STREET SMART

[Spectrum]

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Thought for the Day...

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[z1boy]

Some points i would like to add,

 

1) When travelling along major road, always assume that the vehicle from minor road is going to turn out, because of the A-pillar in the vehicle, the driver may not see you.

 

2) Taxis/Cars/lorries/vans dun stop at the side of the road for nothing, always assume that they are going to do a U-turn.

 

3) Flick your high beam flash when you are filtering, over taking, riding near parked vehicles. Give warning to others that you're coming through.

 

4) In a traffic jam, always set a limit to how fast you are riding, dun go more than 20km/h more than what the other vehicles are going.

 

5) Cover your front and rear brakes, u need lesser time to react.

 

I have a AOL rules for riding,

A- Anticipate, always anticipate the other road users,

O- Observe, observe other vehicles,

L-Limit, always set a limit for yourself on the road.

[Spectrum]

A-O-L

 

Being Alert & Ready to React During Tight Situation

eg Filtering between traffic is Very Important.

[endlessloop]

I like z1boy's riding attitude.

Such an attitude would surely payoff in saving one's skin.

 

[andyann1]

[endlessloop]

Preparing for Raining Season

 

As we approach towards the year-end, the raining season may soon or already is upon us once again.

 

A couple of days ago, the news reported of a heavy rain in sg that caused some areas to flood.

 

Some basic remainders to prepare for the upcoming raining season:

 

 

1. Change worn out tyres

 

If your tyre thread looks shallow or you get nervous because of your tyres whenever you ride into a rain, well, it's time to change your tyres.

 

Tyres get worn out anyway and need eventual replacement. Just bring forward your replacement cycle so you have a set of fresh new tyres with nice deep grooves to prevent hydro/aqua planning and see you through the raining season.

 

I read from another posts in this forum about feedback from a riding doctor working in sg hospital. He said he sees a rise in patients from motorcycle accidents when it's raining.

 

 

2. Rain Gear

 

Not reindeer.

Ensure you always have a set of rain gear whenever you go out riding. You never know when the heavens decide to pour.

If one does not have proper rain gear, then one is tempted to ride faster to get through the rain. This move basically increases your risk exposure in an already riskier environment.

If you already have one set of rain gear but it's a bit old and not fully water proof anymore, then get a new set. The old set has already serve you well and it's time to get a new one.

If you ride with a pillion, better to have an extra set for the person. If not, you are still going to rush through the rain.

 

 

3. Turn on your headlight

 

If your bike headlight or tail light are not working or weak, get it fixed.

Don't be cheapo. Your life is more valueable.

Drivers may not be able to see you in heavy rain if your lights are not turned on.

 

I have seen many times on the road where a bike's headlight or/and tail light are not working.

Some riders turned off their headlight and forget to turn them on when they ride.

 

 

4. Lube Your Chain

 

Unless your bike is shaft driven, you need to lube your chain regularly.

I noticed my chain gets rusty amd squeaky faster whenever there's a period of rain.

Lube your chain to protect your chain from rusting and breaking and wrapping itself around your socket.

 

If you are at a loss of which lube to use because there are so many brands out there in the market, then here's my recommendation.

I swear by this Maxima chain lube.

I like it because it is colourless (doesn't make my bike look ugly),

it's liquid and not wax (the liquid penetrates into the o-rings and lube them),

and it does a good job of not flinging (my bike wouldn't get splattered all over with lube oil when I ride).

From USA. Think it's available in Motorworld and quite a few shops.

[z1boy]

rainy seasons is going to be alot worst for riders,

 

Rain reduce grip on the road that tires have. Its an inherent problem, only way is to reduce the speed to increase the grip.

 

Rain reduce visibility to both riders and drivers, if u take notice, while in a rain, the side mirrors will have lots of droplets on them, u can't really see anything. Be more careful. Drivers may not see u coming from the side.

 

Rain means more people will need to take taxis, there will be more people from at the sides and ref point 2, it becomes a dangerous combination. only solution is to ride more defensively, dun be in the blind spots of taxis, if possible keep as right as possible. or to go slower and in a much lower gear.

[Spectrum]

Wet Roads Always offer less Grip...

...So Remember...

Reducing the Spd Factors will Give that Extra Margin to Stay Upright.

 

Avoid those Painted Arrows on the Rd...

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Resistance to Learning From Experience

 

Facts show that we are not very good at learning from experience.

