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It’s hard to judge from a picture the speed and distance of these bikes , but at around 40-50 mph this would probably be an acceptable following distance. Unfortunately I’ve been on both sides of the following to close equation.
To some it would probably be something like, “Sportbikes are just dangerous” or “They must have been going too fast.” Although rider error does contribute to a lot of motorcycle crashes, 75% actually involve collisions with another vehicle, with the leading cause being failure on the the other motorist part to recognize the motorcycle. I won’t get into the stats too much, if ya want to find out out more you can check out the NHTSA site. It has some really good info.
Breaking down on a motorcycle is never fun. You definitely don’t want to blow a tire or lose a chain while your riding, especially on the freeway. Trust me, I’ve done it! I was doing about 70 mph in the fast lane and the bike suddenly felt like it went in to neutral. I looked down and saw a naked sprocket. Trying to coast to a stop while merging over 3 lanes of traffic with people rushing to get home was not something I wanna do again!
The first thing you’ll want to do is go to a local dealer and get a feel for a few. Most dealers don’t mind when you go ”try on” their bikes, I mean it’s the least they can do when ya can’t even test ride the damn thing even if you’re buying it! (Can’t say I really blame em though).
Anyway , if your a beginner I would not recommend buying a brand new bike. Other than the obvious factor of layin’ it down. You may not even enjoy it like you thought you would and that would be a waste of your hard earned cash..
Wearing a helmet is a choice in at least 30 states.. This doesn’t mean it’s a good choice not to.
There are claims that you are more likely to get in an accident if you wear a helmet… People will say helmets block their vision or impair their hearing. Ok, so you might loose a little peripheral vision and not hear as well when someone is trying to talk to you when stopped at a light… Really?! This is why your bike has mirrors and you have the amazing ability to turn your head!
As far as the “I can’t hear as well” claim, the wind on naked ears, even at 30 mph, is loud people. Over time this can actually cause hearing loss. Cutting down wind noise will help you hear other sounds better. You might think the wind in your face helps you feel more alert or awake, but in reality it actually causes fatigue.
Studies from around the globe show that riders who wear helmets not only crash less often, but suffer fewer injuries if they do crash, than those who don’t wear a helmet. They are also less likely to suffer long-term or permanent disabilities and death caused by head or neck injuries.
