The General Motorbikers Discussion Thread - Page 8

Jon · May 12th, 2008, 8:09 PM

It's naive to think that this couldn't happen to someone obeying the speed limit. Of course it's far less likely, but there is always that chance. It's just the risk a motorcyclist takes being so open to the elements.

Blind_Io · May 13th, 2008, 2:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon

It's naive to think that this couldn't happen to someone obeying the speed limit. Of course it's far less likely, but there is always that chance. It's just the risk a motorcyclist takes being so open to the elements.

Of course it can happen, but not with this severity. Hell, I was taken out at 15 under the limit just a couple weeks ago.

British_Rover · May 13th, 2008, 2:31 AM

reposted from my motorcycle thread in off-topic. I think these might be interesting. Does anyone have any experience with them or hear about them?

http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/1001014/pid/12590

This looks interesting. I have been looking for some casual or cargo pants I can wear that have armor included and there don't seem to really be any. I can find some with kevlar or leather weave but no armor in the knees or hips. These look like that can be worn under pants and the armor would probably stay in place better.

http://www.bohn-armor-pants.com/ws1/...g/?prod=BGLA-G

Karoug · May 13th, 2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon

*Claps slowly* Would you like a medal?

Well actually, yes i do. I would like a medal! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Jon · May 13th, 2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Karoug

Well actually, yes i do. I would like a medal! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

*Throws medal at Karoug* images/smilies/dry.gif

Karoug · May 13th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Thank you!! images/smilies/clap.gif

Jon · May 16th, 2008, 6:30 PM

So.. Yesterday was the first time i'd ridden in the rain. It was different! images/smilies/lol.gif

.. The back slipped a few times as i was going around corners. Also, the inability to see anything due to a misty visor and droplets made for some interesting situations! images/smilies/mellow.gif

Blind_Io · May 16th, 2008, 6:34 PM

If you are at speed, turn your head from side to side. The wind will push the droplets off the visor.

Jon · May 16th, 2008, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

If you are at speed, turn your head from side to side. The wind will push the droplets off the visor.

Ahh.. I will try this! Cheers man..

KaJuN · May 16th, 2008, 7:29 PM

Is there anything you can do to clear the droplets when going slowly?

BigDaveDogg · May 16th, 2008, 7:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KaJuN

Is there anything you can do to clear the droplets when going slowly?

Lift your visor. Lol.

MacGuffin · May 16th, 2008, 8:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Of course it can happen, but not with this severity. Hell, I was taken out at 15 under the limit just a couple weeks ago.

Well, the funny thing is:

I have never ever talked to a motorbike rider who admitted to have done something wrong. According to every single one I spoke to, they always keep to the speed limit ( images/smilies/lol.gif

), they never overtake when it's risky ( images/smilies/lol.gif

) and when an accident happens, it's always the fault of a car driver who was not looking.

In reality, though, I have never ever encountered a motorbike rider on the road who stuck to the speed limit. Never ever did I encounter one who did not overtake risky and did not think he was the speed king on his machine. I have never seen a single one on the road ever who behaved rational on his machine. Well, except for some elderly ones on Harleys maybe...

Strange, huh? Where do all those lunatics come from, when everyone is behaving well on the road?

Maybe it's a problem with perception. Maybe the helmet cuts the brain off from reality... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Anyway, to celebrate the start of the motorbike season, German SPIEGEL Online magazine has posted a reminder of what might happen, when you run out of talent you never had and out of luck you never deserved:

http://www.spiegel.de/video/video-30499.html

You don't need to understand German to get the message...

Peter3hg · May 16th, 2008, 9:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

So.. Yesterday was the first time i'd ridden in the rain. It was different! images/smilies/lol.gif

.. The back slipped a few times as i was going around corners. Also, the inability to see anything due to a misty visor and droplets made for some interesting situations! images/smilies/mellow.gif

Does your bike still have the shitty Sakura tyres? If it does I would change them ASAP. They are an absolute pile of shit and downright dangerous in the rain. I put Michelin Pilot Sporty on mine and it makes a world of difference. I think I paid about £64 for the pair and about £10 fitting.

KaJuN · May 17th, 2008, 1:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDaveDogg

Lift your visor. Lol.

