ReconRat Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 From Clutch & Chrome, this article about the new rider and bad choices.Ten Things New Riders Do Completely Wrong <--click link1. Giving in to peer pressure.2. Riding beyond their limits.3. Not reading the road.4. Not following maintenance schedules.5. Running out of gas.6. Dehydration.7. Riding into exhaustion.8. Misjudging corners.9. Not taking a motorcycle safety course.10. Finding new things to do on a motorcycle.Please notice that even an experienced rider error, will likely be on this list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usafstud Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) 5. Running out of gas.Please notice that even an experienced rider error, will likely be on this list.True about experienced riders (ohdaho). Thinking that a battery is dead when your actually out of gas. Edited March 12, 2011 by usafstud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 1. Giving in to peer pressure.10. Finding new things to do on a motorcycle.Is this the reason for assless chaps? Seems #1 and #10 should go together if it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 This thread should be retitled to "Ten Things New Riders Do Completely Wrong after having a midlife crisis and buying that Harley" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 This thread should be retitled to "Ten Things New Riders Do Completely Wrong after having a midlife crisis and buying that Harley"See my sig line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 lmao phil made it into someones sig...priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 lmao phil made it into someones sig...pricelessI'm going to get me one of those stretched, lowered, chromed out gisxr 1000 cause everyone at taco bell has one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'm going to get me one of those stretched, lowered, chromed out gisxr 1000 cause everyone at taco bell has one!!This explains so much, I was wondering why they had chrome speed bumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 11.) Get riding advice from websites and forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 6. Dehydration.7. Riding into exhaustion.These two happen when riding with ReconRat. Jussayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 11.) Get riding advice from websites and forums.How else are noobs gonna find out about what oil to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 12. i need $200 rears that last 3K miles cause I corner low bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 13. Puma sneaks provide unparalleled ankle protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 These two happen when riding with ReconRat. Jussayin'. That's why I carry a hydration backpack and sleep while riding.Jussayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 True about experienced riders (ohdaho). Thinking that a battery is dead when your actually out of gas.Hahaha. Dick. I was out of gas. Heres the series of event that happened.1. ran out of gas.2. not realizing i was out of gas, tried to start bike too many times...which in turned drained an already weak batter.3. realized i was out of gas...filled with gas.4. bike would not start bc of #2. 5. Call usafstud and others to help tow bike back to house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 an already weak batter.Weak batter? Is that something like weak sauce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Weak batter? Is that something like weak sauce?New form of erectile dysfunction; weak Baby Batter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 The options are limitless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usafstud Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) Hahaha. Dick. I was out of gas. Heres the series of event that happened.1. ran out of gas.2. not realizing i was out of gas, tried to start bike too many times...which in turned drained an already weak batter.3. realized i was out of gas...filled with gas.4. bike would not start bc of #2. 5. Call usafstud and others to help tow bike back to house.the funniest part is that i asked you about having gas in the tank before heading out:facepalm:dude, its all good. shit like this happens to everyone.i'll tell one of my when we're having a drink Edited March 13, 2011 by usafstud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezer Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Getting stranded on the side of the road because you unknowingly tripped the kill switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 13. Puma sneaks provide unparalleled ankle protection.you mean ones like these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 14. Riding the first time of the year in the Spring without checking tire pressures.Which is of course, the only time the tire pressure would be too low.Don't look at me, I checked and corrected mine as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Are we recounting our own learner growing pains? Like learning how to unload a bike from the bed of a pickup all alone and without a ramp? Learning that most bikes have a gear shift pattern that does not have neutral at the bottom? Finding out that motorcycle repair shops can smell inexperience and yes it smells like money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwolf02 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Getting stranded on the side of the road because you unknowingly tripped the kill switch.i can agree on that! i had one time my friends tripped the kill switch right as the light turned green.. i panicd cause it wouldnt start and ended up having to wheel the bike off the road into the parking lot.. i felt like such an idiot after i figured out that he hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am not positive if that is your list or a actual list from a private company? But, personally I think under braking should be on there. But, I guess that kind of hits on riding beyond their limits.How about getting a bike that is beyond their limits for a 1000, trebeck. I am sick and tired of hearing, I am getting a CBR600RR for my first bike. I will just pay attention and I can stay off of the throttle...Really, you cant because you are that stupid for even saying that.... Oh it's irratating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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