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Please guys get this list populated, then make sticky and possibly force-read for new members.
We all have to start somewhere and many of us start with very limited knowledge of how to do certain things. In all things safety comes first. Please go through the list of things below that new riders typically don't think about and people get hurt, sometimes badly.
Item #1 wear gloves. Bolts break loose and you accidentally punch things with force. Save yourself stitches or broken fingers.
Item #2 do not get brake fluid on your rotor and ride. It is flammable and will burn or it may keep you from stopping.
Item #3 things stay very hot longer than you would think. Always tap to check temps
Item #4 don't run the bike with it on centerstand unless absolutely necessary. If you touch a moving chain you will lose fingers or wish you had.
Item #5 there are no stupid questions only stupid people. Ask the former, so that you aren't the latter... This site is full of good people with answers to your questions no matter how simple you may think they are or how embarrassed you may be. It's internets...not prom. You won't ever see us probably so no need to be embarassed if you need help.
Item #6 the slickest stuff on the road is in this order... Ice, gravel/sand, leaves, grass clippings, water
Guys help me out. One thread to prevent the serious noob injuries.
We all have to start somewhere and many of us start with very limited knowledge of how to do certain things. In all things safety comes first. Please go through the list of things below that new riders typically don't think about and people get hurt, sometimes badly.
Item #1 wear gloves. Bolts break loose and you accidentally punch things with force. Save yourself stitches or broken fingers.
Item #2 do not get brake fluid on your rotor and ride. It is flammable and will burn or it may keep you from stopping.
Item #3 things stay very hot longer than you would think. Always tap to check temps
Item #4 don't run the bike with it on centerstand unless absolutely necessary. If you touch a moving chain you will lose fingers or wish you had.
Item #5 there are no stupid questions only stupid people. Ask the former, so that you aren't the latter... This site is full of good people with answers to your questions no matter how simple you may think they are or how embarrassed you may be. It's internets...not prom. You won't ever see us probably so no need to be embarassed if you need help.
Item #6 the slickest stuff on the road is in this order... Ice, gravel/sand, leaves, grass clippings, water
Guys help me out. One thread to prevent the serious noob injuries.