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Motorcycle Safety - Ten Top Tips


By Alan Liptrot We all know that riding a bike carries a few more


risks than sitting behind the wheel of a car, but by applying a few simple strategies, we can reduce that risk significantly. I'm not here to preach; you're going to do what you want anyway, and so you should. I'd just like you to do it safely.


BE VISIBLE. By wearing bright clothing and a light coloured helmet, the guy who is talking on his cell phone about last night's game, has a better chance of seeing you. If all car drivers were as vigilant as the aver- age motorcycle rider, we wouldn't have to take these measures, but they’re not, and saying sorry just isn't enough. Always ride with your headlight on.


CRASH HELMET.We've already talked about the crash helmet, but it's such a crucial piece of kit that it deserves another mention. A white or silver helmet is favourite, but there's another aspect of the lid that's probably more important; the fit. An ill fitting helmet can cause an accident by distraction. If it's too small, it's going to be very uncomfortable, but if it's too big, you'll be forever pulling it back down onto your head or adjusting the strap that feels like it's going to decapi- tate you, when you should be watching the road.


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SPEED. This probably should be number one. Excessive speed causes more motorcycle accidents than anything


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