Motorcycles scare me. As well they should. We all know someone who has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident. The simple fact remains that you have less protection from the other tons of steel herding around you; couple that with poor riding practices and your odds of riding tomorrow get lower.
I am loving my bike and every time I go for a ride I accept some inherent risk but this risk can be reduced. There are a number of things riders of dual sports or any bike can do to improve their odds.
I have taken the MSF basic riders course and made sure I had all my riding gear all the time before going anywhere. I plan on taking the advanced riders course as soon as I get a few more miles under my belt. In the mean time I think I will pick up the following two books:
The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling: Everything You Need to Buy, Ride, and Enjoy the World's Most Versatile Motorcycles http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Dual-Sport-Motorcycling/dp/188431371X/ref=pd_sim_b_7
Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques http://www.amazon.com/Total-Control-Performance-Street-Techniques/dp/0760314039/ref=pd_sim_b_2
When I have completed them I will return to this post and provide a review.
Both come highly rated and should improve my rider skill, help me to prepare for challenges and improve my chances of having another day to ride.
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