Comments on: Stickshifts and Motorcycles https://www.zombieproject.net/2011/02/stickshifts-and-motorcycles/ A Survival of the Fittest Program Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:08:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Erik T https://www.zombieproject.net/2011/02/stickshifts-and-motorcycles/#comment-98 Erik T Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:52:35 +0000 http://www.zombieproject.net/?p=76#comment-98 I also think you need to practiced riding on hard pack dirt roads, sure the MSF coarse teaches you how to ride on the street, but riding on dirt requires a completely different style of braking and throttle control. I also think bicycles should be taken into consideration as well. They are nearly silent, it is easy to cruise close to 20 MPH and it requires no gas. Feel it! I also think you need to practiced riding on hard pack dirt roads, sure the MSF coarse teaches you how to ride on the street, but riding on dirt requires a completely different style of braking and throttle control. I also think bicycles should be taken into consideration as well. They are nearly silent, it is easy to cruise close to 20 MPH and it requires no gas. Feel it!

]]> By: Mark Z https://www.zombieproject.net/2011/02/stickshifts-and-motorcycles/#comment-76 Mark Z Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:10:41 +0000 http://www.zombieproject.net/?p=76#comment-76 I'm with Adam. The motorcycle safety course teaches you how to ride assuming no experience. Maneuvering through all the abandoned cars that choke up the roads going out of town is of course a major plus. And, something quirky that is taught in the MSF class (and is even in the DMV handbook for motorcycles) that is probably relevant to zombies: "Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. If you are chased, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Don’t kick at an animal. Keep control of your motorcycle." I’m with Adam. The motorcycle safety course teaches you how to ride assuming no experience.

Maneuvering through all the abandoned cars that choke up the roads going out of town is of course a major plus.

And, something quirky that is taught in the MSF class (and is even in the DMV handbook for motorcycles) that is probably relevant to zombies:

“Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. If you are chased, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Don’t kick at an animal. Keep control of your motorcycle.”

]]> By: Adam https://www.zombieproject.net/2011/02/stickshifts-and-motorcycles/#comment-62 Adam Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:43:03 +0000 http://www.zombieproject.net/?p=76#comment-62 MSF course! Not only is it a good way to learn how to ride a motorcycle, but it's a good refresher on situational awareness. MSF course! Not only is it a good way to learn how to ride a motorcycle, but it’s a good refresher on situational awareness.

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