Improving The Chances Of Not Being Rear Ended

[George7941]

This is on busy city streets. I ride so that hard braking is not necessary and I ease up coming to a red light. This smoother riding tends to calm down the driving behaviour of those behind you and they tend to leave a bit more room between themselves and I.

This is from the thread on Pre Ride check List

Rode for 27 years without wrecks. Done something right. Three of the bikes had shaft drive. Second bike was a Honda Dream with enclosed chain.

You mean you've been lucky. I been riding for 45yrs and while I like to think my skills and experience kept me safe and alive---it's really just luck because in M/C riding it's more the OTHER person in a car that causes the wrecks.

While you do not have any control over other drivers' behaviour, you can certainly improve your chances of avoiding accidents. Exhibit A - I have been riding for sixty years and have not broken a single bone.

 

[oldhp]

If they can't see a car / truck / school bus / semi-truck. How are they going to see a motorcycle??? Get one of those superbrite blinking LED stop lights. That "might" help. Lord Bless you and good luck!!!!

 

[KGMtech]

Any device that can block cell phones with a 50 foot radius is going to be the best safety device for any motorized vehicle.

 

[Rand]

Any device that can block cell phones with a 50 foot radius is going to be the best safety device for any motorized vehicle.

They would just get distracted trying to figure out why their music stopped or app wasnt working.

 

[Passport1]

Improving The Chances Of Not Being Rear Ended​

Drive defensively and stay on the right lane of the road of life.

 

[CKN]

Improving The Chances Of Not Being Rear Ended​

Drive defensively and stay on the straight lane of life.

This is one of the silliest answers I have seen on here in awhile. You can drive defensive all you can and still get rear ended. You know by the guy on his cellphone, yelling at his kids in the back seat with a coffee in his hand, and checking his (phones text) messages via bluetooth speaker.
Yea- drive defensively.....

 

[BigCahuna]

One thing that can be done to make people more aware that there's a stopped vehicle in front of them is, Install one of those aftermarket flasher unit's. I had one on my Road King, and it flashes all the lights on the rear of the bike when the brakes are applied. I'm not saying it will 100% guarantee you will never get hit, but if they cant see that, they must be legally blind.,,,

 

[GMBoy]

This is on busy city streets. I ride so that hard braking is not necessary and I ease up coming to a red light. This smoother riding tends to calm down the driving behaviour of those behind you and they tend to leave a bit more room between themselves and I.

This is from the thread on Pre Ride check List

You mean you've been lucky. I been riding for 45yrs and while I like to think my skills and experience kept me safe and alive---it's really just luck because in M/C riding it's more the OTHER person in a car that causes the wrecks.

While you do not have any control over other drivers' behaviour, you can certainly improve your chances of avoiding accidents. Exhibit A - I have been riding for sixty years and have not broken a single bone.

That was MY quote and I stand behind it.

Yes the rider has half the equation of riding safely and trying to be proactive and watch his/her surroundings -BUT you are still playing the odds of the other drivers...nothing you can do to help those odds no matter how many years you have been riding.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Install a 3D Transparent decal in the rear window.

 

[doitmyself]

I saw a rear window sticker recently that made me chuckle: "Do you follow Jesus this closely?"

 

[IndyIan]

This is on busy city streets. I ride so that hard braking is not necessary and I ease up coming to a red light. This smoother riding tends to calm down the driving behaviour of those behind you and they tend to leave a bit more room between themselves and I.

This is from the thread on Pre Ride check List

You mean you've been lucky. I been riding for 45yrs and while I like to think my skills and experience kept me safe and alive---it's really just luck because in M/C riding it's more the OTHER person in a car that causes the wrecks.

While you do not have any control over other drivers' behaviour, you can certainly improve your chances of avoiding accidents. Exhibit A - I have been riding for sixty years and have not broken a single bone.

I would add, keep some space in front of you and an eye on your mirrors, so you have a chance to get out of the way.

 

[BrendanC]

get a led “strobing” stop lamp. the ones on my accords blink 3 or 4 times prior to staying solidly lit. helps grab attention.

 

[daves87rs]

I worry about my friends and their bikes…..

 

[97prizm]

This is on busy city streets. I ride so that hard braking is not necessary and I ease up coming to a red light. This smoother riding tends to calm down the driving behaviour of those behind you and they tend to leave a bit more room between themselves and I.

This is from the thread on Pre Ride check List

You mean you've been lucky. I been riding for 45yrs and while I like to think my skills and experience kept me safe and alive---it's really just luck because in M/C riding it's more the OTHER person in a car that causes the wrecks.

While you do not have any control over other drivers' behaviour, you can certainly improve your chances of avoiding accidents. Exhibit A - I have been riding for sixty years and have not broken a single bone.

I've seen reports that show led taillights illuminate quicker meaning the driver behind you reacts quicker. This was years ago before led were prevalent. I know the taillights that blink a few times before illuminating solid have been said to reduce accidents.

 

[oil pan 4]

Towing my stump grinder keeps people off my azz.

 

[dubber09]

With MC riding it's always been 'make yourself visible and heard' for me, be it clothing/helmet that stand out, changing position (1-2-3) in the lane, keeping larger brake and turn signal lights on the bike, revving it up at times. Many drivers don't see bikes - if it's not a car they don't seem to register, esp in areas where they don't see bikes often.

 

[andrewg]

Not much you can really do. It's a crap-shoot.

 

[Hall]

I had one on my Road King, and it flashes all the lights on the rear of the bike when the brakes are applied.

I remember seeing those many years ago but it also seemed like they were only on something like Gold Wings. They'd strobe 4-5 times when brakes were first applied, then go to full on. Can't say I see them anymore and almost wonder if they're not allowed anymore. I can see how they might be called illegal since they're "flashing red lights" and most states don't allow this.

 

[Nukeman7]

I remember seeing those many years ago but it also seemed like they were only on something like Gold Wings. They'd strobe 4-5 times when brakes were first applied, then go to full on. Can't say I see them anymore and almost wonder if they're not allowed anymore. I can see how they might be called illegal since they're "flashing red lights" and most states don't allow this.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I do the same flashing brake light thing manual using a brake lever before applying brakes if cars are all nuts and following too close for my comfort.