Marcarl

What do we make cagers think when we share the road, and related thoughts. Often and most time we blame the cager for not seeing us. This maybe true, but no matter who's to blame for the mishaps or near mishaps, riders still end up with the short end of the stick, and are the ones who have to deal with the worst aftermath. How to minimize these situations is an ongoing discussion and I would like to add to it from a different point of view. First, lets accept the fact that an accident is the fault of those involved, in our case the rider and the cager. We all know that the cager will not 'see us', so it's up to us to avoid being hit. The cager is no help in this department. With that in mind here's my thoughts: TWO LANE ROAD: 1) Always ride the left hand track, in the right hand track we get lost in the scenery and we tell others that we are not really a contender in the traffic. 2) When approaching an intersection and you have a left turner coming toward you, stay in the left hand track. If you move over to the right hand track you are telling the cager that you are making a right turn, and guess what, he's going first, and right into your path cutting off all chance of escape. If you stay in the left track and he does turn in front of you, you have a chance of going behind him. However small that opening may be, it’s may be the only one you’ve got. 3) When traveling down the road stay with the traffic speed. You are telling the cager that you are part of his environment and not just something to get out of the way. Keep your left track and block your lane. If you move to the right track you are telling them: I’m trying to give you room to pass me, try it if you think it’s ok and take me out in the process. It also gives you a better vision to the front and traffic coming towards you are also aware of your presence and so have to contend with you. 4) Always and always block your lane. You paid for it as much as anyone else, you have a right to it and it’s yours to use to your full advantage. 5) When making a right hand turn never use the right hand track, in doing so you are telling the cager that it’s ok for him to try and squeeze by you, but often times there’s not quite enough room and over you go. 6) When making a left turn use the center right track and so block your lane. Sure the cager has to wait to go past you, but then he does for anyone else as well so why not for you. If he knows he’s going to take you out he will contend with you, but if he can put you on the side in his mind, you’re the one who deals with the problems. Further more if the cager thinks that he can scoot past you and stay on the pavement he will, force him to leave the pavement and he will give you a wider berth. 7) Never give a cager the idea that you may even want to share your lane with him, it’s yours, you paid for it, at present you own it and are using it and he’s to keep away from you. 8) When stopped at a light or stop sign, tell others by your action that you own the lane, park crosswise in the middle if that’s what it takes, just don’t let anyone even think that there may be a chance that they could squeeze by. FOUR LANE, Two lanes in either direction. I find that sometimes it feels safer in the right and other times safer in the left. I’m not really stuck on the one vs. the other. 1) When in the right lane be visible and use the left track, when in the left lane be just as visible and use the right track. Again, let others know that you intend to be a contender in traffic and they will have to deal with you. This may seem to be an aggressive way of thinking and doesn’t fly with the thought that we are super vulnerable. We are super vulnerable and should never forget that fact, but that doesn’t mean that we need to tell the cager that. Let him know that we are part of the world he has to deal with and it will be much harder for him to put us aside mentally. 2) When passing continue to use the proper tracks. You may feel safer in the other track, but you won’t be taking over your rightful lane, you will be unnoticed, and therefore uncared for. 3) When doing an exit, continue to claim your right to your lane as long as possible, nobody will run you down, but if you fade to the right to try and get out the way then others will take your lane away from you before they should. These are just some thoughts, hopefully helpful, but I’m not an expert by any stretch of the imagination. Lets use this to start a discussion and to educated each other more fully. Got some helpful insight? Some good pointers? Type away and help the rest of us as well.

That was well worth the 2 hr download Here's the translation for the captions: This film is meant to warn of the possible dangers that could happen on the road. 1 out of 10 roads users is a rider. In 70% of MC \ cage accidents the cager didn't see or seen the rider too late. Not enough cagers figure MC into the daily traffic pattern. MC must realize their vulnerable postion in traffic A MC is vulnerable Riders have more difficulty with road hazzards such as pot holes, branches, wild life, than what cagers do. About 20% of auto accidents are fatal. About 60% of MC accidents are fatal. Because of his small profile the rider seems to be farther away than he really is. Riders often use the engine as a brake and so fail to show a brake light. In MC jargon the guardrail is seen as a guilotine or french fry cutter. Painted lines are slippery business. IN MEMEORY OF OUR FRIENDS.

I like it, says it well.

DIDDO:thumbsup2: :thumbsup2:

What to do, What to say? I'm in a daze, all I can do is pray for you all May your Shepherd fill you with a peace that passes all understanding.

