Do you change your lane position at night?? (poll)

[dxh24]

Having done only a little night time riding, i haven't yet formed an opinion on this, but, at night do you change your lane positioning to cope with the obstacle of the darkness? or just ride in your usual lane of preference?

 

[Signal 50]

At night I move close to the yellow line. On a four lane road, I'll take the left lane. Gives you a better chance to get out of the way should someone decide to make a right on red in front of you.

I also make it a habit to scan the side of the road often, near the woodline. Lots of critters to look out for. That is one of my biggest fears leaving work every night at midnight.

 

[Kazza]

I move closer to the centre line - mainly due to the number of wild animals where I live - kangaroos etc


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[dxh24]

At night I move close to the yellow line. On a four lane road, I'll take the left lane. Gives you a better chance to get out of the way should someone decide to make a right on red in front of you.

I also make it a habit to scan the side of the road often, near the woodline. Lots of critters to look out for. That is one of my biggest fears leaving work every night at midnight.

Will be an issue for me as well once i get a bike, as i'm 2nd shift get out like 10:30... come to think of it i already ride near the yellows just for critters whether on the bike or in my cage.... guess i have formed an opinion already lol :spank:

 

[dxh24]

I move closer to the centre line - mainly due to the number of wild animals where I live - kangaroos etc


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Reaaaaally would not want to have a kangaroo jump in front of me.... not only would it hurt but instead my me kicking the crap out of the deer lying next to me.... i'd be in a ball getting the crap kicked out of me by the kangaroo lol

 

[Motogiro]

I generally ride in the left car tire track. There is better traction in the left or right tire track because of the inherent drippings from oils and coolants in between the tire tracks. I like the left track also because I can better react to immediate events that occur from the right like traffic, parked cars, animals and kids. This give me a little more time and of course I'm acutely aware of oncoming traffic. If I'm riding for a while in the same spot I'll vary my tracking back and forth for people that might not be aware of me. The motion draws a little attention to motorists.
Also I stagger in the tracks when with other riders depending on conditions.

 

[Signal 50]

Will be an issue for me as well once i get a bike, as i'm 2nd shift get out like 10:30... come to think of it i already ride near the yellows just for critters whether on the bike or in my cage.... guess i have formed an opinion already lol :spank:

Okay, I am going to be a little be "preachy" here so bear with me. If the FZ6 is going to be your first bike, you might want to stick to daylight hours. Not to insult your intelligence but there is a lot to learn and you want to make your mistakes during the daytime.

 

[dxh24]

Okay, I am going to be a little be "preachy" here so bear with me. If the FZ6 is going to be your first bike, you might want to stick to daylight hours. Not to insult your intelligence but there is a lot to learn and you want to make your mistakes during the daytime.

I agree 100% i don't plan on night rides til i'm good and comfortable on the bike and have a couple thousand miles under my belt on it. That being said I have ridden dual sports, liter bikes and sport tourers before, this will just be the first bike i own (hopefully soon). Also planning on taking the MSF course this summer as soon as my work schedule allows.

 

[OKstate311]

I voted other... I rarely ever ride in only one lane or one lane position. I'm constantly changing to combat the constantly changing road conditions, as well as create movement to catch cagers' eyes.

 

[BamBam77]

At night I stay to the left car track then when a car come i'll slip back to the right track and look away from the light to save my night vision
I don't like to ride in the center cause I'm hoping the cagers will pick up the nails and such before I get there.:thumbup:

 

[FIZZER6]

Generally I ride as I do in day. On back roads when there is no traffic present I will ride close to the center line to give myself more room if a deer or dog crosses the road. With my dual Infinity FX35 HID projector retrofit with bi-xenon high beams it is like there is no night on back roads. :rockon:

 

[DownrangeFuture]

Yeah, I just got the Mirimoro HID projectors, and I ride the same as I do in the day. I don't worry too much about not being in the center (unless it's raining or might rain), I really just try to position myself so other people can see me in their mirrors and so that I'm far away from the other cars as possible.

 

[Humperdinkel]

Day or Night I ride the LHS of the right hand lane & RHS of the left hand lane , gives you more options in the event of an emergency maneuver :thumbup:

 

[Vertigo]

I normally stick to the left when it's nightfall, since that gives me the most room for reactions to any surprises. If a cager is approaching I'll slide more toward the center until they go by me(You never know when they might unintentionally slide across the line). not related to lane position, but if I am on the back roads I will reduce my speed greatly compared to what I would do at night in the city.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Having done only a little night time riding, i haven't yet formed an opinion on this, but, at night do you change your lane positioning to cope with the obstacle of the darkness? or just ride in your usual lane of preference?

Motorcyclists often change lanes or adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles, wind or wildlife. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose whether your riding in the day or night.

 

[ELIZABETH]

I am constantly changing lane positions, day or night, based on possible threats (or perceived threats!)
When I am on my beautiful bike, I become a paranoid "frogger" player. :BLAA:
But at night I do try to stay away from the shoulder side of the road more than in daylight, due to the very stupid deer here that seem to run INTO the headlights, like a bug flies into a bug zapper. Four legged idiots.
I also pay VERY close attention to oncoming cars that may be driven by drunks (who are also headlight-drawn idiots).

 

[lonesoldier84]

The title of this thread could be adapted to fit the "Sunglasses At Night" song.