i learned this trick on vn750.com.i forget the name of the procedure,but when driving and you see someone who is about to pull out in front of your path of travel,weave the bike back and forth in your lane.most motorcycles are not seen until they are within 10-20 feet of a vehicle pulling out and the weaving makes your bike 7 feet wide instead of 2or3 feet wide.this has saved me many times.ride save and be seen.
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Originally posted by OleDirtyDoc View Posti learned this trick on vn750.com.i forget the name of the procedure,but when driving and you see someone who is about to pull out in front of your path of travel,weave the bike back and forth in your lane.most motorcycles are not seen until they are within 10-20 feet of a vehicle pulling out and the weaving makes your bike 7 feet wide instead of 2or3 feet wide.this has saved me many times.ride save and be seen.
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Originally posted by steves View PostThey're all out to get you. Especially the mini-van driving soccar moms.1988 katana 600 that wants to grow up to be a streetfighter
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I saw that video too once. It demonstrated several situations and the conclusion was that a weaving bike is far more visible than bright colors, high beams and what not.
The problem with bikes is that they have a relative small visible surface and when they come head on it takes a long time (until they are really close to the spectator) for the visible surface to expand significantly. This makes the bike blend in with it's surroundings and the background like camouflage does for a soldier.
Also humans are used to making patterns from the most significant objects aruond us. This helps us process input and evaluate a situation much faster than actually looking at every object in the situation.
A weaving motion breaks up this pattern and makes us more visible. Strangely enough, reflecting clothes and bright colors didn't help much to break this pattern, so when in doubt, weaving is the way to go.
I'm trying to find the video again to post here.
Found it:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQBubilSXU"]Smidsy.[/ame]Last edited by ErrEs; 12-18-2012, 08:01 AM.Open your mind, freedom's a state.
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Here we go again
Why the hell would you want to weave, yes we are difficult to see and can easily become lost in road side furniture or hidden behind modern vehicles front and side pillars but by weaving you could be playing a very dangerous game of hide and seek, now you see me now you don't.
I have been riding for the best part of 30 years and can honestly say that my method works, very few drivers ever pull out in my path and its not down to luck.
Before I say anything else I will say, ALWAYS cover your brake and be prepared to stop.
My method.
When approaching busy junctions look for the drivers eyes, if you cant see them, he cant see you, then (if its safe to do so) adjust your position on the road until you can. Don't ever believe he's seen you just because he looked towards you, you must make sure his eyes are visible, the only way you can be sure he had the best chance of seeing you. If your lights are on or off leave them, changing this could give the driver the impression you are giving him a signal to pull out.
If you have your lights on approaching a junction check your position in relation to any following traffic, try to make sure your lights don't appear to be one those of the vehicle behind you, fooling the driver into believing he has more room for his manoeuvre than he really has.
On unlit roads when following someone, keep an eye on his tail lights as he passes junctions and stay focused on them, if they go out, someone is in your path. Thats a dumb statement your thinking, well I would have had a real nasty accident if I wasnt looking when a cyclist with no lights on stopped in my pathWhen I want your opinion I'll tell you it!!!!!
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Originally posted by ErrEs View PostI saw that video too once. It demonstrated several situations and the conclusion was that a weaving bike is far more visible than bright colors, high beams and what not.
The problem with bikes is that they have a relative small visible surface and when they come head on it takes a long time (until they are really close to the spectator) for the visible surface to expand significantly. This makes the bike blend in with it's surroundings and the background like camouflage does for a soldier.
Also humans are used to making patterns from the most significant objects aruond us. This helps us process input and evaluate a situation much faster than actually looking at every object in the situation.
A weaving motion breaks up this pattern and makes us more visible. Strangely enough, reflecting clothes and bright colors didn't help much to break this pattern, so when in doubt, weaving is the way to go.
I'm trying to find the video again to post here.
Found it:
Smidsy.
Any tips on defensive riding are worth listening to but take the parts out of them that you think work for you!When I want your opinion I'll tell you it!!!!!
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