Got Your First Motorcycle Here Are Your Considerations for a Safe Ride

1
Got Your First Motorcycle? Here Are Your
Considerations for a Safe Ride

• Nick Tsagaris

2
Wheels move the body two wheels move the soul

• No one can understand this better than the one
  who has ridden one.
• Motorcycles are synonymous with fun and
  adventure. And theres nothing more exhilarating
  than buying your first one. However, riding a
  bicycle is much riskier than driving a car. In
  fact, the research says that a motorcycle crash
  is 30 times more likely to be fatal than a car
  accident.

3
Basic Safety Practices

• Despite having more risk for fatal or serious
  accidents on the road, there are many motorcycle
  riders who manage to steer clear of crashes and
  enjoy their ride without getting injured.
• This is due to basic safety practices these
  riders follow.

4
Dont compromise your comfort for thrill

• Always make sure neither your motorcycle nor the
  route you choose for your ride is something that
  drags you out of your comfort zone.
• When buying a bike, look for the one that fits
  you. When seated, you want to be able to easily
  reach the handlebars and controls and also rest
  both feet flat on the ground without having to be
  on tiptoes. Also, choosing a familiar route
  rather than taking an untraveled path can help
  you stay focused on a safe journey.

5
Buy the right gear

• Theres nothing wrong in wanting to be dressed up
  all cool to look sophisticated on your bike. But
  compromising your safety for style certainly not
  recommended. Avoid pairing your jeans and t-shirt
  with sandals, which often make for a terrible
  disaster on a bike.
• Instead, you should be worrying more about your
  gear than clothing. Always go for a quality
  helmet, gloves, leather jacket, full pants
  over-the-ankle boots that make for maximum
  protection.

6
Know the weather

• Though spontaneous rides sound fun, know the
  forecast before you hit the road on your ride can
  play a vital role in ensuring your safety and
  reducing your margin for error and likelihood of
  weather induced accidents.
• Rainy or slippery weather can cut your visibility
  and reduce the tyres grip on the road. If you
  must ride in bad weather conditions, be sure to
  wear all your safety gear and choose the safer
  route.

7
Inspect your ride

• Before you hit the road with your ride every
  time, do a quick inspection of your motorcycle to
  make sure everything including lights, mirrors,
  horn, directional signals, not to mention the
  brakes are working properly.
• Also, take a walk around to check both the tyres
  for wear or puncture while making sure the air
  pressure in tyres is appropriate.

8
To Sum Up

• Before you hit the road on your motorbike for the
  first, pay heed to these safety tips and you will
  sure have a safe and pleasurable experience with
  your ride.

9
Nick Tsagaris

• Nick Tsagaris is a passionate motorcycle buff who
  is much into motor sports and adventures. Nick
  doesnt just love motorcycles but has a penchant
  for keeping his vehicles in tops condition and
  his rides safe and sound.