What advice would you give a prospective motorcycle owner?

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answer:As I mentioned earlier; do not allow inexperienced passengers to ride with you. The most common mistake of a “green” rider is to motion their body away from the ground while making a turn instead of the correct motion toward. Your body counter-shifting the motion of the bike could result in your death. I have a friend who is sans an arm and leg because of a reckless passenger. No matter how exciting it is do not do it! In that same breath of things I would also suggest even deny experienced riders a backseat until you are confident and competent on your baby, alone. Good luck, you’re making me really miss my bike.

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