rkillpack
Converted Oil Burner
- Location
- Moab, Utah by way of Pacifica, CA.
I had a 2008 Suzuki B-King for 3 years. I currently ride a '13 KTM 500 XC-W.
My addition to some of the invaluable information is pay attention to traffic, but more importantly to the drivers themselves if you can see them. I ride here in San Francisco on a daily basis. I see more idiots make their move (or their tell as I see it) before their vehicle reacts. That gives me more time to go past, around, or slow down whichever is appropriate.
Also, and this WILL get you in trouble at some point, going faster than the traffic around you makes them less likely to hit you. HOW much faster is subjective.
Also please take a Motorcycle Safety Course, the practice is great and the techniques are what you need to learn for those situations you WILL find yourself in.
Other than that its all practice, practice, practice, and having a healthy respect for ANY bike. They can protect you and kill you.
Rubber Down.
Also, like mentioned don't wave at Scooters.
My addition to some of the invaluable information is pay attention to traffic, but more importantly to the drivers themselves if you can see them. I ride here in San Francisco on a daily basis. I see more idiots make their move (or their tell as I see it) before their vehicle reacts. That gives me more time to go past, around, or slow down whichever is appropriate.
Also, and this WILL get you in trouble at some point, going faster than the traffic around you makes them less likely to hit you. HOW much faster is subjective.
Also please take a Motorcycle Safety Course, the practice is great and the techniques are what you need to learn for those situations you WILL find yourself in.
Other than that its all practice, practice, practice, and having a healthy respect for ANY bike. They can protect you and kill you.
Rubber Down.
Also, like mentioned don't wave at Scooters.
