Tip Top Tips
- mogster
- Legendary 750
- Posts: 949
- Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:06 am
- Real Name: MOG
- Sex: Female
- Years Riding: 14
- My Motorcycle: Speed Triple 1050 se '09
- Location: Dorset, UK
Tip Top Tips
I have been going to a few rallies & riding on wet grass, which is a new experience for me.
Another rider told me NEVER ride on a slippery surface with feet down..........because if the bike goes over you won't be able to stop it but would injure your foot/leg in the tumble.
Anyone else got any tip top tips?
Another rider told me NEVER ride on a slippery surface with feet down..........because if the bike goes over you won't be able to stop it but would injure your foot/leg in the tumble.
Anyone else got any tip top tips?
MOG
The roar of her mighty TRIUMPH was heard throughout the land
The roar of her mighty TRIUMPH was heard throughout the land
- JackoftheGreen
- Moderator
- Posts: 1219
- Joined: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:10 pm
- Real Name: Eric
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 12
- My Motorcycle: Versys 1000 LE "Gleep"
- Location: Northern Utah
- Contact:
Re: Tip Top Tips
Try to be in a gear that places you about midway through your power band when entering moderate or challenging curves. Having the power readily available will allow you 'power out' if your lean goes tippy, but not being at the top of your power band makes it less likely you'll spin all the grip out of your tire while accelerating through the apex.
Buy a hand-pump siphon from your favorite tool shop and include it in your gear for longer trips. Running out of gas sucks, but having a dedicated tool for siphoning gas from a helpful stranger will make it suck less.
And, washing and detailing your bike with some regularity will help you spot fluid leaks or other impending mechanical failures before they become an emergency.
Buy a hand-pump siphon from your favorite tool shop and include it in your gear for longer trips. Running out of gas sucks, but having a dedicated tool for siphoning gas from a helpful stranger will make it suck less.
And, washing and detailing your bike with some regularity will help you spot fluid leaks or other impending mechanical failures before they become an emergency.
- Jack of the Green
To Ride an Iron Horse - Jack of the Green's Blog
Some Awesome Threads:
The Riding Game - Photo Scavenger Hunt
Motorcycle Product Reviews - Staff and Member Reviews!
What Did You Do Today?
Social Media:
TMW on DailyMotion!
The TMW YouTube Channel!
TMW on Facebook!
Support the TMW Staff! Become a Patron today!
Patreon
To Ride an Iron Horse - Jack of the Green's Blog
Some Awesome Threads:
The Riding Game - Photo Scavenger Hunt
Motorcycle Product Reviews - Staff and Member Reviews!
What Did You Do Today?
Social Media:
TMW on DailyMotion!
The TMW YouTube Channel!
TMW on Facebook!
Support the TMW Staff! Become a Patron today!
Patreon
- earwig
- Site Supporter - Gold
- Posts: 984
- Joined: Thu May 19, 2005 2:11 pm
- Sex: Male
- Location: New Jersey
Re: Tip Top Tips
If you have a bag, invest in some rain gear...
-
- Regular
- Posts: 36
- Joined: Mon May 16, 2011 6:47 pm
- Real Name: Jaye
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 40
- My Motorcycle: 1985 1100 Shadow
- Location: Eureka!, California
Re: Tip Top Tips
Learn the maximum quantity of fuel your tank will hold. Then learn the MINIMUM distance you can drive per gallon/liter of fuel. Multiply the amount of fuel by the minimum distance and determine that the result is your maximum range your bike can go EVER!
Otherwise, bring more petrol
Regards,
Otherwise, bring more petrol
Regards,
Wishing you my best
1985 Honda Shadow VT-1100
1985 Honda Shadow VT-1100
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 10182
- Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:28 pm
- Sex: Female
- Years Riding: 16
- My Motorcycle: 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Re: Tip Top Tips
When you are riding over gravelly or bumpy places, keep your elbows loose.
