Prepare Now Ride for a Lifetime

Our goal is to do what we have to today, so we can ride tomorrow Addenda

• Prayer • Statistics • Basic Maintenance and Walkaround Tips • Bike Accessories that Greatly Enhance Rider Safety • All Weather Riding Gear • Long Distance Riding • First on Scene • Pack Riding • Tips from the Road – Share your best tips Prayer Statistics

Facts and figures Statistics - Facts

Rider Choices Direction Common Accidents

Lack of Formal Training The National Highway Traffic Safety • A Car Turns Left In Front Of You Association shows that: Alcohol • You Hit Gravel In A Blind Corner 53% of “crossing path” crashes Speed involved left-hand turns. • You Entered A Corner Too Fast Helmets reduce the risk of death 36% of fatal motorcycle accidents • A Car Changes Lane Into You by 37% involve a car making a left-hand • A Car Hits You From Behind Helmets reduce the risk of head turn in front of that motorcycle. injury by 69% • You Locked The Front Brake • A Car Opened Its Door • It’s Slippery! • The Most Common Bike Accident Statistics – By State Statistics – By Holiday Statistics – By Location - Condition Statistics – By Age Statistics - Deer Basic Maintenance and Walkaround Tips

Your bike can’t check itself Walkaround Tips – T-CLOCK

T-CLOCK

T - tires and wheels C - controls L - lights O - oil C - chassis K - kickstand Walkaround Tips – T – Tires & Wheels

Check tread depth of tires with Check spokes (when used) for “wear bars” and check pressure. “ring” sound. Walkaround Tips – C - Controls

Check Levers and cables for condition and smooth operation Walkaround Tips – L - Lights

Check all lights: • Headlight / taillight • Running lights (if equipped) • Turn signals – front and rear Walkaround Tips – O – Oil

Check fluid levels: FLH shown • Motor oil (left arrow) • Transmission fluid when separate (right arrow) Walkaround Tips – C - Chassis

• Check drive belt • Look over bikes suspension • Look for any loose fasteners Walkaround Tips – K - Kickstand

Check kickstand operation: • When picked up, kickstand should stay up • Metric bikes will not start when in gear and kickstand is down Bike Accessories that Greatly Enhance Rider Safety

Accessories that move the needle in your favor LED Lights

#1 Improvement you can make to your motorcycle

• Very bright white light

• Low energy usage

• Illuminates forward and to the sides

• Headlights, running lights, turn signals LED Running Lights

Additional Lighting & Visibility • Light always points straight ahead • Provides additional ground illumination • Helps when exiting freeway at night • LED in daytime increases your visibility Electronic Deer Whistle GPS

Dash Mounted Handle Bar Mounted Thoughts • Unfamiliar area • Night time • Weather • Know time to turn • Easy to reroute • Load favorite ride • Exact location • Elevation • Zoom out map Handgrip Guards

Helps With • Rain • Cold • Sleet • Hail • Rocks • Birds • et al Heated Hand Grips

Helps With • Keeps your paws warm • Rider comfort Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

When there’s no room for error, an H- D Anti-lock Braking System can make all the difference.

Remember: If you have ABS, you’re stopping power, distance, and control is better that those around you without it. (Think Pack Riding and cars behind you) Front and Rear Crash Bars

Features • Protection in crash • Protection if you tip over • Mounts for Highway Pegs Blind Spot Mirrors

Features • Split Vision Mirror minimizes blind spots. • Provides a wide panoramic rear view of the left and right lane, and the road behind you. Oil Level – Temperature Gauge

Oil Level Gauge • Don’t have to burn your hands removing oil filler cap to check levels on long hard rides • Displays oil level • Displays oil temperature Soft Lowers

Blocks the wind and rain on those long winter rides. All Weather Riding Gear

Riding gear that moves the needle in your favor Helmet

Full Face Helmet • Are lighter than they used to be • Protect from sun, rain, hail, sleet, rocks, birds, et al • Anti-Fog liner helps in cold weather • Some have an inner sun visor • If so, use electrical tape to greatly reduce rider eye fatigue and glare at dusk and dawn Rain Suit

