Make yourself visible.

JeffM · February 19th, 2011, 09:36 AM

Here is a video that shows some techniques you can use to make drivers see you while riding. Pay particular attention to the demonstrations that show how small bikes can look while approaching and how weaving makes your more visible when approaching a situation where a conflict could occur. I think motorists mistake the visual cues of an approaching bike. They are normally looking for larger vehicles and misjudge approach rates of motorcycles.

Interesting that the author states that Hi-Vis gear, while recommended, can also break-up your silhouette.

Link to original page on YouTube.

wvninja · February 19th, 2011, 10:08 AM

Hmm good advice. I'm going to start using that.

Snake · February 19th, 2011, 10:51 AM

I usualy flash my lights from bright (I always use my brights during the day) to low and back to bright when aproaching a car at an intersection to make sure he sees me. The weaving teqnique is some great advice.

Yasko · February 19th, 2011, 03:33 PM

Thank you so much...That's a life saver video...

JeffM · February 19th, 2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I usualy flash my lights from bright (I always use my brights during the day) to low and back to bright when aproaching a car at an intersection to make sure he sees me. The weaving teqnique is some great advice.

Just make sure that flashing your lights is not interpreted as a sign to go ahead by the other driver.

gogoKawi · February 19th, 2011, 06:32 PM

Funny thing is I do that all the time. I don't trust drivers to see or hear me at all. Making yourself more visible by weaving does help. But you should also prepare yourself for any sudden pull out by the driver as well. Despite the weaving, the driver still might not see you and decide to just make the turn. Has happened to me a couple of times. Luckily, no accidents yet.

S.I.D.S.Y.! LOL. That is exactly what I hear all the time.

Great vid. Ride safe!

gfloyd2002 · February 20th, 2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Just make sure that flashing your lights is not interpreted as a sign to go ahead by the other driver.

That may depend on local custom. Here in the Caribbean, flashing lights is a the common way to communicate "please go ahead." Due to politeness of Bajans, it is very common to stop in the middle of the road to let someone in from a side road, and the way you let them know about it is is the light flashing. It would be VERY dangerous here to use it as a visibility tool. Not sure where else this is common, but you'd better know your local culture well.

Weaving is something I usually do, gets the tires warm and makes you more visable. Double bonus! Great vid, thanks for posting!

February 19th, 2011, 09:36 AM	#1
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Make yourself visible. Here is a video that shows some techniques you can use to make drivers see you while riding. Pay particular attention to the demonstrations that show how small bikes can look while approaching and how weaving makes your more visible when approaching a situation where a conflict could occur. I think motorists mistake the visual cues of an approaching bike. They are normally looking for larger vehicles and misjudge approach rates of motorcycles. Interesting that the author states that Hi-Vis gear, while recommended, can also break-up your silhouette. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

February 19th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#2
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Hmm good advice. I'm going to start using that. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

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gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Funny thing is I do that all the time. I don't trust drivers to see or hear me at all. Making yourself more visible by weaving does help. But you should also prepare yourself for any sudden pull out by the driver as well. Despite the weaving, the driver still might not see you and decide to just make the turn. Has happened to me a couple of times. Luckily, no accidents yet. S.I.D.S.Y.! LOL. That is exactly what I hear all the time. Great vid. Ride safe!