Good web article I read today

[Tjdemarco]

I know that Trail 125 riders probably weren't the target readers of the author, but I think his observations still apply!

5 Motorcycle Safety Lessons We Learnt The Hard Way

Let's take a look at some of the tough motorcycle lessons many of us have learned the painful way - this in the hopes that some might not have to go through such pain in the future.

www.returnofthecaferacers.com

 

[dmonkey]

Group rides can totally suck on full size motorcycles, but IMO they're a blast on little bikes. I challenge anyone to attend a local moped club's group ride and not leave grinning ear to ear.

 

[Tjdemarco]

My LRD is a reentry vehicle after 30 years since I owned two big BMWs. I haven't yet had the opportunity to join a minibike group ride, but I can see how it could be less likely to get out of control. Can you even wheelie one of these things?

 

[dmonkey]

My LRD is a reentry vehicle after 30 years since I owned two big BMWs. I haven't yet had the opportunity to join a minibike group ride, but I can see how it could be less likely to get out of control. Can you even wheelie one of these things?

Absolutely, it just takes more weight shifting than throttle work. I've found that using the front brake to compress the front forks a bit and then accelerating and leaning back when the forks rebound is a good way to get one started without dumping a gear change.

 

[Tjdemarco]

I don't think I'll try it anyway. Riding on two wheels is challenging enough for me!