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bdmmotard
11-13-2006, 12:14 PM
Hey guys, Brian aka "the dmv test bike guy" saying hi. I got referred to the site from some motard friends, and some folks off socal sv riders. i did a search and didn't find "50 ways to save your life" so I posted it up on my site and thought i'd share. if you guys don't mind i'd love to borrow/steal some of the riding tips off here, and add them to the list.

here's the "50 ways" and some other tips:
http://www.dmvtestbike.com/tips.html

Looks like a nice squid free site :thumbsup: :cheers:
dcnoj
11-13-2006, 12:33 PM
Bookmarked it, thanks. I'm going to refer your site to everybody I know, especially to those that I know who want to get into or just got into riding.

Word, on the squid free site (with the exception of myself).
krasiejay
11-13-2006, 01:43 PM
Hey guys, Brian aka "the dmv test bike guy" saying hi. I got referred to the site from some motard friends, and some folks off socal sv riders. i did a search and didn't find "50 ways to save your life" so I posted it up on my site and thought i'd share. if you guys don't mind i'd love to borrow/steal some of the riding tips off here, and add them to the list.

here's the "50 ways" and some other tips:
http://www.dmvtestbike.com/tips.html

Looks like a nice squid free site :thumbsup: :cheers:

Hey dude, whats up! I happened to met you a month or two ago at the Clairemont DMV. I was on the RC51. Looks like you run a good business. I like the page, its really informative. welcome to the site :cheers:
GPTECHMAN
11-13-2006, 01:45 PM
small world...whats up brian, I brought your motard down from the bay
:roflmao:
bdmmotard
11-13-2006, 02:16 PM
small world...whats up brian, I brought your motard down from the bay
:roflmao:

sweet! i was just forced to sell that bike, which i absolutely loved despite being a bit slow for a motard. I had a dumb little lowside, and cranked my hand the wrong way tearing up a bunch of ligaments in the process. i can still ride, but can't brake hard. that and between xray work and dmv test bike I'm working 7 days a week. good news is 17's are on the way for the DMV test bike!

Thanks for the compliments on the site. My goal is to have a excellent/cover everything tips page, then really drill the basics of bike control in the lessons. All my folks KNOW countersteering, in slow/out fast, emergency braking, etc. I also do everything i can to keep my students from buying race replica's as their first bike, it's a uphill battle though :bringit:
cryptyk
11-13-2006, 02:49 PM
Great list. I've been riding for years and I just read through the whole thing as a refresher. I think there is one missing though:
When braking, keep an eye on what's happening behind you. Not everyone can brake as fast as you and that 6,000 pound Hummer behind you is being "driven" by a soccer mom yelling at her kids while applying makeup and drinking her latte. She might not see you emergency braking. This goes along with leaving your bike in gear at intersections and while braking in case you need to make a quick getaway.
veejay
11-13-2006, 03:27 PM
we need more SuperMotoJunkies here in SD! Come on guys... sell those outdated sportbikes and get with the times!!!

great reference on the 50 ways to not dead
MilesPerHour
11-13-2006, 06:11 PM
Hey thx for the post of the "no die" tips, I read an article like that a few mos ago while browsing the mag rack and it's good to have an online resource.
Dissident
11-13-2006, 10:05 PM
hey brian! welcome! good post.
OG Gook
11-13-2006, 10:25 PM
Good post. The MSF course was running through my head all over again while reading those pointers. Regardless of experience, it's always good to give yourself a refresher every now and again.
bdmmotard
11-14-2006, 09:13 AM
Great list. I've been riding for years and I just read through the whole thing as a refresher. I think there is one missing though:
When braking, keep an eye on what's happening behind you. Not everyone can brake as fast as you and that 6,000 pound Hummer behind you is being "driven" by a soccer mom yelling at her kids while applying makeup and drinking her latte. She might not see you emergency braking. This goes along with leaving your bike in gear at intersections and while braking in case you need to make a quick getaway.

good call, I'll throw both of those in a long with a few others that i'll heist from the site.

hey dissident, what, are half the sd smj'ers over here? looking to do another popo track day with ya, hopefully you can snap a pic before i f*** myself up this time. i think that's you wheelieing on my website someplace.
Melbell
11-14-2006, 09:42 AM
Hey Brian! It's Mel, from Cycle Gear =)

Definately some good tips for both new and experienced riders. It's good to have a reminder here and there.
bdmmotard
11-14-2006, 04:08 PM
Hey Brian! It's Mel, from Cycle Gear =)

Definately some good tips for both new and experienced riders. It's good to have a reminder here and there.

Dang Mel you're here too? hey that brings up another safety tip, don't ride around with 42psi! :lol:
Melbell
11-14-2006, 09:00 PM
Dang Mel you're here too? hey that brings up another safety tip, don't ride around with 42psi! :lol:
HEY now! I guess I'll learn when I crash :squid: Until then, I'll just save money on tires, hahaha.