Thread: New Rider to the Street

Gloves that are too tight can cause your digits to get cold or go numb. They told me that at the dealership so it has to be true.

Thanks for the help, yep I look like a banana right now. High vis (bright yellow) 3/4 jacket, bright yellow Nolan helmet, ordered high viz yellow pants today. You should see the looks I get.....but at least they are looking. I bought some $6o gloves yesterday, wow, huge difference. Thanks fore the tips....

Flashing is open to interpretation

IAM wrote: I have heard and read many discussions re "flashing" one's headlight from dim to bright to warn of one's approach. By far, the great majority of those respondents think it is a BAD idea to flash since many people, and especially professional truckers, believe that to be a sign of "O.K."...........such as what many do to clear the truck to move into your lane ahead of you after passing....

+1 on New Enough. Great service and prices.

I think you will enjoy the safety course. After riding for 40 years I took it and found out that I had a whole lot to learn. It was the best $250 I ever spent. I ride like you describe. For me the Xcountry would not be the right bike. It is suited more to off road and has a small tank. For about the same money you can get a GS that is better suited to the road. I have a 99 Funduro and I love it. I get about 200 miles per tank. The later FI...

I'm no expert as I have only been riding a few years now but I can say that although it seems counter-intuitive I feel a lot safer on the highway than I do on the small roads. There are way less surprises on the highway. As long as the bike you are riding is built for the speeds of course I feel safer there.. No cars randomly pulling out from intersections, no blind corners, more consistent flow of traffic, etc. As for advice there are...

I have heard and read many discussions re "flashing" one's headlight from dim to bright to warn of one's approach. By far, the great majority of those respondents think it is a BAD idea to flash since many people, and especially professional truckers, believe that to be a sign of "O.K."...........such as what many do to clear the truck to move into your lane ahead of you after passing. That is one...

Wow...tons of info in that study, but I will wait for the UCLA study! I have to admit that all my road mile are from many years ago and totally unlicensed. I felt comfortable enough on the road, but it was easier then. Now I have to get legit and legal before my wife changes her mind. The tough part is that my 20 year old daughter also wants to get a bike...how can I say no when I am doing the same?

I'm in the 'don't flash my high beams' camp. Up here, more than anything it's tantamount to saying 'go ahead it's your move'. I keep alert and in situations where there's opportunity for a cager to 'not see me' (quotes used to note what the cager would likely say), I tend to cover the clutch and front break in the event an e-stop might be necessary. Fortunately, it's all been paranoia...