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Old September 3rd, 2011, 05:35 AM   #41
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Including my near misses, of which there have been far too many over the years, my top lessons learned:

1. Don't override my stopping distance. If I can't see more than 66 feet in front of me, don't go faster than 40. If there is a potential hazard 35 feet in front of me, I slow down to 30.
2. Small increases in speed mean large increases in stopping distance. When in doubt choose safe over looking cool.
3. Never have sex with super hot race promotion girls on your ninja while doing hotlaps. Ok, that never happened but it would be dangerous.
4. Don't take for granted that my road will be a clean, hazard free surface, even if it was yesterday. If I can ride at 90% of the bike's potential on the track, dial it back to 50% on the street to account for unexpected things that don't happen on the track.
5. Similarly, never assume that a car is going to act rationally. Instead, ride with paranoia that every car is going to do everything it can to kill me.
6. When I am being chased by paparazzi because of how awesome and famous I am, be sure not to go through those tunnels under Paris at super high speed. No, wait, that was Princess Di, not me. Nevermind.
7. All the gear, all the time.
8. Analyze each ride for what went right and wrong. Keep learning.
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Old September 3rd, 2011, 08:24 AM   #42
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I will add, always have a "noob" mentality. Always be ready to learn a new skill, a different way of riding or approaching a situation. Never close your mind off to new ideas and perspectives. When you think you know it all, you often lose it all. That in itself is the lesson I try to remember...
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Old September 3rd, 2011, 08:48 AM   #43
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Old September 12th, 2011, 05:49 PM   #44
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What lessons have you learned from crashing?

Crashed once,got caught in the bike. I learned that it doesnt feel good to have your knee cap grinding against the asphalt. And the ninjette is one heavy mofo when it lands on your arse.
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Old September 12th, 2011, 05:54 PM   #45
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2. Unmarked Speedbumps in the dark suck.
Bryan, be carefull of the old publix parking lot off Russel prkwy. I caught air off the speed bumps they decided not to paint. Scared the tiger's blood out of me. Got a mad adrenaline rush after I landed smoothly though.

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Old September 12th, 2011, 08:33 PM   #46
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duh.... I learned not to fall anymore.
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Old September 12th, 2011, 11:18 PM   #47
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If you're the only person involved, pick up the bike and ride the hell away before any bystanders try to "help."
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Old September 12th, 2011, 11:31 PM   #48
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I learned to hold the bike by both handlebars when walking it somewhere and lean it towards you with the kick stand down
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Old September 13th, 2011, 03:09 AM   #49
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Old September 27th, 2011, 07:55 AM   #50
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Old September 27th, 2011, 08:46 AM   #51
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Old September 27th, 2011, 09:09 AM   #52
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Road crew trimming trees disturbed a large nest just before I road through. Me and wildlife don't get along very well. I have been attached by the following; wasps, owls (3 different times, wow right?!?!?!?), dogs and large turtle (whole other thread on this).

Oddly enough, I have scuba dived with sharks without incident. Go Figure

A turtle plz give me the link to that tread I wanna read that lol wow I laughed so hard over that haha

So to this date I have yet to have a crash(knock on wood) but I have had a couple of oh **** moments lol the big one is downshifting while leaning...not a good ideal. thought I was in 3rd on the bike really in second...dumping the clutch at 15 mph to 1st gear leaning...I didnt wreck but I needed some new tighty whiteys
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Old September 27th, 2011, 02:07 PM   #53
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What have I learned? Wear as much gear as you possibly can.

The reason I say "as much as you can" instead of "ATGATT" is because I don't even have enough gear to be considered "ATGATT." I have enough to fit the "MTGATT" (most the gear, all the time) bill.
I just need some body armor and riding boots. I should be good then.
Right now, I just have a Scorpion EXO400 helmet, Scorpion gloves, Scorpion textile jacket (I need to switch to leather as soon as possible), & Alpine Star ankle high boots.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 08:10 PM   #54
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I've never crashed, but here are some things I've learned riding the streets of NYC:

1) Look where you want to go, don't fixate on anything... no matter what!

2) Always look for an escape. Especially when stopped at an intersection.

