On 11/1/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My wife has recently pointed out motorcylist's tendency to hug the > > yellow center line, presumably to send a message to car drivers that > > the motorcyclist is entitled to their space and they are willing to > > claim it. Same thing here - what if someone calls your bluff? (or is > > watching TV) > > Partly that, and partly to stay out of the oil slick in the center > and the grabby ruts down the car tire tracks. >
Now wait a minute---somebody else earlier in this thread said the tire track is the place to be, because there's more traction there. (From the rubber deposits?) So which is it---is riding in the car tracks correct motorcycling technique or not? (I've never been on a motorcycle despite a strong lust for old BMW boxers, so forgive me in advance if this is Biker 101 curriculum.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