Harley Rain Suit • Reflective • (would not buy the black ones) • Keeps you dry • Has hood • Use as another layer in bitter cold • Bring your leathers to the shop when trying on. Be sure to mount, sit, and dismount your motorcycle with the suit on, to ensure fit. Rain Glove Covers

Dry Hands Anyone? • Several manufactures make these incredibly useful rain glove covers. • Adds an additional layer when it’s very cold outside. Anti-Slip Motorcycle Boot Rain Covers

Must Have for All Weather Bikers • Several manufactures make these • Keeps feet dry • Very sturdy, can walk around in them • Covers lower leg, keeps wind out • Folds ups small • Do not buy the Harley brand, the heels are open! Rainx Plastic Water Repellent

Helps Keep Face Shied Clear • Hydrophobic treatment for plastics • Dramatically improves water repellency on plastics • Easy to use • Durable coating • Spray-on application Seat Pad

Circulator Large Seat Pad • Several manufacturers • Breathable Circulator Seat Pad promotes air movement and reduces heat build-up where the rider's body touches the seat. • Low-profile design minimizes seat-height change compared to inflatable pads, while enhancing comfort with its shock-absorbing construction Waterproof Bag

Long Distance Rides Need More Storage • Waterproof river raft bags are perfect, many manufacturers make these. • Your gear is dry • After loading the bag, you compress it down then seal it. Notice how my bike is packed out, the bag is compressed. • This was a 5,000 mile cross country ride in December, departing from San Diego, CA. Spot™ Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger

Features • Satellite works when your cell doesn’t • SOS button alerts GEOS International Response Coordination Center • Help-assist button allows you to ask for help from friends and family • Check-in button lets your contacts know you're okay and where you are • Track button allows your contacts to track your progress using Google Maps Electric Riding Gear

Cadillac Winter Riding Experience • Keeps you warm a toasty even in the bitter cold Thermal Insulated Fleece Lined Neck Warmers

Keep Your Neck Warm • At 20°80 mph any exposed skin will suffer • I found this easier than a scarf • Does not blow in the wind Cold Weather Helmet Liner (aka The Beak)

Keep Your Face Warm • At 20°80 mph any exposed skin will suffer • Several manufacturers make this or similar products • Wickable and Breathable • One Size Fits Most Gaiters

Extreme Cold Help • Keeps wind from running up your Carhartt’s Extreme Cold Mittens

Mittens Make Big Difference • For those very long days in the cold, artic mittens can really help. • Several manufacturers make these • Get Gore-Tex ones, water proof • These have separate liner and covers Extreme Cold Boots

Artic Waterproof Boots • Several manufacturers make these • Waterproof • Rated for extreme cold • Try on with wool socks • If your feet sweat, get thin liner to wick moisture away to keep your feet dry Layers = Success in the Cold

• The key to staying warm is to layer up. • Practice putting your gear on, ensuring you have full movement when dressed out. If not, fix it before riding. • Long Johns, top and bottom. • Long sleeve shirt or sweat top or hoddie. • Knee length wool socks • Carhartt Overalls or similar - keeps air off your back • Rain suit for wind protection and another layer • Don’t layer up in a heated building, prevents sweating. Try Your Gear On BEFORE You Need It

• Rain gear, cold weather gear is bulky at best. • You MUST try on your gear, ride your motorcycle before you need it. • Gloves or mittens change how you operate the controls, switches, and buttons. • Bulky boots could change how you operate the controls and your foot placement options. Cold Weather Refueling

• Your gloves are not heaters (unless electric) • At best they keep you warm or not cold • If your hands are cold, putting them into a glove or mitten will not warm them up!

