| To ride a motorcycle is to experience a rush like no | | | | never get within less than half an inch to your grip, |
| other. Gone are the protective walls and silent interior | | | | this will help prevent something from snagging on it |
| of an automobile, replaced instead with the powerful | | | | or otherwise impairing your ability to stop. On the |
| rumble of an exposed engine, vibrations coursing | | | | other hand, a lever that moves too far may indicate |
| through your body, the feel of the wind against you | | | | air in the brake fluid. Any of the above problems |
| on the open road. An experience that is unlike any | | | | should be corrected before attempting to ride. |
| other. | | | | 3. Operating any vehicle requires focus, but to a |
| It is also an experience that can end your life when | | | | vulnerable motorcyclist distractions need to be kept |
| the proper caution is not used. By making safety | | | | at a minimum. A motorcyclist cannot afford to have |
| your top priority as a motorcyclist, you can keep | | | | even minor distractions, such as a radio, interfere |
| yourself and other motorists on the road free from | | | | with the complete and total concentration needed |
| harm by following this list of safety tips. | | | | while navigating in any type of situation, be it a busy |
| 1. Make sure to check the tire pressure on a regular | | | | intersection or a run-in with foul weather. |
| basis. Maintaining the proper tire pressure on your | | | | 4. Riding in a group can make for a great trip, just |
| motorcycle will not only ensure the best | | | | keep your sites on the lead bike and maintain a safe |
| performance, but will also extend the longevity of | | | | riding distance between you and the bike in front of |
| your tires. The correct tire pressure can be found on | | | | you. Too short a distance between bikes, or getting |
| the tire itself, and if a range is given, make sure to | | | | out of synch with your riding party can both result in |
| stick to the high end. | | | | accidents - some of which could be fatal. |
| Keeping the tire pressure within the recommended | | | | This list does not entail or prepare you for everything |
| amount will enable you to control your motorcycle | | | | you need to know about becoming a motorcyclist. In |
| the best. If you go for extended periods of time | | | | fact, if you are a beginner to this adventurous |
| without checking the tire pressure, you could be | | | | lifestyle, then you should start it off right by taking a |
| setting yourself up for tires that are underinflated, a | | | | course. The safety tips mentioned in this article, |
| deadly scenario. | | | | however, are worth bearing in mind while out on the |
| 2. Always test your brake lever to ensure that the | | | | open road. Remember: Stick to the tips, obey the |
| brakes are functioning properly. The lever should | | | | law, and always keep safety your first priority. |