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1. How old are you? 51
2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current. KX125C
TM125M (sensational!!!)
RM125C
RM370
TZR350
XR250r
GS650GD
RM250 (1986 Can't remember the model des.)
SV1000S
GSX1300R K7
3. What got you interested in riding? Genetics!!!! Dad rode, Grandad rode, Uncles rode etc etc
4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it? 14. Sold it for a faster one!!!
5. What motorbike do you own now? GSX1300R
GS650GD (not running)
6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
Yes.
7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
Yes.
8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Everything! Jacket, Pants, boots, gloves, helmet, eye protection etc.
9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Rider education should be ongoing. So yes!
10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Other uneducated road users. Pavement condition!!!
11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
Yes. After taking off from lights a car turned right, across the front of me.
12. In your opinion and based on your experience what advice would you give someone aged between 18 to 25 thinking of purchasing a high powered bike?
Go and do some riding in the dirt first!!
13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
1. Ride to your limitations and experience!!!
2. Road riding is NOT a race.
3. Spend time riding in adverse conditions (rain, fog, gravel road etc.) even if you don't have to.
4. Never ride impaired (Particularly inexperienced). (drugs alcohol fatigue etc.)
5. Do some track days , training days. Ride with better riders and enjoy watching what they do!
2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current. KX125C
TM125M (sensational!!!)
RM125C
RM370
TZR350
XR250r
GS650GD
RM250 (1986 Can't remember the model des.)
SV1000S
GSX1300R K7
3. What got you interested in riding? Genetics!!!! Dad rode, Grandad rode, Uncles rode etc etc
4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it? 14. Sold it for a faster one!!!
5. What motorbike do you own now? GSX1300R
GS650GD (not running)
6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
Yes.
7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
Yes.
8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Everything! Jacket, Pants, boots, gloves, helmet, eye protection etc.
9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Rider education should be ongoing. So yes!
10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Other uneducated road users. Pavement condition!!!
11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
Yes. After taking off from lights a car turned right, across the front of me.
12. In your opinion and based on your experience what advice would you give someone aged between 18 to 25 thinking of purchasing a high powered bike?
Go and do some riding in the dirt first!!
13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
1. Ride to your limitations and experience!!!
2. Road riding is NOT a race.
3. Spend time riding in adverse conditions (rain, fog, gravel road etc.) even if you don't have to.
4. Never ride impaired (Particularly inexperienced). (drugs alcohol fatigue etc.)
5. Do some track days , training days. Ride with better riders and enjoy watching what they do!
It's a week by week charade.