Favorite advice to new riders

[Swagonmaster]

What advice would you give to a rider that was a newby?

Don't EVER go somewhere that your mind hasn't already gotten to!
Being surprised is one of the deadliest things that you can have happen to you and it is preventable (usually).

[FM-USA]

What advice would you give to a rider that was a newby?

Don't EVER go somewhere that your mind hasn't already gotten to!
Being surprised is one of the deadliest things that you can have happen to you and it is preventable (usually).

I used to say "Expect the unexpected" but since I got rear-ended few years ago, I had to drop that from my salutation.
I would never expect the car I just passed would speed up when I changed lanes, since I noticed the passenger was pregnant.

[Swagonmaster]

From the good folks at Abate:

[kwthom]

Early on, "Iron Butt" can have a whole new meaning...

I've started with this document:

http://www.ironbuttrally.com/tech/aowprintout.cfm

This will certainly seed any further discussion about riding, touring or any ride-related topics.

[Swagonmaster]

What advice would you give to a rider that was a newby?

Don't EVER go somewhere that your mind hasn't already gotten to!
Being surprised is one of the deadliest things that you can have happen to you and it is preventable (usually).

I used to say "Expect the unexpected" but since I got rear-ended few years ago, I had to drop that from my salutation.
I would never expect the car I just passed would speed up when I changed lanes, since I noticed the passenger was pregnant.

That is why I added the "usually" sometimes all of the paying attention and planning in the world isn't enough to keep away from someone else that's not paying attention. However I do try to stack the deck as much as possible.

[dingdong]

Early on, "Iron Butt" can have a whole new meaning...

I've started with this document:

http://www.ironbuttrally.com/tech/aowprintout.cfm

This will certainly seed any further discussion about riding, touring or any ride-related topics.

Mostly good info there. I picked a few tips.