Biking Do's & Don'ts

wazza300 · 25 Jun 2015 at 10:48

Things (imo) you should and shouldn't do if you a biker

you should never ever clutchless shift,not if you care about your beloved machine

you should never ever be seen on a motorbike out in public wearing one of these either

you should always leave your bike in first when stationary at the lights,it makes you more of a man

try to take atleast one car mirror out daily,when filtering through traffic

if on a long journey and your out in the wilds of the wilderness don't stop to take a #1 or #2 just go while your still riding the bike,its what real men do

MowyTone · 25 Jun 2015 at 11:27

wazza300 said:
if on a long journey and your out in the wilds of the wilderness don't stop to take a #1 or #2 just go while your still riding the bike,its what real men do

Don't you mean **** into a bottle and throw it (uncapped) into a car you're overtaking?

Kreeeee · 25 Jun 2015 at 11:35

Do enjoy riding.

Don't whine on internet forums.

wazza300 · 25 Jun 2015 at 11:41

Surely something annoys you when your out on the road?

Like jumped up little upstarts on triumph triples

And quad bikes,don't get those either,unless your a farmer with a couple of acres

SPG · 25 Jun 2015 at 12:54

Clutchless shifting is a skill to be learned and its awesome

Yaayuh! · 25 Jun 2015 at 12:57

Keep your bike maintained
Respect other road users
Have fun

Freefaller · 25 Jun 2015 at 13:08

What's wrong with clutchless shifting? It almost happens automatically on upshifts on a bike in my experience.

fornowagain · 25 Jun 2015 at 13:17

Nothing wrong with clutchless shifting if you time it right. Its a lot easier on the way up than down I'll give you that.

MowyTone · 25 Jun 2015 at 13:19

I agree about the mirror part. Pick the person that doesnt appear to be using it then take it away. at least other bikers know the ones that can't see them then

Craig321 · 25 Jun 2015 at 14:10

Since when did you turn into a troll wazza?

My addition would be lube your chain with Castrol stuff, it's awesome

And don't let men in crappy little red Vauxhalls worth less than your rear tyre knock you off.

Flack88 · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:23

Craig321 said:
Since when did you turn into a troll wazza?

My addition would be lube your chain with Castrol stuff, it's awesome

And don't let men in crappy little red Vauxhalls worth less than your rear knock you off.

Dont be bashin on the Corsa INNIT!

ttaskmaster · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:42

Don't assume riding a bike makes you a man... or brag about what real men do - People will just think you're protesting too much and a girlie biker will likely come along to put you to shame soon after anyway!

acemastr · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:04

Clutchless upshifts and downshifts are fine.

Stop spreading tosh

wazza300 · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:11

Seems ibe struck a raw nerve with this clutchless shifting malarky

There's no skill in it at all tho,its easy the skill comes in using a clutch

I think you watch to many YouTube videos and think ahh that's cool I'll try that

Fireskull · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:20

How does the skill come in using the clutch? lol its a fairly obvious method everyone and their dog knows, clutch in change up a gear, clutch out and back on the throttle...
The real skill is clutchless shifting, you have to roll off the throttle quick enough whilst putting enough pressure on the pedal ready to shift up as soon as there is no loan on the gearbox then back on the throttle, all in the space of a second or faster depending on how good you are

wazza300 · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:21

I find it easy no skill in doing that

I reckon I'm just as fast using the clutch lever

acemastr · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:22

I think it's the fact he can't do it properly and thinks he's damaging his gearbox then has to 'spread the word'.

I've done clutchless upshifts since my 125cc days, and I will continue doing them.. both up and down... because I can

Fireskull · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:23

wazza300 said:
I find it easy no skill in doing that

And thats fair enough you are entitled to your opinion

But lets all be honest the benefits are minuscule, were talking hundreds of a second, its not really going to make any difference on the road, just willy waving, but its tried tested and proven many times how beneficial actual quick shifters are on track lap times though, that you cant dispute, being able to hold the throttle wide open and change gears in mili seconds, that you cant beat no matter how fast you think you are.

wazza300 · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:24

acemastr said:
I think it's the fact he can't do it properly and thinks he's damaging his gearbox then has to 'spread the word'.

I've done clutchless upshifts since my 125cc days, and I will continue doing them.. both up and down... because I can

But its gay tho

On the track then yh but road riding its a waste of time

Do whatever you want I just wouldn't do it to my machines

Fireskull · 25 Jun 2015 at 17:28

Oh and things you should do: Wear protective gear!

Things you shouldnt do: Ride a Harley...