Some extra tips...

Tire pressures are very critical to how any vehicle handles or maneuvers (wheel barrows and riding lawn mowers included). There are just too many motorcycles being ridden around with tire pressures of 20 pounds or less. Check your tire pressures often and with an accurate gauge.

Spinners don't count. When riding toward vehicles waiting to cross your path or turn in front of you, take a quick look at the wheels. The wheels may be your first indicator that the vehicle is starting to move. Do not focus your attention on the wheels, but a quick glance or two while approaching the vehicle should give you an idea of any motion. Hands moving with steering wheels of vehicles turning left in front of you can give you some idea of possible motion as well.

Use the vehicle that you are following as a shield. The idea here is not to be on someone's bumper, but to follow at a distance that should allow you to get through the intersection or past the potential obstacle even if someone should decide to turn as you approach them.

Remember that if you train with precision, you'll ride with precision--and react properly when your hide is on the line! Come see us if you want to make 2010 your best riding year ever.
Drive Safe,
Mark Brown.