Do you critique other riders while you drive? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

VEGASRIDER · 06-04-2008, 09:45 PM

I find myself doing this more and more while I drive the company vehicle. I see a rider in front of me and not only do I watch how they rides, but what kind of gear he has on. I judge the way how he handles the bike during stops, lane changes and most importantly, lane choice and line. Today, I was following a bike as we came off the surface street onto the freeway. I said to myself, if he had any brains at all, he would merge across the four lanes into the far left. He did, but in my opinion, he choose the wrong line. He was in the right line, where I would have opted the left, allowing some cusion on the right from bad lane changes, plus there was plenty of room on the left emergency lane for an escape route.

pchbreeze · 06-04-2008, 09:45 PM

live and let live-

06-04-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pchbreeze

live and let live-

Plus 1. It's all a matter of choice and what one rider may consider good for them may be horrible for the other rider.

DefyInertia · 06-04-2008, 10:04 PM

i'm always trying to learn something, always, so yes.

**jsteinb95** · 06-04-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

i'm always trying to learn something, always, so yes.

+1 same here

Fred · 06-04-2008, 10:06 PM

Yup. I critique safety gear and technique.

Here's a hint, if you feel the need to drag your feet all the way through the intersection after the light turns green, you should not be riding on public roads yet.

Also, the helmet is not there to protect your left elbow.

**wrightme43** · 06-04-2008, 10:16 PM

I watch everyone. Sometimes I learn good things, some times what not to do.
For example
Today
Fourlane divided (68-80/31w for Charlie) I am heading into town, rider on CBR is head out. I am behind garbage truck, with van in front right lane. Left lane my direction is a truck towing trailer with lawn equiptment.
Rider is turning left.
I see him lock up the rear brake, slide a little sideways, let off, sorta turn into the cut thru to turn left, and then shoot right in front of the van.

There was no one behind him, and no one behind me. He could of stopped and lost less then 3 seconds. Instead he shot in front of a van that almost hit him. Brakes in the truck and van went on, making the garbage truck slow as well. I was already on mine when I saw him start across. I was in my truck on the way to go work.

Helmet, gloves, and backpack.

So hell yes I watch others. I wish wish wish wish I could watch myself. I cant wait to go to a track day with control riders to watch me, or a school with instructors to watch me.

**CHEMIKER** · 06-04-2008, 10:19 PM

When I'm on the bike I'm focused on traffic and road hazards so no. When I'm driving the cage I usually don't have riders around me long enough to critique them. They are splitting lanes while I'm stuck in traffic so all I have time for is make/model identification so no there too.

DefyInertia · 06-04-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wrightme43

I wish wish wish wish I could watch myself. I cant wait to go to a track day with control riders to watch me, or a school with instructors to watch me.

you'll also get to look at endless pictures and some video which is extremely helpful when paired with control rider instruction.

**Doorag** · 06-04-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wrightme43

I watch everyone. Sometimes I learn good things, some times what not to do... I wish wish wish wish I could watch myself. I cant wait to go to a track day with control riders to watch me, or a school with instructors to watch me.

+1 to this. I'm going to do the advanced rider course so I can get someone to watch me closely and give me tips.

View Poll Results: Do you Critique other riders while you drive?
Yes, I critique how he or she rides.	40	68.97%
No, I don't care or pay any attention how he or she rides.	4	6.90%
No, I'm too busy checking out the bike.	14	24.14%
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06-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,565 Rep Power: 33 Member #83	Do you critique other riders while you drive? I find myself doing this more and more while I drive the company vehicle. I see a rider in front of me and not only do I watch how they rides, but what kind of gear he has on. I judge the way how he handles the bike during stops, lane changes and most importantly, lane choice and line. Today, I was following a bike as we came off the surface street onto the freeway. I said to myself, if he had any brains at all, he would merge across the four lanes into the far left. He did, but in my opinion, he choose the wrong line. He was in the right line, where I would have opted the left, allowing some cusion on the right from bad lane changes, plus there was plenty of room on the left emergency lane for an escape route. __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume Last edited by VEGASRIDER; 06-04-2008 at 09:47 PM..

06-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 615 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: Do you critique other riders while you drive? live and let live- __________________ Ninja500 - 5,000 miles total FZ6 - 24,800 miles total R1 - 3,080 miles total current - zzr14

06-04-2008, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia SARATOGIAN MODERATOR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago to SF Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,885 Rep Power: 53 Member #419	Re: Do you critique other riders while you drive? i'm always trying to learn something, always, so yes. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

06-04-2008, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: 92 K75 Turbo, 07 Yamaha FZ6, Custom chopper (Pocketbike rear end, K75 front end.) Posts: 825 Rep Power: 25 Member #872	Re: Do you critique other riders while you drive? Yup. I critique safety gear and technique. Here's a hint, if you feel the need to drag your feet all the way through the intersection after the light turns green, you should not be riding on public roads yet. Also, the helmet is not there to protect your left elbow. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.)

06-04-2008, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,868 Rep Power: 68 Member #42	Re: Do you critique other riders while you drive? I watch everyone. Sometimes I learn good things, some times what not to do. For example Today Fourlane divided (68-80/31w for Charlie) I am heading into town, rider on CBR is head out. I am behind garbage truck, with van in front right lane. Left lane my direction is a truck towing trailer with lawn equiptment. Rider is turning left. I see him lock up the rear brake, slide a little sideways, let off, sorta turn into the cut thru to turn left, and then shoot right in front of the van. There was no one behind him, and no one behind me. He could of stopped and lost less then 3 seconds. Instead he shot in front of a van that almost hit him. Brakes in the truck and van went on, making the garbage truck slow as well. I was already on mine when I saw him start across. I was in my truck on the way to go work. Helmet, gloves, and backpack. So hell yes I watch others. I wish wish wish wish I could watch myself. I cant wait to go to a track day with control riders to watch me, or a school with instructors to watch me. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

06-04-2008, 10:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
CHEMIKER Nerd Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Bike: Unimaginably fast red 2007 FZ6 Posts: 619 Rep Power: 20 Member #1596	Re: Do you critique other riders while you drive? When I'm on the bike I'm focused on traffic and road hazards so no. When I'm driving the cage I usually don't have riders around me long enough to critique them. They are splitting lanes while I'm stuck in traffic so all I have time for is make/model identification so no there too. __________________ Motovation Sliders \| Pazzo Shorty Levers \| BD43 Headlight Mod \| FAZR6's Fender Eliminator

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