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Gloves
Always wear gloves. Even on a hot day. The car in front of you may throw up a stone that hits your fingers. Ouch!
Also, bare hands are not designed to withstand abrasion or accidental contact with a hot motorcycle part.
Boots
Over-the-ankle boots, please. Preferably made of strong leather. Your ankles are very complicated; protect them.
A boot with a slippery sole could cause embarrassment when you put your foot down at a greasy gas station. Rubber
soles, with a good tread design, offer better gripping capabilities.
Rain Gear
It rains everywhere in this country, some places more than others. Inevitably you will be caught out in the rain. Why
not have a good motorcycle rain suit along, with rain-covers for boots and gloves as well? It’s a lot more fun riding in
the rain when you’re dry.
High-Visibility Gear
The better people see you, the less likely they are to run into you. Brightly colored clothing is preferable to drab, dark
clothing.
You can buy special vests that are designed to make it easier for others to see you. Some military bases feel strongly
about this feature and require all motorcyclists to wear them.
For nighttime, you can buy clothing that reflects light, and put reflective strips on your helmet and the backs of your
boots. Every little bit helps.
YOU AND YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Don’t forget, driving is a privilege, not a right. You have to prove your competence before your license is issued. If you
ignore the laws of your state, your license may be taken from you.
Laws are intended to protect you, not to harass you. You may be the best and safest rider in the country, but these
laws are to keep incompetent, dangerous drivers off the streets. Just think of the chaos if we didn’t have these laws.
Respect them.
Licensing Requirements
These vary from state to state. Most states require a separate license in order to operate a motorcycle. Go and get
one. Drop by your local department of motor vehicles and ask for licensing information. You put yourself, your wallet,
and your insurance at risk if you choose to violate the law.
If your state requests it, take the written test. And the riding test. Get your motorcycle operator’s license. Become a
full-fledged member of the motorcycling fraternity.
Insurance
The registration is easy; pay your money, and you get a license plate to bolt onto the back of the bike.
Insurance is harder, but most states require liability insurance. (Check your state’s laws.) Shop around for it. Some
companies give a discount if you’ve taken an MSF
RiderCourse .
You can also get other coverage on you and your bike: comprehensive, collision, medical payments, uninsured driver
(the other guy), et cetera. Ask your insurance agent what each type of coverage can do for you, and how much it will
cost.
The better your driving record, the less costly the insurance. It pays to be safe.