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Motorcycle safety essentials |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010 17:05 |
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When you have your motorcycle insurance it’s easy to get over relaxed on the road. Having good back-up doesn’t mean you can forget about safety so here are some basic tips for motorcycle lovers. To make sure you are always safe do checks every time you leave your home. The basic elements to check are brakes, coolants and petrol in the tank. Cables, hoses and levers should be in top working condition to ensure safety. See if the lights are ok, with wires and batteries in place and working well. The last thing to check is the chassis and tyres. Before you head on make sure you don’t have too much weight on the motorbike as keeping it well-balanced is very important. If you are beginner you will have to learn to break well, make a turn, overtake other traffic and feel the power of the bike underneath you. It all comes with practice but keeping safe at all times should be a priority. If you are riding with more experienced bikers don’t feel like you have to take any risks that are unnecessary just because they do. Do get more research on safety and always keep learning. Think for yourself, plan ahead and maintain your bike well.
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