From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!npoiv!hou5f!ariel!vax135!cornell!tesla!jeff Newsgroups: net.cycle Title: Re: Tips for a novice? Article-I.D.: tesla.7 Posted: Sun Mar 13 15:19:33 1983 Received: Tue Mar 15 01:25:00 1983 References: uofm-cv.162 Tips for a novice: 1. Get a light bike, it`s easier to ride, learn on, park, pick up. 2. Wear a helmet and cover as much of the skin that`s left over as you can. 3. Avoid thinking like the author of the previous letter. 4. Use one of those headlight-pulsing units. 5. Remember you`re always in danger, especially from oncoming traffic. Assume no 4-wheel drivers see you, and always have an out. Good luck. P.S. I also think that 45mph is the optimum speed for motorcycling--at least on my BMW R60/7.