Motorcycle Safety For Beginners
One of the time-tested age-old truths of beginning to ride a motorcycle is that you will tip over It’s very similar to when you first learned to ride a bicycle-you fell more than a few times right? When learning to ride a motorcycle it’s much wiser to start on a smaller, inexpensive bike If you go out and purchase a $20,000 monster for your first bike, you are asking for trouble Simply tipping over in a bike like that could leave you with a repair bill of $1000 or more It is imperative that beginning riders take some time to learn how to handle their bikes . .Some interesting findings in the Hurt Report (a motorcycle accident study) . .1 Two-thirds of single vehicle accidents are due to driver error .2 Riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are significantly more represented in accidents .3 Motorcycles riders involved in accidents are virtually without training-92% were self taught, or learned from family or friends .4 In over half the accidents, the riders had less than 5 months experience on the motorcycle . .It’s easy to get over confident after riding for only a short time Don’t be that rider, pay attention and drive safely Motorcycles can be safe to drive, however the learning process can be dangerous Be aware of your abilities, and be extremely vigilant in watching out for other vehicles Car and truck drivers often have difficulty seeing motorcycles Also pay attention to the weather and road conditions . .Wear proper protective gear while riding-there are all kinds of protection for motorcycle riders-most importantly a good helmet Some states don’t require helmets, but the fact is they are the single most important safety factor for riders . .An excellent way to start your bike riding career is to enroll in a motorcycle safety course The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers 15 hour courses (2-3 days) all over the country They are supervised by expert riders, and provide a great way for beginners to develop safe riding skills .
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The First Motorcycle Ride of the Year
Spring time is here, and with it, comes the usual craving to climb on your motorcycle and hit the street The weather is certainly getting nice; we are having some unseasonably warm spring days, and I can virtually hear my Honda Rebel asking to be taken out I’m sure most of you are feeling the same way-but you must resist those urges until you take care of a few things . .First of all, you need to ensure that your motorcycle is drivable, and safe to ride The beginning of riding season is an appropriate time to change the oil, spark plugs, and drain leftover gas from the tank Establish that the lever action is smooth Go through your brake parts to determine if any parts need replacing Check all the fasteners, look over the tires for wear and air pressure, and see that all the lights are working . .Be sure to consider the road conditions The nice weather doesn’t necessarily mean that all the roads are clear of ice and snow Be on the lookout for potholes, which are rampant this time of year . .While the weather may seem nice after a frigid winter, but make sure you are ready to ride Ensure that you are dressed for the occasion-get out your leather (jacket, chaps, gloves, and boots), and hopefully your helmet is equipped with a face mask to help safeguard you from the chill Consider bringing along rain gear, sometimes nasty spring weather can come out of nowhere 40-50 degrees might feel good as you step outside to get the mail, but getting on the highway with your motorcycle and driving down the highway is a completely different story . .When you and your bike are all set to go, climb on, rev it up, and feel the power of freedom . .Happy riding!.
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