You're a biker? Questions, questions

[skuuter]

Since this eventually steered toward some "Safety Aspects".....ALWAYS move around in Your Lane, especially approaching intersections, business parking lots, driveways/roads with cars waiting to pull out, and Cars in turn lanes. Drivers are used to taking "glances" before pulling out with a "general targeted fixation" of road view....may not see You unless Their "fixation" gets interrupted by movement...another possible lifesaver is roll out of Your throttle at these places...that ever so slight drop in speed has given me the split second extra time I needed to miss a very close call on several occasions....and, YES, Hi-Viz Yellows, Greens, and Whites will help a lot over darker clothing...I can personally attest to it.....

[CaptnJim]

Perhaps few actions are absolutely safe

One could sit on the couch and have food delivered. Of course, those people would be sad and pathetic... 'cause they aren't out having fun on two wheels!

I have owned a bunch of Harleys over the years... I'm only saying that because of a t-shirt I saw at an H-D dealership: "If I have to explain it, you wouldn't understand." So very true. Some people get it, others never will.

I have gotten off hard a couple times in the 45+ years I've been riding. Maybe it's age/experience, maybe it's the scoot, but I find I ride less aggressively with the PCX. I felt invincible riding a Harley; I felt the curves beckon me to push it harder with a BMW. The PCX makes me smile and just want to be on two wheels. It isn't "dangerous," it is a desire.

Best wishes,
Captain Jim

[Mel46]

We had in interesting thing happen to us recently. We were riding our scooters in 5 o'clock traffic on one of the main streets recently and a car pulled up beside us, rolled down their windows and the young ladies in the car both said that they thought our scooters were 'hot'. They were probably early college age. They looked like they came from money. Still, how often do people say that while in heavy traffic?!

[WhiteNoise]

I'm diggin' that!!!

[dustin91]

I've been riding not even a week yet, after taking my safety course (with the only intent on getting a scooter, though who knows what the future will bring? ). I'm 44 with a wife and 11 y/o kid, my mom was almost as excited as I was in deciding to get one, it may have prompted my dad to finally take flying lessons, and now my wife wants one. Every neighbor who's seen me leave or come back from a ride congratulates me and tells me to enjoy having it. And maybe I'm still too new at this, but I spent two hours riding on Sunday and more than half of the motorcyclists I passed on the roads gave me the wave or nod, even though I don't have a clutch, and the only reason my smile wasn't larger was because of the helmet cushions crushing my cheeks. I'm in love with this "lifestyle" already, with the chance to be out there on your own enjoying the roads and the scenery, or in a huge group of fellow riders. I guess I'm just lucky that I haven't had to have one of these types of conversations yet. And as I have to remind my wife every time we board a plane, we were more in danger on the ride to the airport then we'll ever be in the cabin. It's all just risk assessment and avoidance. And bright clothing.

[you you]

I've been riding not even a week yet, after taking my safety course (with the only intent on getting a scooter, though who knows what the future will bring? ). I'm 44 with a wife and 11 y/o kid, my mom was almost as excited as I was in deciding to get one, it may have prompted my dad to finally take flying lessons, and now my wife wants one. Every neighbor who's seen me leave or come back from a ride congratulates me and tells me to enjoy having it. And maybe I'm still too new at this, but I spent two hours riding on Sunday and more than half of the motorcyclists I passed on the roads gave me the wave or nod, even though I don't have a clutch, and the only reason my smile wasn't larger was because of the helmet cushions crushing my cheeks. I'm in love with this "lifestyle" already, with the chance to be out there on your own enjoying the roads and the scenery, or in a huge group of fellow riders. I guess I'm just lucky that I haven't had to have one of these types of conversations yet. And as I have to remind my wife every time we board a plane, we were more in danger on the ride to the airport then we'll ever be in the cabin. It's all just risk assessment and avoidance. And bright clothing.

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[dustin91]

You You, I'm blushing...

[katschamne]

It's all just risk assessment and avoidance. And bright clothing.

I hear the MSF course still fresh in your mind. I really did enjoy the class too bad I'll have to wait to ride my scooter. Hopefully in a few weeks.

[dustin91]

Every time I make a turn, it's all SEE... drilled into me like my multiplication tables in 3rd grade!

[Taz]

Does SEE stand for something?

[strkngfang]

If I remember correctly it means Search Evaluate Execute. It's been a few years since I took the class, but if not, it's something to that effect?

[you you]

You You, I'm blushing...

Fag

[skuuter]

Perhaps few actions are absolutely safe

One could sit on the couch and have food delivered. Of course, those people would be sad and pathetic... 'cause they aren't out having fun on two wheels!

I have owned a bunch of Harleys over the years... I'm only saying that because of a t-shirt I saw at an H-D dealership: "If I have to explain it, you wouldn't understand." So very true. Some people get it, others never will.

I have gotten off hard a couple times in the 45+ years I've been riding. Maybe it's age/experience, maybe it's the scoot, but I find I ride less aggressively with the PCX. I felt invincible riding a Harley; I felt the curves beckon me to push it harder with a BMW. The PCX makes me smile and just want to be on two wheels. It isn't "dangerous," it is a desire.

Best wishes,
Captain Jim

Well said....having owned Harleys, Other Cruisers, Choppers, CBR1000RRs, Gold Wings, Triumph Speed Triples, on and on and on, I fully understand...Certain Machines just beg and entice You to "Fast Dance", Others let You simply "Enjoy the Ride and Slow Dance".....the PCX is definitely a "Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride" Machine.....

[you you]

Anyhoo. What's a biker?

[skuuter]

Anyhoo. What's a biker?

I have no idea.....guess I need to "Google".....

[dustin91]

If I remember correctly it means Search Evaluate Execute. It's been a few years since I took the class, but if not, it's something to that effect?

Yup. Being a new rider, I'm still a little hopped up on the anxiety of a deer charging out in front of me... quite the possibility in central NJ. But my instructor said if an animal darts out in front of you, and it would fit on a plate if you roadkilled it, then roadkill it. Seems reasonable to me!

[dustin91]

You You, I'm blushing...

Fag

Hey man, whatever inflates your tires!

[katschamne]

But my instructor said if an animal darts out in front of you, and it would fit on a plate if you road killed it, then roadkill it. Seems reasonable to me!

Yup, my husband found out the hard way with that about 2 months ago. He tried to go around a possum and it darted back to where it came from. My husband lost control and fell. Nice road rash. The most embarrassing part, he did it just as the fire truck was going into the station. So they saw it happen and came down to see if he was okay. They called the paramedics and the police. I think that hurt his pride more then the road rash. He's also a new rider as well. He just started riding in June. He said next time he'll hit the bugger (I censored that part). Although he did come across a mob of deer a little while ago. It made him very nervous.

[you you]

You You, I'm blushing...

Fag

Hey man, whatever inflates your tires!

Air

[you you]

But my instructor said if an animal darts out in front of you, and it would fit on a plate if you road killed it, then roadkill it. Seems reasonable to me!

Yup, my husband found out the hard way with that about 2 months ago. He tried to go around a possum and it darted back to where it came from. My husband lost control and fell. Nice road rash. The most embarrassing part, he did it just as the fire truck was going into the station. So they saw it happen and came down to see if he was okay. They called the paramedics and the police. I think that hurt his pride more then the road rash. He's also a new rider as well. He just started riding in June. He said next time he'll hit the bugger (I censored that part). Although he did come across a mob of deer a little while ago. It made him very nervous.

I guess you weren't there at the time