1. Pump your gas 2. Go inside, warm your hands and gloves using hand dryer 3. Put gloves on, go outside and ride in comfort Long Distance Riding

This tool gives you the ability to see more places, some distant, in less time Long Distance - Defined

• 750 – 1,200+ miles per day • 2,500 mile 3 or 4 day weekends • Cross Country Trips Long Distance - Rider

• Be well rested with several good nights of sleep before departing • Each night you need proper rest • Hydrate well each night, even in cold weather • Learn to eat without suffering a sugar spike and resulting drop, dozing on your motorcycle is not good. • Example: Hash browns in the morning are a no-no. • Fruit, nuts, beef jerky, sugar free or low sugar protein bars, and cheese sticks. • Everyone is different, practice, practice, train, train, train. • Stress or expectations have no place in 1,000+ mile days • Know your limitations and never exceed them, ride your ride. Long Distance - Motorcycle

• Know when your motorcycle needs servicing • Oil, check up, tires, fluids, brakes, battery, chassis, forks • If your bike burns oil, you must stay on top of this on long rides. • If required, plan ahead for • Oil change and servicing, tire change when on the road • Keep you motorcycle in top mechanical shape • Know your tank to tank mileage at cruising speeds • GPS routes programmed • Ergonomic position on the motorcycle prevents hand numbing, back discomfort, and neck pain. See your dealer or specialist to help you sort out riding comfort issues. Get help, it will pay off in spades. • Wipe your headlights, taillights, turn signal lights, keep them clean. Long Distance - Planning

• National and Local Weather Services – know what’s coming • Snow, sleet, ice, rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flood warnings, dust storms, hurricanes • Check out the Weather App - RadarScope • Forest Fires – know about these before you travel near them. • FYI: Animals are fleeing the fires and there is a lot of smoke • Large Road Construction Projects • Riding in wet tar is zero fun and worse to clean off your motorcycle • Expect long delays, especially in summer, best to avoid • Know the elevations you’ll be ascending • Snow in July is possible in the Continental United States. • Know the traffic patterns for large city's you’ll be crossing. Long Distance - Gear

• Bring all the required gear previously mentioned • Waterproof bag, camera, tripod, GoPro, GPS Messenger • First Aid Kit, LED flashlight, whistle, extra fuses • Manufacturer toolkit, extra motorcycle FOB and key. • Sunscreen, Chapstick, Blistex, cell phone charger, camera charger, finger nail clipper • Bible, tracts, give away New Testaments and literature • Your biker business cards, Church business cards Long Distance - Legal

• Know the Carry Conceal Laws for all states you are entering • Get the app for your phone: CCW – Concealed Carry 50 State • Know requirements by state, if pulled over for disclosing a weapon • Know magazine capacity limitations • Know the laws for transporting weapons and ammunitions • If in doubt, call ahead and verify • USA Carry Website: https://www.usacarry.com/ Long Distance – The Ride

• Zero stress, have fun, enjoy the freedom and the ride. • When things happen, and they will, don’t stress, pray, work the problem, worst case, you’re spending the night in a new place, meeting new people. • Covering long distance is a balance between speed, gas mileage, and restroom usage. This takes practice and remember, at 85+ mph, you’ll be using up fuel pretty fast. So riding fast does not always equate to a higher average speed for the day. • Check-in each night with loved ones. Long Distance – The Ride – Part Two

• West bound is great since you cross time zones and gain time. • East bound, the sun goes down sooner and you loose time crossing time zones. • West bound at dusk can be brutal with the sun right in your eyes for hours. Taping the helmet inner visor helps. • Getting 100% glare reduction sunglasses is a huge help as well. • There are days, where you can ride, ride, ride. Others, by 7:00 pm or 9:00 pm you’re tired. It’s OK, pull it on over and ride tomorrow. Long Distance – The Ride – Part Three

From the Road Just departed Redwood National Forest, went to visit a light house on the coast. Needed to get to Mt. Shasta. Many large forest fires in the area, so I found a road to take. Turned out to be 75 miles of single lane, steep drop offs, ZERO services or people. Took two hours to cover the distance. Two hours of technical riding. When I got back on a normal road I almost crashed in a turn because I was tired. Long Distance – The Ride – Part Four

Ride Prayerfully One fine summer day I was running the canyons on Idaho 75, between Challis and Stanley. I had just stopped for an injured rider that went off into the river. EMS was on the scene, got to spend time with the rider and EMS.

