Keep it in safe riding condition between rides. Avoid add-ons and modifications that make your cycle harder to handle. First, make sure your motorcycle is right for you. Your feet should reach the ground while you are seated on the cycle. Horn Two mirrors Borrowing and Lending Borrowers and lenders of motorcycles, beware.
Crashes are fairly common among beginning riders - especially in the first months of riding.
Riding an unfamiliar cycle adds to the problem. If you borrow a motorcycle, get familiar with it in a controlled area. And if you lend your motorcycle to friends, make sure they are licensed and know how to ride before allowing them out into traffic. No matter how experienced you may be, ride extra carefully on any bike that's new or unfamiliar to you. More than half of all collisions occur on motorcycles ridden by the operator for less than six months.