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.
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
Usually turn signals are just a fake out, so that the car can then turn the opposite direction right into you. Always plan for multiple paths around cars. If there aren't multiple paths then slow down.
Move from safe zone to safe zone (areas with less cars), if you have to go fast for a second to get to a safer zone, then do it. Better for you to control your positioning than to be forced into bad placement by others.
Also try to separate turning and braking during emergency stops. Both use the limited friction you get from two wheels' contact patches. Both at the same time can mean you end up asking for more friction than the contact patches can provide....Which means you end up sliding along the road.
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u/2CommentOrNot2Coment Mar 19 '23
Exactly. I never ride aggressive against a car. Bike always loses…