Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions

May 14th, 2006 · Comments

Got a motorcycle or know someone who does? You may want to read the The Deadly Dozen: 12 Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions. I happened upon this link from the Old Guy’s Motorcycle Ramblings Blog. I can honestly say that I’m still more freaked out about riding on an interstate than riding in city traffic, even if it is technically less dangerous. My outings have been fairly low traffic so far, thankfully.

On a side note, I had my first low-side getoff on my bike this weekend. I was practicing u-turns at a dead end and didn’t make it one time. I hid the curb at an odd angle and the bike toppled over. No damage, except for my pride. Hand guards and foot pegs took the brunt of the impact. When I stop dropping my bike, I’ve got some nice Fastway F4 Footpegs to install on it.

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Fatiga 1 month ago 1 point
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My friend has plan to buy his motorcycle in the next month> I think this writing will help him a lot. I will forward it to him.

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Curtis moo 3 years ago 1 point
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Hey Helix..

Great post. I just bought a bike (2004 suzuki Sv650S) then had it stolen.. (this morning). It was recovered crashed.

FYI.. You might want to get a Disk brake lock!!.

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Gorski 3 years ago 1 point
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Motorcyclists who split lanes are unnerving to other drivers, though--and that in itself is dangerous. No matter what research they do, I'm going to tell you it's a bad idea to be both (a) in my blind spot and (b) not in your lane where I check before I merge.

Also, most likely it's illegal--in most of the US, you're either a pedestrian or a vehicle, and it's as illegal for a person on a bike to split lanes as it would be for me to try it in my Buick. (This is my biggest pet peeve with bicyclists as well as motorcyclists--at least most motorcyclists seem to understand they need to obey most of the traffic laws, whereas many bicyclists sort of pretend alternately to be a vehicle or a pedestrian, depending on what suits them at the moment!)

peace,

--me

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Brian G 3 years ago 1 point
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Hello -

Did a search on google for the hit-air jacket and see you have ordered one - I am also very close to purchasing one and would love to hear from you about the jacket when it arrives! I also use the Kisan Headlight Modulator - you seem like a sensible new rider who is safety conscience! Best wishes

Brian G
Oklahoma City, OK

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