Older riders starting to ride motorcycles

Older riders starting to ride motorcycles

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[moose3971]

It is my understanding that new riders in their 40's and over, have the highest accident rates. I am not sure what the main reason is behind this, but I beleive that it is because they do not have the experience of those that have riden since a young age, and have the built in reflexes, that u mentioned. My advice, take it slow, ride further behind other cars, and take a motorcycle safety class. Even though I have riden motorcycles since I was 15, I took the course, it helped, I learned alot.

[suburbanryder]

@moose3971 I believe my reflexes are quick because I developed them in my twenties. I really believe it is harder to start in your 40's and like you said much more time and caution is needed.

[Moosepiesandwich]

Multiple good topics along with the voice of experience. Tom McCahill (Mechanix Illustrated test driver and originator of the "0 to 60" measurement) thought anticipation was a key to saftey. He wrote that while on the road he would imagine all the things that could possibly go wrong at that moment and then figure a response/escape for each. Every year diminishes my ability to bounce so I turn the music down and use Tom's technique. Great vid!

[suburbanryder]

@Moosepiesandwich Interesting you mentioned music.

I never have listened to music in all my years of riding.

That may be a good future topic to explore in a video.

[spearfysh]

Great video!! Your commentary is very informative.Its interesting HOW your riding, The room you leave yourself and how you are always scanning what's around you. Thanks for the posts.

[suburbanryder]

Glad you enjoyed it hope you come along on more rides.

[suburbanryder]

@kawboyCAFE In Chicago about every other ride I have at least one close call but 40 years of living here I just always expect it. I wonder about new riders and people on motorcycles from out of state. They may not realize the danger if they are from a more rural area.