STREET SMART

[Spectrum]

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[Spectrum]

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Pic courtesy of STSoh... Thks!

[Spectrum]

Also wants to acknowledge the owners of the above diagrams...

"Super Sports Mag UK" (Mar 2007 Issue)

Thank U.

 

[dh_hurtz]

Originally posted by Spectrum@March 09, 2005 03:15 pm

Street Smart

 

Tip of the Day #1

 

Most motorcycles accidents involve a short trip associated

with shopping, work, friends or entertainment.

50% of Crashes happen within the first six minutes.

So be extra careful when starting off.

The Factors are Attention & Concentration.

Transition from House to Bike, Office to Bike is High risk.

How focuses are u on the traffic hazards or is your mind somewhere else?

 

Every time U swing your leg over the Bike.

Take time to direct your Mind to the Task.

To focus on the road & traffic ahead.

Wipe things of your mind & tune in to the bike & ride.

 

A Transition is Needed? Take a little time to concentrate on what lies ahead!

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Hi All,

 

Above is a Statistic.

But U need not be One.

 

Although the figures were compiled in another country...

I feel It is also relevant here in Spore.

 

Please contribute your views & experience.

As conditions here at Home are different.

And whatever U contribute will beneficial to ALL.

 

Thank You for Tuning In...

HAHA. SO NICE OF YOU TO POST THIS. THANKS ALOT.

SORRY FOR THE CAPS. xD

[Spectrum]

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Glad u Tune In... Hurtz

 

There's another guy with the name HURT... in United State...

And he is one that wrote the very 1st books on safe riding...

So I guess... Hurt & Hurtz gonna be pretty safe... for a long while. Ha ha...

The 1st post could had stopped there and then...

But the support & contribuitions... kept it going.

The thread is soon reaching 40 000hits.

And I am so glad that riders are tuning in....

Cos reading & learing from the experiences of others

can keep us safe.

 

It is a waste for accidents to happen when

a little foresight can prevent it.

 

Thks U All...

 

Yeah!

[endlessloop]

TP Safety CO said that the motorcyclist fatality rates is actually increasing this year.

 

There are already some 33 deaths and March is not even over. Whereas on average previous years is about 100 motorcyclist deaths per year. If this rate goes on, we are looking at 120? this year?!!!

[Pplater]

Hard Braking, especially in Lane 1

 

Sometimes as we cruise along lane 1 or 2, we may notice vehicles bunching up in front of us lighting up their brake lights. We may not see what happened in front, it could be a chain accident, an accident or a fallen tree branch etc.

 

While hard braking, it may be better to flash the brake light intermitently rather than brake continuously, where possible. The vehicles behind tend to think u are braking slowly with the lights on over a prolonged period. Think of the times u thought vehicles in front were slowing down gradually, with their brake lights on over a longer than normal period of time, only to realize something is wrong as the distance between you and the vehicle in front shortens suddenly by a lot Flashing brake lights attracts attention and builds suspicion that there may be trouble ahead, and this may increase the safety distance the driver behind you leaves, although it does not apply to tailgaters. Of course, in emergency braking, you should be more concerned with stopping power than rear. But with enough safety distance, most of the time u should only need hard rather than emergency braking. Most of the time...

 

Above all, do check the rear if u come to a complete stop, or reduce speed drastically. Seeing a car approach very fast from the rear gives you a chance of getting away in between vehicles if you have to.

 

This is a privilege bikers have. Use it when you need. Car drivers have nowhere to escape, they can only hold the brakes, although they are less likely to get hurt if they fail to take notice. We, on the other hand, can get away scot free. Use this privilege, because we can't afford not to

[Spectrum]

HARD BRAKING

 

It is important to know that Cars will out break Bikes.

Reason being they are on 4 wheels & we are on 2...

And we need to balance...

 

So u will need a larger gap as compared with vehicles around u.

 

EMERGENCY BRAKING

 

The Idea is not to get yourself in a situation where u need to do

Emergency Braking.

A slight lapse in concentration can get u into this unwanted situation.

So be alert when the traffic is heavy around u.

 

One common cause of Fatality on highways is

when bikers E Brake, looses balance... fall & vechicles from behind hit them.

 

Remember! Smallers bikes are usually a victim of the above.

I have seen too many on our highways.

 

Cos brakes are not that efficent.

I remember, my younger days on my DT125 Scrambler.

Just too fast when the lights turn red.

Knowing I could not stop in time.

I sounded my Horns thru the traffic lites

And hope the cars would notice me and not turn into me.

I was fortunate. I Survived with my pillion.

 

Somethings that stays in memory for a long time...

And this is one of them.

and a gd reminder that spd should be managable approaching

lites.

 

[Spectrum]

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Like to extend an Invitation to Street Smart Readers for this

Ahem...

