Comments on: Make Motorcycle Riding Safety Your Top Priority!

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:13:44 +0000

They say it takes 1000 miles to become confident on any new motorcycle, even for an experienced rider. It really depends on the individual.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:24:03 +0000

Thanks for your comment Ron. I have done enough motorcycle accident cases to know that it is better to wear safety gear!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:56:28 +0000

Tony appreciate your comments.

That is me waving in the picture on Mulholland Highway riding away from the rock store.

The guy on the Sport Bike did waive back at me but it is not in the picture.

I cannot speak for all cruiser riders because everyone is different. I myself counter steer, sometimes I push, sometimes I pull.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:59:36 +0000

Thanks for your comments Chris. When I started legally riding motorcycles back in the late 70's, not wearing a helmet was the norm. We wore helmets for off roading but not on the streets.

Many of us did not start wearing helmets until it became legally mandatory!

I now recommend wearing a helmet for safety reasons based upon what I have learned. However, I must admit, I will take the helmet off from time to time in States where it is allowed. There is something about the freedom of riding with no helmet and the wind in your hair that is unreal!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:38:52 +0000

Sandie, the thought of any Harley on a flatbed makes me sick :)

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:38:13 +0000

Mel to be quite frank your comment smacks of SPAM but I will allow it because there may be some people who have a case and would like to get an advance on their case.

Norm

By: Mel

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By: Sandie [Member]

Sandie [Member] — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Take heed to this good advice that you have obtained for free!!! I do this every time I take the Fatboy out for a local ride. I want to be safe and not broke down. The thought of the loyal Fatboy on a flatbed being towed makes me ill!!!

By: ChrisJ

ChrisJ — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have to confess that as a Brit now living in the US, it has always amazed me how many bikers don’t wear helmets. In the UK – in fact in most of Europe – a motorcycle helmet is mandatory. Anyway, I think that anything I can do to protect myself from the ignorance of car drivers is a Good Thing. That is why I have a headlight modulator on my ride, so at least they can see me coming!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In addition to always wearing a helmet, keep two hands on the controls at all times don’t jeopardize your safety with concerns about waving or saluting other riders. This is a dumb practice and is totally unnecessary. I will give a nod but never take my hands off my scooters controls for anyone. The cruiser style bikes allow for a relaxed position which encourages “the wave”. Riding a sport motorcycle involves more forward weight on the hands and this explains why many non-cruiser guys simply don’t wave. The guy in the picture approaching the waving guy is applying pressure to the left side to mange a steady line through that curve; why would he lift his hand? do cruiser guys actually push steer?

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

You are right on Norm about safety and wearing the proper gear while riding. After the run in I had a few years back with a cager at an intersection it made a believer out of me. I see bikers riding around in tank tops or no tops, shorts, flipflops and no helmets it makes me sick to think what they might look like in the event of an accident. This is a recipe for disaster. Thanks for your expertise and common sense thinking.

By: Gerald

Gerald — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I not only agree motorcycle riders should wear helmets, I think car drivers and passengers should also. Imagine how many lives could be saved as the number one cause of death and injury in car wrecks is head injuries. Just the same as motorcycles. A few years ago, an attempt was made in a north east state to pass just such a law. It failed of course. No one wants to wear a helmet every where they go. Ha! We could save more lives if we all stay home in a padded room …

By: joseph trujillo

joseph trujillo — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

i am 58 years old and finally getting into riding. i took a rider safety course put on by b.m.w. in albuquerque newmexico.and they taught us to always wear safety gear. because i am new to the exprence i purchased a 865 c.c.triumph 2009 speed master. until i get experienced and ride time. i stay off the inter state.i also have 2 miles of dirt road sand wash board road.on the way home. question is how many miles does it take to gain confidence to to on free ways and dirt roads on this type of motorcycle?