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Originally Posted by HarryT
I've been riding motorbikes for 30+ years.
Invest in a decent set of leathers. It's expensive, but a lot easier than growing a new skin if you come off and slide along the road for a while.
Also, assume that every car driver is a blind idiot, because in any accident you'll come off worst.
My bike was the sole means of transport for 10+ years, and then I rode in all weathers. Now I don't ride when the roads are icy; it's just not worth the risk.
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I've had various Japanese, German, and Italian motorcycles since 1973, and am past president of a motorcycle club (AKA biker gang) and I heartily endorse Harry’s recommendations.
I might add that helmet use is a bit controversial. Often they contribute to injuries rather than prevent them. Statistics seem to be a little contra-intuitive, in that in most (every?) cases that a US State has enacted a mandatory helmet law, accident/injury/death rates per passenger mile have gone up. I could get into a long discussion regarding the reasons for this, but I’ll just leave it there for now. Bottom line on that is that if you chose to wear a helmet, get the very best one that you can afford, and weight is important! The lighter the better in order to help mitigate neck injuries.
The important thing to remember is that there are two kinds of riders, those who have been down, and those who will be down.