How To Ride A Motorcycle On A Highway
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Tips for riding your motorcycle on the highway.
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What is your best tip for riding on a highway?
You covered it really well!!
Getting on and off of a fast busy freeway is the craziest part.. thanks
Very true, getting on and off the highway is the biggest hurdle new riders face! Thanks for watching!
@@mototipz That's I-15, do you use the HOV? Is it free for motorcycles?
@@SolarXPunk22 yes HOV in the sections it's available. Free for motorcycles.
1 I always stay out of peoples blind spots, 2 avoid being in a merge lane, 3 watch out for road hazards, debris etc. and 4 never take my eye off the lanes ahead and YES, watch for stopping traffic.
The left lane is always the safest, for cars and motorcycles, you only have one side to watch.
Until you have to get out of it
You haven't been on the German Autobahn
@@Omidion Well, I have been driving on the German Autobahn for about twenty years and lived for more than forty years in a neighboring country. Just get on the throttle in the left lane; if you have a slow vehicle, drive accordingly.
These where great tips and I use them every time I’m on the highway… especially getting up to speed on the on ramp… I Cruise between 75 and 80 mph on the highway that seems to be the Goldwings sweet spot… great info as always….lol
You’re lane positioning is putting you in vehicles blind spots, lane positioning is very important. Being seen and very conspicuous is key to safe riding.
There are many nuisances to lane positioning. The point I was making was specific to highways. The bigger concept I discussed in the video was not riding in the vehicle's blindspot by ensuring you aren't traveling at the same speed. Lane positioning is more critical on city streets and two lane roads with traffic going in both directions. In any case I agree being seen and very conspicuous is very important. That's why I am a big fan of brightly colored helmets and very bright auxiliary lights.
@@mototipz encompassing all aspects of safety at all times along with being focused, aware and predictive will help save lives.
A mental approach of predicting drivers actions and assuming they will not see riders can help a lot. Complacency in riders gets them in situations that cause accidents and then they blame drivers foolishly.
Thanks for you’re egoless reply and efforts to help riders live another day, much respect.
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to create and post it! 🤙
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Please do more of these
Night time riding tips: be in a lane with a car far ahead and watch what they do, if they swerve there may be something in the lane. have a flashing light on your pack so people can see you better.
Maybe not try I-5 in SoCal should be the first tip?
Earplugs are a good idea on the freeway, especially if your bike doesn't have a big windshield. Bill, I see you've got an adjustable windshield on your BMW. I just put one on my own bike and wow, what a difference. Cutting the wind noise and buffeting really helps minimize fatigue, which means you can ride safely for a longer time - or at least not be wiped-out after a long trip.
Definitely agree. Earplugs are always a good idea. I do a lot of long distance riding so a larger windshield definitely helps provide more protection from the wind and elements.
In cali on 91fwy around 4 am ,majority of bikers doing 90+ MPH ,cars already doing 85+
Do you have a driving trought the street traffic video?
Imagine a gas tank that does 8hours on the highway 😂😂😂 what a dream!!!
If youre not comfortable doing 70-80, then dont even try it. 😁
---Look way ahead, like 10-12 seconds ahead.
---Dont ride in the middle of the lane. Ride where the tire marks are.
Great video. I would highly recommend new riders also be very comfortable keeping the bike upright (especially on heavy bikes) at crawling speed. Maybe a new rider feels comfortable for a long minute or two rolling along and working the clutch at 5mph in a parking lot, but if you suddenly find yourself stuck in a long-frustrating crawling speed traffic tie-up on the freeway you're going to be hating life. Add a nice hot day when its 130 degrees coming off the pavement along with the heat pouring off your motor, and there is no exit for a few miles. Doing 5mph then stop repeatedly every 75ft or so sucks, plain a simple. I was in my work van a few months back in such traffic behind a guy on a big bagger one morning, and watched him trying so hard to keep rolling without having to dab with his feet. I felt every bit of his frustration.
For me personally small bikes are not comfortable on the highway. First time I rode my Sportster 1200 (with the skinny front tire) on the highway I felt like that small bike got even smaller once I hit traveling speed, not to mention the motor was begging for a 5th gear to take the load off once I hit 70. Riding the Road King on the same is night and day. Much more confidence inspiring, and is simply a more comfortable ride on the highways all around.
I really appreciate your the effort and your support to help us all the time ❤
My best greeting to all
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thats literally the freeway i need to take to get to work but in the opposite direction. Im so afraid to hop on the freeway
No one seems to say anything much about wind and all the wierd stuff that happens esp with big suvs and trucks. That's what I find the biggest thing to handle. Plus just windy conditions. Im on a 125 but so probably worse for me
What windscreen did you buy? Just bought the same bike at BMW Motorcycles San Diego.
National Cycles Windscreen. They are my favorite for BMW's.
Idk why, but your voice sounds like it has Autotune on it 🙂 Tips are very useful!
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