Advice for a new rider at age 54
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07-09-2018, 12:42 PM
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#12
07-09-2018, 12:45 PM
Wait, you forgot to tell him about the super secret gas-cap placement location when filling up.
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#13
07-09-2018, 12:45 PM
Great advice so far - I will only add - take the MSF course. Instructors are excellent and you will learn very practical skills you can take outside of the course for practice. The reason practice is so important is it reinforces good habits - makes them part of your muscle memory. Without continued practice, in an emergency situation - you will simply react in ways not conducive to survival!
And yup - I am a gear up (ATGATT) guy! I respect everyone's right to wear or not wear safety equipment but as a new rider - get the helmet, gloves, jacket and riding pants if at all possible. Best of luck and keep us posted!
And yup - I am a gear up (ATGATT) guy! I respect everyone's right to wear or not wear safety equipment but as a new rider - get the helmet, gloves, jacket and riding pants if at all possible. Best of luck and keep us posted!
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07-09-2018, 12:46 PM
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07-09-2018, 01:21 PM
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07-09-2018, 01:48 PM
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07-09-2018, 01:56 PM
Welcome to the HDF form Acworth! Where abouts are you in GA? What are you riding? Stick around here and you'll learn a lot, get your chops busted occasionally, and generally have a few laughs.
Like others have said, ride like either no one sees or they are flat out trying to kill you. This will keep you alert. Also, and I think this is true of any activity, that when you first start riding you will be very careful. Then when you get a little experience you start feeling over confident and that's when trouble finds you. Keep yourself in check. Keep learning, practicing and taking advanced rider training when you can.
Wear proper riding gear. Don't go cheap. Shorts, t-shirt and sandals will really suck if you're sliding down the road.
Always ride within your limits. The goal is to have fun and get home alive. The goal is not to try to impress others.
Check out the book, Motorcycle Adventures. Lots of great rides in the north part of GA.
Good Luck, Be Safe, Have a blast!
Like others have said, ride like either no one sees or they are flat out trying to kill you. This will keep you alert. Also, and I think this is true of any activity, that when you first start riding you will be very careful. Then when you get a little experience you start feeling over confident and that's when trouble finds you. Keep yourself in check. Keep learning, practicing and taking advanced rider training when you can.
Wear proper riding gear. Don't go cheap. Shorts, t-shirt and sandals will really suck if you're sliding down the road.
Always ride within your limits. The goal is to have fun and get home alive. The goal is not to try to impress others.
Check out the book, Motorcycle Adventures. Lots of great rides in the north part of GA.
Good Luck, Be Safe, Have a blast!
And don't forget to learn about counter-steering. You are gonna freak out when you find out that in a motorcycle you need to steer left to go right :-)
Oh, and please do you and us a favor....get yourself a service manual of whatever bike you get. Best investment you can make.
Oh, and please do you and us a favor....get yourself a service manual of whatever bike you get. Best investment you can make.
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#19
07-09-2018, 02:12 PM
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Never trust anyone turning left! They are going to try to kill you!! When you stop at an intersection, stay away from the left side your lane if possible. Jerks cutting the corner will nail you. Remember they don't recognize you as a thing to avoid. Don't stop too close to a vehicle in front of you. You'll get smashed into them from behind. Remember the quote from Pharoh in "the ten commandments"- "Trust No one" Get 1,000 miles on the bike as soon as possible.
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