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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-16-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By Wraith Rider
Airbrake.

Airbrake.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-29-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,198
Posted By Wraith Rider
Your insurance goes up with tickets? Holy crap...

Your insurance goes up with tickets? Holy crap that sucks.

Most of our automated speed traps don't get motorcycles 'cause they only take a photo from your front and even if the police has to prove...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-27-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,592
Posted By Wraith Rider
Me goes to go play at least twice a day - to and...

Me goes to go play at least twice a day - to and from work. It's a nice 24 miles "race track". Why should I use anything else than a 170hp fun toy for daily commuting?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-10-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,332
Posted By Wraith Rider
4 fingers here. I'm just not strong enough for...

4 fingers here. I'm just not strong enough for full braking with only 2 fingers. Maybe I could do it but I would have much less feel. Also I cover the brake with 4 fingers in potentially risky...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-06-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,589
Posted By Wraith Rider
Me thinks when someone has to change everything...

Me thinks when someone has to change everything on a bike, he bought the wron one in the first place. That's happening quite often, not only with the GS, and these guys who first change so many...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By Wraith Rider
Since I can't count on others seeing me, for me...

Since I can't count on others seeing me, for me it's always better to see the others better, so from my point of view daytime running lights on all vehicles are the greater safety benefit. Everything...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,332
Posted By Wraith Rider
One. Not counting the two that are too old/too...

One. Not counting the two that are too old/too crashed to wear them myself.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
For the cage gas/brake thing: Since I'm all...

For the cage gas/brake thing:
Since I'm all automatic I of course brake with my left foot, cause it's faster, easier to handle (footle? ^^) and safer.




All in all my actions increase my life...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-26-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
It doesn't matter on what kind of bike you are....

It doesn't matter on what kind of bike you are. As long as the front isn't loaded, the rear is. It's not really a "workaround" but using both brakes to best effect.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-26-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
They should've averaged ~0.8s, maybe there was...

They should've averaged ~0.8s, maybe there was something wrong.



Easy workaround: Use both brakes.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-25-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
That's completely random. Why half and not one or...

That's completely random. Why half and not one or three quarter? Why assume it will brake at all? And if an impact is oncoming, why should I wait with my own braking until the brake lights in front...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,550
Posted By Wraith Rider
This. Crazy the dealer didn't suggest that by...

This. Crazy the dealer didn't suggest that by himself. When my Honda is serviced, no matter if regular service, warranty or attaching accessories and it's longer than 1...2 hours so I could wait, I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
@CanadianX Nice line-up, my slightly different...

@CanadianX
Nice line-up, my slightly different figures (and denotations):

reaction time - average 300ms, under 200ms possible, your 500ms as an upper limit might be a bit optimistic
move-time...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Me neither and never claimed I were. ...

Me neither and never claimed I were.



It's called variable for a reason, you know? Parameters change but physics stay the same. There's more to physics than constants.



That's why I tend...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
@randyo At this point we have to check our...

@randyo
At this point we have to check our definitions. I always use real world physical break points, because everything else isn't reproducable. So tailgating for me starts at a distance shorter...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,397
Posted By Wraith Rider
@Goran69 You can put your mind at rest. My...

@Goran69
You can put your mind at rest. My little sister has started riding one and a half years ago at the age of 16. I'm completely honest when telling her about my views on riding safety. Means...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
But you know that "impact" requires two objects...

But you know that "impact" requires two objects to try to obtain the same point in space at the same time? That's not the case here.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
I'm right, because physics in Germany are the...

I'm right, because physics in Germany are the same as everywhere else.

If I'm close enough to make full braking necessary, of course I go for full brakes and then ease off when I see the one in...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,397
Posted By Wraith Rider
So shooting yourself on privat ground is alright...

So shooting yourself on privat ground is alright while a few feet away on public ground it should be outlawed? How stupid is that?



The state doesn't grant privileges, only freedoms.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,397
Posted By Wraith Rider
Though freedom in choice of clothing is a...

Though freedom in choice of clothing is a guaranteed right as well as freedom from tyranny.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,397
Posted By Wraith Rider
Ideal doctors would do that. Real world doctors...

