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Whether you are a veteran rider or a beginner, it is imperative that you take extreme safety precautions while riding high-speed motorcycles like dirt bikes since accident risks are higher with these powerful machines.
The most important thing to remember before riding a dirt bike is to get formal training and instruction. It is said that 90%-95% of motorcycle riders involved in accidents did not go through formal training. So to make your dirt bike riding experience safer, get yourself a formal training from a professional or a training school.
Protective gear like helmets, gloves, boots and jackets not only guard you from injuries sustained from crashes, they also provide comfort and shield you from conditions such as poor weather, the sun and other elements that may come in your way while riding. It is also advisable to wear bright-colored clothing so that other riders will see you better to avoid crashes.
Before mounting your dirt bike, always conduct a careful inspection of the parts like the wheels, bearings, brakes etc to make sure that they are in good condition. Repair or replace any faulty components because mechanical failure can also be one of the potential safety threats to dirt bike riding.
Decrease your speed while riding in bad weather conditions like rain or fog. Remember to turn on the headlight if your dirt bike is equipped with one. Bad weather conditions can be great safety threats so it's best if you do not ride during these conditions.
Riding in groups can be real fun, but if not coordinated properly, it can also be very dangerous and may lead to multiple collisions. The ride leader should preferably be a professional with a lot of experience and be able to maintain effective communication within the group while riding.
With Spring fast approaching I thought it would be a good idea to start publishing a few motorcycle riding tips that you can practice once you dust off your bike and get it ready for Daytona Bike week or your first spring ride.
One thing I hear
from a lot of motorcyclists is that they have been riding for
some many years and do not need to practice any riding skills.
This is just an ignorant statement to make and often fueled by
ego and pride. I have seen veteran riders of twenty years do
the stupidest things on a motorcycle. Sure, they have been riding
for twenty years,
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The thrill of driving a motorcycle compares with nothing else. Unfortunately, the consequences of this thrill, when used improperly, can turn out to be really expensive too.
True, motorcycles make our driving experiences almost magical, but they can be dangerous weapons if not driven with utmost care. Motorcycle Driving Schools help us to learn to make our motorcycle driving experiences pleasurable.
To drive a motorcycle, be it for normal driving or race driving, we need to have a special permit on our licenses. A class M is normally a must to be able to drive a motorcycle. Rules and regulations concerning this
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The majority of motorcycle braking systems have a right-front lever for activating the front brake and a right foot pedal for activating the rear brake. There exist some variations on the basic motorcycle brake systems. Some of these innovations may affect how you handle low-speed manuevers.
Time for an ice-cold slap in the face! Here are a few chilling safety reminders for the winter months ahead. Not everybody has the luxury of heated grips, a nice snug faring or rider training, so keep these 8 points in mind for your extended motorcycling pleasure!
The first rains of winter fall on roads that have been coated with oil during the summer months. Wet roads offer less grip than dry roads and places you previously rode could have a sheen of oil now compromising the grip of your tyres. Look out for the rainbow like streaks along the
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