STREET SMART

[cabal]

most of the time common sense would be enough for a safe riding experience...

 

but then again, some may need to be educated what it is.. =P

[Spectrum]

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Originally posted by chris 525@Mar 24 2005, 02:54 PM

ONE - One Thousand, TWO - One Thousand

 

or

 

Only a FOOL breaks the TWO SECOND rule

Chris.. Wanna let us know "2 Seconds Rule..."

 

Hi Cabal,

 

Think There is always SOMETHING to Learn...

In Life... we do not have the oppotunity to experience many things

(gd & bad)

 

So Sharing views over a Teh Tarik is always Good... :thumb:

We wanna enjoy the good stuff & avoid the Bad...

[Keynes]

Many cars and bikes accidents occur at slip roads, including my own experience.

 

When turning left to slip road, if got vehicle in fornt of u, please, please check that it has moved out before u check for traffic on the main rd. Some ppl has the habit of checking the main rd traffic first, then accelerate, the results, the front car has not move off yet!!

 

Lesson learnt,

 

Don't be kepoh, don't check traffic for the front vehicle, just check its presence. When it is ur turn, then check ur own traffic on the main rd.

[chris 525]

  Quote

Originally posted by chris 525@Mar 24 2005, 02:54 PM

ONE - One Thousand, TWO - One Thousand

 

or

 

Only a FOOL breaks the TWO SECOND rule

When on the highway or main road, don't tail gate.

 

Allow a gap.

 

To know if enough GAP, use the 2 second rule.

 

When the vehicle in front passes a fixed object (like bridge, traffic light, bus stop) say the phrase (normal speaking speed) ONE ONE THOUSAND, TWO ONE THOUSAND, and if you pass that object before you have completed the phrase you are too close to the vehicle in front.

 

Of course for wet weather, need to leave an even larger gap.

[Spectrum]

Good... The 2 seconds Rule covers all speed.

 

As For Slip Roads... Yes, It is Important for the Front to Clear...

"Don't Kepoh"

[chris 525]

Think ONCE

[chris 525]

... Think TWICE

[chris 525]

--- SPLAT ---

[chris 525]

Think BIKE

[chris 525]

If you are a motorists car/bike) waiting to turn (left/right) onto a main road out of a side road, then Think Once, Think Twice, means to check for cars, the Think Bike means make a special check for bikes.

 

The SPLAT refers to the image of a motorcyclist hitting your sid and @@!@!@@!!!!

 

If you are a biker, then you should be thinking, did the car driver "THINK Bike ?"

 

This all came from a UK road safety advertising campagne for motorists back in the 80's, and they don't show number plates flying across the road, you see graphic examples.

 

And the more stupid a phrase may sounds, the more likely you are to remember it.

[chris 525]

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Originally posted by Spectrum@Mar 24 2005, 09:24 PM

Good... The 2 seconds Rule covers all speed.

 

As For Slip Roads... Yes, It is Important for the Front to Clear...

"Don't Kepoh"

I was on that PortDickson trip in Feb '05, and I thought the convoy of bikes from Ayer Kerok to Machap were to close together, sometimes riding side-by-side. If the front man went down, then every one would have gone down, except me, cos I was way way back counting One One Thousand, Two One Throusand.

[Spectrum]

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Originally posted by chris 525@Mar 24 2005, 11:03 PM

I was on that PortDickson trip in Feb '05, and I thought the convoy of bikes from Ayer Kerok to Machap were to close together, sometimes riding side-by-side. If the front man went down, then every one would have gone down, except me, cos I was way way back counting One One Thousand, Two One Throusand.

For Convoy Riding...

Riding in a Staggered Formation Is Recomended.

With Sufficent Stopping Distance Between Bikes.

Laterally, The bikes can move sideways as with the Staggered Formation.

(bikes should not ride side by side.)

 

The Formation Should also be Tight enough not to let other vehicles

Into the Group.

That includes foreign bikes(that are not familiar with gp riding)

 

Still remember a Multiple Bike crash up caused by foreign bike

intruding into a group. IN last year 3 nation ride to Thailand.

[chris 525]

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Originally posted by Spectrum@Mar 25 2005, 12:29 AM

For Convoy Riding...

Riding in a Staggered Formation Is Recomended.

With Sufficent Stopping Distance Between Bikes.

Laterally, The bikes can move sideways as with the Staggered Formation.

(bikes should not ride side by side.)

 

The Formation Should also be Tight enough not to let other vehicles

Into the Group.

