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The Art of Riding a Motorcycle
You've been bitten by the motorcycling bug. Congratulations and welcome to the club! However, if you've never ridden a motorcycle before, or last threw a leg over your childhood friend's Yasi back in the day dot, then you'd better get serious about learning to ride. Start from the beginning: A three minute motorcycle check. "What a day for a ride".What you should be thinking, though, is "Is my ride ready for the day?" Here's a quick checklist to ensure your next ride is truly a great ride, more ... Thirty-three secrets for smart touring AMA staff and DMTC members touring tactics accumulated over decades on the road more .... Don't leave home without it You've been planning this motorcycle trip for over a year. The route's all settled, the bike's been serviced, and you're ready to go. Are you sure you have everything you need? Some suggestions to help you along the way. more...A Motorcycle Rider Training Course: "Me? I don't need a motorcycle course." Irish Rider Training Association, our current (25/02/2006) postal address is: PO Box 21, Nenagh Post Office, Tipperary. Mobile number is: 086 3895763. All our instructors are registered to carry out assessments on behalf of AON bike care: so get training, be safer, and get cheaper insurance. Local instructors & contacts on their Website: http://www.irishridertraining.com/ Star Rider - a local government initative - phone up your local County Council Road Safety Officer for course near you . An Experienced Rider Course We all know that our motorcycles run best with an occasional tune-up. Well, the same is true for riders. Whether you've been riding two years or more than 20, it doesn't hurt to get some safety training so you're prepared to handle hazards - contact IRTA, IAM or ROSPA. >Dirty Secrets - Take an Off-Road Enduro Course - Got dirt on your mind? And here's a little secret to all you strictly street riders out there... The road to better street riding isn't necessarily paved. Riding with Disabilities A physical disability doesn't necessarily mean you can't ride. It may take a lot of ingenuity and some help from a skilled mechanic, but many motorcyclists have found ways to keep riding despite a physical handicap or old age. Some day I will put together some Irish and European links but to get started take ideas and links from the AMA website here
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