August 27th, 2017, 06:32 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Craig
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 210
|
Riding with someone else for the first time..
Alright so, my wife and I ride together all the time and both have Senas to talk to each other. But for the first time ever I'm meeting up with someone new to go for a ride around town.
Chances are he won't have a Sena, so I feel like communicating is going to be awkward, especially for someone I just met. I'm guessing it's a good idea to meet somewhere first and chat to come up with a ride plan? Should we come up with signals? When one of us decides that it's time to split ways and head home, how are you supposed to know so that you don't keep following each other? Am I overthinking this way too much?? |
|
August 27th, 2017, 06:47 PM | #2 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 6
MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13
|
Yes.
Set meeting place. Set destination. Set times. Set pace expectations. Make contingencies clear (i.e. what if you get separated). Don't sweat the small stuff. Their ride is not your problem. Your ride isn't theirs.
__________________________________________________
I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
August 27th, 2017, 06:55 PM | #3 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
|
I haven't committed to communications gear yet because I'm not sure I want the distraction. If I'm behind someone I'm riding with and want to tell him something, I pull up to him at the next stop sign. If no stop is coming up, I pass him, signal, and pull over. Things like that. You're right about meeting and chatting about the ride, of course.
|
|
August 27th, 2017, 07:07 PM | #4 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 6
MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13
|
I ride to get AWAY from constantly being reachable.
__________________________________________________
I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
August 27th, 2017, 07:23 PM | #5 |
The Asian Caucasian
Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus
Location: Malaysia
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796
MOTM - Jan '17
|
I'd just tell them the RV point to meet up again afterwards. ETA should be around 30 mins and no less.
Contingencies? They're big enuff to call someone if they are in trouble.
__________________________________________________
Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is. |
|
August 27th, 2017, 08:13 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
I love my intercom. I like being able to talk to my riding buddies.
Not having comms with the other guy, though... you could put your wife at the front of the trio, no-comm guy in the middle, and you at the back. You can tell your wife if you need to pull over, and you can keep an eye on the other guy if he has any issues. Signals are a good idea, so you can communicate. Preplanning is good, too, for route and pace, stopping points. My husband and I commonly ride with a third person, and if he doesn't have a comm, we set up stopping points and talk about things then. |
|
August 28th, 2017, 08:11 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
|
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
August 28th, 2017, 08:42 AM | #8 | |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 6
MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13
|
Quote:
Often you're confronted with a Clash moment: Should I Stay Or Should I Go? This eliminates that issue by setting clear expectations. For those running late, it makes life easier because they know you won't be waiting around for them. Back in the day when we didn't all have a GPS in our pocket, I'd give directions the same way. "If you pass X landmark, you've gone too far. Turn around."
__________________________________________________
I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem. |
|
|
August 28th, 2017, 10:25 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Riding long before the comm systems of today...we pointed towards gas tank (fuel stop) ...belly (food stop) or ummm...."rest room" (the nearest tree) LOL.
A few years ago..my main riding partner/lady friend took a very slow, minor low side spill in twisties behind me, I didn't see...kept going a bit until a car beeped...lady asked if I was with the other rider behind ...who had just fallen. Thankfully, she was ok. That episode prompted our purchase of a Cardo/Scala system.....safety our main motive....but its added a social element too. Chit chat....directions, food/fuel stops, warning of road debris, inattentive drivers....etc etc. On a security/safety level..its added a new element and worked out well, putting us both at ease. Back to initial OP topic...riding with someone I'm not familiar with....obvious to leave *plenty* of room between. Until trends, abilities habits and preferences are established between...best to err on the side of caution.
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
August 28th, 2017, 11:20 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
|
Discussion of riding style and speed might be in order, too.
ASL is good at stops but unfortunately a lot of signs are two-handed.... not good to do at speed. |
|
August 28th, 2017, 01:03 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
|
4 out of 4 members found this post helpful. |
August 28th, 2017, 01:23 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '16
|
|
|
August 28th, 2017, 02:49 PM | #13 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 16
MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14
|
One of my favorite videos for hand signals (nsfw: language)
Link to original page on YouTube.
