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About This Page: This is a discussion on Reality Hipcheck within the LetsGoKings.com forums, at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum. It would figure that right after I post this thread the County of Riverside calls me!
Anyhow, thanks for your thoughts...I am somewhat novice rider, with out about 1 year
It would figure that right after I post this thread the County of Riverside calls me!
Anyhow, thanks for your thoughts...I am somewhat novice rider, with out about 1 year of experience. Learn to ride on a sportster and then quickly graduated to riding a softail. However, I do not own a bike now, and would most likely go for something lighter...maybe a Yamha FZ6. Light, only 600cc, and a somewhat upright riding position.
have kids? People that need you around? If so i I would have to advise you to stay in a car or some form of public trans. I personally had ridden for many many many years. I have cheated the reaper quite a number of times until my last accident got me my first helecopter ride, left me weeks in the hospital and a crippled leg for life. Let me just say as years go by and the roads become more and more populated motorcyclist become more at risk of having accidents. Unfortunately people have trouble seeing motorcyclist no matter what precautions cyclist take. On the other hand if your not needed theres nothing better than a nice ride on a beautiful sunny so cal day. I know as soon as my kids are grown and dont rely on me quite as much Im peretty sure ill be back at it.
Hell no, I ain't riding one of those death machines.
I get nervous enough when they're trailing me in the carpool lane. They edge over like they're going to pass me, and take their sweet time. I wish they would either just gun it or stay in place.
it all depends on what part of LA you're commuting to.
SFV is the worst place, but that's just me. at least 5 guys I work with in Pacoima (east SFV) all have been in motorcycle accidents at least once, one way or another. in fact, right by work, I witnessed one of them nearly broadside a van that was making a sudden sharp right turn FROM the left lane as he was traveling besides it on the right.
oh, have I told you about the dude I went to school with who ended up under the trailer of a big rig that was making a wide right turn from the left lane while he tried to pass it on the right? don't be that dude.
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Originally Posted by lars1970 on Thursday, October 2, 2008:
yeah, because Hacienda Heights is the pinnacle of luxury.
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Like i said he's slumped before, it appears from the past few days he's starting to come out of it. Kopi will finish with 85+ points this season, you can quote me on that.
I used to drive from Lakewood to Woodland Hills (which was 50 miles excatly from door to door)
Did this for 6 months..
I do not use that kind of commute on anyone either in a car or a bike!
I know it wouldnt be the same drive, But I still don't wish it on anyone. Good luck with your decision
I drive a straight line, don't go too fast, keep my eyes wide open, assume every car is about to cut me off, and try to drive predictably.
This is the key. Always assume the worst. I've heard it called "playing the 'What-if' game" while riding. Basically just always assume the cars around you are going to do the stupidest **** you can think of and have a way to get out of it. You're driving down the road and see someone stop at a side road about to turn right. Just assume that they are going to pull out right in front of you and be ready to avoid them. If they don't pull out, good, if they do, you're ready.
UnderTheGun has a lot more years on me, but I consider myself an experienced, safe rider, even if I do some stupid **** sometimes. My dad started taking me on his bike when I was just a youngen (6 or 7), I started dirt bikes at 13, and street bikes at 15 before I learned to drive a car (currently 23). I rode a Yamaha SECA while I lived with my parents, currently riding a Suzuki SV650.
One main thing I've noticed about the way I pay attention to the road versus the way my friends who do not ride is now much information I process about the cars around me. I never am not aware of a car around me because of how often I look in my mirrors. I also find myself feeling uncomfortable, even in a car, if I cannot see through the car in front of me to see what's going on in front of them. Basically, always know where every car is around you. You also have to pay a hell of a lot more attention to road conditions. If you haven't yet, I strongly suggest taking the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course. The CHP hosted courses back when I lived in Cali. The AF requires it before they let you ride on base, so I've taken it thrice now (one basic, 2 experienced), it's a really, really good course.
I'm fine with people not wearing helmets, that's their choice, but I would never recommend that to anyone. Now, I've sent myself over my handlebars a couple times on dirt, but never been in a street accident (despite other drivers' attempts). My Dad has been in 4 (I think) in 35+ years of riding, and his gear saved his ass. It's not that bad, just wear it. I would suggest a full-face helmet, a real motorcycle jacket (personally I like the synthetic stuff with armor in it, it breaths REALLY nicely while you are moving), some sort of full-length pants that are at least thick denim (mine are extra-thick denim with pads in the knees), motorcycle boots that come above the ankles, and gloves.
Anyway, I'm only 23 and don't commute far to base. I mainly ride for fun, so I don't know how a constant commute would be. Although someone said something about rain and cold, yeah that can be bad. I ride to work pretty often (really short ride), and last winter it started hailing on me. That was really interesting. Luckily I had a helmet and gear on, so it wasn't hitting me, but it makes turns interesting, a lot like turning on gravel spilled onto the road.
Sorry for the rambling, I'm a bit drunk here and am passionate about my motorcycle riding . If you do end up riding to work, have fun!
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. If you do end up riding to work, have fun!