Is there anything you can do to clear the droplets off your face when going slowly?

images/smilies/tongue.gif

EDIT: While on the subject of protective equipment I almost became a target for the first time today. A bird flew across the road and I could see a distinct small white bomb fall in my path. Luckily for me the bird's aim sucked. Yet another reason to go full face: protection from bird poo.

Redliner · May 17th, 2008, 4:45 AM

The third video, where the guy hits the truck head-on happened in Brazil.....scary. images/smilies/mellow.gif

Blind_Io · May 17th, 2008, 8:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaJuN

Is there anything you can do to clear the droplets when going slowly?

Speed up? Some touring gloves have a squeegee blade on the thumb to wipe off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacGuffin

Well, the funny thing is:

I have never ever talked to a motorbike rider who admitted to have done something wrong. According to every single one I spoke to, they always keep to the speed limit ( images/smilies/lol.gif

), they never overtake when it's risky ( images/smilies/lol.gif

) and when an accident happens, it's always the fault of a car driver who was not looking.

In reality, though, I have never ever encountered a motorbike rider on the road who stuck to the speed limit. Never ever did I encounter one who did not overtake risky and did not think he was the speed king on his machine. I have never seen a single one on the road ever who behaved rational on his machine. Well, except for some elderly ones on Harleys maybe...

Strange, huh? Where do all those lunatics come from, when everyone is behaving well on the road?

Maybe it's a problem with perception. Maybe the helmet cuts the brain off from reality... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Anyway, to celebrate the start of the motorbike season, German SPIEGEL Online magazine has posted a reminder of what might happen, when you run out of talent you never had and out of luck you never deserved:

http://www.spiegel.de/video/video-30499.html

You don't need to understand German to get the message...

There are many safe riders and some dangerous ones. I have fucked up a couple times and been lucky enough to not wreck.

There are many riders who boast of their stupidity (AKA: "skillz").

Jon · May 17th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter3hg

Does your bike still have the shitty Sakura tyres? If it does I would change them ASAP. They are an absolute pile of shit and downright dangerous in the rain. I put Michelin Pilot Sporty on mine and it makes a world of difference. I think I paid about £64 for the pair and about £10 fitting.

Yep I still do! Someone suggested the exact same tyres to me before. Do places like kwik-fit do motorbikes? I.e. ..ride away in 20mins? I don't really have the time to leave the bike at a garage for a considerable amount of time. images/smilies/mellow.gif

hansvonaxion · May 17th, 2008, 11:22 AM

Use some Rain-X or whatever its called on your visor (same as your windscreen). And also use some anti-fogging agent on the inside (possibly the same product can do both). Works a charm.

Some helmets have better systems for clearing fog than others. The one I have now I can just pop it open a fraction to clear it.

Peter3hg · May 17th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Yep I still do! Someone suggested the exact same tyres to me before. Do places like kwik-fit do motorbikes? I.e. ..ride away in 20mins? I don't really have the time to leave the bike at a garage for a considerable amount of time. images/smilies/mellow.gif

I bought the tyres myself then just dropped the wheels off at a local garage. They could have done them in about 20 minutes but I actually picked them up the following day.

Lambos r4ever · May 17th, 2008, 2:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

If you are at speed, turn your head from side to side. The wind will push the droplets off the visor.

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British_Rover Joined: Sep 4th, 2006 Last Online: 3:25 AM Location: Canton / Torrington, CT United States Age: 29 Posts: 1,868 Car: 1998 Grand Cherokee, 1979 CB750F, Dealer Demo Rep Power: 40	reposted from my motorcycle thread in off-topic. I think these might be interesting. Does anyone have any experience with them or hear about them? http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/1001014/pid/12590 This looks interesting. I have been looking for some casual or cargo pants I can wear that have armor included and there don't seem to really be any. I can find some with kevlar or leather weave but no armor in the knees or hips. These look like that can be worn under pants and the armor would probably stay in place better. http://www.bohn-armor-pants.com/ws1/...g/?prod=BGLA-G

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 5:28 AM Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,773 Car: CB400SF Hyper VTEC Rep Power: 59	Use some Rain-X or whatever its called on your visor (same as your windscreen). And also use some anti-fogging agent on the inside (possibly the same product can do both). Works a charm. Some helmets have better systems for clearing fog than others. The one I have now I can just pop it open a fraction to clear it. __________________

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