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If you happen to be looking for motorcycles for sale Greensboro then you need to take some time to analyze why you want a motorcycle and what measures you can take to keep yourself safe. Which Bike? Don’t listen to the people that say the bike depends on what type of person you are, or that the bike chooses you, or anything that sounds silly like that. You need to consider your body type and physical frame. If you happen to have shorter legs and a longer torso, then a dirt bike won’t work for you since they ride so high. Or, if you are very tall, then the dirt bike might be the better choice, once again, because of the ride height. Go with what you think feels comfortable physically not what will make you more popular in the eyes of your peers. That’s how accidents happen. You will end up getting something way too big for what you plan on using it for and because you’re not accustomed to the level of power and the size of the bike itself, you will either lay down the bike or lose control and run into something. So, think before you buy and always test ride if they’ll let you. Special Licensing Some states require that you have a special endorsement on your license in order to operate a motorcycle. In Utah there is a road test for this endorsement and part of the test and endorsement is that if you test on a certain sized bike then you’re only able to ride up to that tier for size. For example, if you test on a 90 CC bike, then that is the highest you can ride. The other tiers are 249 CCs or less, 649 CCs or less, or 650 CCs and above. The reasoning behind this is simple. The bigger bikes ride so much differently than the smaller ones. If you feel like you can handle a 750 or 900, then you should have tested on it. This is designed to keep you safe and those that may be involved in your accident safe as well. Protective Gear The number one and most obvious item is the helmet. Some states have helmet laws where it’s a no helmet, no riding. If you want to ride you better be protecting your head. They are now more comfortable and have been seen with Bluetooth headsets built in so you can still answer your phone or listen to music while you ride. The Leather Suit Has a Purpose The leather jacket and chaps really do serve a purpose other than to help you look the part. They are there to protect your skin. Most have a special placement of armor plating which will assist you if you happen to be sliding on the pavement while you are skidding out. The Gloves with the Raised Knuckles You may have seen these special gloves. They have a large section on the top of the glove that has raised knuckles usually made of carbon fiber. The purpose of the raised knuckles is just in case you do slide out and you’re on your back that you can try to lift your body up by pressing down on the pavement with them in order to have less of your body making contact with the pavement. This saves your body a lot of pain and downtime. The safety section had so much said in it because there was a phrase that has gone around that says, “There are two types of riders out there, those that have been in accidents and those that will be in accidents.” Bike accidents will happen, you just need to be prepared for them. So after you have found motorcycles for sale in Greensboro and narrowed it down to one option remember, ride safely. More people want you alive than you think.
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