from Biker Lawyer Blog / Blawg by
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. Although we ride our motorcycles all year here in California, in many parts of the country, riding season has begun with the coming of spring.
Whether you are in California, or somewhere else in the Country or world, it is always a good idea to do a safety inspection of your motorcycle, or have an authorized dealer or mechanic to do the same.
Having a motorcycle that is unsafe can cause motorcycle accidents. Unlike in a car that has 4 wheels, a motorcycle only has 2 wheels. There is no room for error or skimping on ensuring that your motorcycle is in tip top shape for riding.
I was recently on a group run where multiple people got flat tires. To be frank this was an odd occurrence and could have either been a coincidence, or the result of rolling though debris or road conditions that caused the flat tires, I do not know.
During a pit stop, one of the guys had some of that spray tire sealant put into his tire to get it back up, and the peer pressure was put on him to continue the ride. I whispered into his ear that his life was not worth it and that he should take the motorcycle to the dealer to get a new tire. I will say it again; on a motorcycle we only have 2 tires. Tire sealant and or plugs or patches are not safe for motorcycles period. Some people may argue or disagree, I don’t care. Unlike in a car, on a motorcycle the result of a blown tire can be your life or gross or serious personal injury. It is not worth taking a chance.
Inspect your motorcycle for loose bolts or screws. Check your brakes and tires for wear and replace pads or tires if necessary. Replace oil and fluids if necessary, etc. Making your motorcycle safe is not rocket science.
Above all the key to riding your motorcycle in a safe manner is you yourself as a biker or motorcyclist, taking it easy on your motorcycle, especially if you are getting back on the motorcycle after a winter break, or even a couple of week break. You are the key to preventing a motorcycle accident and personal injury. You need to watch for negligent cagers; cover at intersections; keep your motorcycle in gear at stops and watch behind you for potential rear enders; take turns slow; not ride next to cars or trucks; stay visible; ride like cagers cannot see you; anticipate the worst thing a cager can do, etc.
I wish nothing more than for you all to be safe this motorcycle riding season. I will be on the road this season as well and am planning on riding my Harley Davidson Electra Glide thousands of miles. I will be at many major motorcycle rallies this summer; therefore, I need to heed my own advice too.
Be Safe this Season so says the Biker Law Blog!
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Just because you have the money to buy a big bike doesn't mean you have the ability to ride a big bike!
This is the first time I've heard of this ever happening...
NEW WINDSOR - A Beacon man was killed yesterday evening when he crashed his motorcycle in the parking lot of the store he had just bought it from.
Police said Dennis Walden, 56, was riding the 2008 Harley-Davidson he had just bought from Jim Moroney's Cycle Shop across the store's parking lot around 6 p.m. when he lost control and hit a parked vehicle. Walden, who police said was not wearing a helmet, was taken to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, where he was pronounced dead.
http://www.recordonline.com/..../NEWS/80404007That just sucks on many angles.
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Published by Cyril Huze April 4th, 2008 in Editorial, Customs and Builders. 
The first Auto-Glide model was introduced by Ridley in 2002. It evolved into a family of models with 3 common factors; low seat height, light weight, and an automatic transmission. New for 2008 Ridley brings to its riders the very first Ridley automatic with three wheels. It’s quite stylish and functional. The design of the trike is extended from the Auto-Glide Classic with its 4.2 gallon stretched tank, full fenders, Ridley 750 v-twin engine and fully automatic transmission. The trile is now shipping to dealers and if you are in Oklahoma State you can see it this weekend at the Thunder Run IV at OKC Thunder Cycles 900 W. Memorial Road. Ridley Motorcycles.
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