This happened to a friend I went to school with and his dad when they were riding in the Texas Hill Country. He's a new rider, got the bike about 2 weeks ago.
And here's the bike.
And here's the bike.
Very good points.
Motorists are unaccustomed to looking for motorcycles. The biggest problem is when car and truck drivers make a left turn.
A full face helmet saves lives.
Bikes can be pop-up targets. Riders need to wear everything they own, including a St. Christopher thingie.
I almost nailed a Harley in a parking lot a couple weeks ago. Black bike, black costume, cornered quickly in the shade. I was into the sun, simply no way to see him or react in time when he popped out into the sunlight.
Uh, we only have one side of this accident. From a father, of an admitted new rider, in the hill country, on a Harley. Something tells me there's more to the story that hasn't been told.
Yeah I have a bright red bike with a bright red jacket so I try to be as visible as I can. I think all be wearing the jacket all the time now.
I cannot say this enough times. On a motorcycle you are invisible to most car-bound motorists except a very few who will see and actively try and murder you. Assume every car on the road will do the stupidest thing imaginable to cause and accident. Sooner or later they will.
He's not my son (he's actually older than I am) but I will send well wishes his way.
They also aren't typical Harley riders. T
Who is?
I ride a Harley. I r normal.
David
I was thinking skullcap and goggles - no helmet with chaps and a leather vest.
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I have to admit, I get lazy putting on all my gear sometimes. ALWAYS a helmet and pants, sometimes ill wear my armored pants but they are hot and not comfortable. The jacket is nice when it's cold, but even with the liner out and vents open its still hot as hades on a warm day. I always wear gloves too.