Motorway riding

**Dirty32** · 7th August 2008, 00:17

Hey i have had my bike for a couple of weeks now and have been on the motorway a couple of times, i get quite nervous sometimes lol, anyway i have a lot of motorway driving to do north shore to airport each day, how long do you think it will take before i am confident? is it just one of those things that 1 day after you have done it a few times its easy??

any tips??

Thanks

**Blackshear** · 7th August 2008, 00:20

Originally Posted by Dirty32

Hey i have had my bike for a couple of weeks now and have been on the motorway a couple of times, i get quite nervous sometimes lol, anyway i have a lot of motorway driving to do north shore to airport each day, how long do you think it will take before i am confident? is it just one of those things that 1 day after you have done it a few times its easy??

any tips??

Thanks

You're on the motorway?!
Tisk tisk!

Only been a motorway twice. Stay the goddamn hell away from SUV's and shoody holden commodores

**vindy500** · 7th August 2008, 00:26

i go on the motorway regularly, it was scary the first time for about 5 minutes, then i got used to it

**Jantar** · 7th August 2008, 00:26

It will slowly get easier, and over a very short time you will get confidence. This is when it gets dangerous. Once you get confident, but haven't learnt to identify the hazards, you are at risk from those cage drivers.

But so far it sounds like you are being careful and doing everything right, so keep it up.

**awayatc** · 7th August 2008, 05:38

Be patient little grasshopper....be patient

**BadCompany** · 7th August 2008, 06:15

Grow a pair and go full fuckin' tit.

**PrincessBandit** · 7th August 2008, 07:50

A lot probably depends on what time of day you're travelling. If you are a shift worker out at the airport you may find that traffic is a lot lighter which is a good way to start initially. If you travel in peak time then there may be a lot more low-speed riding which has it's own challenges. The main thing is to keep those eyes and ears open, use your mirrors and watch following speeds - not a lot of manuevering space in dense traffic. Good luck.

**nodrog:Me** · 7th August 2008, 08:14

Originally Posted by Dirty32

..... how long do you think it will take before i am confident?.....

6 days, 9 hours, and 47 minutes.

**Griffin** · 7th August 2008, 08:32

Personally I believe that 'having confidence' on any motorway is just offering the rider a false sense of security. Dont ever allow yourself to feel 'confident' because that is when the shit will hit the fan - always ride with your wits about you, trust no other vehicle on the road and expect sudden indicationless lane changes even from those who have no obvious reason to lane change.

If you always approach motorway riding as you do currently (like a noob with minimal experience) you will increase your chances of survival... a little bit

**firefighter** · 7th August 2008, 08:35

Originally Posted by nodrog

6 days, 9 hours, and 47 minutes.

and 33 seconds

**CB ARGH** · 7th August 2008, 08:48

Originally Posted by BadCompany

Grow a pair and go full fuckin' tit.

But if he does that he may make your injuries worse, you don't want somebody to crash into you once you've just hit a truck, do you, do you?

**Guided_monkey** · 7th August 2008, 09:06

As with everything in life, the more experience you have the more confident you'll become.

As stated before:

1. Watch for the non-indicating late lane changing noobs..... tend to drive BMW's.

2. It seems that everyone wants to talk on there cell and drive...... escpecially through the Central junction.

3. Learn to look over the vehicles in front and into the distance..... when you spot a hazard you can then predict what the cagers (monkeys) might do next..... normally slam on the anchors or change lanes dramatically.

4. On/off ramps can be fun...... people trying to jump the queue.

Don't forget to enjoy the scenery...... relax.

**Insanity_rules** · 7th August 2008, 09:35

Group rides at night tend to be a good time to get used to the motorway. When I came back to riding I was a little nervous too but riding with a group of people who understood that went a long way.

If you have a KB cruisy ride up your way join in on that, get yourself a buddy and you'll find that you'll pick up confidence quite quickly.

OH my god this is a record, the first time in hundreds I've posted serious advice and haven't mentioned nudity, drinking or sarcasm. Is this going to be a trend?

**Griffin** · 7th August 2008, 09:40

Originally Posted by Insanity_rules

OH my god this is a record, the first time in hundreds I've posted serious advice and haven't mentioned nudity, drinking or sarcasm. Is this going to be a trend?

ummm... you 'mentioned' all three - I think your going to be ok - we wouldnt expect anything less