The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 November 1975 — Page 12

Keep left center of your lane for safety is advice from expert to motorcyclists

By KENNY ROBERTS 1975-74 AMA Grand National (.hampion Motorcycle riding is just about the most exhilarating form of transportation available today. And in these times of fluctuating fuel supplies and ever higher prices, it certainly is the most economical form of motoring. Yet. when I see some of the personal equipment worn by motorcyclists riding along the highways and expressways of the nation and some of their maneuvers, it positively terrifies me. You may think that is a peculiar statement coming from a guy who, on two wheels, has been clocked through the traps of Daytona <Fla » International Speedway at just over 190 miles an hour

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capture the attention of a motorist ahead, letting him know you are there. As to personal equipment, here are the thing* that I Mrongly recommend if you are going to ride the highway* and street*. 1. A top-quality helmet, of course, preferably of the full-face variety and with a Urong shield. Sungla**e* or the *kin on your forehead aren’t going to

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protect you from that Monc or metal bolt that may be kicked *quare into your face by the lire from the car in front. 2. Heavy *hoe* or boot* to offer proper foot and ankle protection for any eventuality you may encounter. These could be of the lace-up or buckle type used in motocross or trial* riding. They have been perfected for motor-

cycling safety. (I shudder to recall it but do you know. I once saw a guy riding our freeway in sandals? ) 3. Strong, supple gloves that afford protection to the hands, yet enable you to operate with the necessary freedom of your controls. 4. Heavy pants and a durable jacket of some sort that will protect the legs and arms from those things that may be kicked up by the car in front. Your basic rules for riding are the same as they are for driving an auto-

mobile, with some minor adjustments to give you an even better cushion in the matter of safety. An example of the latter: on a well-traveled thoroughfare, always stay a little bit to the left of center in your lane. That keeps you out of that slick created in the middle of the lane that has been caused by oil dripping from countless cars. Naturally, the mechanical performance of your motorcycle also is a vital part of the picture. It needs periodic service and tuning, just as a car does.