- Grey Thumper
- Legendary 1000
- Posts: 1434
- Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:21 pm
- Real Name: Dino
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 9
- My Motorcycle: 2004 BMW R1150Rockster, 2015 BMW R1200GS
- Location: Manila, Philippines
Re: Tip Top Tips
Bring a wide olive jar cover whenever you tour (a junction box cover works too). Put it under your sidestand if you park on something that isn't completely solid (even if that soil seems pretty dry, it could always rain). On a related note, never put up a tent right beside your bike.
"If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there won't be."
- sapaul
- Legendary 2000
- Posts: 2387
- Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:45 am
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 90
- My Motorcycle: 2011 R1200R 07 BMW GS, Kymco 250 little
- Location: South Africa
Re: Tip Top Tips
If you are camping, put a space blanket beneath your sleeping bag.
I spent my therapy money an a K1200S
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R
- totalmotorcycle
- Administrator
- Posts: 29679
- Joined: Sat Nov 22, 2003 1:00 pm
- Real Name: Mike
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 32
- My Motorcycle: 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Re: Tip Top Tips
Learn how to do basic maintenance (oil change, spark plugs, battery charging/replacing, chain tightening, cable lubing, etc) on your motorcycle, it not only saves you some money but gets you much more familiar with your bike and helps you detect if anything needs attention in the near future.
NEW 2024 Motorcycle Model Guides
2023 Motorcycle Model Guides
Total Motorcycle is official Media/Press for Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, Bimota, BMW, Brammo, Buell, Can-Am, CCW, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Husaberg, Hyosung, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, LiveWire, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Norton, Phantom, Piaggio, Polaris, Ridley, Roehr, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Ural, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha and Zero.
2023 Motorcycle Model Guides
Total Motorcycle is official Media/Press for Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, Bimota, BMW, Brammo, Buell, Can-Am, CCW, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Husaberg, Hyosung, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, LiveWire, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Norton, Phantom, Piaggio, Polaris, Ridley, Roehr, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Ural, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha and Zero.
- ceemes
- Legendary 2000
- Posts: 2153
- Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:35 pm
- Real Name: a big secret
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 26
- My Motorcycle: 1998 Triumph Trophy
- Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada, Sol 3, the Milky Way Galaxy, the Known Universe.
Re: Tip Top Tips
If you have a place to do it that is.......last time I tried to do an oil change on the old Sabre, my apartment management read me the riot act.totalmotorcycle wrote:Learn how to do basic maintenance (oil change, spark plugs, battery charging/replacing, chain tightening, cable lubing, etc) on your motorcycle, it not only saves you some money but gets you much more familiar with your bike and helps you detect if anything needs attention in the near future.
Always ask why.
- ceemes
- Legendary 2000
- Posts: 2153
- Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:35 pm
- Real Name: a big secret
- Sex: Male
- Years Riding: 26
- My Motorcycle: 1998 Triumph Trophy
- Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada, Sol 3, the Milky Way Galaxy, the Known Universe.
Re: Tip Top Tips
Listen to your inner voice, if it is shouting at you that something isn't right, don't ride or go. The one time I failed to listen to that inner voice, I got t-boned off my CB650. Up to then, I listened to it and can't count how many times it was correct. There are times when you just know or feel that you shouldn't ride, listen to that voice, it can save you a world of pain.
A few months back I was getting ready to ride to work and halfway doing up my riding gear, my inner voice was saying no. Took off the gear and drove to work even tho it was clear and dry. On the way home, it rained and the road were slick. Even with AB's and four wheel drive, it was dodgy. Then I got to watch a cage flip onto its roof at the tunnel. Had I been on the bike, I think I would of end up back in the hospital nursing broken bones.
A few months back I was getting ready to ride to work and halfway doing up my riding gear, my inner voice was saying no. Took off the gear and drove to work even tho it was clear and dry. On the way home, it rained and the road were slick. Even with AB's and four wheel drive, it was dodgy. Then I got to watch a cage flip onto its roof at the tunnel. Had I been on the bike, I think I would of end up back in the hospital nursing broken bones.
Always ask why.