Most riders involved in an accident do not accept that they contribuited to it.

It is always the other guy fault.

Perhaps Yes... But maybe there is a Part which u could have played,

That would prevent the accident.

If your think that you did not have a part in causing the accident...

You will also have missed learning from it,

and your riding technique,

together with any faults that contributed to the accident,

will remain unchange.

 

To become a better rider,

we have to recognise the resistance in

ourselves to accepting responsibility,

and take steps to overcome learning.

 

Once we have learnt to do something routinely

we are very reluctant to alter that routine...

But with persistence...

we can & will develop Good Riding Habits.

[Spectrum]

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Studies have shown that riders' attitude to other road user,

speed & risk taking are good guide to their liklihood of

having an Accident.

 

Attitudes to Speed

 

The speed at which you ride is one of the most important factors

in determining your risk of having an accident.

Riding too fast is probably the factor that puts riders at greatest

risk of fatality.

 

The faster you go,

the less chance you have of taking avoiding action,

and the greater your risk of having an accident.

Speed is largely a matter of choice -

the occasions when it is absolutely necessary to ride fast

are fairly limited.

Good riding requires your to ride at a speed

that is safe for the conditions.

 

Well, if the above donkey-cart were to go at full speed..

Hitting a bump would probably sent the kids flying...

So mom keep speed at a slow trot...

[z1boy]

Just to add,

 

Speeding is not dangerous, inappropriate speeding is.

[gohjohan]

Hi All

 

Just to add some words of thanks for opening this thread. I've actually read this thread from page 1 to now in 2 hours!!! Yes, I repeat:

 

"I've actually read this thread from page 1 to now in 2 hours!!!"

 

Thank you to all who shared, whether the tips or your experiences. I used to ride a Suzuki GZ 250 (a.k.a. Marauder 250 a.k.a. GN 250 wannabe Marauder) in Australia for 1 year and I haven't rode any motorcycle for 2 years since 'cos my dad made me sell it!

 

Now that I'm back and need a reliable, budget bike for my future job, I road-tested a Phantom and I was impressed by it. If all goes well at the LTA this weekend, I should be able to own it legally and ride it.

 

I haven't rode a bike in 2 years from the time I sold the GZ 250 till the time I rode the Phantom. Because I've been driving in the mean time, I've put myself into several situations asking "What if I was still on the bike and which part should I be riding on..." but nothing beats the real thing

 

All the pictures, tips and experiences shared by all of you in 22 pages have re-awoken the training, memories and experiences that I slowly lost in 2 years which I think that I've regained most of it in 2 hours!

 

So I would once again like to thank everyone who has contributed to the thread and please continue to ride safely so that you can live to ride another day!

 

Jo-han

[Spectrum]

Hi Jo-han,

Welcome Home.

Thks-U for your kind comments.

Glad it help u Refresh your Riding Memories.

 

Phantom is a good choice...

 

Just remember that road cond in Spore is different

as compared to Aus.

So is the Traffic & Road User...

People here are more business like...

Not as relax as in Aus.

That's Our Culture...

 

But... U be alright Enjoy!

[Spectrum]

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Tip-Of-The-Day

Street smart #79

 

Good Riding depends on constructive attitudes

And Consideration for other road users.

There is already a great deal of potential conflict on the roads

Without adding to it... Selfish & Aggressive Behaviour.

 

Such behaviour increases the stress levels of other road users

And increases the risk of accidents.

 

Many road users become unnecessarily angry

When others interrupt their progress.

 

Even behaviour that is perfectly reasonable may be a source of irritation.

 

Riders should be aware that thier ability to filter through

Slower moving traffic may cause some drivers to react angrily.

You can reduce the risk of accidents for yourself

And everyone else by being more tolerant

And by avoiding actions which reate unnecessary stress.

 

"Rider who show consideration for other road user

Are less likely themselves to become involved in accidents."

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by Spectrum@Oct 26 2005, 10:25 AM

Hi Jo-han,

Welcome Home.

Thks-U for your kind comments.

Glad it help u Refresh your Riding Memories.

 

Phantom is a good choice...

 

Just remember that road cond in Spore is different

as compared to Aus.

So is the Traffic & Road User...

People here are more business like...

Not as relax as in Aus.

That's Our Culture...

 

But... U be alright Enjoy!

Thank you for the tip, Spectrum. I feel very encouraged

[Spectrum]

Check out this Video Clip...