Back on the road a short time later, I felt the Holy Spirt telling me to slow down, I did as I was entering a blind corner. Sure enough, a resident was backed across the highway. Had I not obeyed the prompting of God, I would have been in a terrible accident. Long Distance – Skill - Panic Stopping

Panic Stopping – Always Be Ready

“In one day on the same highway I performed two full on panic stops 10 minutes apart, Big Horn Sheep, and Bambi.”

• Learn to panic stop. Practice in all weather conditions.

• Tip: I use a yellow light at the signal to a initiate panic stop - be sure no car or motorcycle is behind you. If a light turns yellow I initiate a panic stop. • Front and rear brakes, downshift, control. If you have ABS learn to harness its great value in panic stops. First on Scene

Do no harm, life over limb First on Scene – The Scene First on Scene – The Scene First on Scene – The Scene First on Scene – Law of Inertia

Newton's first law of motion - sometimes referred to as the law of inertia.

An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. First on Scene – Good Samaritan Law

• The Good Samaritan Law is a 50 state law that is designed to exempt a person who attempts to give REASONONABLE aid to another person who is sick, injured, or otherwise imperiled, from Legal liability. First on Scene – Motorcycle Accident Types

• Head on collision • Read ended • Lateral impact • Laying the bike down First on Scene – Scene Survey

Scene Survey – 911 Information

• Where are you? What landmarks are close if you don’t know the address? If you have a GPS, use it. • How many injured? • Bleeding badly? • Is the person breathing? • Are they alert and talking? • Helmet or no helmet? • Any life or injury threats to you or anyone helping? You can’t help anyone if you become a victim yourself. Your safety about all else. First on Scene – A, B, C’s of Treatment

Do no harm, life before limb

Airway – make sure the person has a good airway and is able to move air freely, look for teeth, blood, vomit, or anything that may restrict the airway and breathing.

Conscious – Ask questions that they should know the answer to: President? Month?, Day of the Week?

Unconscious – Place your ear 6 inches from the persons mouth and nose. Listen and feel for breathing on your face while looking at the chest area rise and fall.

Skin – Is the skin pale, cool, and clammy? Are lips and fingernail beds blue?

Bleeding – If so, how bad? First on Scene – Types of Bleeding

Arterial Venous Capillary First on Scene – Bleeding Control

Direct Pressure

• Place gauze or dressing to injury site and apply pressure directly to the wound, if dressing becomes blood soaked and the bleeding hasn’t stopped, do not remove the old dressing, instead add new dressing over it.

• Removing the old dressing could disrupt and clotting that may have already started and add to the bleeding. First on Scene – Bleeding Control

Tourniquet - Used as a last resort in controlling bleeding.

• Make sure the tourniquet is wide enough that is doesn’t cut the skin when tightened. • Wrap the tourniquet above the injury site without covering the wound. • Do NOT wrap tourniquet on a joint such as the knee, elbow, or ankle. Tourniquet should be placed above the joint. • Tighten only until bleeding stops! Over tightening may cause more damage to tissue around injury site. First on Scene – C-Spine

• C-Spine – once you have verified the patient is breathing and have controlled any life threatening bleeding or any other life threats, then you should take C-Spine control, patient permitting.

• C-Spine should be held until Emergency Services arrive to take over. First on Scene – Multiple Samaritans

• If there are multiple people on scene to help, one need to be on the phone to 911 while one is holding C-Spine and the other addressing bleeding and other life threats. Pack – Group Riding

Before each group ride, hold a meeting to discuss important details. Group Riding Tips - Preparations

Before you hit the road, everyone who will be in your group should hold a brief meeting to discuss the important details of your trip. For example: • What route will you take? • What rest stops are along the way? • Who will lead the group? Ideally, the lead rider should be an experienced motorcycle operator who is very familiar with the route you are traveling. • Who will be the tail gunner rider? Ideally, the tail gunner rider should be an experienced motorcycle operator who has a cell phone to call for help if necessary. Group Riding Tips - Preparations

What will you do if someone becomes separated or breaks down in the group?

Find a safe place to pull off the highway or go to the next exit and find a safe pull off. Never pull over on the interstate as a group unless its an emergency.