That includes foreign bikes(that are not familiar with gp riding)

 

Still remember a Multiple Bike crash up caused by foreign bike

intruding into a group. IN last year 3 nation ride to Thailand.

When the wind from an approaching thunderstorm blows, that is enough to blow any bike from lane 1 to lane 3 or vice-versa.

[Spectrum]

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[Spectrum]

Street Smart Tip of the Day #13

 

Wet Weather Riding

 

Wet Roads Means Less Traction

Smooth Changes in Direction & Braking

Is the Order of the Day

 

Avoid the Painted Lines/Arrows on the Road.

Very Slippery.

If U do Skid...

Release Your Brakes... (Locking up the Front Wheel will guarantee a Drop)

Apply again when u regain Control of your Bike.

(advance riding in BBDC will teach u how to handle a skid)

U should use both Front & Back Braking.

 

Visibility will be Reduce...

So Give Don't Miss Anything that may hit U.

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Riding In the Wet may not be all Bad.

 

I have experience 2 rides in very heavy rain on the North-South Highway.

Vision is acceptable... but gets bad behind vehicles.

So I keep clear of all vehicles.

 

Any Form of Spray-on that's gets water

off your visor will help greatly.

Fogging up on the inside of visor may also be a problem.

But Normal vent provide should do the Job.

 

And It is the Acid Test for your Gears.

Water Proofs & Helmet.

 

Being in the Rain Lately?

[cabal]

yeap... and dont forget those "black ice"!

[Spectrum]

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Originally posted by cabal@Mar 25 2005, 05:48 PM

yeap... and dont forget those "black ice"!

Ahemm... Black Ice In Spore?

Think could be In winter... ice on road. Very Slippery... even walking...

[pigsmu]

  Quote

Originally posted by cabal@Mar 25 2005, 05:48 PM

yeap... and dont forget those "black ice"!

 

Eh... wats black ice???

[Guest Y()HJI]

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Originally posted by nE0@Mar 10 2005, 01:05 AM

I think majority of accidents can be avoided if everyone just leaves the house 10 minutes earlier.

 

I find myself a much more dangerous rider when I'm rushing to be "on time", compared to riding leisurely when I have plenty of time to spare.

yeah....agree tat 2!!u will feel really impatient when u are rush n tat will definitely cause an accident....so be careful rider!!!!!!!

[cabal]

Black Ice = all those metal coverings when wet...

 

kekekekke.....

 

almost slipped on one when turning into a cp while raining (dunno why they always have it around there). luckily riding at a low speed and managed to upright me bike....

 

=D

[Spectrum]

U are Right There...

...Wet Day today... Watch out for those Metal Covers...

All along the New MRT Tracks under construction.

[chris 525]

  Quote

Originally posted by Spectrum@Mar 26 2005, 12:29 AM

Ahemm... Black Ice In Spore?

Think could be In winter... ice on road. Very Slippery... even walking...

If you really experience black-ice, I think you would rather be at home in front of a hot fire, with hot drink and not be outside on a bike.

 

Black ice is the clear ice on the road.

 

Usually when you get a frost (below Zero degrees at night) the ground and everywhere will be covered with white ice coating the next morning.

 

However if you have a deep frost after a rainy day, then black-ice can form on the road and the paths. In this tyre of weather conditions, the local town council should have gritted all the main roads with salt (this is really bad for your bike) so this melts the ice.

[Spectrum]

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[Spectrum]

Street Smart Tip of the Day #14

 

Chain Snap

 

It's is important to respond Quickly As Instructed Above.

Look ahead to where u want to go.

Looking out for traffic on the left if pulling to Break down Lane.

 

When Chain Breaks

 

You will Notice it Immediately

Cos' you'll insantly lose power.

 

Chain could LOCK rear wheel & cause u to skid

 

Chain Maintenance(once a mth)

 

Check that It is Not too Tight (or Lose)

Use your Toe at Mid point... chain should move about 2cm.

 

1. Clean Chain by spraying WD40 and clean with rags

(Do Not Use Diesel to clean! there are rubber component in your chain

That will be damage)

2. Apply Chain Lube

 

Or

 

Use Scott Oiler

What the Oiler does is drip oil on your chain at regular interval.

Click for more info on Scott Oiler

http://www.scottoiler.com/images/lubetube.jpg

Price: Reasonable as having to deal with a Chain Snap on the Road

[chris 525]

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Originally posted by Spectrum@Mar 27 2005, 03:03 PM

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At a fraction of e cost, can also use RABBIT oiler - Proven in off-road terrain - Proven on GS 650 in Cambodia.

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