STREET SMART

[Guest embryo]

Originally posted by Spectrum@Jul 13 2005, 06:51 PM

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I like this wet day advice very very much! It serves as a very good reminder to all.

 

This threat u have started must have prevent a good number of injuries and save many lives. You deserve the knighthood for sharing your safe riding advices. The knight on a red steed benefits the community and will continue to do so....

 

3 cheers to sir spectrum!

 

hip hip....HOOOORAY!

hip hip......HOOOORAY!

hip hip........HOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!

[Spectrum]

Aiya... I have Learn Much from The Contribution of All Readers.

And Thankyou for your Kind Encouragement...

[Spectrum]

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History

(non-friction)

 

During my NS days... Riding to See my Gf.

On my New Vespa 150 riding down Bradell Rd.

Down the Slope after Serangoon Rd towards Toa Payoh.

Weather was good.

 

A Pot Hole appears right infront on me.

And as it was too late to avoid it...

I rode over it.

 

The next thing I realise was that I was sitting on the road.

And a Pick Up Right next to my face.

 

Unfortunately my front wheel had gotten stuck in the port hole...

...and that cause me to fly over the bike.

 

I pick up my bike...

was able to start it & continued with some open wounds.

Still remembers the pain as the wind hit my wounds.

 

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Perhaps a Road bike with a much bigger wheel may have

handled the Port Hole better... Maybe.

But the size of my small wheel sure didn't help me.

 

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What did I learn...

I was young.... this was my 1st bike.

At that time, I didn't think much of it.

Probably more concern about the scratches to my nice scooter.

 

Looking back...

If there was more space infront.

The hole could be seen earlier... perhaps a better chance of avoiding it.

Am glad the Pick Up behind could stop without hitting me.

He had enough space & time to react.

[Guest embryo]

After gaining much from Spectrum's initiative to contribute, I should contribute my personal experience too.

 

 

I used to ride a scooter during my ns days too. Piaggio sfera80cc, very tiny wheels. The scooter struggles to keep up with the traffic on highway. I rode on a punctured tubeless tire for 1week without realising...till i skid while doing a U-turn @ wheelock place with my ex-gf on my back.

 

Safety starts b4 even engine starts. Regular checks and maintaince is very important.

It was my 1st bike, so I know very little abt checks and maintaince. But it was a good experience.

[endlessloop]

"History

(non-friction)

 

During my NS days... Riding to See my Gf."

 

So your Gf got sayang you after your fall? Hehehe.

 

I hope those riding scooters can appreciate that we are not knocking on scooters. Rather, we are pointing out inherent implications or characteristics of motorcycle and scooter designs. The idea is not to discourage from riding scooter. Merely it means that when you ride scooter, you got to reaslise what to watch out for.

 

In general, for smaller diameter wheels:

Advantages gained:

Faster acceleration due to lower inertia and lesser unsprung weight of the wheels,

Greater steering agility,

Cheaper tire replacement costs and

Lower vehicle height.

 

Tradeoffs :

More susceptible to pot holes and small logs,

Lower stability at high vehicle speed,

Smaller tire patch to the ground so lesser traction (probably not a problem if only riding solo but more so if there is a pillion).

[Spectrum]

Aiyah... Gf always there to Sayang one... :lovestruck:

 

Enjoyed my Days (2yrs) with my Scooter until someone stole it.

Really nice to run about town.

And design keeps me clean during wet days.

 

In fact, came down from my flat one day to discover that

my scooter eng was running... engine cowling off.

 

Thief must have took off when he saw me coming...

or some police patrol

 

Mech tells me... just engage two wires...

And Vroommm...

 

As for tire Pressure... Go to the Air Pump once a week...

For some reason... Design of Bikes Tires doesn't hold

pressure as well as car tires.

 

I had a u turn drop on my bike before...

... Same reason as "embryo".

when pressure is insufficent... the bike dives in a low spd turn.

[Wayang]

Wayang's Street Smart Tip of the Day #1

 

RIDE IT LIKE U STOLE IT !

[Wayang]

Wayang's Street Smart Tip of the Day #2

 

BEING SKILFUL DOESNT MAKE YOU INVULNERABLE

[Spectrum]

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That's one Country u may not be Booked for parking on walk way...

Ahem... It's $70 Fine in Spore.

Advise: Stay off the Pavement in Orchard/Claymore Area...

....District 9/10/11... Expensive

[Spectrum]

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STREET SMART TIP OF THE DAY #46

 

Do u need to lock your bike up all the time...

Whatever security measure u take...

....The Chance of U seeing your precious bike

Where u last left it goes up One Level.

 

Where u Park your bike plays an important part towards having your bike stolen.

Stealing your bike would involve time.

Somewhere discreet.

 

Do the minimum..... Lock your Steering if your bike has one.

 

As for the rest...

 

Eg. Padlock(as above), disc lock(with alarm, prevent braking your disc) or

Simply covering your bike.

