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James Fran
I'm turning 16 in just a few months so I've become very serious about getting my m1 and then m2 and my motorbike. I am fine to drive her oncity roads and such but my question is what is it like on the highway? It's a Kawasaki ninja 250. I make 4 or 5 annual Ottawa-Toronto trips (400Km each way). How dangerous is this? How comfortable or uncomfortable is this? Any other info is useful. Thanks.
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I have a particular reason I watch the news for motorcyclists who are killed in the US/UK/IE. Approximately 8 people a day are severely injured or outright killed on motorbikes from June 1st to September 1st. That's what I estimate, not a statistic.
Two things to watch for, the two top ways to get yourself killed are, hitting curbs and having cars turn or merge into you.
If you're riding in the evenings and at night curbs are harder to see. On a bike you can't 'correct' like you might in a car and once the mistake is made the outcome is a matter of luck. Even with a helmet, rattling or impacting your brain will leave lifelong effect.
Always assume other drivers DO NOT SEE YOU even if you 'feel' they're looking at you. They don't see motorbikes headlights and signals, they just don't. You have to be defensively ready for every vehicle near your zone.
Lane changers find it hard to see you, until it's too late. Don't stay close in front or behind lorries because cars coming around don't see you at all. Protect your lane, be ready to accelerate out of a zone, always know what your next move will be. Watch what's behind you, especially after sunset where your tail lights blend with tail lights of traffic ahead of you, they can't see your body at all.
The KAW Ninja is not the best choice for traffic and not just because it's under-powered for traffic. I love sport bikes (own a Ducati Monster), however, 'leaning over' is not an ideal traffic position, with a full face helmet, when you have to see every car's movement to be safest. The police will also watch you closely, because they know in traffic it's harder for you to slow down due to downshifting and you're likely to over-accelerate, moving way too fast for conditions and others can't react.
I'm not discouraging you only to point out you have great responsibility to arrive alive when you're on a bike in traffic, whether you're 16 or 60. I've been around the loss of life on bikes and it's a horrible, helpless way to die. We love our sport and our bikes but remember it's a sport 1st and Transportation 2nd. Remember.
I might not have the 'Best Answer' for you but I'm glad you asked this question, shows maturity. You will do fine out there.
Good luck rider.
I have a particular reason I watch the news for motorcyclists who are killed in the US/UK/IE. Approximately 8 people a day are severely injured or outright killed on motorbikes from June 1st to September 1st. That's what I estimate, not a statistic.
Two things to watch for, the two top ways to get yourself killed are, hitting curbs and having cars turn or merge into you.
If you're riding in the evenings and at night curbs are harder to see. On a bike you can't 'correct' like you might in a car and once the mistake is made the outcome is a matter of luck. Even with a helmet, rattling or impacting your brain will leave lifelong effect.
Always assume other drivers DO NOT SEE YOU even if you 'feel' they're looking at you. They don't see motorbikes headlights and signals, they just don't. You have to be defensively ready for every vehicle near your zone.
Lane changers find it hard to see you, until it's too late. Don't stay close in front or behind lorries because cars coming around don't see you at all. Protect your lane, be ready to accelerate out of a zone, always know what your next move will be. Watch what's behind you, especially after sunset where your tail lights blend with tail lights of traffic ahead of you, they can't see your body at all.
The KAW Ninja is not the best choice for traffic and not just because it's under-powered for traffic. I love sport bikes (own a Ducati Monster), however, 'leaning over' is not an ideal traffic position, with a full face helmet, when you have to see every car's movement to be safest. The police will also watch you closely, because they know in traffic it's harder for you to slow down due to downshifting and you're likely to over-accelerate, moving way too fast for conditions and others can't react.
I'm not discouraging you only to point out you have great responsibility to arrive alive when you're on a bike in traffic, whether you're 16 or 60. I've been around the loss of life on bikes and it's a horrible, helpless way to die. We love our sport and our bikes but remember it's a sport 1st and Transportation 2nd. Remember.
I might not have the 'Best Answer' for you but I'm glad you asked this question, shows maturity. You will do fine out there.
Good luck rider.
Is it illegal to ride a motorbike in Northern Ireland with headphones in?
Rockstar77
I know it's never advisable to listen to music while driving, but am just curious to know if it is illegal to ride a motorbike in the UK with headphones on.
Thank you.
Answer
Who cares what the law says regarding this. It is none of their business if you ask me. Where I live there is a law against tying your alligator to a public lamp post. The safety nazis can take a flying leap on this one. Just be stealthy about it and do what you want to do. What matters with repressive laws like this is not getting caught. Earbuds under your helmet is the way to go. Headphones will give you away.
Who cares what the law says regarding this. It is none of their business if you ask me. Where I live there is a law against tying your alligator to a public lamp post. The safety nazis can take a flying leap on this one. Just be stealthy about it and do what you want to do. What matters with repressive laws like this is not getting caught. Earbuds under your helmet is the way to go. Headphones will give you away.
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