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Tips On Safe Motorcycling for Beginners

  • 30-07-2011 8:12pm
    #1
    extreme sports
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Tips On Safe Motorcycling for Beginners
    • Choose the size and style of your bike carefully. Don't get too enthusiastic, by purchasing a large displacement heavy bike, until your skills are up to par. An inexperienced rider on a powerful and heavy bike could be a recipe for serious injury or even death!
    • Always wear the best protective gear you can afford. Dress as though you might crash, to be adequately protected at all times.
    • Before starting out, check all controls for proper operation.
    • Pack a first aid kit somewhere on your bike.
    • Always check your mirrors before slowing down. The guy behind you may not be alert to see your brake light. Make sure you have an out at all times.
    • Follow the left wheel track of vehicles, but be ready to change your position if you have to. Guard your lane at turns.
    • ALWAYS SIGNAL YOUR INTENTIONS. Two full seconds before lane changes, and at least 4 seconds for turns to give yourself as much protection as possible. The last thing you want is some cagier smacking into your rear, because you didn't provide ample warning!
    • Always be on the lookout for cars turning LEFT in front of your path. Slow down and wait to see what the driver will do. Check your right mirror and move over to the right as much as possible. If the car starts to turn early on you...BRAKE! IF the car turns late on you....ACCELERATE! (TO GET OUT OF THE WAY)
    • Give way to faster traffic. Don't let some impatient driver start tailgating you. It's a dangerous game to play and could get you into trouble if road rage is exhibited.
    • Follow the speed limits through town. There are just to many things to jump in your way, never mind police and speed traps.
    • Limit night riding as much as you can. Bouncing headlights are not a good thing on challenging roads.

    Have Fun But Be Safe! :)

    Source: Extreme Sports Forum


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