http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0608_50_ways/index.html

Don't just read it---copy and paste and print it out and memorize it!

Take riding seriously. :eek:

Also pass this on to as many MC riders that you know; you might be saving someone else's life as well. :cool:

Good advice. BAD HABITS are hard to break, BONES aren't.

Regarding visibility, I learned some very valuable information when I took the MC safety course 2 years ago. It seems bright yellow is one of the best colors for being noticed. I wear a solid yellow helmet with a yellow reflective wind screen and have 2 yellow jackets for the appropriate seasons. It has made a huge difference in reduction of close encounters of the 4 wheel kind.

Also the bright yellow helmet reflects the sun's heat better as the temperature outside approaches 100F in the summer....that's important, I've only got so many brain cells to spare.

Don't forget High beam light on in the daytime, ALWAYS!

Stoneoakvet,

Good advice Stony, I'm also a cyclist and I've been wearing high visibility vests for over 20 years. I too have my black full face helmet covered with high visibility lime-yellow 2" strips that are Velcroed on and they stay on.

As soon as I figure out how to post a pic in this forum I'll take a pic of said helmet so you can drool. :D please ignore the scratches lol

I want to hear from others that have read the "50 ways to save you life" list and if you have anything to add; please post them and I'll add it to the pdf file and post an update.

Who knows, we might reach a hundred with all the mileage that's been ridden here. :cool:

I agree that it's important to wear brightly colored gear but, as everyone knows, there are alot of blind spots in cars and SUVs. Consider also making yourself heard with louder pipes or an aftermarket airhorn. I know there have been times that I have heard a bike long before seeing it.

Had quick look at the list very good life saver there.
The problem i have is living near the dock lots of trucks dropping wood rope nails and bits of cargo on the road.
always leave loads of room in front when following any car or truck due to junk on the road round here?

Jeremy / Crazyhorse,

Distance is a huge way to save yourself from disaster Crazyhorse---good point

Jeremy I agree with loudness, the last KLR650 I had it had an air horn and came in handy many times while living in Orange County Ca. I would like to get aftermarket pipes when I get my Versys but I'll wait till the one year warranty is up before making that mod. Warranty states: ANY modifications to your bike VOIDS the warranty. I sure hate to fry the engine due to any mod I make.

Of course, Kawasaki HAS to prove that the mod caused the failure but you know how expensive lawsuits are; if your complaint doesn't go smoothly. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the post. #1 is my motto.

My number one rule of riding has always been "Assume that everyone and everything else on the road is trying to kill you"
Excellent list, thanks for posting that, dstarman!!!
A couple of additions of my own here...
From my MSF class years ago...Always ride with you brights on in the daytime. I had a guy pull me over at a gas station to tell me my lights were annoying him when I was behind him, and I should turn off my brights...I told him I would rather been annoy him than not be seen by him.
An auto blinking device for your brake light is a great idea, and helps a lot.