Ideal doctors would do that. Real world doctors would most probably pick the one who pays best. Arrogant, self-complacent doctors would pick based on their opinion of a compliant lifestyle.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,397
Posted By Wraith Rider
I'd pick the one with the highest probability to...

I'd pick the one with the highest probability to survive the emergency surgery (dictated by logic). If that's the same for all three I'd pick whoever came through the door first (dictated by the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
It's not my fault if you are using less efficient...

It's not my fault if you are using less efficient problem solving strategies. "If in doubt, brake" is a very simple predefined task without any complex decision making involved. Of course, if you...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-23-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,397
Posted By Wraith Rider
Law making should be consistent. That means it...

Law making should be consistent. That means it would be stupid to tolerate dangerous justifications such as "every restriction of freedom is allowed as long as it saves lifes" because one thinks...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-21-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
If it transports something you can't drive over,...

If it transports something you can't drive over, keep your distance. In all the other cases, keep your eyes open. No problem there.



Luckily, physics isn't about believing, so your believings...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-21-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
@Mat Your link is absolutely not related to...

@Mat
Your link is absolutely not related to tailgating. It's about shortened vision and maybe snowy weather. Also I don't "think" that there's enough space for me, I KNOW it. It's not really a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-20-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Why do you think so? Human reaction...

Why do you think so?



Human reaction time IS about physics.
But one way or the other, your post is enlightening, 'cause it shows that many "tailgatings" are imaginary.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-19-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Sure, if to you tailgating is leaving the...

Sure, if to you tailgating is leaving the necessary room as physics dictates, because you don't understand physics.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-18-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Good to hear you finally have an understanding,...

Good to hear you finally have an understanding, so my posts were not for nothing. :-)
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-18-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
We're advised to keep a distance of "half the...

We're advised to keep a distance of "half the km/h tach in metres" (65mph -> 105km/h -> 53m ->174ft), that is 1.8 seconds. For me 1 second (~100ft/30m) is enough and law enforcement starts at less...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-16-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Very, very, very easy. Ride at the speed all the...

Very, very, very easy. Ride at the speed all the others do or drive to the right and maybe use your indicator, 'cause there's always enough space for a bike and two cars.



In my experience no....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Hopefully you're not that high while riding. ...

Hopefully you're not that high while riding.



A mature, responsible rider would adapt to the surrounding traffic.
Again, you get what you give.
It's amazing how often you "as long as I'm not...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Sometimes I try to adapt to my my counterpart.

Sometimes I try to adapt to my my counterpart.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-14-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Sometimes ones fingers type something else than...

Sometimes ones fingers type something else than the mind thinks. Me calls that a typo.



Considering what you write, you don't.
It's your attitude what's troubling you.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-14-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Yeah, was a typo. But I think rbmgf7 would refuse...

Yeah, was a typo. But I think rbmgf7 would refuse to understand even if I didn't get muddled. Look how he still clings to that childish "the other one took my toy away first".
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-14-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Sure, if to you "minding your own business and...

Sure, if to you "minding your own business and respecting others" means:



Laughable!
Man, for the safety of us all, visit a safety management therapist!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-13-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
Posted speed limit doesn't matter to the one...

Posted speed limit doesn't matter to the one behind you. You're still too slow.



I said "pull over", not "slow down" or "brake check" or "turn around" or "be an asshat in some other way".


...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-13-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 11,516
Posted By Wraith Rider
If you're tailgated, you're too slow. If you're...

If you're tailgated, you're too slow. If you're too slow, pull over. Problem solved.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-12-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,493
Posted By Wraith Rider
It's more or less a best approximation. I know...

It's more or less a best approximation. I know the five bikes I had in my 12 years of riding, at what mileage they were sold and more or less how much I have to subtract for times they were ridden by...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-10-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,552
Posted By Wraith Rider
Terrible thought... buying a bike and actually...

Terrible thought... buying a bike and actually having to... oh my god... ride it! How could one!
Maybe carry it home, since it's a quite small one?
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