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carelesschucca · 07-06-05, 08:35 AM

get proper training... thats the way to never crash (almost) Leave it in the garage (then again thats not safe at my house - old man can still knock it over)

try http://www.iam.org.uk/

they could help improve your riding, if your a quick learner as they say you'll take to it nicely...

But if you want story's of how TO crash take it to Knockhill with un-tested braided hose's find out they work a hell of a lot better than the old one's doing about the ton mark, bottom the suspension lock the front and slide about 100 yds then run another 100 (like Ben Johnson) and tell marshall what you think of them, Oh and while your at it nearly take out Colin McRae, when he was still rallying for Citroen (I kinda wish I had in a way I woulda been famous - LOL)

Just re watched the Video of it, taken by Nutty's Ex, ah it makes me laugh... (its not good quality so there's no point posting it)

07-06-05, 08:47 AM

Some other points.

Let your tires warm up before upping the pace.

Don't do u-turns if you can help it.

Don't have a pillion until you are confident on the new bike.

If you must do low speed manouvers, think about doing them with both feet down and walk it round (I'm thinking parking here).

If you suspect anything might be wrong with the bike, stop and check. Costs only a little time.

Switch off the engine before fiddling with the side stand.

Put the side stand down before getting off.

Check your footing before getting off.

Think! and take it easy....

Happy biking

07-06-05, 08:58 AM

When i first got the RS someone told me to expect everyone to drive like an idiot, that way you wont be surprised if someone does something stupid.

07-06-05, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint Matt

When i first got the RS someone told me to expect everyone to drive like an idiot

... see I was told to ride like everyone was trying to kill you

Bit extreme I know, but probably nearer to the truth

07-06-05, 10:40 AM

All car drivers are trying to kill you, especially if they are wearing hats.

Do not try to overtake when there is an exit on the RHS of the road, this gives the classic broken left leg syndrome.

Gravel, darkness and alchohol, bad mixture.

Never drink and ride.

learn your braking abilities in a straight line.

A short list of favourite prangs.

Gravel , corner verge , sore face.

Overshot T junction, crap brakes , went through fence.

Drink, dark , bushes , concussion. Tweaked ligaments.

Drink, dark, gravel, broken leg.

Overtaking car which turned right, two broken legs, one broken arm, no LHS posterior cruciate ligament..

Ran into back of car in town looking at reflection in window, minor.

All above were on noisy old british bikes, loud pipes make no difference to safety.

All were pilot error.
Your bike is safe, its the person on it that makes it dangerous.

Modern rubber and brakes may have prevented most of the above.
Cheers
pod

07-06-05, 10:53 AM

Be very careful for the first few hundred miles as the stock tyres are rubbish so try to avoid hard braking or any sudden change of direction as the tyres will skid and slide.

07-06-05, 11:23 AM

Had the cockiness knocked out of me 2 weeks after passing DAS so I'll relate that one.

Dual carriageway and motorway exits are normally smooth, flowing and wide - but not always.
If you're coming off a fast road onto a slower one and you can't see through the corner, then brake like it's a hairpin, because sometimes it is. If you do hit a tight bend too fast, lean over and leave the front brake alone exit roads especially are covered in loose cr*p that's been swept there by the traffic.
If you do what I did, you'll panic and grab a handful of front, which will wash out on the gravel and drop you in the road (probably had the speed down to less than 30 by the time it fell over and could definitely have got round

)

And a money saver: When you filter, keep an eye on the road surface around T-Junctions etc. You'll be riding where people don't drive and where all the nails and bits of glass congregate. Nothing like a nail in a brand new rear tyre to ruin your day.

Balky001 · 07-06-05, 11:24 AM

My advice - Don't get cocky with the bike - ever, only frighten yourself a bit each time you go out and after 6 or 7 months or learning (which you should try and do daily but don't rush it!) do a track day to see how much the bike can take in your hands. Listen to good advice (try and work out what is the good advice), don't ride with lots of nutty speed freaks (until a bit later

) never be scared, just cautious. Buy a book on rider skills especially steerling techniques, even if you read 25% you'll have enough to practise with for the next few years. Have fun, don't go too fast and don't drop it. Oh, I get your knee down first roundabout you see (Doh! I couldn't help that!)

07-06-05, 12:24 PM

Don't trying riding off with a disc lock on your front wheel.
Crunch!!!

07-06-05, 12:28 PM

Try and follow a quick sv'er (from a distance) through a good country lane where you can see them stretch their legs in the distance. Keep at your own speed but i found watching someone on the same bike go round corners twice as fast as me gave me a lot of confidence in the bike and i'll be more likely to trust the bike rather than grabbing front.