 

Will involve Time... Yours and the Thief!

 

Just one other thing...

...with your bike secured with the lastest locks.

If the stealer is able to drive his pick up next to your bike.

A simple crane/lift will be able to carry away your 200kg Motor Cycle,

(belief me)Little effort & time required.

Watch where u park... Especially when u to touring in the North

[Spectrum]

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Street Smart #47 Tip of the Day

 

Riding Skill requires more than Handling Skills.

Many Hazards encoutered by riders are unpredictable.

Your need an investigative approach to recognise

& negotiate them safely.

To expect the unexpected.

Riding uses both mental & physical skills.

 

Mental Skill:

 

Ability to Scan the enviroment, recognise revelant dangers or hazards,

decide on their priority and form an achievable plan.

 

Physical Skill:

 

The ability to translate intentions & thoughts into action

accurately and smoothly.

 

 

In using these skills, you need to take account:

 

Real Ability as opposed to perceived ability

(what u can actually do as opposed to what U think you can do -

in the average rider there is a significant gap between real &

Perceived ability.

A key objective is to bring perceptions in line with reality)

 

The Capabilities of the machine

 

The Prevailing Weather & Road Conditions.

 

THE ESSENTIAL FACTOR - TIME TO REACT

[calvin]

always give enough space and time for yourself to react.....

 

never push yourself or your bike to the limit..... the road infront is unpreditable.... if you happen to meet the unpredictable and you are already at the limit... you will cross the limit... once you cross the limits you are no longer in control....

 

ride safetly.....

[Spectrum]

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STREET SMART TIP OF THE DAY #48

 

Rain will greatly reduce the grip of tires, making skids and aquaplaning more likely.

Standing water(water that gather in puddles), cause by heavy thunderstorm

also reduces tire grip greatly.

 

Try to Ride thru these surfaces in a Straight Line

Cos any banking will increase your chance of Skidding...

 

Remember... Spilled fuel in Petrol Station & Bus Stops are Renown for

Bike Skids during wet days.

So be extra cautious when taking cover at Petrol stn when its starts to rain.

[none]

Spectrum, how did you take all those local photos?

Did you take them while riding or driving?

[Spectrum]

Originally posted by none@Jul 22 2005, 12:05 PM

Spectrum, how did you take all those local photos?

Did you take them while riding or driving?

Can't Take them when riding... Have to stop.

Have my pax to take them when I'm driving....

 

...Wanna ride to the Great Wall... Will be Some Trip..

Pm me if u need any photos.

[Spectrum]

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STREET SMART TIP OF THE DAY #49

 

Wearing Our Rain Coat or Jacket Back side front.

As Long as Our clothes don't make our riding hazardous.

I guess it is also relative to the Speed we ride.

 

This looks like a happy lot going to work. Wet or Dry...

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/2100spectrum/Jackets01.jpg

[burningacid]

i dun understand y pepple wear their rain coat backside front.. anyone who does that can tell me y? im greatly disturbed by this qs...

 

if jacket still can understand... but raincoat?

[Wayang]

Originally posted by burningacid@Jul 25 2005, 02:59 PM

i dun understand y pepple wear their rain coat backside front.. anyone who does that can tell me y? im greatly disturbed by this qs...

 

if jacket still can understand... but raincoat?

this has gotta be one of those unsolveable mysteries of the universe.. singaporean universe.. lolz

[ReBornBikeR]

More waterproof because the back of raincoat dont have zippers or buttons to let in the rain

[endlessloop]

Personally, I don't wear my cloths the reverse. But I ride long enough to have observe this phenomenon and had developed my theroies:

 

1. To deflect wind blast.

And I have not seen any riders with any upright fairing wearing reverse. So this got to be it.

 

Why not wear the jacket properly and it still can deflect windblast?

 

2. Sg is hot.

The reverse wearer are ingenious enough to realise that they only need the jacket in front to deflect windblast. Leaving their backs and a gap in front of them exposed have a much better cooling effect than wearing the whole jacket properly. Yes, it's cooling but not quite cool-looking

 

3. Why raincoat as well?

Save on bringing 2 sets of jackets. If you wear a raincoat the rightway on a dry day, it can be quite hot. But if you wear it the reverse way, there is suficient ventilation so it's not as hot.

 

 

A bigger mystery to me is....why there are riders riding bikes with only ONE side-mirror. Worse, some have NO side-mirrors.

 

I really worry for them because they wouldn't be able to filter lane as well and as safely. Those with no side mirrors can't even see any danger behind them. Is a side-mirror that expensive? Why save on a side-mirror?

[Spectrum]

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Well, U would certainly recognize A Spore Biker if u See him say in Europe or US.

By the way he wears his Jacket/Raincoat.

Beside his accent... ...lah!

Stop him & invite him for a Teh Tarik!

[ReBornBikeR]

From what a "Old Bird" told me, wearing a shirt reverse is to helps keep the shirt/ T shirt underneath cleaner because travelling on the road can be very dirty.

