advise for newbies
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From: Decatur, Alabama
I found out about the term "cage" when I used to read Easyriders back in the 70s. Of course I don't read Easyriders anymore, now I just look at the pictures.
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From: Aussie lost in Switzerland
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From: South Carolina
Been riding for 39 years and here is my advise to all the newbies, meaning anyone whom has ridden a few days to a few years.
1. I wear a leather jacket for protection, not the harley logo or to look cool. Been in a wreck and know how it feels
2. I wear sunglasses that fit my fay head and don't care what brand they are as long as they fit securely and don't allow bugs to get in my eyes.
1. I wear a leather jacket for protection, not the harley logo or to look cool. Been in a wreck and know how it feels
2. I wear sunglasses that fit my fay head and don't care what brand they are as long as they fit securely and don't allow bugs to get in my eyes.
Also, a helmet should only be worn when in a state that requires them, or if it is raining or you think it may rain. This is so your hair stays dry when you get to wherever you are going. I know the OP did not comment on helmets, so he probably agrees with me anyway. But he did mention protection so I brought it up. Lots of folks think helmets are for protection but they are really just to keep your dry in the rain.
If you are going to crash your bike a helmet and jacket aren't going to save your life anyway. I'm living proof. Blew out the back tire and went down at 70 mph - no helmet. I did have a jacket on but still got roadrash...and I broke my ankle. Still walked away from it though, even on my broken ankle but I'm just that tough.
Just throwin my 2 cents in.
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From: Charlotte Area
Probably the biggest thing for me.....
19. Ride like you're freaking invisible and silent. Expect everyone to turn in front of you and be ready to evade.
20. Riding is more fun when your back seater is rocking 38d's
Bubba
19. Ride like you're freaking invisible and silent. Expect everyone to turn in front of you and be ready to evade.
20. Riding is more fun when your back seater is rocking 38d's
Bubba
