Really great thread to start, some excellent information...

I will probably repeat what you all have said but just want to add my piece.

-Ride with smart people, preferabbly better riders than you, to help YOU learn and push yourself in a safe manner.
-Keep a level head: know your limits, know the conditions on the road, watch the weather channel, plan...
-Wear your gear in all conditions, something is better than wearing nothing and feeling "cool"
-Keep your bike maintained: oil, tires, chain, etc. You dont want alittle failure when you are out riding around, especially something that could have been prevented with some lube or air pressure.

KEEP IT SAFE OUT THERE!

 

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when i ride with people im unsure of, i ride in the back. then they choose the pace, and i can back off when i see they are about to go down[sm=teetertooter.gif]

 

[sm=alcoholic.gif]sure, hard braking also helps get rid of the tire quicker too

 

i know mods/admins hate tacking millions of "stickies" up, but i just played hell finding this and i think its one of the MOST helpful threads in this section that could help many many newbies that look to this section of our forum for help/advice. this thread definately has a wealth of knowlege from experienced people.....

sticky..yes, no....? i think its a good idea and NOT a waste of space.

 

WOW!!! awesome info on this thread!! Ive been riding off and on for several years now, but all of this info has been more than helpful in preparing for the up coming season!! I already have a nice leather jacket, and gloves, pants are on the list but i was reading about the ankle covering boots.... any options other than race style boots... you know something a lil more umm street friendly i guess you could say...

 

before i bought my alpinestars boots, i just rocked some steeltoe work boots that i got from walmart. they worked great (never asphalt tested them, lol) and i felt comfortable/safe in them compared to sneakers.

 

If you buy a used bike that hasn't been ridden much, check tire date code.
Even if they look new, old tires will be slicker than owl **** on the wet.

 

BUMP

Good info for everyone.
Be safe out there!!!

 

After getting your first bike and riding for a bit, you'll start to feel more confident. Its at this point you'll feel the need possibly to push harder and harder. I suggest taking a look at signing up for a local track day/track school or schedule the advance MSF course.