Venturous Randy Posted September 4, 2008 #1 Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) it can make for great riding. The views just seem more vibrant than normal. But be very aware, you can be at a dangerous disadvantage in traffic for cars pulling out in front of you. We had a crash about 1/4 mile from my house yesterday where a motorcyclist topped a hill and was coming down a long slope coming to an intersection in the late evening. The sun was very low and a car pulled across in front of him because with the sun directly in her eyes she was looking and did not see a car coming, so thought she was clear. It cost the 59 year old motorcyclist his life. What can also make this even more dangerous is having your headlight on, especially on bright. The headlight just washes out the silhouette of the bike and blends in with the sun. So, if you are riding in an area where you have the sun directly behind you, you had better pretend you are invisible, because to many you really are. RandyA Edited September 4, 2008 by Venturous Randy
Eck Posted September 4, 2008 #2 Posted September 4, 2008 Points well taken!! A great reminder to all of us ...
Dano Posted September 4, 2008 #3 Posted September 4, 2008 And if you have driving lights, make sure they're on. I mounted mine with Squid mounts so it makes for a triangle of light they're more apt to see. AND keep your thumb on the horn button to activate your BadBoyz or Stebel horn! Already saved my butt once!! Dan
BuddyRich Posted September 4, 2008 #4 Posted September 4, 2008 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11929
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