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Many of you are very experienced riders. Can you provide 3 tips on riding safe?
I've been riding for 3 years, but I am sure I (and others) can benefit from your experience.
One good tip, can save a life.
Thanks
I know we can learn from books, and from the MSF courses. But I still would like to hear from you, what you think are the most important safety tips on riding a Scooter.
What are some other safety tips for riding scooters?
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 250cc Distance Rider
Posts: 257
Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 10:57 am Location: westchester county Scooter Model(s): ET4 Siver with a Silver Givi. |
 Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:20 am
Never give up. Please.
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:32 am
Well I am not experienced but I made a huge mistake when I first purchased my scooter. Dont under estimate the power of a scooter!!!!
Do not let your unexperienced friends ride it. I let my boyfriend ride me to a restaurant in BK (he has no license). The whole time he was so nerves after we got in traffic. We made it safe, but when we got to the restaurant he didnt turn the bike off, and got off the bike leaving me on the back, and my feet can not reach the ground so the bike tips over to the right I go to jump of and grab the handle not realizing the bike was still on and the bike flew off and hit a parked jeeps bumper. I had a hard to fix dent and was afraid to get back on. When the bike took off I was still holding on. It didnt go to far and I wasnt hurt but I felt the impact of the crash. It shook me up. So the moral of the story is get familiar with your bike before you involve others. I have a friend who is now in a wheel chair because of a incident like that. Wasn't even riding, thought it was simple and messed with the power of a motorcycle in a backyard. |
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 4000cc Scooter Invincible
Posts: 4510
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:27 pm Location: New Jersey - where we aren't frivolously ticketed Scooter Model(s): 2 |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:38 am
assume that you're invisible.
do everything that you can to increase your visibility. never assume that someone else can see you. Use your horn, frequently! Look through your turns. Your bike will go where you look...no joke! Never ride if you are emotionally distressed or angry. If you feel tired, pull over. Never ride beyond your abilities. If you are in the rain and a total nervous wreck...get out of the rain!! If you are going really quickly and it feels like you're going too fast...you are, slow down - you're not ready to go that fast. Loose gravel and wet leaves are no joke - ask to see my scar to prove the point. -Franky |
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:43 am
1. Always assume motorists can't see you.
2. Claim your road space. 3. Ride fast enough for potentially dangerous scooter/car interactions to be visible mostly in front of you rather than behind you. |
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250cc Distance Rider
Posts: 257
Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 10:57 am Location: westchester county Scooter Model(s): ET4 Siver with a Silver Givi. |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:54 am
Great tips...here are my top three:
1-Assume they can't see you 2-I know it's hot out there, but wear your full face helmet. 3-Even if you are half a mile from home, ride it like you are 3 hours away. Most accidents happen very close to home... Never give up. Please.
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2000cc Scooter Titan
Posts: 2674
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:45 pm Location: here, dammit |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:53 am
1) Accidents happen close to home. Move.
2) After you've moved, stay home at all times. 3) Sleep in your casket so you'll be ready for what's coming. Best three (I'm not feeling at all original today) are: - Aim high in steering. The bike goes where your eyes go. - Make sure they see you. You are presumed invisible. - Get the big picture. Watch. Everything. All the time. If you're in your head, thinking about she-who-must-not-be-named, pull over and get off the fucking bike. Your brain will save you. Your safety gear will only keep you intact to tell stories later about how your brain fucked up. |
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 200cc Daily Commuter
Posts: 208
Joined: Tue May 09, 2006 11:18 pm Location: Central NJ |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:04 am
I'm all for avoiding trauma, and possibly saving a life.
1) ATGATT - All the gear, all the time. Dress for the crash, not the ride. 2) Don't drink and drive. Ever. 3) Never let down your guard. Anticipate, and take appropriate action to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Let's put our own problems aside, and unite to help Haiti.
Take care, Gary |
 400cc Maxi-Scooter
Posts: 413
Joined: Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:33 pm Location: in denial...aka...hoboken Scooter Model(s): pretend i still own a 1969 VBB made in India, 2005 Stella, 2001 Et4 |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:06 am
1. Turn off your f-ing turnsignal when you are done with it (i forget too, but it is leading cause of having some douche pull directly in front of you 'cause they think you turnin')
2. Assume that all fluids that you see on the street are oil, dumpster spooge, antifreeze or some other substance that is as slippery as whale snot.. 3. Look through the windshild of the car in front of you oh and 3a. Use invisability to your advantage 3b. Don't twist your head to look at some ass (pick your type as this applies to everyone) walking down the side walk....you will be amazed at how fast traffic seems to stop the second you do this... if i had the ability to care less...i could'nt actually do it..
