> If you ride motorcycles or just want to *TAKE THE MSF COURSE* (or an
> appropriate safety course for your locality).  If it's been a while
> since you've taken it, TAKE IT AGAIN.  I'm not trying to drum up
> business- most MSF instruction sites are at capacity anyway, and lord
> knows I don't do it for the pay.

These classes are very good, and I highly recommend them.

> Motorcycles are dangerous.

Now come on. ;-)  The biggest dangers concerning motorcycles involve, speed,
alcohol, and mostly cars.

> Motorcyclists have to accept the danger, but there are effective
> techniques that will help you minimize the danger.  Every time I've
> taught the course to experienced riders, the students have told me they
> have learned something, even those that have been riding far longer than
> I have.
>
> Matt

I have been riding for quite a while, but I didn't know about
counter-steering until a few years ago.  It's not the kind of thing that you
would just happen upon thru normal riding.  However, after using it and
gaining experience with it, its become quite natural.

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList
mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu