Tallahassee FL Chapter # 0737
Safety Articles
One of the main features of our monthly newsletter is the safety article. These articles address the number one priority in riding motorcycles: RIDE SAFELY !! Prior articles will be posted here for your continued reference. Please pass along any suggested article topics to the chapter safety officer.
| Feb12 | Riding + Alcohol..fatal accidents..47% involve rider alcohol.. |
| Jan 12 | Deer and the Motorcycle...75% result in serious injury or death.. |
| Nov 11 | Wind Chill "..significantly brings down the 'real' temperature.." |
| Oct 11 | The most widely accepted hand signals used in group riding. |
| Sep 11 | Basics.. of group riding with the goal of having a safe ride. |
| Aug 11 | More on rain riding: changing conditions.. |
| Jul 11 | Rain Riding..products that..minimize..rain and fogging.. |
| Jun 11 | Motorcycle crashes. ..learning from these situations |
| May 11 | Repairs:handling a flat (tubeless) tire while on a ride.. |
| Apr 11 | Tires. ..should be your #1 maintenance priority. |
| Mar 11 | Riding 2 Up. rear tire will need .. 3 to 6 lbs of additional air.. |
| Feb 11 | Accidents..most prevalent .. involves a collision with a car. |
| Jan 11 | Dressing for safety and the weather conditions. |
| Nov 10 | Year in Review..learn both brakes..front AND rear |
| Sep 10 | Rain Riding..suit..helmet shield..slow down ! |
| Aug 10 | Lightning...best place to be..inside and wait it out.. |
| May 10 | Rolling Stops..possibly one of the worst habits.. |
| Apr 10 | Don't Ride Blind...see,search,evaluate,execute.. |
| Mar 10 | Fatigue [Pt 2]...consider a long ride seat upgrade... |
| Feb 10 | Fatigue. ..plenty of rest stops..even when closer to home.. |
| Jan 10 | Cold weather riding. ..2 layers of micro-weave body armor... |