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I learned a few things today.

1. The bag trick (more in a sec)
2. A wind proof layer keeps you very warm
3. when cagers are looking if the coast is clear they only look for other cagers.
4. Practice emergency breaking every year.

First of all, the bag trick is used when you have your boots on already and want to put on another layer of pants. You put a plastic bag over your boot and then just slip on the pants. It looks ridiculous but worked well for me.

With a wind proof layer I was able to wear half the clothing that I did yesterday. And it was 15 degrees warmer yesterday.

I knew that cagers never look for motorcycles but it was crazy how many times I got cut off today.

And last, but not least, I am glad I practiced my e-stop before today because I had to use it a few times.

If you learned anything today let us know.

techyguru wrote:4. Practice emergency breaking every year.

Every year!?! I ride nearly every day in Phoenix traffic. Just doing that allows me to practice emergency braking 3 or 4 times a week.

ride around in a college town and you'll get all the emergency braking practice you can want. at night its like hell with all the drunks. i wish my bike had more powerful brakes.

yoman793 wrote: i wish my bike had more powerful brakes.

Try braided steel brake lines...

Do your rotors look worn? Here are the EBC part numbers for front pads and rotors. The HH pads have more grip and wear quicker.

CB 750 Nighthawk 91-03 FA196 FA196HH MD1021LS