02/17/2016
How To Ride A Motorcycle Forever in 7 points
(A summary of a post by Ken Condon on www.motorcyclistonline.com)
Motorcycling isn’t tolerant of people who are WEAK OF MIND OR MUSCLE. If you aren’t able to maintain a certain level of sensory sharpness, strength, and mental competence you are putting yourself at greater risk of a crash.
HOW TO SURVIVE:
1. Learn to select lane positions that afford optimum visibility and know how to prioritize information efficiently so we can spot hazards early.
2. Slow down if you can’t see well enough ahead, and make sure you use clean, undamaged eye protection
3. Learn to conserve energy:
a. use my torso and leg muscles (rather than my arms) for support.
b. riding smoothly and minimizing unneeded inputs
c. look well ahead to see where you want to go, and then maneuver your bike accurately with precise handlebar inputs
4. Patience and tolerance help prevent road rage and other impulsive behavior that exposes us to more risk.
5. A calm manner preserves mental energy, frees the mind to make better decisions, and allows us to brake and steer with greater precision
6. Get regular training and continually practice cornering, braking, and evasive maneuvers.
7. Minimize the negative effects of aging by exercising, eating well, and visiting your eye doctor.
You’ll FEEL BETTER, RIDE BETTER, and HAVE MORE FUN while reducing the chance of injury.