{"id":14874,"date":"2022-10-05T12:54:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/?p=14874"},"modified":"2022-10-05T12:54:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:54:15","slug":"safety-tips-for-first-time-motorcycle-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/safety-tips-for-first-time-motorcycle-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips for First-Time Motorcycle Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Safety<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the proud owner of a new motorcycle, your excitement is understandably probably high. While you certainly should be excited, you must remember not to overlook some of the safety essentials your first time at the helm of your bike. Luckily, you can begin your education right now. Familiarize yourself with our safety tips for first-time motorcycle owners.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Neglect Safety Gear<\/h2>\n

You may see motorcycle riders without their helmets in media, driving down the road with the wind in their hair. While it may feel nice to go without a stuffy helmet, you have to think about your safety on the road. Don\u2019t worry; even while you\u2019re wearing a helmet, motorcycle rides can still be exhilarating.<\/p>\n

Unlike in a car, you don\u2019t have a metal frame around you when riding a motorcycle, so there\u2019s less separating you from the road during an accident. Wear motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots, and pants to reduce potential injuries on the road. Hazards are always present, but you can minimize the risks with the right gear.<\/p>\n

Dress for the Weather<\/h2>\n

Another detail to consider when dressing for motorcycle rides is the weather. You should always check the weather before heading out on a bike. You don\u2019t want to find yourself caught up in a rainy storm dressed for warm, sunny weather.<\/p>\n

Out of the various tips for safely riding motorcycles in the rain,<\/a> checking the weather and preparing isn\u2019t something to neglect. Snow can be equally troublesome if you\u2019re not ready for it. Keep yourself and your possessions dry with waterproof clothing and bags, wear enough to stay warm, and proceed cautiously to avoid slipping.<\/p>\n

Baby Steps Are Okay<\/h2>\n

One more invaluable safety tip for first-time motorcycle owners is to avoid pushing yourself too much, too early. Don\u2019t be afraid to take baby steps on relatively easy, uncrowded roads to get a feel for the bike and how it handles beneath you.<\/p>\n

The more experience you have, the more capable you\u2019ll be at handling higher speeds, special terrain, and other unique factors. Keep the road safe for you and everyone else by using these tips whenever you sit down on your motorcycle.
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Develop healthy motorcycle riding habits using our safety checklist for first-time owners so that you can enjoy the ride without needlessly risking your health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":14875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[245],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14874"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14874"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14876,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14874\/revisions\/14876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakecountybanner.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}