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  2. stupid cagers

    in Daily Ride

    Posted · Edited by chevysoldier
    For clarification on cagers ruling

    fuck man, try riding a bicycle around. share the road goes right out the window apparently...

    i kicked a car on my bicycle once and my cleat left a very nice hole in the side of their door lol.

    Naw, I'll pass on riding a bicycle on any road other than a few back roads and bike trails. You were wearing full leathers right?:rolleyes:

    I sprinted after a person on High Street to catch him at a light for being a douche. Yeah, that makes me a douche too, but I doubt he'll pull the same shit again. :o

    I might start doing that, calling people out on their idiotic mistakes if the situation allows. Last year a car had pulled out in front of me, didn't cut me off or anything, but as I crested the hill was still going faster than he was. I checked my mirrors, was in a passing zone and had no traffic coming towards me. So I went ahead and at the same speed I was originally going began to pass him. As soon as I got next to him he looked at me and purposely swerved trying to run me off the road. Flailing his hands and screaming who knows what. Then as I look forward again see cars coming towards me, down shifted and took off. It really shook me up pretty good. I wanted to stop him and confront him but realized I'd probably do something I would later regret. The big kicker to this whole thing? He had two young children in the back seat. F'ing A'hole.

    cagers rule.period.get over it.

    (in a ruling the road sense) You are right. Until everyone rides a motorcycle, we will always be invisible and a problem for cages.

  9. Soft or Hard

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    Gotta go soft with a sports bike.

    The biggest change when I got my bags was not having to wear a backpack to work... I love not wearing a backpack

    I did the backpack thing for a while. Carried my laptop to and from work. After a while it took a toll on my back. Never again.

  11. Tips for a safe ride

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    Well the weather is getting really nice out and so comes the bikes. It's been a few months since cagers saw bikes so things could be bad. Riders will also be out of their groove they had before. Lets try to be safe out there and everyone make it through another riding season. If anyone has any tips please post them here to share with everyone.

    One big thing I do is when stopped behind a car I will sit towards the yellow line so if I am rear ended I don't get pancaked between the two cages.

    Things Car and Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles

    -Because motorcycles can be hard to spot, always look for them, especially when checking traffic at an intersection.

    -Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. ----

    -Predict that a motorcycle is closer than it looks.

    -Motorcycles often look like they are moving faster than they really are.

    -Motorcyclists often slow down by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, therefore not activating a brake light. Allow 3 or 4 seconds of following distance and predict a motorcyclist may slow down at intersections without visual warning.

    -Be aware that motorcycle turn signals are usually not self-canceling and some bikers may forget to turn them off.

    -Bikers often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to stray clear of road debris, passing cars, and wind. Understand that these position shifts aren't to be reckless, show off, or allow you to share a lane with them.

    -When a motorcycle is in motion, don't think of it as a motorcycle; think of it as a person.

    Motorcycle Riding Gear

    -Helmet

    If wearing a helmet, buy one that has a sticker indicating DOT (Department of Transportation) compliance. This means that the helmet meets certain basic impact standards.

    Make sure you buy a new helmet if you drop your old one on a hard surface or if it sustains a heavy blow, as it may no longer be safe to use.

    Buy a helmet that fits comfortably and does not impair your hearing or vision.

    -Wear eye protection

    Wear a helmet with a shield, a pair of goggles, or shatterproof glasses.

    Make sure your eye protection is clean and unscratched.

    If your lenses are tinted for riding in the sun, be sure to take some that are clear in case you find yourself riding when dark.

    -Jackets should be made of sturdy material such as denim, nylon, corduroy, or leather. Also, zippered vents allow for breeze to flow through, making jackets comfortable to wear year-round, even in warm weather.

    -Pants should be made of thick material, such as leather, to resist abrasion.

    -Gloves should be worn at all times to prevent any injury to hands or fingers.

    -Wearing raingear makes riding in the rain easier.

    -Wear over-the-ankle boots made of strong leather to protect your ankles. Also, make sure you buy boots with rubber soles and a good tread design for easy gripping.

    -Protect your hearing and your ears by wearing disposable foam plugs or reusable custom-molded devices.

    -Wear high visibility gear

    Wear brightly colored clothing.

    For nighttime riding, wear clothing that reflects light. Or, put reflective strips on your helmet and the backs of your boots.

    On the Road

    -Search around you for potential hazards.

    -Evaluate any possible hazards, such as railroad tracks, turning cars, etc.

    -Execute the proper action to avoid the hazard.

    -Make sure other drivers see you

    -Make sure your headlamps are on (even during the day), wear bright clothes, and always signal your intentions.

    -Don't be shy about using your horn to make someone aware of your presence or to make them aware of what they are doing (dozing, getting too close, etc.).

    -Position your bike where it can be seen. Don't put yourself behind a large truck or in a vehicle's blind spot.

    -Make sure you can see others

    -Keep your eyes moving. If they are locked on one thing, you may not notice a potential hazard. Never let your eyes focus on an object for more than two seconds.

    -When you're riding in traffic, at speeds under 40 mph, keep a two-second gap between you and the car in front of you.

    -When you're out on the open road, at higher speeds, the gap should be three or four seconds or more, depending on your speed.

    -Intersections are particularly dangerous. Always check for traffic coming from the side and from behind. Make sure no one is about to run up your tailpipe.

    -Passing

    You should be two (or more) seconds behind the vehicle you want to pass.

    Always make sure you turn and check your blind spot with your head.

    -Don't try to overtake another vehicle if a corner is coming up.

    -Night riding

    Dusk is actually the most dangerous time to ride, when people's eyes are adjusting from daylight to headlights.

    The distance between you and the vehicle in front of you becomes even more important as it gets darker.

    -Wear a clear faceshield without scratches. A scratch can create light refraction that might confuse you – two headlights can look like four, for example.

  16. Ohio Patriot Guard Riders Mission Updates

    in Events

    Posted

    Confirmed Mission

    PVT Emily Clark, 88

    Cleves, Ohio

    Women's Army Corps

    (WACs)

    Visitation/Services:

    Vorhis Funeral Home

    Springdale Location

    11365 Springdale Pike

    Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

    Visitation: 22 March 2010@1100-1300hrs(11- 1 PM)

    Services: 22 March 2010@ 1300hrs-(1 PM)

    Staging:

    Vorhis Funeral Home

    22 March 2010@ 1000hrs- ( 10 AM)

    Interment:

    Oak Hill Cemetery

    Following the services

    Emily Clark was the past Commander of American Legion Post 644 and Life Member of the American Legion for a continuous 65 years . Ms Clark has no living family and we have been given permission to stand for her and give her the Honor and Respect she so richly deserves for her service to our country.

    Please join me in letting Emily know that she has family here in Cincinnati, OH that will stand proudly for her and Honor her for her service to our country . We may need to assist by being Pallbearers.

    District # 7 Ride Captain Mike Hamilton is assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please follow his instructions. Dress per the weather conditions and in the event of inclement weather use your own judgment on how you get safely to the mission.

    Bob Woods

    Ohio State Captain

    Patriot Guard Riders

  25. I find it interesting.....

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    Dang, you know... I wave to people on the sidewalk, or on the porch watching traffic. If they are watching us go by, or even just me alone. I'll give a little wave and say hi. Actually, it's kinda fun when you're hitting a lean through a corner and manage to still wave like it was nothing to ride with one hand doing that. Not recommended for beginners. Practice first.

    How do you practice with one hand? Try it for 1 second, then 2 seconds...? :lol:

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