How to Survive...

Phil Tarman

Phil Tarman

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Here's a tremendously helpful video that I'm sure all of you will find well worth your time.

 
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I always question when the "safety experts" when they mention wearing a helmet, BUT NEVER mention wearing all the other safety gear.
'Cause there are crashes you may survive; but without wearing the other safety gear, you might wish you didn't survive.

I know during my last crash, while on the interstate, riding into the Sun, hitting that 4x4 piece of lumber that fell off a truck, and breaking my front wheel in two.
If the only protective gear I was wearing was a helmet; I would be questioning my survival.
 
It seems to promote "I had to lay her down to avoid the accident" mindset. Tires and brakes work best with the motorcycle upright!
 
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The absolutely best technique is “Don’t crash in the first place”. Most crashes are a result of the rider doing something wrong or not doing something right. There are always a deer crossing into your path or a driver making an inappropriate left turn situations which can bite us.

But the best advice I’ve heard is “don’t ride any faster than you can think”. That’s why I ride so slow.
 
junglejim said:
The absolutely best technique is “Don’t crash in the first place”. Most crashes are a result of the rider doing something wrong or not doing something right.
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We've the "deceleration/braking starts at opening her up" proverb...
Whacking the throttle is one (easy) thing... but will I be able to handle the speed and masses later on?
Passing that car, more then sufficient thrust to launch by... but what's up ahead? A blind corner, a farm exit, dirt/gravel right in my braking zone?
Anything ahead that raises concerns, doubt, seem not 100% in your control... abort... pass that darn car a mile later...

Bike and rider must be in top notch too...
Grade A service, preventive maintenance, no bog jobs... as in aviation, make pre-flight checks... always...
Not feeling fully confident on your mount? Attend advanced rider trainings... they're priceless...

The UK authorities had a nice campaign going, THINK!

 
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