her skills against yours any day of the week.
You really have no idea do you??
if you've ridden for a long time and haven't fallen off, dropped your bike in low speed manouvres,been run down or otherwise involved in an accident, chances are you're doing something right.
Whether consciously or otherwise.
Training is a good idea and for your information even those who have ridden for years and never been involved in accidents or close calls do enjoy and learn from that training.
The simple statement that we should not forget the reason we got into riding in the first place, to enjoy our freedom and the road with other like minded folk, has it's place right up there with don't forget the little people.
te he he.

You don't know me

[Andy67]

Quote ive heard recently.

Experience is a mean teacher, it hits you with the test before the lesson.

Motorbikes are like like playing fetch with a pitbull , true ... There is never enough to learn.

[caseye]

Andy, you are right I don't. But I took the time to go have a jack nuhe at your profile before I came in and posted.Not that it told me much.
I'd counter that you obviously don't know MD and yet you felt comfortable enough passing comment on her post.
It's a two way street here, same as anywhere else, so get amongst it and lets see where it goes.

[Andy67]

Andy, you are right I don't. But I took the time to go have a jack nuhe at your profile before I came in and posted.Not that it told me much.
I'd counter that you obviously don't know MD and yet you felt comfortable enough passing comment on her post.
It's a two way street here, same as anywhere else, so get amongst it and lets see where it goes.

Mate, I get the lifestyle imagery and free spirit stuff, I wouldn't ride if I didn't. Guess I've seen too much of he other. That's all. I don't want to cause offence, always 2 sides bro.

[nzspokes]

Andy, you are right I don't. But I took the time to go have a jack nuhe at your profile before I came in and posted.Not that it told me much.
I'd counter that you obviously don't know MD and yet you felt comfortable enough passing comment on her post.
It's a two way street here, same as anywhere else, so get amongst it and lets see where it goes.

He has a pic of a bike with jet engines. It doesnt get better than that.