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atom Scooby Slapper
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Posted: 10:25 - 28 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Just be careful, and make sure you do a shoulder check before changing lanes (either moving out into the outside lane, or pulling back to the inside lane).
Try not to fixate on the car infront, look ahead and spot any thing they may need to brake for, as after all if they are going to slow down, it means your either going to want to overtake them or slow down as well.
apart from that I have no real advice, normal rules apply, think like no one has seen you, any junctions that come up watch to make sure anyone pulling out of them is aware your there and don't get too close to the vehicle in front. ____________________ The BCF's very own Party boy! Though he's getting old and feeling it!
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ProXimaCore Dougal
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Posted: 10:31 - 28 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Hey you must live nearby to me. I've been over the forth road bridge a few times on the bike. One thing you really have to watch out for is the wind. If it says reduced speed limit, then go the reduced speed limit. Especially on a really light 125. As Hex said, shoulder checks before moving lane. ____________________ Honda NSR125R -> Suzuki GSXR400R GK76a -> Kawasaki ZX636 B1H -> Honda CBR400RR NC29 -> Nothing |
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Posted: 14:34 - 28 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Hi
As above, but when changing lanes on a 3 lane section watch out for people changing lane into the bit of road you are heading for (eg, you going from the left lane to the middle lane, while someone else is moving from the right lane to the middle lane).
Take it easy, maintain a decent gap to the vehicle in front.
Most important, keep left. The other lanes are for overtaking, and unless you are overtaking at that time then keep out of them.
All the best
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Posted: 19:56 - 28 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Oh, if you're like me, and ride a 125 (me an NSR) and you're looking forward to riding fast, remember to still do all of your checks etc. and to focus on what your doing, if you're going to look at the speedo, don't glare at it thinking "yay, I going fast" because then you're not looking where you should be going, and will end up in the middle reservation, like I almost did when I got my NSR over 70, although it was dark, and my lights seem to be rubbish!
Craig G(Noggin) ____________________ Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
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mr.z World Chat Champion
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I did some fairly serious milage on my CG125, 50mph was about all you'd get on an incline, downhill a little more....
If your planing long journeys consider going REALLY early in the morning like 4/5am that way its light(ish) and you will have allot less traffic to deal with/get over taken by, did this when i went up to leads festival and it was allot easyer (if damn cold).
As far as rideing, like said before observation will make all the difference! give your self plenty of time to stop keep back from whats in front (look in the highway code for braking distances and they can be alarming) also if your further back you can see ALLOT more of whats in front! NEVER change lanes too late if your going the wrong way its a sure way to get dead, if it means going 10 miles the wrong way don't matter,
Have a look in my sig for a site full of tips all VERY useful (if a bit long!) ____________________ >RidingSkills<->Tech Tips<->MyBikes< |
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Posted: 14:13 - 03 May 2004 Post subject: Re: Riding dual carriage ways |
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mazza Nova Slayer
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Posted: 14:43 - 04 May 2004 Post subject: |
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Changing lanes! can be a bit scary at first. When I first went on a dual carriage way on a bike during a lesson, I thought that it was madness to go at that speed (50mph). I've got used to it now though and the biggest factor in developing your confidence is (as someone already mentioned) is to try and predict the pattern of behaviour of the traffic.
If you're in the slow lane (which is where I'm normally riding a cruiser), just watch your speed and distance from the vehicle in front. If overtaking, and staying there, watchout for people ahead about to overtake. They may not have seen you!!
Anyway, practice on slow speed, right life savers will become second nature very quickly. |
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