Beancounter wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:05 pm
I get asked why I want to join RoSPA.... then he says “What about being safer?”;
You can't teach or learn 'being safer', however it's worded. That really only comes from doing other stuff.
For example: cornering speed. Simplistically, change nothing else, go slower = safer. But slower than 'what' speed?
Improve your braking performance and reaction time, then you might be 'safer' at the same speed should you have to stop.
Use the throttle well Vs trailing throttle at the same speed. One is 'safer' because the bike is probably more balanced.
If the bike grounds mid-corner, knowing to lean in could get you around - but closing the throttle could lose more ground clearance.
So next time you're asked that, suggest that by going out for a ride you have actually increased exposure to risk so potentially reduced your safety