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<blockquote data-quote="CV355" data-source="post: 15910951" data-attributes="member: 181885"><p>I have a Harley Roadster 1200. Previously, I owned a Triumph Speed Triple R 1050, an SV650, and a V-Star 650. Aside from a minor bump and many near-misses, I've never been in a motorcycle accident.</p><p></p><p>1) A 650 V-twin is fine to start on, honestly. Even an 883 v-twin would be fine. It's the 100+hp bikes that can get you in trouble power-wise as a beginner</p><p>2) Resist the temptation to hold in the clutch to coast OR going around tight curves</p><p>3) Downshifting at the wrong time and too high an rpm jump is more dangerous than just ham-fisting the throttle</p><p>4) Avoid changing gears in a curve. Avoid hitting the brakes in a curve. Honestly, don't do shit during a curve. If you have to do anything, you did something wrong.</p><p>5) ATGATT isn't just some dumb-sounding acronym. With the exception of 3 people, everyone I know that rides a bike has been in an accident. Several died. Those wearing gear had fewer stitches/skin grafts. I know some idiots who refuse to wear a helmet- wish they were denied insurance, honestly. A helmet saved my mother's life 17 years ago- she low-sided and slid helmet-first into a curb. </p><p>6) Keep a zip-loc bag in your jacket- if it rains, throw your wallet and phone in it. Thank me later</p><p>7) Cold weather comes with surprises- visor fogs up, loss of fine motor skills, etc. Treat your visor with anti-fog, and invest in heated grips or bar muffs if you plan on doing any cold weather riding. I rode in 7f weather one time because my car was in the shop. Ho-lee-crap was it cold. I pulled over and shoved my gloves on the exhaust just to regain feeling in them. I have heated grips now and LOVE them. </p><p>8) Road paint (lines, etc) and tar snakes are slippery as all hell in the rain</p><p>9) If you **** up, shift up. If you ever hit a false neutral, SHIFT UP. If you forget what gear you're in after you pull the clutch, SHIFT UP. It's far better to slowly let out the clutch and watch the rpms drop a little (Can be corrected) than downshifting, letting out the clutch, watching the rpms jump and your back tire skid.</p><p>10) Grip the bars as lightly as possible while still maintaining control. Don't put too much weight on them. You want your inputs to be as SMOOTH as possible</p><p>11) Two fingers on the brakes. Unless you have ABS, the "two finger" rule helps you avoid overpowering the brakes and locking up your front wheel. Also, it's taught that you should use both front and brakes simultaneously for the most control. </p><p>12) Dragging the rear brake at low speed helps keep tension on your belt/chain and helps with stability</p><p>13) NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER hit the front brakes if you start to lose balance at low speed. EVER. Rear brake only. </p><p>14) Confidence builds before skill- conscious decisions don't get you in as much trouble as subconscious decisions. What do I mean by that? If you have a brainfart... (forget what gear you're in, kick down too many times by accident, hold the throttle during a shift for some damn reason...) The first time you inadvertently pull a wheelie while going around a corner... The first time you tear the feeler off a peg... The first time some dumbass pulls out in front of you.... GENTLE motions will save your life. Instinctively, you'll want to jerk the bars and brakes. Bad. Gentle is far better. </p><p>15) Be prepared for stupidity. Near-misses are inevitable. Every accident is avoidable. Never be the 1st one through an intersection, avoid blind-spots, flash your brakes when approaching a stop/red-light, get a strobe relay if you want, visibility is important...</p><p></p><p>Man I could go on for hours.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CV355, post: 15910951, member: 181885"] I have a Harley Roadster 1200. Previously, I owned a Triumph Speed Triple R 1050, an SV650, and a V-Star 650. Aside from a minor bump and many near-misses, I've never been in a motorcycle accident. 1) A 650 V-twin is fine to start on, honestly. Even an 883 v-twin would be fine. It's the 100+hp bikes that can get you in trouble power-wise as a beginner 2) Resist the temptation to hold in the clutch to coast OR going around tight curves 3) Downshifting at the wrong time and too high an rpm jump is more dangerous than just ham-fisting the throttle 4) Avoid changing gears in a curve. Avoid hitting the brakes in a curve. Honestly, don't do shit during a curve. If you have to do anything, you did something wrong. 5) ATGATT isn't just some dumb-sounding acronym. With the exception of 3 people, everyone I know that rides a bike has been in an accident. Several died. Those wearing gear had fewer stitches/skin grafts. I know some idiots who refuse to wear a helmet- wish they were denied insurance, honestly. A helmet saved my mother's life 17 years ago- she low-sided and slid helmet-first into a curb. 6) Keep a zip-loc bag in your jacket- if it rains, throw your wallet and phone in it. Thank me later 7) Cold weather comes with surprises- visor fogs up, loss of fine motor skills, etc. Treat your visor with anti-fog, and invest in heated grips or bar muffs if you plan on doing any cold weather riding. I rode in 7f weather one time because my car was in the shop. Ho-lee-crap was it cold. I pulled over and shoved my gloves on the exhaust just to regain feeling in them. I have heated grips now and LOVE them. 8) Road paint (lines, etc) and tar snakes are slippery as all hell in the rain 9) If you **** up, shift up. If you ever hit a false neutral, SHIFT UP. If you forget what gear you're in after you pull the clutch, SHIFT UP. It's far better to slowly let out the clutch and watch the rpms drop a little (Can be corrected) than downshifting, letting out the clutch, watching the rpms jump and your back tire skid. 10) Grip the bars as lightly as possible while still maintaining control. Don't put too much weight on them. You want your inputs to be as SMOOTH as possible 11) Two fingers on the brakes. Unless you have ABS, the "two finger" rule helps you avoid overpowering the brakes and locking up your front wheel. Also, it's taught that you should use both front and brakes simultaneously for the most control. 12) Dragging the rear brake at low speed helps keep tension on your belt/chain and helps with stability 13) NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER hit the front brakes if you start to lose balance at low speed. EVER. Rear brake only. 14) Confidence builds before skill- conscious decisions don't get you in as much trouble as subconscious decisions. What do I mean by that? If you have a brainfart... (forget what gear you're in, kick down too many times by accident, hold the throttle during a shift for some damn reason...) The first time you inadvertently pull a wheelie while going around a corner... The first time you tear the feeler off a peg... The first time some dumbass pulls out in front of you.... GENTLE motions will save your life. Instinctively, you'll want to jerk the bars and brakes. Bad. Gentle is far better. 15) Be prepared for stupidity. Near-misses are inevitable. Every accident is avoidable. Never be the 1st one through an intersection, avoid blind-spots, flash your brakes when approaching a stop/red-light, get a strobe relay if you want, visibility is important... Man I could go on for hours. [/QUOTE]
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