And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Proper riders always keep at least one finger on the levers, in case quick action is needed. Too many, in the event of an emergency, totally miss the brake/clutch levers when having to unwrap the grip and flex their fingers up and over.
Never having driven a motorized bike more than about five blocks, I appreciate the insight. Might I add that the drive was back in 1965 and was one of about three that I did as a kid.
And as long as she has them, those goggles on helmet should be worn to protect those pretty eyes from insect and other impacts that occasionally happen when riding (especially during bug season). I know - probably attempting to avoid 'racoon eyes' sun tan, but if you have them, may as well use them.
I appreciate the lesson(s) above about clutch - break emergency measures. I had no idea but now it does seem a reasonable measure.
Is it just me or is this young lady "riding" the brakes and the clutch?
ReplyDeleteProper riders always keep at least one finger on the levers, in case quick action is needed. Too many, in the event of an emergency, totally miss the brake/clutch levers when having to unwrap the grip and flex their fingers up and over.
DeleteIt also helps to prevent hand cramping on a long ride.
DeleteNever having driven a motorized bike more than about five blocks, I appreciate the insight. Might I add that the drive was back in 1965 and was one of about three that I did as a kid.
Deletegets my motor running...
ReplyDeleteNice headlights
ReplyDeleteInteresting painting.
ReplyDeleteShe must be going real slow. Her hair is hanging in front of her. Any bit of speed would put her hair behind her back.
ReplyDeleteAnd as long as she has them, those goggles on helmet should be worn to protect those pretty eyes from insect and other impacts that occasionally happen when riding (especially during bug season). I know - probably attempting to avoid 'racoon eyes' sun tan, but if you have them, may as well use them.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the lesson(s) above about clutch - break emergency measures. I had no idea but now it does seem a reasonable measure.