Fog and slippery roads

Rosie · September 3rd, 2010, 08:12 AM

So this morning I left my house with beautiful sunshine, and as I get closer to work I hit a pretty nasty wall of fog

Besides slowing down a lot and wiping the visor constantly.. what other advise you have to give a new rider like me when riding in the fog?

I made it to work safely, but it sure wasn't a fun ride.. the only good side of it was that all the cars were going slow too

Flashmonkey · September 3rd, 2010, 08:17 AM

Don't out run your headlights and flash your brake lights constantly to let people behind you know you're there.

I'd advise against putting your high beams on...as...well...it'll make things worse.

Snake · September 3rd, 2010, 08:21 AM

Keep your headlights on low beam, use your blinkers and do a head check before changing lanes/turning. I also constantly tap the brakes while moving and especially at a stop to make myself more visible.

Cali619 · September 3rd, 2010, 08:46 AM

Ride easier on the turns since oil will be slicker and reflective gear can help, and like always in any weather day or night have an "out" in case you need to move out of the way fast.

Cuongism · September 3rd, 2010, 08:52 AM

Crack your visor open so more wind will circulate in your helmet and it'll fog less (just one "click" of the visor is enough).

Rosie · September 3rd, 2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuongism

Crack your visor open so more wind will circulate in your helmet and it'll fog less (just one "click" of the visor is enough).

I thought about that.. but it was too cold on my face

I just cracked it a tiny bit..

Rosie · September 3rd, 2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Don't out run your headlights and flash your brake lights constantly to let people behind you know you're there.

I'd advise against putting your high beams on...as...well...it'll make things worse.

I didn't think of using headlights on low beam instead of high beam.. thank you!

Rosie · September 3rd, 2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cali619

Ride easier on the turns since oil will be slicker

I was really afraid of that, and took my turns reaaally slow.. it still felt like it was sliding a bit though.

Cali619 · September 3rd, 2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosie

I was really afraid of that, and took my turns reaaally slow.. it still felt like it was sliding a bit though.

You can kinda see the oily spots on the road, and also always use A and C positions in lanes cause the middle has the main oil buildup.

Cuongism · September 3rd, 2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosie

I thought about that.. but it was too cold on my face

I just cracked it a tiny bit..

Awww, it's crazy how soft us San Diegans get. We're pretty spoiled by weather here. I've only lived here a year and now 60 is cold and anything above 80 is hot

My friends now make fun of me anytime they visit since I'll be cold at night and they're in shorts...I'm from NYC where it'll go above 100 and drop below 0, but cant imagine what that feels like anymore.

Rosie · September 3rd, 2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuongism

Awww, it's crazy how soft us San Diegans get. We're pretty spoiled by weather here. I've only lived here a year and now 60 is cold and anything above 80 is hot

My friends now make fun of me anytime they visit since I'll be cold at night and they're in shorts...I'm from NYC where it'll go above 100 and drop below 0, but cant imagine what that feels like anymore.

LOl.. I came here from Chicago a year and 1/2 ago.. it looks like we adapted to the warmer climate fairly quickly

Rosie · September 3rd, 2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cali619

You can kinda see the oily spots on the road, and also always use A and C positions in lanes cause the middle has the main oil buildup.

True!! I learned that at the MSF course, I'll have to remember that when I'm riding though

Flashmonkey · September 3rd, 2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosie

I didn't think of using headlights on low beam instead of high beam.. thank you!

You know...considering the craptacular weather we often get in Toronto, I've considered putting fog lights on my bike haha.

RedCromwell · September 3rd, 2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Keep your headlights on low beam, use your blinkers and do a head check before changing lanes/turning. I also constantly tap the brakes while moving and especially at a stop to make myself more visible.

Good point. I didn't think of that.

I encountered some early morning fog on a commute and didn't even think about visibility. When I first saw the fog I thought I was headed into some rain. The weather report didn't call for rain so I was a little freaked since I've never ridden in the rain.

I slowed down and when I entered the fog bank it was a strange feeling. There was such a distinction between "fog" and "no fog". It was like riding into cloud.

Cali619 · September 3rd, 2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosie

True!! I learned that at the MSF course, I'll have to remember that when I'm riding though

Ill stop stating the obvious lol, if your interested in keith codes twist of the wrist 1 and 2 pm me I got em in pdf. Really gets your mind thinking and wanting to be on the bike 24/7

September 3rd, 2010, 08:12 AM	#1
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September 3rd, 2010, 08:17 AM	#2
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Don't out run your headlights and flash your brake lights constantly to let people behind you know you're there. I'd advise against putting your high beams on...as...well...it'll make things worse.

September 3rd, 2010, 08:21 AM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Keep your headlights on low beam, use your blinkers and do a head check before changing lanes/turning. I also constantly tap the brakes while moving and especially at a stop to make myself more visible.

September 3rd, 2010, 08:52 AM	#5
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Crack your visor open so more wind will circulate in your helmet and it'll fog less (just one "click" of the visor is enough).