Constructive tribute

[mikey]

and no shame in getting home with oyur bike in one piece

[Ixion]

OK, who are you? And how did you hijack Mikey's account?

[Madmax]

what the fuck is this i thought i was the garble

[Big Dog]

Something that came up at noob night...

Use all of the lane, you do after all pay taxes for it.
Choose a line that will maximise your visibility and vision and minimise your exposure.
When deciding how much a of the lane to use, use as much as you need to without putting your bike or your head in opposing traffic.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Some great advise and tips in this thread... I have been riding for 20 years and I am still learning every time I ride…

I’m not going to give an new tip or trick... heck I still get caught off guard by corners with a bad camber… However what I will say is this to all that are reading this thread…

Read the advice in this thread, read it slowly let it sink in and learn from it… then when you ride practice it, keep practicing it until it becomes a second nature.

Ride to your abilities, ride our own ride, seek knowledge, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...4&postcount=45

[Big Dog]

http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/mc-crash2.mpg
mc-crash2.mpg (video/mpeg Object)
Send this to every road user you know.

[beyond]

Real shocker that video. Been on before but it's a real wakeup call. Shows you how cagers just don't see you

I wonder how they did that? I don't think I would like that sort of job even as a stunt man to make the add.

[DEATH_INC.]

Listen to your bike, she will warn you if something is not right.

This is the best advice ever, take notice of your bike, it knows better than you what's going on, feel everything, and take it's advice. Learn to interpret the seat movements and the bar and peg movements and load. A good example, when you're nearing the limits of the front tyre the steering will get light and vague.If you keep pushing you'll prolly land on yer head.

[DEATH_INC.]

Dunno if anyones said it yet, but the old rule of road riding was 'slow in-fast out' this is one of the best bits of advice out there, leave yourself plenty of room 'till you can see that it's safe before you go for it.

[SwanTiger]

If you ride like there is no tomorrow, there won't be.

[James Deuce]

The Wiki project has started and I have already approached some people for contributions. Thank you very much those of you who have helped for your efforts so far.

Krayy is working hard on templates and format and I have been playing with concepts and content. The preview is a while away, so please remain patient, and most of all keep writing up tips in the various fora as you already do.

All feedback on the construction and content of the initial Wiki preview will be utterly ignored. One has to put a stake in the ground somewhere you know.

Once it has been released people will be invited to become contributors and the editors and administrators will ensure that the content fits the framework of an encyclopedia. The forum will remain the realm of opinion and hyperbole.

[James Deuce]

One piece of work I have cadged valuable riding tips from is Jacki Stewart's Performance Driving.

"A car book?" I hear you replay sarcastically and scathingly.

Jackie Stewart's concepts of "performance" are somewhat different to the Rotary crowd for instance. On a public road Jackie insists that you drive a vehicle with the comfort of the passengers first and foremost and avoid where possible things like potholes and manhole covers, excessive braking and steering inputs, and controlled rather than WFO acceleration.

One of the things I do is map out the man hole covers, potholes, speed cameras, tar snakes, and induction loop triggers for lights.

Then I plot a course that avoids the hazards and takes full advantage of the helpful bits of technology. Then I practice it day in, day out.

This means when you have a downpour like today's you can worry about feeling for traction and watching out for idiots, sorry, other road users, all the while missing all those shiny bits of gripless metal they chuck on the road.

Wet weather tips.

1. Get the best wet weather gear you can if you ride every day. Make sure it isn't too heavy so that you sweat or can't move properly, or bulky enough to block rear view mirrors.
2. Don't freak out when the bike moves around a little when going over white lines, tar snakes, or deep puddles. If anything relax a little more and try ride the process out. Use small but positive throttle and steering inputs to stay in control.
3. Avoid heavy braking or acceleration. When braking start earlier than usual to clear water from the discs (you luddites in the back quiet down. Most of us have disc brakes now) and then steadily apply pressure. Don't brake suddenly if you can avoid it, but bear in mind you can brake as hard in the wet as the dry - eventually. Only nail the throttle if you are confident of dealing with the resulting flat track style action.
4. Do not ride alongside vehicles if you can avoid it. Despite the advent of almost universal air con in the NZ car fleet. most morons, sorry, road users are clueless as to how it can be used to keep condensation at bay inside a car. This means they have no peripheral vision and their wing and rear view mirrors are ineffective. You are even more invisible in bad weather. Actively avoid trouble, do not passively sit in a traffic flow thinking you are safe.
5. Do not tolerate tailgating. Do something about it. Get away from the moron, sorry, puppy-like driving enthusiast. Either let them go or work your motorcycle advantages to your advantage.
6. Move around on the seat. Move your body weight to the inside of a bend and you won't have to lean as far for a given bend. Don't go for knee down stuff, just shift an inch or two to the inside.
7. Put your gloves under your sleeves. This will stop your cordura/goretex jacket from filling your gloves with water. Many people mistakenly bag their waterproof gloves, not realising that the water running down the goretex lining of their jacket exits at the cuffs - and into their gloves. If you can't do this with your current waterproof gear, make it a priority for the next purchase. Similarly put your trousers over your boots.
8. Buy a helmet that doesn't leak around the visor or have issues with fogging. Actively seek out helmets that have good breath guards and anti-fogging visor systems. In my experience pinlock style systems are best. I am about to try out HJC's anti-fogging visor and Darth Vader breath shield.
9. Ride like you have Stephen Hawkings on the back. Ride as smoothly as humanly possible. I've seen even Cowpoos ride well in the wet, so you can too.

Edit: 10. Don't trip when carrying your helmet.

[Shadows]

I am about to try out HJC's anti-fogging visor and Darth Vader breath shield.

Those visors are the dog's bollocks.

[Big Dog]

Just posted these rookie touring tips elsewhere. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...4&postcount=17

[dale smith]

Not being a rider cos I don't have a bike, I can only tell you what Daryl told me about his safety tips.....NEVER underestimate the value of your protective clothing, treat your mother with love and respect and she will usually supply anything you need for your safety! Not matter where you are riding, or what you are riding for, always be prepared......well maintained equipment, right frame of mind, realistic time expectations, make sure you take regular breaks and keep the food and liquid intake up. Most important, as Daryl experienced at Puke that a lot of you may have witnessed, be aware of the quantity of fuel you have in the tank..... Have fun riding but be careful. Your actions on the road can affect so many people..... I have really enjoyed reading the comments in this thread, however some of the lighthearted remarks have been a little hard to accept. Methinks this is because just like Bruces family, everything is still very focal, so I am trying to treat the lighearted remarks with the humour with which they will have been intended.
Most of all though, I know that Daryl attended quite a few rider training type days in Taupo and commented on how helpful they were. Maybe there should be more days like those.....maybe bikers could be barred from racing/group riding until they have attended a defensive riding course? Mind you, I am sure there are those who would believe they are too good to attend something like that......