__________________________________________________
<-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow. |
|
August 28th, 2017, 05:37 PM | #14 |
The Asian Caucasian
Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus
Location: Malaysia
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796
MOTM - Jan '17
|
I can sign and I never have thought of doing this while riding!
__________________________________________________
Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is. |
|
August 28th, 2017, 08:02 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
heh, heh... I'm a dinosaur... I even know morse code!
|
|
August 28th, 2017, 08:42 PM | #16 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
|
|
|
August 28th, 2017, 08:47 PM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Randy
Location: Portland OR
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200 Classic (not the 'R') Posts: 44
|
Yes.
Having said that... I partake in monthly group rides with a local Triumph club. There's really not a lot if communication needed while riding in a group. One person is the leader and everyone else pretty much just follows that person in staggered formation. Since the routes are planned in advance by the club, and the groups are sometimes large, we do make written turn-by-turn route notes available. Fuel stops are usually no more than 100 miles apart and everyone knows they need to show up with a full tank. If parting ways while in motion just a friendly wave good-bye but add a big thumbs up to avoid possible confusion with 'Hey I'm having a mechanical and need help." Better yet, just plan ahead to part ways at such-and-such intersection or a certain mile marker so there's no surprise. There are group-ride hand signals which have been around for decades. Not sure I recall them being used on the club rides. That's not to say such hand-signals are obsolete as some clubs may use them extensively. Two or three times a year I ride with a Christian biker church and they're a little more formal about group riding. IIRC they use some of the classic hand signals. One courtesy signal which always gets used is to indicate road surface issues to the riders behind by pointing your feet and toes down at the hazard. Left or right foot whichever side the hazard is on. The riders behind will appreciate the heads-up on the dead squirrel. Have a place to meet for the start. Agree to show up with full tanks. Pick a destination and a route to get there. If more than 100 miles long plan a gas/rest stop. If you haven't already decided who's leading then flip a coin. Then just follow the leader. |
|
August 28th, 2017, 09:16 PM | #18 |
The Asian Caucasian
Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus
Location: Malaysia
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796
MOTM - Jan '17
|
I read this as 7 girls and 3 guys. The double A meeting, 3 days one night.
__________________________________________________
Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is. |
|
August 28th, 2017, 11:22 PM | #19 | |||
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
73 = "best regards" de = French "of" or "from" AA3DN = U.S. call sign. East Coast mid-Atlantic region |
|||
|
August 28th, 2017, 11:28 PM | #20 |
The Asian Caucasian
Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus
Location: Malaysia
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796
MOTM - Jan '17
|
Now it makes sense.
__________________________________________________
Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is. |
|
August 29th, 2017, 03:55 AM | #21 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 6
MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13
|
Me, I speak the binary language of moisture 'vaporators.
__________________________________________________
I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem. |
|
August 29th, 2017, 01:00 PM | #22 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Dave
Location: Toronto, Canada
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 16
|
You would be suited for programming binary loadlifters—very similar to your vaporators in most respects.
__________________________________________________
Engineer rocketing through time and space on a Ninja 300 ABS |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Riding in the rain for the first time! | Aggrotech | Ride Reports | 3 | October 27th, 2012 04:25 PM |
First Time Riding Two-Up | BlueHairSar | General Motorcycling Discussion | 9 | September 30th, 2012 10:33 PM |
First time riding on the twisties | Darling Ninja | General Motorcycling Discussion | 23 | January 9th, 2012 06:15 PM |
First time riding EVER!! | KawiKid860 | General Motorcycling Discussion | 12 | May 24th, 2011 03:11 PM |
Riding 2-Up for the First Time... tips? | muffinman | Riding Skills | 31 | March 26th, 2009 07:15 AM |
Thread Tools | |
|
|