The one most important lesson I was taught at rider training, and probably put that way because we think of it too late as an afterthought:

Maybe a dumb question but also maybe safe than sorry: how did you use the meter?

Hard decision, easy answer. Lend them both to friends to take to Frt Collins, see which one comes back and then choose the other. Oh ya friends. :think: it's them folks that show up to drink your beer.

Wheuuuu, you had me worried. Now before you use your CB find someone with a matching meter and match it back up, or it still may burn out. Oh ya, You're welcome, you were only a phone call away, and it seems you have a very pleasant and helpful partner.

This statment is dead on. Do not use your transmit button without the loading coil in place, IT WILL BLOW YOUR CB. Receiving works ok without the coil but transmit needs a balanced system!!!!!

Peanut butter let it sit overnight.

I rotate them every time I go for a ride, that way I don't forget to do it and have much more piece of mind while on the road. For me it's always saftey first, so I check to make sure that one time the stem is on top and the next it's on the bottom, just can't remember if it was on the top or bottom when I parked it last fall, darn does that mean I now have to get new rubbers? wonder what my wife will say about that,,,,,, I'm just getting a little older maybe?

Once they start getting holes in them, it's a constant battle to keep ahead of the perforations, along with the possiblity of some of the goop smeared on the rubber coming off and screwing up the carb, it just isn't worth it. Flatout Motorcycle wants $174.04 US for the four, but I have seen them for about $35.00 ea. To me that is worth the change to new. http://www.flatoutmotorcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

In the mean time get some Seal All, clean it up well, put Seal All on it and you're away to the races until a new cover makes an appearing.

I always figure when you do a job, do it right!!! The brakes, pads, rotors, spokes, rim, tires,,,,,,,everything, that way you sure you got the important pieces for sure. Gives longer tire wear, keeps the dirt off the wheels so you can wipe them off easy for looking good to go to church, no rust anymore,,, it's just awesome,,,, I like it sooo much I'm thinking about doing the whole scoot, just so it all looks the same, going to use different color greases to show off different parts and give it that customized look.

I'll just be here and listen, and may the Great Shepherd be a comfort to His sheep.

Question: Where are you putting, pouring the starting fluid. Is it a spray starting fluid and is it eyther if you take out a plug is it wet or dry If all else fails, try something stupid, such as: Get on the scoot, put up kick stand, squezze the clutch, check the emergency shut off, turn the key, wait for fuel pump to stop, choke a little, and turn it over. Don't laugh I seen it work, in my own shop. Other thing that comes to mind is that I would replace the cable before I'd get to any really serious stuff, you just might find your answer in that process.

Do I need to go on? :rotf: Alright I'm otta here.

I'm just going to sit here and be 'next to' you. My heart aches and my mind is stunned. How brief life can be. Our prayers for you Bro.

Guess you ain't going to Fort Collins or any other place a lady may show up. You got intestinal fortitude man and I hope lots of padding on the rear side. :no-no-no:

Thought I'd start a helpful thread on where to buy tires. It seems that prices are all over the board and if we can convince some retailer that there are 2000 members here that will buy on price we may have some results. Personally I don't mind if a retailer makes some money on what they sell, that way I know they will be there for service when I need it and will also be there when I need more stuff, but sometimes I see a ripoff happening and then it's time to put some competition into the mix. So when you post here, let us know where you bought your tires and for how much, including shipping or what ever else you paid. Bought 2 Avon Vemons A41 and A45 for $500.00 mounted and balanced, Brantford ON 2006

If somebody can figure out how to get this F350 (sounds like Ford to me) onto a 2nd gen, then maybe, just maybe the rest of us wouldn't have to drink so much beer waiting for everybody to join us for lunch.

So you guys were riding together? Is there a name for that?

I tried to post a picture, but I'm not that good at this fancy stuff, give me a wrench or hammer and I can do a lot more damage. Yes, the ciriclip goes on the fork, then the joint, then the damper (cut side up) and then the upper tree. The ciriclip prevents the joint from sliding down and the upper tree keeps it from sliding up, so it stays in place. The o-rings are the babies that keep the air in. You should be using new o-rings so that you don't have any future problems. Be sure to lubricate with a little oil before you slide it all together but then clean the oil from the fork end that fits into the upper tree. If you need more info, I'll post at 5 am tomorrow. Don't be afraid to ask if you're not sure. Carl

Goes on first, then the air joint goes in on top, then the spacer\damper, then the steering head presses down on it all to hold it together. Hope that helps.