Interesting Day Ride in Pagoh back after dinner.

 

Meeting: 8am at 2nd link Petronas

Date: 24 March Saturday (this Weekend)

 

All class bikes are welcome but...

It's not a ride for newbies...

So u must have some riding experience in Malaysia.

It's a Search & Enjoy Mission...

Find the famous makan places & a couple of other interesting locations

Around Pagoh.

Area Size of Spore...

 

The roads are simply great for biking... (see pic above)

 

Still interested... List your name below, the bike u are riding &

common down:

 

1.

2.

3.

 

So don't miss this lovely oppotunity.

Should I say it doesn't come often... Cya.

 

Click the link for more details:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index....=36699&st=11730

[Pplater]

SLEEPING ON THE ROAD

 

I literally mean sleeping on the road. On my way along CTE towards SLE, near the exit of Chin Swee Tunnel, the second portion of tunnel, saw a cluster of a few bikes yesterday evening. As it was drizzling, those riders were changing to rain coat, or waiting for the drizzle to get lighter. I went to emergency lane to join them as i wanted to assess whether had to wear rain gear. This tunnel's emergency lane, as you know, has a knee height concrete barrier protecting pipes and stuffs, so u can sit down and wait, rather than sit on the road (i hope no one does that)

 

So.. I saw this guy sitting down, resting his head on his nice bike, on the fuel tank, sleeping. My first thought was, it takes just one vehicle out of control because the driver is sleeping/drunk/has mechanical problem/inattention/distracted and heads for his bike... His head and leg will...

 

Made me recall how 2 members of my riding khakis got struck by oncoming vehicles. One dismounted to help a fallen rider. He was very unfortunate to get hit and now has difficulty walking. Another died recently on the spot.

 

The side of emergency lanes is not a safe place. Develop a habit of looking into oncoming when changing rain gear. It could make the difference of whether u have a chance of escaping an out of control vehicle coming our way.

 

Anyway, i checked the rider out. He seemed fine. I told him it wasn't safe to sleep by the side. He smiled and said he was waiting out the rain and was tired. Hope he had a safe journey home.

[contrarian]

It is not safe to put on your rain gear at the side of a major road. Neither is it safe to stop on an expressway road shoulder. Pull over at a safer place to put on your rain gear, like a car park, petrol kiosk or side road.

[fooz]

hi guys,

 

i travel along sixth ave to work towards town. as most of u noe, its a single 2-way carriage. every morn, it will be jampacked with cars. my possible scenarios:

1) squeeze on the left side of the car (near kerbside)and run the risk of being pushed to the side.

2) squeeze on the right side of car (along the lane divider) and run the risk of being run down by the oncoming cars

3) follow in line behind the long stretch of cars.

 

which one will u choose?

[paiseh]

the 2nd one. becoz it is unlikely u get run over by opposite cars.

[Pplater]

4) change a longer but smoother route if possible

5) leave earlier/later (sometimes half an hour can have major differences)

6) cycle bicycle on the pavement

 

Squeezing depends on your bike size, whether u have large side box/saddle bag, and most importantly how comfortable you are with squeezing? Only you can decide for yourself

[Unagi]

I will almost always choose to follow traffic instead of squeeze. But then again I don't mind leaving earlier to take a longer but smoother route if possible, cos I love riding on my bike!

[MrLau]

So glad to see many of your contribution...

 

A small tip for approaching minor road....

 

Again... SLOW down... !!!!!!!!!!

 

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[skybono]

Originally posted by MrLau@March 24, 2007 12:58 am

So glad to see many of your contribution...

 

A small tip for approaching minor road....

 

Again... SLOW down... !!!!!!!!!!

 

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Nice illustration but shall I add that its not

"SOME idiot will just dash out". Its MOST.

[kckerk]

Has anyone done emergency braking at 60 to 70 km/h? We have learnt ebraking at school at 30 km/h (3rd gear). But howabout ebraking at higher speeds, is there any difference in technique? Is it possible at all to ebrake safely at 60 km/h? I have not tried this myself on the road.

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by kckerk@March 28, 2007 10:30 am

Has anyone done emergency braking at 60 to 70 km/h? We have learnt ebraking at school at 30 km/h (3rd gear). But howabout ebraking at higher speeds, is there any difference in technique? Is it possible at all to ebrake safely at 60 km/h? I have not tried this myself on the road.

Same thing. Knees grip the tank, look ahead, squeeze gently and gradually.

[tingchiyen]

Originally posted by kckerk@March 28, 2007 10:30 am

Has anyone done emergency braking at 60 to 70 km/h? We have learnt ebraking at school at 30 km/h (3rd gear). But howabout ebraking at higher speeds, is there any difference in technique? Is it possible at all to ebrake safely at 60 km/h? I have not tried this myself on the road.