3) Ride how you feel comfortable, not to impress your friends or family.

4) Don't break while cornering. Slow down when taking an unfamiliar route or hitting a curve for the first time. Always expect the unexpected.

4) Look up the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Take the Basic Rider Course when starting out and the Advanced Rider Course when you feel comfortable riding.

5) Always wear all your gear, especially bright/reflective colors to be seen at night.

6) Respect cagers and accept that you are a minority on two wheels. Ride like you are invisible and everybody is out to kill you.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 08:12 PM   #55
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Old September 28th, 2011, 05:47 AM   #56
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Old September 28th, 2011, 09:28 AM   #57
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This one is true my intructor in my riding training class said you dont want IG "imbedded gravel"
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Old September 28th, 2011, 11:58 AM   #58
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Old September 28th, 2011, 04:56 PM   #59
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I've never crashed, but here are some things I've learned riding the streets of NYC:

1) Look where you want to go, don't fixate on anything... no matter what!

2) Always look for an escape. Especially when stopped at an intersection.

3) Ride how you feel comfortable, not to impress your friends or family.

4) Don't break while cornering. Slow down when taking an unfamiliar route or hitting a curve for the first time. Always expect the unexpected.

4) Look up the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Take the Basic Rider Course when starting out and the Advanced Rider Course when you feel comfortable riding.

5) Always wear all your gear, especially bright/reflective colors to be seen at night.

6) Respect cagers and accept that you are a minority on two wheels. Ride like you are invisible and everybody is out to kill you.
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Old September 29th, 2011, 12:59 AM   #60
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Old September 29th, 2011, 10:40 AM   #61
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Don't drive when tired. Dirt on the road is hard to see at night, especially on twisty mountain roads.
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Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.
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Old September 29th, 2011, 10:53 AM   #62
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I've never crashed, but here are some things I've learned riding the streets of NYC:

1) Look where you want to go, don't fixate on anything... no matter what!

2) Always look for an escape. Especially when stopped at an intersection.

3) Ride how you feel comfortable, not to impress your friends or family.

4) Don't break while cornering. Slow down when taking an unfamiliar route or hitting a curve for the first time. Always expect the unexpected.

4) Look up the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Take the Basic Rider Course when starting out and the Advanced Rider Course when you feel comfortable riding.

5) Always wear all your gear, especially bright/reflective colors to be seen at night.

6) Respect cagers and accept that you are a minority on two wheels. Ride like you are invisible and everybody is out to kill you.

#6 reminded me of another lesson.... Don't flip off cagers when they cut you off. I did this and he tried to ram me with his car, then followed me into a resedential area still trying to hit me. Fortunatly I escaped.
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Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.
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Old October 4th, 2011, 03:19 PM   #63
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Oil is slippery.
So are antifreeze (CBR125r) and sand (CBR954rr).

This has taught me (antifreeze) that when riding at night when the road surface is difficult to determine, make sure that you ride well within the limits of grip and leave lots of headroom to deal with a sudden unanticipated loss of traction.

This has taught me (sand) that when riding on cold tires and cold roads early in the season, there is less grip and smaller things than you think can result in a loss of traction.

Both have confirmed for me that quality gear and wearing it every ride can go a long way to preventing and lessening injuries.
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Old October 15th, 2011, 09:24 PM   #65
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Lesson#1: Grass has the same traction as ice.
Lesson#2: Gravel looks solid but the kickstand will still sink in it.
Lesson#3: Never, ever assume drivers see you, though their mirrors and windows may lead you to think otherwise. I got hit head on by a driver in a truck who had a perfect view of me in broad daylight on a perfectly sunny day. Her first words? "Where did you come from?" She first saw me as I was bouncing off her hood...
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Old October 16th, 2011, 07:16 AM   #66
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Ninjette is not a bicycle! Always put the sidestand down before dismounting

Dropped the Ninjette within first 5 minutes of delivering her home. Felt like an idiot.

Hopefully first and last time.
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Ninjette is not a bicycle! Always put the sidestand down before dismounting

Dropped the Ninjette within first 5 minutes of delivering her home. Felt like an idiot.

