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rictus01 · 13-07-09, 09:15 PM

Night riding if nothing to worry about, on back roads (unlit) it can be challenging and great fun, but that's not what you're asking here.

couple of tips,
if doing any distance stop fequently, tiredness creeps in easily.
make sure you visor (glasses as well if you wear them) are as clean as possible, as headlights "flare" otherwise
check your lights are clean & clear
positive road position (don't ride in by the curb)
try to vary your speed and revs as the monotone effect can become somewhat hypnotic

Hope that helps

Cheers Mark.

13-07-09, 09:15 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Riding in the dark Night riding if nothing to worry about, on back roads (unlit) it can be challenging and great fun, but that's not what you're asking here. couple of tips, if doing any distance stop fequently, tiredness creeps in easily. make sure you visor (glasses as well if you wear them) are as clean as possible, as headlights "flare" otherwise check your lights are clean & clear positive road position (don't ride in by the curb) try to vary your speed and revs as the monotone effect can become somewhat hypnotic Hope that helps Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!