07-06-05, 08:35 AM	#21
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	get proper training... thats the way to never crash (almost) Leave it in the garage (then again thats not safe at my house - old man can still knock it over) try http://www.iam.org.uk/ they could help improve your riding, if your a quick learner as they say you'll take to it nicely... But if you want story's of how TO crash take it to Knockhill with un-tested braided hose's find out they work a hell of a lot better than the old one's doing about the ton mark, bottom the suspension lock the front and slide about 100 yds then run another 100 (like Ben Johnson) and tell marshall what you think of them, Oh and while your at it nearly take out Colin McRae, when he was still rallying for Citroen (I kinda wish I had in a way I woulda been famous - LOL) Just re watched the Video of it, taken by Nutty's Ex, ah it makes me laugh... (its not good quality so there's no point posting it) __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

07-06-05, 10:40 AM	#25
pod Guest Posts: n/a	mistakes I have learned from All car drivers are trying to kill you, especially if they are wearing hats. Do not try to overtake when there is an exit on the RHS of the road, this gives the classic broken left leg syndrome. Gravel, darkness and alchohol, bad mixture. Never drink and ride. learn your braking abilities in a straight line. A short list of favourite prangs. Gravel , corner verge , sore face. Overshot T junction, crap brakes , went through fence. Drink, dark , bushes , concussion. Tweaked ligaments. Drink, dark, gravel, broken leg. Overtaking car which turned right, two broken legs, one broken arm, no LHS posterior cruciate ligament.. Ran into back of car in town looking at reflection in window, minor. All above were on noisy old british bikes, loud pipes make no difference to safety. All were pilot error. Your bike is safe, its the person on it that makes it dangerous. Modern rubber and brakes may have prevented most of the above. Cheers pod

07-06-05, 11:24 AM	#28
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	My advice - Don't get cocky with the bike - ever, only frighten yourself a bit each time you go out and after 6 or 7 months or learning (which you should try and do daily but don't rush it!) do a track day to see how much the bike can take in your hands. Listen to good advice (try and work out what is the good advice), don't ride with lots of nutty speed freaks (until a bit later ) never be scared, just cautious. Buy a book on rider skills especially steerling techniques, even if you read 25% you'll have enough to practise with for the next few years. Have fun, don't go too fast and don't drop it. Oh, I get your knee down first roundabout you see (Doh! I couldn't help that!) __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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07-06-05, 08:47 AM	#22
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Some other points. Let your tires warm up before upping the pace. Don't do u-turns if you can help it. Don't have a pillion until you are confident on the new bike. If you must do low speed manouvers, think about doing them with both feet down and walk it round (I'm thinking parking here). If you suspect anything might be wrong with the bike, stop and check. Costs only a little time. Switch off the engine before fiddling with the side stand. Put the side stand down before getting off. Check your footing before getting off. Think! and take it easy.... Happy biking

07-06-05, 08:58 AM	#23
Saint Matt Guest Posts: n/a	When i first got the RS someone told me to expect everyone to drive like an idiot, that way you wont be surprised if someone does something stupid.

07-06-05, 10:53 AM	#26
Valman Guest Posts: n/a	Be very careful for the first few hundred miles as the stock tyres are rubbish so try to avoid hard braking or any sudden change of direction as the tyres will skid and slide.

07-06-05, 11:23 AM	#27
Yokel Guest Posts: n/a	Had the cockiness knocked out of me 2 weeks after passing DAS so I'll relate that one. Dual carriageway and motorway exits are normally smooth, flowing and wide - but not always. If you're coming off a fast road onto a slower one and you can't see through the corner, then brake like it's a hairpin, because sometimes it is. If you do hit a tight bend too fast, lean over and leave the front brake alone exit roads especially are covered in loose cr*p that's been swept there by the traffic. If you do what I did, you'll panic and grab a handful of front, which will wash out on the gravel and drop you in the road (probably had the speed down to less than 30 by the time it fell over and could definitely have got round ) And a money saver: When you filter, keep an eye on the road surface around T-Junctions etc. You'll be riding where people don't drive and where all the nails and bits of glass congregate. Nothing like a nail in a brand new rear tyre to ruin your day.

07-06-05, 12:24 PM	#29
HKP Guest Posts: n/a	Don't trying riding off with a disc lock on your front wheel. Crunch!!!

07-06-05, 12:28 PM	#30
jon Guest Posts: n/a	Try and follow a quick sv'er (from a distance) through a good country lane where you can see them stretch their legs in the distance. Keep at your own speed but i found watching someone on the same bike go round corners twice as fast as me gave me a lot of confidence in the bike and i'll be more likely to trust the bike rather than grabbing front.