Yup, good technique.
I started doing this when I began seriously Enduro riding.
Saved me taking the big step and performing cartwheels a few times now.
Rideforever used to hand out cool side stand pucks. Bright yellow.
Since getting a flat a few years ago I always carry a large can of Holts tire weld / seal / puncture fix goo. Got me home once before.
Always put your keys in the ignition before you put your gloves on.
Manopausal.
When your bike 'breaks down', check the kill switch first.
Grow older but never grow up
The backrest panel out of a sheepskin car seat cover is almost perfect in shape for using on a motorcycle....got one that's done 25yrs service on a few different bikes. And realistically how many car seat covers get tossed when the restraints fail or the seat section gets worn and generally the back panel is still in bloody good condition and they're usually been treated properly during manufacture so the lanolin content is low so no chance of the office workers shiny arse effect of your gear
Dont get carried away with super sticky racey type super grippy tyres. the fucking suck ass in the wet. racing tyres are for racing bikes. I was reminded of this very recently and scared the fuck out of myself when I was caught in a torrential downpour.
Cleaning your bike - to get the dried, and caked on bus etc off the front of the bike, fill the bucket with water mixed with your chosen cleaning agent. Get an old towel, and soak it in the bucket, then drape the soaking towel over the front of the bike. Now drink a beer while you wait ten minutes to commence the actual clean. The soaked towel draped over the bike seems to re-hydrate all the baked on bugs etc on the bike, and the wipe right off with a damp cloth, and zero elbow grease required.
group rides are fine - as long as you know all the other people participating.
Same thing on a farm bike. Don't bother heaving it dejectedly onto the trailer and trundling it down to the dealer in town until you've checked the kill switch and fuel.
Oh and the best time to get a spare key cut is before you lose the only one you have left. "Take extra care of the last remaining key".
"Shout! Shout! Let the clutch out!" Gears for Fears
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