 

A Grim Reminder that a short lapse is all it takes to be injured...

And Most of the Time... The Victims are Just innocent By Standers.

 

Warning: This Clip is Not for the Weak Hearted...

 

Click Here For Video on people being hit by vehicles...

[gohjohan]

The video may be a bit poor in quality, but the message sure drives home. Makes me wonder how many of those accidents are NOT reported.

[endlessloop]

I will be meeting Jo-han on Tuesday 1 November at 11.00 am Kallang KFC. Purpose is for him to ask me anything regarding motorcycle safety.

Those who want to join in are welcomed.

I will be wearing a yellow T-shirt and bermudas.

[Spectrum]

Originally posted by endlessloop@Oct 28 2005, 10:04 PM

I will be meeting Jo-han on Tuesday 1 November at 11.00 am Kallang KFC. Purpose is for him to ask me anything regarding motorcycle safety.

Those who want to join in are welcomed.

I will be wearing a yellow T-shirt and bermudas.

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There is always some degree of risk riding a motorcycle,

But a rider's attitudes can greatly influence the risk involved.

A general acceptance of risk is associated with a higher risk of

An accident while riding.

Attitudes which predispose your to risk are:

 

1. Enjoying the thrill of danger

2. Enjoying impressing other road users/friends

3. A disregard for personal safety

4. The Illusion of control, or overestimating your ability

5. "Noble Cause" risk taking

 

Young, inexperienced riders run the greatest risk of accidents

Because they have a greater tendency to seek risk & Disregard danger.

Guess that's just being Young and we all had been there.... sometime ago.

They also see less risk in many traffic situations than more experienced riders.

 

Motorcyclists who ignore the law and ride in a risky way think

That the risk of having an accident is lower than other riders do.

In fact the risk of an accident for this group is higher than for other riders.

 

Many riders take risks to impress other people - for example,

Or maybe their pillion.

 

Riders tend to suffer from the illusion of control,Which is a tendency to overstimate their ability

To cope with the demands of traffic when they are riding.

This undermines the accurate perception of risk.

 

Police riders, like riders in the other emergency services,

Need to be aware that risks cannot be justified by telling

Themselves that they are taking the risks in a noble cause -

To help someone else, or to catch a person suspected of a crime.

Your overriding responsibility in any situation is to ride safetly,

And that is what you should be thinking about

While riding to an Emergency.

 

If u have a accident and you fail to arrive,

You are of no help the the people in need.

If you injure yourself or someone else on the way

You will have turned an emergency into a tragedy,

And will still have done nothing to help.

Your Objective should be to arrive as quickly as

It is safe to do so. Thank You.

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Heavy Vehicles On The Overtake

 

When a Heavy Pulls Out to Overtake,

Be Prepared to Slow Down Fast!

The Reason being that there speed will be relatively much slower

Than Yours.

 

Whenever u Observe A Row Of Commercial Vehicles on Lane #3...

(lane nearest side of highway)

Try not to be on the center lane...

'cos many a time, the vehicle will just pull out in a sudden

to over take, signal as they pull out!

Recommend lane #1 in situation like these.

(common on AYE in Jurong)

 

Malaysia

 

As We are in a series of Holidays..

And many will be going north to Malaysia...

 

Be Ever Alert for Overtaking Heavy Vehicles!

Be ready to Hit the Brakes!

Especially if u are Fast!

Look way ahead... U need the time to React!

 

In the Night

 

Overtaking on the Left of Heavy Vehicles

There is Usually a Much Slower Vehicle In the Left Lane.

And at Times...

These Lorries have very Dim Lights!

or no lights! (also known as "Hantu Lorri"

There had been cases of Bikers Crashing in to Them...

 

Ride Carefully....

Hari Raya Season in Malaysia has the Highest Accident rate!

[OMD]

Thanx for the heads up.

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To our Muslim Friends...

 

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Street Smart #81

 

Looking But Not Seeing

 

What we see depends to a large extent on what

We expect to see.

Perhaps You may have experienced,

At one time or another,

Pulling Out & narrowly missing a Bicycle or Motor Cycle

From the Direction you just looked.

 

Errors of this are common.

When motorist are generally looking for Cars or larger vehicle,

Failing to see smaller objects can happen.

 

So... remember... The traffic turning out may just not see U!

 

Observe the Driver...

Check his Body Language...

If u feel he had not notice u...

Give a Friendly Horn or Flash your Head lites...