Hopefully first and last time.
I never thought about it but I've come to realize that I sometimes don't put my kickstand down before dismounting. Wouldn't matter much on a bicycle though.
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Old October 16th, 2011, 09:35 PM   #68
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I didn't want to wear funky pants, but knee takes the biggest hit on your typical accident.

Having a passenger makes the bike much harder to control.

Add trying to show off to have a little fun can spell disaster.

Even though it's Florida, wear the damn jacket, knee pads would've helped, too.

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Don't do a walking U turn, just turn normal. Dont pull over and use the front break on grass when doing 20mph.
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trolley tracks in the rain are really slippery ... lesson just learned :'[
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Hidden tall curbs will catch you (your brake pedal) off guard in u-turns.

Close calls:
1. target fixation will mess you up in the middle of a turn or anytime while riding.
2. Focus on riding and not daydreaming. If you're tired, don't ride.
3. Painted lines and tar snakes offer no traction.
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A turtle plz give me the link to that tread I wanna read that lol wow I laughed so hard over that haha

So to this date I have yet to have a crash(knock on wood) but I have had a couple of oh **** moments lol the big one is downshifting while leaning...not a good ideal. thought I was in 3rd on the bike really in second...dumping the clutch at 15 mph to 1st gear leaning...I didnt wreck but I needed some new tighty whiteys
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That I'm not perfect and I admit it. LOL
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Flare burning in the middle of the road as you enter a tunnel might indicate that there is a sheet of ice covering the road inside.
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Old November 23rd, 2011, 09:39 PM   #76
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Yup, that's one that would definitely stick in the mind going forward.
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Flare burning in the middle of the road as you enter a tunnel might indicate that there is a sheet of ice covering the road inside.
Brings new meaning to the old idiom, you're on thin ice.

And ooh, that's a definite lesson to keep in mind. That would SUCK!
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Tunnel closest to the top of highest point on road between Gatlinburg Tenn and Cherokee N.C. Freak snowstorm happened as me and my previous wife were camping in Gatlinburg Tenn. Had to go up mountain to get home. Snow began at higher elevations. Blizzard at top. I passed row of about 50 parked cars * including Ranger*. He hit siren and I kept going. I saw flare, but was frozen cold out of my mind. Hit ice right away and did a 180. I remember saying to myself... self your bike is going backwards. I put both feet down and made it about 20 feet before losing it. Somehow ended up standing on engine with one foot as I hit the wall 2 to 3 times. Wifes leg trapped under bike. She never hit wall, I don't know how. I was 19, 20 years old. To date worst wreck. Ended up ridng bike home.... still ride the bike 23 years later- owned same bike 27 years. Wifes leg black and blue. Ranger banned me forever for riding in Smokey Mountain Park.. too busy helping other wrecks to ticket me. Let me sit there for about an hour before he let us go. True story. I was just a kid, stupid mistake....educations can be expensive. Glad Ranger forgot me as it is one of my favorite roads
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Tunnel closest to the top of highest point on road between Gatlinburg Tenn and Cherokee N.C. Freak snowstorm happened as me and my previous wife were camping in Gatlinburg Tenn. Had to go up mountain to get home. Snow began at higher elevations. Blizzard at top. I passed row of about 50 parked cars * including Ranger*. He hit siren and I kept going. I saw flare, but was frozen cold out of my mind. Hit ice right away and did a 180. I remember saying to myself... self your bike is going backwards. I put both feet down and made it about 20 feet before losing it. Somehow ended up standing on engine with one foot as I hit the wall 2 to 3 times. Wifes leg trapped under bike. She never hit wall, I don't know how. I was 19, 20 years old. To date worst wreck. Ended up ridng bike home.... still ride the bike 23 years later- owned same bike 27 years. Wifes leg black and blue. Ranger banned me forever for riding in Smokey Mountain Park.. too busy helping other wrecks to ticket me. Let me sit there for about an hour before he let us go. True story. I was just a kid, stupid mistake....educations can be expensive. Glad Ranger forgot me as it is one of my favorite roads
Wow, wow and wow You'll be telling that to your grandkids I bet.

Were you surfing on the bike for a bit then?
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