Bikers In Need Top 15 Safety Tips
1) Good training is better than good luck
Take a class and/or practice your skills. Don't depend on being lucky to survive.
2) Don't drink and ride
Even one drink can affect your riding ability.
3) Don't do drugs and ride
Even some prescription drugs can impair your riding ability.
4) Don't ride when fatigued
Fatigue can be just as dangerous when riding as alcohol and drugs.
5) Wear all of your protective gear
When you fall, you will be glad you had it on.
6) Maintain your motorcycle
Breakdowns can be costly and dangerous.
7) Get a bike that you can handle and fits you
Start small and work your way up in size as your skill and riding ability improve.
8) Practice your skills whenever you can
Find a vacant lot and work on your skills so they are second nature.
9) Learn to ride on all types of roads and conditions
It will rain sometime in your riding career so be prepared for it.Gravel, sand, rain, grooved concrete, and blacktop all are different.
10) Ride at your own skill and comfort level
Don't take challenges or be pushed by others to ride above your level.
11) Don't challenge anything with more wheels than you
Bigger always wins.
12) Always leave yourself an out
Try to anticipate what could happen and be prepared for your escape.
13) Don't be afraid to slow down when you are in doubt
It is better to go slow than go down.
14) When approaching an intersection look left, right, left
Remember the vehicle coming from your left will hit you first.
15) Be Visible, see and be seen
There is no such thing as a safe intersection, don't take them for granted
*Thanks to Dusty Rhodes, Riders Edge Instructor at St Paul Harley Davidson
for his contribution to our Bikers In Need Top 15.
