Motorcycling Safety and Precautions Biking
Motorcycling is one of the most thrilling experiences that one can ever get. There is no steel shell between you and the roads and the winds. You can feel the engine vibrate and roar and hum as you ride along. It is not an exaggeration to say that you feel alive when you're riding a motorcycle. Just you and the road. Nothing and no one else.But on the other hand, two wheeler accidents claim more lives on the road than anything else, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. If you are careless it may well cost you your life. But do not worry. If you take care of the following few things, you should be just fine and I'm sure you'll celebrate you 99th birthday even after thousands of miles worth of motor biking!The tire pressure is the first thing that you need to check each time before going for a long ride. Each time, no exception. This not only eliminates the risk of tire bursting (and thus a serious accident) it also ensures a comfortable ride and long life for the tires. Take the time to locate the ideal tire pressure for your bike in the user's manual.Take that signboard "Lane Driving Is Safe Driving" very very seriously. Stick to your own lane. Too many unnecessary lane changes quadruple your chances of meeting with an accident. Never sway from side to side while riding. Leave it or the movie stars! And finally, don't share the same lane with other motorists like car and truck drivers. There may be enough room to accommodate the two of you but why take chances! Just ride in the center of the lane and no one will try and drive right next to you!Brakes are called lifesavers and for good reason. Always check the play in the brake lever. Check the break fluid level regularly. This is pretty ordinary advice but if followed, may save your life one day! If there is any sound or friction that you can identify in the break assembly, get it looked after at once!Always use a helmet. Always. No exceptions here as well. It is a law in most states to always wear a helmet. Breaking this particular law can result in you breaking your own head! If possible, use other safety accessories like high ankle boots, knee guard and riding gloves. These small things go a long way in saving a lot of your precious tissue and broken bones if something were to happen.Now there are a whole lot of other things that you must to do ensure safe riding but this should sure get you started! For more information you can see this very informative article here.Ride safe!Vroooom!