As for the raincoat, wearing it reverse actually keeps the rider dryer because the buttons/zipper usually leaks.

 

But I think this way of dressing is alright because they usually rides at slow speed and at the side of the road, provided that the jacket/raincoat dont slip down towards the arm and act like a rope tying up the hands. At NSH speed in Malaysia, will be madness.

[Wayang]

Originally posted by endlessloop@Jul 25 2005, 06:09 PM

Personally, I don't wear my cloths the reverse. But I ride long enough to have observe this phenomenon and had developed my theroies:

 

1. To deflect wind blast.

And I have not seen any riders with any upright fairing wearing reverse. So this got to be it.

 

Why not wear the jacket properly and it still can deflect windblast?

 

2. Sg is hot.

The reverse wearer are ingenious enough to realise that they only need the jacket in front to deflect windblast. Leaving their backs and a gap in front of them exposed have a much better cooling effect than wearing the whole jacket properly. Yes, it's cooling but not quite cool-looking

 

3. Why raincoat as well?

Save on bringing 2 sets of jackets. If you wear a raincoat the rightway on a dry day, it can be quite hot. But if you wear it the reverse way, there is suficient ventilation so it's not as hot.

 

 

A bigger mystery to me is....why there are riders riding bikes with only ONE side-mirror. Worse, some have NO side-mirrors.

 

I really worry for them because they wouldn't be able to filter lane as well and as safely. Those with no side mirrors can't even see any danger behind them. Is a side-mirror that expensive? Why save on a side-mirror?

u and ur theories

 

hahahaha~

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by endlessloop@Jul 25 2005, 06:09 PM

Personally, I don't wear my cloths the reverse. But I ride long enough to have observe this phenomenon and had developed my theroies:

 

1. To deflect wind blast.

And I have not seen any riders with any upright fairing wearing reverse. So this got to be it.

 

Why not wear the jacket properly and it still can deflect windblast?

 

2. Sg is hot.

The reverse wearer are ingenious enough to realise that they only need the jacket in front to deflect windblast. Leaving their backs and a gap in front of them exposed have a much better cooling effect than wearing the whole jacket properly. Yes, it's cooling but not quite cool-looking

 

3. Why raincoat as well?

Save on bringing 2 sets of jackets. If you wear a raincoat the rightway on a dry day, it can be quite hot. But if you wear it the reverse way, there is suficient ventilation so it's not as hot.

 

 

A bigger mystery to me is....why there are riders riding bikes with only ONE side-mirror. Worse, some have NO side-mirrors.

 

I really worry for them because they wouldn't be able to filter lane as well and as safely. Those with no side mirrors can't even see any danger behind them. Is a side-mirror that expensive? Why save on a side-mirror?

"A bigger mystery to me is....why there are riders riding bikes with only ONE side-mirror. Worse, some have NO side-mirrors."

 

i think they wanna have the "GP" look.. and more aerodynamics.. similar to why cars have GT wings which plays no significant effect with speeds below 100kmh, yet slides a riders neck into 1/2 if it made of aluminium!

 

[burningacid]

Originally posted by endlessloop@Jul 25 2005, 06:09 PM

Personally, I don't wear my cloths the reverse. But I ride long enough to have observe this phenomenon and had developed my theroies:

 

1. To deflect wind blast.

And I have not seen any riders with any upright fairing wearing reverse. So this got to be it.

 

Why not wear the jacket properly and it still can deflect windblast?

 

2. Sg is hot.

The reverse wearer are ingenious enough to realise that they only need the jacket in front to deflect windblast. Leaving their backs and a gap in front of them exposed have a much better cooling effect than wearing the whole jacket properly. Yes, it's cooling but not quite cool-looking

 

3. Why raincoat as well?

Save on bringing 2 sets of jackets. If you wear a raincoat the rightway on a dry day, it can be quite hot. But if you wear it the reverse way, there is suficient ventilation so it's not as hot.

 

 

A bigger mystery to me is....why there are riders riding bikes with only ONE side-mirror. Worse, some have NO side-mirrors.

 

I really worry for them because they wouldn't be able to filter lane as well and as safely. Those with no side mirrors can't even see any danger behind them. Is a side-mirror that expensive? Why save on a side-mirror?

hmm.. i can understand on the jacket part.. but still, u dun really wear a raincoat on a dry day (unless u treat it as a jacket?) And if its raining, wearing backside front defeats the purpose of wearing a raincoat becos ur back will be wet! The only reason i can tink of is.. tummy too big, cant zip up

 

and yes, i still see riders w/o side mirrors. one is better than none, but then, why not have both? isnt that safer? the mirrors will not affect the way u squeeze lanes, unless u got ultra big mirrors like mickey's ears..

 

btw, although the kind of bikes i've seen on the roads w/o mirrors belongs to 2B bikes, i still see some class2A bikes w/o mirrors too. Not very good examples eh?