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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #30 on: August 30, 2012, 01:35:47 AM »
..but also be aware of the cagers!! blind spots...

..if you cant see their face in their side-view mirror, they cant see you....


                      ..itsa true story..


.....It is a true story.........
..That's why half of the time when I ride, especially in town I ride dam near on the yellow line. I WANT TO see THEM in THEIR mirror as well..... Get that anticipated next move going on in my head.. :D...
...(good way to beat 'em for lane choices too...)
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #31 on: August 30, 2012, 01:37:46 AM »
...yup, city riding requires a lot of work!!!
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #32 on: August 30, 2012, 01:46:50 AM »
...yup, city driving requires a lot of work!!!

I know that sh**'s right......
You wouldn't believe the road rage I get at these freaking idiots..
I actually stopped in the middle of a main rd here called Merrimon Ave(5 lane) recently. Dam dude was running me out of the rd onto the sidewalk. I was flipping out. He seen me finally. I jumped in front of him and STOPPED, then rolled my scoot to the edge of an entrance to a strip mall and RAN back in the road to his car BEGGING him to get out, slapping the windows. (he was stuck at a red light at this point with traffic. ;) :D)...Usually the mexicans around these parts don't mind a fight.. :D... Figure he was an illegal, new at driving type thing or I just put the fear of God in him ;D :D 8)
That incident and I was "hot enough to f*** with a branding iron."
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #33 on: August 30, 2012, 01:49:36 AM »
..i know, it's nearly every day that somebody...usually on a cell-phone either pulls in front of me or tries to enter my space from the other lane...

..no matter which lane i'm in either...
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2012, 01:52:20 AM »
I have come to DESPISE a cell phone.
I used to do the same sh** on the reg but after 4-1/2yrs on a scoot I can't stand it.
I have been known to swing out in the turning lane just to go around those fks. ;).....On a low speed rd anyway.. :D
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #35 on: August 30, 2012, 05:21:59 PM »
It gets crazy out there

I always try to keep in mind how hard it is to see a scooter. Sometimes I catch myself doing something dumb/dangerous and have to scald myself over it.

One thing that I think really helps is to use your high beams during the day. It really helps other drivers see you and you won't blind people in daylight.
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #36 on: August 30, 2012, 05:47:24 PM »
..yup, i run high beams 24-7...
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #37 on: August 30, 2012, 06:12:53 PM »
Keep the tips coming guys. I only wish we could place your post in the Roadcraft category.

When ever I pull up behind a large vehicle -- SUV, truck, bus, whatever, I make sure I'm on the left side of the lane and far back so I can see their side view mirrors. This also will allows me to see what's coming down the opposing lane of traffic in case someone makes a left hand turn. If I was behind the truck in the middle or right section of the lane, the drive wouldn't know I was there, nor would a left hand turner in the opposing lane.

See and be seen,

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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #38 on: August 30, 2012, 06:35:55 PM »
+1 wolf!
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #39 on: August 30, 2012, 08:05:25 PM »
Quote from: wordslinger on August 30, 2012, 05:47:24 PM
..yup, i run high beams 24-7...

Yup, totally. Get yourself seen.

Tho i still refuse to wear a Hi-Vis vest, sooner take my chances  :)
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #40 on: August 30, 2012, 08:33:18 PM »
Quote from: streido on August 30, 2012, 08:05:25 PM
Yup, totally. Get yourself seen.

Tho i still refuse to wear a Hi-Vis vest, sooner take my chances  :)

lol i can tell by your new picture to the left, you dont like wearing vests. ;D
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #41 on: August 30, 2012, 08:39:12 PM »
Quote from: skippy on August 30, 2012, 08:33:18 PM
lol i can tell by your new picture to the left, you dont like wearing vests. ;D

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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #42 on: August 30, 2012, 08:47:39 PM »
Quote from: streido on August 30, 2012, 08:05:25 PM
Yup, totally. Get yourself seen.

Tho i still refuse to wear a Hi-Vis vest, sooner take my chances  :)
:D :D :D

I completely agree  ;D
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #43 on: August 30, 2012, 09:31:22 PM »
..ditto..

..usually a tank top in the summer...lol..
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Re: Roadcraft category
« Reply #44 on: August 30, 2012, 10:39:20 PM »
..and for the 50cc riders, i see a lot of them pulling to the side at traffic lights...and a car pull up beside them to the left...

..dont do that!!..makes you invisible!!!

..always take possession of your lane when stopping..
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