Pointed Opinions on Riding Motorcycles!
According to this author, I am not an intelligent rider. Here is one example, I use a Zumo 550 to pipe directions into my helmet, but I learned I should be using a map attached to my tank bag, such as he does.
Here is more from the author:
“What sort of motorcycle does an intelligent rider choose? He or she definitely wants one with excellent and powerful anti-lock brakes (ABS), superb handling, sufficient power, standard handlebars and seating ergonomics, and a fabulous front and rear supension with plenty of travel. If you plan on riding long distances, you need comfortable saddles, comprehensive weather protection, adequate luggage space, an alternator putting well over 500 watts, and an upright, but slightly leaning forward, riding position. For a touring motorcycle you will want to add accessories such as a tank bag, headlight modulator, additional driving lights, and flashing brake lights. Tubeless tires are good because they can be temporarily repaired on the road.”
You Gen I guys, you are not intelligent riders, as your alternators do not put out well over 500 watts. Those without anti-lock brakes, you are not intelligent riders. Although, I will cut you a break as I often ride without a tank bag, that makes me even more of an unintelligent rider.
“Sitting-duck riders. That is what I call riders who ride along for long periods in the same wheel track, usually the left one. Clearly, they are oblivious to the hazards all around them. They are fixated on one wheel track—period.”
Dang, I do this also. On my commute home, I am in the left portion of my lane almost the entire 40 miles. What am I thinking as I look down the roadway and watch the shadows of the cars far ahead to monitor traffic speed ahead of me?
I guess I need to go back and learn the basics of riding. I thought things such as a GPS giving direction to me would help me keep my eyes on the road. I am not a total loss, I did get a “fabulous front and rear supension” (author misspelled suspension, but since it is a quote I left it incorrect) from GP Suspensions.
According to this author, I am not an intelligent rider. Here is one example, I use a Zumo 550 to pipe directions into my helmet, but I learned I should be using a map attached to my tank bag, such as he does.
Here is more from the author:
“What sort of motorcycle does an intelligent rider choose? He or she definitely wants one with excellent and powerful anti-lock brakes (ABS), superb handling, sufficient power, standard handlebars and seating ergonomics, and a fabulous front and rear supension with plenty of travel. If you plan on riding long distances, you need comfortable saddles, comprehensive weather protection, adequate luggage space, an alternator putting well over 500 watts, and an upright, but slightly leaning forward, riding position. For a touring motorcycle you will want to add accessories such as a tank bag, headlight modulator, additional driving lights, and flashing brake lights. Tubeless tires are good because they can be temporarily repaired on the road.”
You Gen I guys, you are not intelligent riders, as your alternators do not put out well over 500 watts. Those without anti-lock brakes, you are not intelligent riders. Although, I will cut you a break as I often ride without a tank bag, that makes me even more of an unintelligent rider.
“Sitting-duck riders. That is what I call riders who ride along for long periods in the same wheel track, usually the left one. Clearly, they are oblivious to the hazards all around them. They are fixated on one wheel track—period.”
Dang, I do this also. On my commute home, I am in the left portion of my lane almost the entire 40 miles. What am I thinking as I look down the roadway and watch the shadows of the cars far ahead to monitor traffic speed ahead of me?
I guess I need to go back and learn the basics of riding. I thought things such as a GPS giving direction to me would help me keep my eyes on the road. I am not a total loss, I did get a “fabulous front and rear supension” (author misspelled suspension, but since it is a quote I left it incorrect) from GP Suspensions.
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