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Motorcycle Riding Tips

We all have enough "In memory of..." patchesmaximum visibility but also consider placing
on our vest and do not wish to add any more.reflective tape on the back of your helmet
So here are 11 motorcycle riding tips to(if you use one) and maybe a glow in the dark
remind us of the things that can keep us inpatch  on  your  back.
one  piece  and  out  of  the  hospital.
· Never trust cages. Car drivers somehow,
· If you are a novice, sign up for andno matter how loud or how rowdy bikers can
attend a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course.be, manage to simply not see us! The blind
Not only will this course teach you lots ofspot in most cars is sufficiently large for a
the things that will help keep you safe butmotorcycle to be completely hidden from view.
your motorcycle insurance will probably beBut other cage drivers simply don't seem to
slightly lower as well - and who doesn't wantlook for us. Unless, of course, they son,
to save on insurance, especially when ridingdaughter, husband or wife happens to ride;
in states with Helmet Optional laws thatunfortunately, we can't tell who those people
require large bodily injury coverage to enjoyare and have to be doubly aware of other
the  right  for  those  who  ride  to decide.vehicles  than  when  driving  a  car.
· Remind yourself where your suicide or· Never assume that just because there is
kill switch is located. This switch, if youno turn signal on that car that it isn't
realize you are going to have to drop thegoing to turn right in front of you. No
bike, can save you from having your ownmatter how many other drivers don't use turn
motorcycle  run  over  you  causing  injury.signals, ALWAYS use yours and, if you have a
passenger during daylight, hand signals can
· If you are just learning to ride andbe  an  extra  preventative  measure.
live in a highly populated area, have an
experienced rider take you and your bike into· You know those trucker bumper stickers
an area with little or no traffic. A parkingthat say "If you can't see my mirrors, I
lot of a closed business works very well.can't see you"? Well, use this same common
Neighborhood streets can cause the residentssense when riding. If you can't see the
to complain. Ride in this controlleddriver's face in the rear view mirror of the
environment until you feel completely invehicle in front of you, chances are they
control of the vehicle. Learn how to stop andcan't see you at all. Stay out of blind spots
start easily and smoothly. Learn how long itat  all  times.
takes to stop safely - it isn't the same as
stopping  a  car.· Once you become an experienced rider,
when riding on city streets, always allow
· First-time street riders should choose aroom for other people's errors. An added
time of day when the traffic is at a low.safety tip is that you should remain aware of
Jumping into rush hour traffic can easilywhere you would choose to put the scoot down
lead to an accident on your very firstif the need arose. If you get in trouble and
outing. Select a route that takes you intohave any time at all, select where to lay the
very low traffic zones such as throughmotorcycle instead of allowing traffic or the
neighborhoods, scenic routes and avoid at allbike to determine that for you. If you can
cost getting on a freeway until you gainelect to place the bike on the ground,
quite  a  lot  of  experience.allowing it to move out from between your
legs at low speed, you will experience much
· Never, ever become aggressive toward aless road rash than allowing momentum to take
car or truck driver. Those cars win everyyou  with  the  motorcycle.
single time in a road rage situation. They
are bigger, heavier and have a lot more· Novice riders should never carry
power. If someone tailgates you, tap yourpassengers. That comes later with more road
brake lights a few times and if they don'texperience. The movements of a rider can
back off, change lanes or give them the roadcause a situation where you can easily lose
by  pulling  off  to  the  sidecontrol,  especially  at  very  low  speeds.
· We all know black is the only cool bikerAbove all, plan for safety so you will come
color, right? Well, if you are going to behome safely to ride again another day. Road
riding at night in a poorly light area, it isrash and accidents costing hundreds of
much more important to be seen than to bethousands in medical bills are all too
cool, no matter what your friends say! Becommon. Be defensive and be aware to avoid
sure your lights are bright and clean forlosing your bike - or worse, your life.



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