Comments for Motorcycle Blog from JAFRUM http://blog.jafrum.com Motorcycles, Events, Leather, Helmets and Apparel Blog Thu, 02 May 2013 21:24:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Motorcycle Manners and Protocols by allaboutmanners http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/28/motorcycle-manners-and-protocols/#comment-240 Thu, 02 May 2013 21:24:17 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1264#comment-240 Reblogged this on allaboutmanners and commented:
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]]> Comment on Motorcycle Manners and Protocols by Frederick D. Lane http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/28/motorcycle-manners-and-protocols/#comment-235 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:08:44 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1264#comment-235 Lane Splitting Is ILLegal as well as Ignorant.
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]]> Comment on Motorcycle Manners and Protocols by Jerry Conley Jr http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/28/motorcycle-manners-and-protocols/#comment-232 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:21:11 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1264#comment-232 One bit of etiquette I have never been sure about, is what to do when coming upon a group of bikers. I am much of a lone wolf on the road, and either my Mohawk or Stahlhelm, cammies, and backpack (and often a MX jersey or Squid style T-shirt depending on if I ride my 75′ Z1 or 99′ V-Max) these factors, I assume, usually give me an appearance of someone you do not want to be around on the road. Several years ago this would be true, but while my riding has matured tenfold, my apparel has not. I still look much like a hooligan who would get the group into trouble, but in reality I just want to enjoy a ride with a group of fellow bikers, something I NEVER get to do unless I chance upon a crowd out on the road. I have had experiences where a crew of safety buffs(the kind who like to reflect . . .Everywhere) were clearly not enjoying my company via the constant mirror check glances. But I have never tried to maneuver through a group, even when they were going slow, that just seems wrong.. But is it undesirable to just fall in behind a crew? Is it intruding? (Asides from obvious patched gangs)

]]> Comment on Motorcycle Manners and Protocols by Stephane Vallieres http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/28/motorcycle-manners-and-protocols/#comment-231 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:40:47 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1264#comment-231 it’s fun to have a text starting with “Having good manners is the right thing to do, in any situation. We’re not savages that only think about ourselves and showing a guy on a Harley… :) In Canada, they don’t wave people that have other bike than Harley… I know in USA it’s less the case. My 2 cents… :)

]]> Comment on One Of The (Many) Possible Reasons Car Drivers Do Not See Motorcycles by Steve Williams http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/03/one-of-the-many-possible-reasons-car-drivers-do-not-see-motorcycles/#comment-221 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:41:18 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1201#comment-221 As a professional photographer for my entire adult life I have come to realize how unreliable our eyes can be and how easy it is to miss things. Watching those yellow dots disappear in the first motion example was kind of chilling but absolutely believable.

As a rider I’ve come to believe the best way to be safe is to become a learned rider — study and practice. Not once at the beginning but all the time. Managing risk will bring more safety rewards than any gimmick or device. Those things might help in some situation but you can bank all your money on them. And loud pipes, well, I’ve certainly been in my air conditioned van with the radio going and never heard them until they were right next to me, far too late to keep me from being aware audibly. And as Ratz Asstime suggests, the noise is going to just create troubles for all of us as people get more weary of an already noisy world. The loud pipes, two stroke leaf blowers and more would be nice to see go away..

My two cents.

Steve Williams
Scooter in the Sticks

]]> Comment on 15 Tips For Riding A Motorcycle In The Rain by Michael Howard http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/08/15-tips-for-riding-a-motorcycle-in-the-rain/#comment-211 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:19:12 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1216#comment-211 I know I’m not the only person who doesn’t mind riding in the rain. When you’re wearing the right gear, rain is not an issue. I can’t believe so many people are so afraid of getting wet. WTF? I love to ride and nothing short of icy roads stops me from riding.

]]> Comment on One Of The (Many) Possible Reasons Car Drivers Do Not See Motorcycles by tomcat1047 http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/03/one-of-the-many-possible-reasons-car-drivers-do-not-see-motorcycles/#comment-209 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:17:30 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1201#comment-209 Headlight modulators are legal in all 50 states and increase visibility to oncoming vehicles or those preparing to enter your path from intersecting roads. These modulators automatically turn off at dusk or dark and only affect the hi-beam of the headlamp. They work well and add a measure of extra safety to your ride. Modulators are available from several different makers and are easily installed.

Just as important and valuable are tail light modulators. These typically flash in a preset display which can be chosen by the installer. Most typical is an initial set of 4 flashes which then go to steady on, reverting to a single or double flash at a preset interval if the brakes are continously held on.

I have been using both front and rear modulators for many years and can definitely attest to the efficacy of both.

Both front and rear modulators can typically be purchased for about $50 each or often for less than $100 for both if purchased together. It’s a very fair price for the added safety they give to your ride!

]]> Comment on 15 Tips For Riding A Motorcycle In The Rain by tomcat1047 http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/08/15-tips-for-riding-a-motorcycle-in-the-rain/#comment-208 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:59:52 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1216#comment-208 Rain-X is intended for use on glass! It achieves its effect by lightly etching the glass surface to cause the water to “sheet” instead of beading up on the surface. In order to do this it contains a minute amount of sulfuric acid.

The acid content (although very minute) will ruin motorcycle helmet vizors as they are made of polycarbonate. Rain-X and other similar products are not designed for use on polycarbonate surfaces! Read the instructions and warnings on the product labels before purchasing or using these products on motorcycle helmet visors and windshields.

Use of these products may seem to work at first but the same effect that causes the sheeting action adds “tooth” to the surface which will quickly collect dirt and road scum when it’s not raining thereby lessening the visibility and increasing the need for frequent cleaning which will scratch or mar the surface and reduce the usable life span of the windshield or vizor.

Products are made especially for use on polycarbonate. Make sure that the one you choose is recommended for polycarbonate or other plastics.

]]> Comment on One Of The (Many) Possible Reasons Car Drivers Do Not See Motorcycles by Ratz Asstime http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/03/one-of-the-many-possible-reasons-car-drivers-do-not-see-motorcycles/#comment-206 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:30:41 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1201#comment-206 “If that loud pipe can save your life, imagine what learning how to ride could do.” The pipe is a delusion. Getting into a noise battle with other vehicles is a losing war for motorcycles and is all but guaranteed to eliminate motorcycles from public roads.

]]> Comment on One Of The (Many) Possible Reasons Car Drivers Do Not See Motorcycles by Dan MacIsaac http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/03/one-of-the-many-possible-reasons-car-drivers-do-not-see-motorcycles/#comment-205 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:52:15 +0000 http://blog.jafrum.com/?p=1201#comment-205 Headlight modulator … They really work … Take a L@@K!
http://www.headlightmodulator.com/

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