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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Well for those that don't know already these are my first 4 rules.

#1: Nobody rides my bike
#2: Nobody rides my bike
#3: Never brake rule 1 or 2
#4: No dudes on the back.(even if a chick is driveing)
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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#1: Nobody rides my bike
#2: Nobody rides my bike
#3: Never brake rule 1 or 2
#4: No dudes on the back.(even if a chick is driveing) No Bioach's
#5: stay the f%#k out of my way
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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i agree. not letting someone who doesnt own a bike operate mine.
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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no squirmy passengers. if they want a ride they have to cling to me and lean the way i lean.

and no goofing off - almost every single bike wreck vid i've seen online was because someone was goofing off or going faster than their skill level.
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Don't ride too close to new riders
Don't wave to people who look like douchebags, harley fanatics, or are so new theyare afraid to remove hands from grips.
Don't use front brakes in gravel (dumbass)
Always have some clear safety glasses under the seat.(spare)
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: zzrick

Don't ride too close to new riders
Don't wave to people who look like douchebags, harley fanatics, or are so new theyare afraid to remove hands from grips.
Don't use front brakes in gravel (dumbass)
Always have some clear safety glasses under the seat.(spare)
Thelearning curve is bitch!
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Safety above all else.

Train yourself to scan all cars behind you, around you, and ahead of you ALL the time while in traffic. Look at the faces of those drivers around you. You can tell a lot by checking a person's face while they drive. Also, estimate the speeds, and changes of direction people are taking, and adjust to it accordingly.
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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My brother (the one out of 4 who doesnt have a bike) leaned into a turn at approx. 15mph entering a gravel road....then hit the front brake(while in lean) to slow down(in gravel). Glad it wasn't my bike...My bro rob is pissed that it was his though!
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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I could care less who rides my bikes as long as they can ride and afford to fix it. At a track day Sunday I whored my bike out to anyone who wanted too. Several people took the 650R out for a flogging. On group rides we often switch bikes just to try out other types of bikes. One ride alone I rode a cbr900, ninja 250, monster 695, yzf600, and both of my bikes.

My 6R is setup for solo so no way to take passengers.

Only thing that gets me is close passes and riding next to me. If I have to swerve because of something in the road and I can't because someone on a bike is next to me, then that sucks. Stay staggered for safety.
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: Unreal

I could care less who rides my bikes as long as they can ride and afford to fix it. At a track day Sunday I whored my bike out to anyone who wanted too. Several people took the 650R out for a flogging. On group rides we often switch bikes just to try out other types of bikes. One ride alone I rode a cbr900, ninja 250, monster 695, yzf600, and both of my bikes.

My 6R is setup for solo so no way to take passengers.

Only thing that gets me is close passes and riding next to me. If I have to swerve because of something in the road and I can't because someone on a bike is next to me, then that sucks. Stay staggered for safety.
+1 on "riding next to me"
 



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