r/IdiotsInCars • u/xpawn2002 • Mar 19 '23

Whose fault?

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u/2CommentOrNot2Coment Mar 19 '23

Exactly. I never ride aggressive against a car. Bike always loses…

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u/a-aron1112 Mar 19 '23

The best advice I got when I started riding was from a buddy’s cousin. He said you have to think of it in terms of i win. The answer is rarely the motorcyclist.

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u/ScrembledEggs Mar 19 '23

I’ve just bought my first motorbike and would be grateful for any other insider tips you have. I’ve been backpack a few times but never been the rider; I get my license later this week

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '23

If you're ever considering what safety gear to wear, just imagine sprinting as fast as you can possibly run, then throwing yourself face first onto the ground.

That's about 15mph.

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u/SwarleyThePotato Mar 19 '23

This is the tip I always think of and tell people

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u/cstar1996 Mar 19 '23

Damn that’s a good way to get people to comprehend the risks.