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BlockParty Planner
Posts: 690
Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:00 am Location: Astoria / L.I.C. |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:09 am
Not my top three, but the three most recent mistakes I've made that have led to close calls:
- Don't assume that a turn signal means the car is going to turn. - Don't assume that the lack of a turn signal means the car is not going to turn. - Don't assume a car in a turn-only lane is going to turn. |
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2000cc Scooter Titan
Posts: 2674
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:45 pm Location: here, dammit |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:20 am
Here's some more along those lines:
Don't ever assume that the piece of road momentarily obscurred from your view does not have a car in it unless you can see all the possible places from which such a car might insert itself. The most dangerous thing you will encounter when turning are people standing in the roadway and not back on the curb. Someone WILL walk across your path in mid-block from in front of that non-moving truck/bus/van you're passing. A Chinese pedestrian (so sue me) WILL scurry across your path against the light. FUV's are obnoxious but pedestrians will make you drop the bike. Again, and again, and again. Death to pedestrians. If I can convince even one of them I will smash his carcass all over SoHo if he steps in front of me, I've done my good deed for the day. |
50cc Weekend Buzzer
Posts: 108
Joined: Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:36 pm Location: County of Kings Scooter Model(s): 1963 VBB 150, 78 Honda CX500 |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:56 pm
A. Watch the peds, it may seem that they are looking at you, but in fact, they are looking THROUGH you.
B. Assume that everyone driving in a car is an idiot. Some may not be, but most are. C. Learned from my bike messenger days: Watch for the "shoulder dip" from the person in the back of the car/cab, as that means they are gonna throw open that door. Especially helpful for you lane splitters! |
 750cc Scooter Royalty
Posts: 880
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:03 pm Scooter Model(s): 2006 Vespa GT |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:34 pm
Ride as though you're invisible.
Anything made of metal can kill you (from stroller moms on cellphones to wet manhole covers to giant FUVs). Look at the wheels of a double-parked car, watch for them to start turning (side to side) or rolling before the motion of the car really becomes noticeable. Expect every cab with its light on to swerve across four lanes to pick up that passenger, cutting you off. Excelsior, you fathead.
- Jean Shepherd |
4000cc Scooter Invincible
Posts: 4510
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:27 pm Location: New Jersey - where we aren't frivolously ticketed Scooter Model(s): 2 |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:38 pm
OMG yes - I can't believe I forgot about metal in the roads - that shit'll kill you.
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 1000cc Scooter God
Posts: 1426
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:26 pm Location: Bensonhurst, Bk The(other)end Scooter Model(s): Scootless Wanker 
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:46 pm
I would say...
1. Always look thru the window of the car in front of you. 2. Always watch the wheels of the cars on each side of you. Even parked cars. 3. Know your limits. If you feel uncomfortable at a certain speed slow down. When you gain the experience travel at higher speeds. I hated highways, now I dont car briing on the semi's |
750cc Scooter Royalty
Posts: 880
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:03 pm Scooter Model(s): 2006 Vespa GT |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:47 pm
Stay the hell away from Houston St.
Excelsior, you fathead.
- Jean Shepherd |
 500cc Power Scooter
Posts: 714
Joined: Wed May 24, 2006 6:54 pm |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:09 pm
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4000cc Scooter Invincible
Posts: 4510
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:27 pm Location: New Jersey - where we aren't frivolously ticketed Scooter Model(s): 2 |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:12 pm
I would say a better recommendation is to know your limits, because I think it's unrealistic to think that no one will ever drink and ride.
That is, of course, the best idea - not to drink and ride ever...but it's highly unlikely to happen. -Franky |
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:26 pm
Scroll ALL of the above thru your memory while riding and you'll be OK.
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 2000cc Scooter Titan
Posts: 2203
Joined: Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:13 pm Location: the newer Jersey Scooter Model(s): a green one |
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:31 pm
Actually that is my one hard rule with riding. I never drink and ride. Ever. At rallies I will park the bike and take a cab to the evening piss up. I have to because it's unconstitutional for a kiwi to limit his beer consumption. Drinking and riding is just bad news. |
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1000cc Scooter God
Posts: 1426
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:26 pm Location: Bensonhurst, Bk The(other)end Scooter Model(s): Scootless Wanker
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:33 pm
My man 
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