I e-braked at something like 200 km/h on saturday, but of course it means your stopping distance is MUCH longer and your balls end up much higher in your throat. E-braking just means braking in an emergency situation: you can be in any speed, the principles/techniques are the same - if it wasn't, we'd all have to travel at only 40 km/h everywhere.

[Wayang]

Originally posted by tingchiyen@March 28, 2007 11:31 am

I e-braked at something like 200 km/h on saturday, but of course it means your stopping distance is MUCH longer and your balls end up much higher in your throat. E-braking just means braking in an emergency situation: you can be in any speed, the principles/techniques are the same - if it wasn't, we'd all have to travel at only 40 km/h everywhere.

wah.. wat hap ?

[xxes123]

Originally posted by kckerk@March 28, 2007 10:30 am

Has anyone done emergency braking at 60 to 70 km/h? We have learnt ebraking at school at 30 km/h (3rd gear). But howabout ebraking at higher speeds, is there any difference in technique? Is it possible at all to ebrake safely at 60 km/h? I have not tried this myself on the road.

i usually try to practise high speed braking at those empty lorry carparks at night or empty roads with no cars behind u at late nights..

 

This wat i found out abt high spped ebrake:

1) suspension setup is very very important in determining how fast u can stop. a well setup front/rear suspension will not make u feel tat ur rear is lifting off .. it can make a big difference in ur stopping distance

2)understand the point whereby the wheels start locking up so u can avoid over pressing ur brakes in emergency..

3) understand when or under wat situation ur brakes will overheat esp under constant braking, it will have a large degree of brake fade

4)lastly , purposely lock up ur rear wheels and practise to counter-steer in a fish tail situation in case u lock ur wheels in wet weather conditions

[Pplater]

Originally posted by xxes123@March 29, 2007 09:41 am

i usually try to practise high speed braking at those empty lorry carparks at night or empty roads with no cars behind u at late nights..

 

This wat i found out abt high spped ebrake:

1) suspension setup is very very important in determining how fast u can stop. a well setup front/rear suspension will not make u feel tat ur rear is lifting off .. it can make a big difference in ur stopping distance

2)understand the point whereby the wheels start locking up so u can avoid over pressing ur brakes in emergency..

3) understand when or under wat situation ur brakes will overheat esp under constant braking, it will have a large degree of brake fade

4)lastly , purposely lock up ur rear wheels and practise to counter-steer in a fish tail situation in case u lock ur wheels in wet weather conditions

And consider wearing protective gear or those elbow/knee guard driving schools give when practicing these bike skills. Cheers!

 

On e-braking, i feel that rather than get into a sticky situation whereby we have to e-brake, I like to practice what Endlessloop preach in his HOV technique. Strive to identify and avoid the sticky situation rather than get into one where you may have to e brake. By constantly scanning and avoiding sticky situations, you'll find that the amount ot e-braking you have to do over the months drastically reduces. Of course, it is still good to have good e-braking skills. Like when i saw a cow hiding in the bushes last Sat. heng my p plate bike cannot do 200.

 

 

Link for HOV below, for those who just heard about it. It was also written by Endless in the earlier pages of this thread. Some people tell me its common sense. I beg to differ. If it is common sense to all, no bikers will be hurt on the road. Have a good read

 

http://loudexhaust.blogspot.com/2007_01_01_archive.html

[Spectrum]

Originally posted by fooz@March 23, 2007 10:02 pm

hi guys,

 

i travel along sixth ave to work towards town. as most of u noe, its a single 2-way carriage. every morn, it will be jampacked with cars. my possible scenarios:

1) squeeze on the left side of the car (near kerbside)and run the risk of being pushed to the side.

2) squeeze on the right side of car (along the lane divider) and run the risk of being run down by the oncoming cars

3) follow in line behind the long stretch of cars.

 

which one will u choose?

The Maneuver will always depend on the Prevailing situation.

And conditions changes all the time.

 

1. Over taking on the right will be better than the left.

You are predictable.

 

2. If u feel it cannot be safely done... Stay in the queue.

 

3. Taking another route or leavin earlier is always a gd option.

(thks Czh)

 

Our primary obj it to get to our destination safely.

Everytime.. All the time.

[Spectrum]

E Braking

 

Best solution is not to get into a situation that requires it.

Countless fatality on our highways had been cause by it.

And Cars will always out break us.

 

As such, the biker will more often than not

end up on the road at the mercy of the vehicles stopping to avoid him.

 

Sometimes they can't.

 

Give your self plenty of distance...

It's the Key to our survival.

And scan way ahead for reasons that may cause the

Vehicle infront to E Brake...

And u will be staying on your bike and not on the road.