It's a good idea to assign someone in your group to carry a first-aid kit, cell phone, and basic tools. Motorcycle riding can be unpredictable, so it's important to be prepared for any emergency situation.

On the day before your trip, fill up your gas tank and inspect your bike for any mechanical problems. Your motorcycle should be in good running condition before any group riding experience. Group Riding Tips - Safety

When riding in a group, you should always follow the same safety procedures you'd use when traveling alone. However, the close proximity of other riders does add to the risk of operating a motorcycle. To stay safe in a group riding situation, remember the following tips:

• Use a staggered riding formation to provide a sufficient space cushion between group members. Each rider must have enough space and time to react to any hazards that you might encounter. • If you're traveling on a curvy road or visibility is poor, ride in a single-file formation. Group Riding Tips – Following Distance

Riders on the same track should have a distance between them of at least 2 seconds. Group Riding Tips – Passengers - Tikes

Motorcycle operators carrying passengers should ride on the right whenever possible.

Novice riders shouldn't carry passengers at all.

If someone in the group is riding a Trike, have him/her ride at the rear or front of the group. Group Riding Tips – Lane Changing

Changing lanes with a group Group Riding Tips – Scanning

As you're riding, periodically check your mirrors to make sure the person behind you isn't falling behind. If necessary, slow down to allow him/her to catch up. Don't allow anyone to get separated from the group. Group Riding Tips – Alcohol

Under no circumstances should you mix alcohol and motorcycle riding. Do not allow anyone who has been drinking to travel in your group. A single unsafe rider puts everyone at risk. Group Riding Tips – Hand Signals Group Riding Tips – Hand Signals Tips from the Road

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If you have suggestions to make this material better please let us know. Links - Statistics

Traffic Safety https://www.in.gov/cji/2329.htm

Drivers Have a 1 in 145 Chance of Hitting a Deer in Indiana https://www.wkw.com/blog/drivers-1-145-chance-hitting-deer-indiana/

Holiday Riding: Motorcycle Accident Statistics You Should Know http://www.motorcyclelegalfoundation.com/motorcycle-accident-statistics-during-the-holidays/

The older, ‘Easy Rider’ generation has a higher risk of fatalities on motorcycles, AAA says https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/tripping/wp/2017/10/16/baby-boomers-who-made-motorcycles-cool-are-also-at-higher-risk-of-fatalities- aaa-says/?utm_term=.61fe4c28c16c

Background on: Motorcycle crashes https://www.iii.org/article/background-on-motorcycle-crashes

10 Common Motorcycle Accidents and How To Avoid Them https://rideapart.com/articles/10-common-motorcycle-accidents-and-how-to-avoid-them Links - Motorcycle Accessories

4 tips to increase your motorcycle’s visibility Harley-Davidson Anti-Lock Braking System https://www.dairylandinsurance.com/motorcycle/on-the- https://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h- road/safety/4-tips-to-increase-motorcycle-visibility d/en_US/home/ABS-brakes.html

The Hornet Deer Whistle HD Dealership Opinion http://www.xp3hornet.com/ https://thundermountainharley.com/2012/04/to-abs-or- not-to-abs/

Oil Temperature Gauge https://www.harley-davidson.com/shop/motorcycle-oil- Harley Davidson Anti-Lock Braking System YouTube – transmission-gauges VERY GOOD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEfGYPmDuQ Links - Motorcycle Gear

Fly Racing Rain Glove Cover https://www.denniskirk.com/3576387XL.sku Spot™ Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger Personal Tracker https://www.cabelas.com/product/SPOT-LLC-SPOT-GEN- ORANGE/1661065.uts Anti-Slip Motorcycle Boot Rain Covers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072MC6H9G/ https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Anti-Slip-Motorcycle-Boot- RainX Plastic Treatment Shoes/dp/B01FWH2LVG https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-620036-Plastic-Treatment- fl/dp/B00T9LR2BQ/ Arctic Extreme Thick Heat Trapping Thermal Insulated Fleece Lined Neck Warmers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTV403F/

Men’s Alti Mitts https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/mens-alti- mitts/p/2432840001007

Circulator Large Seat Pad https://www.harley-davidson.com/store/circulator-large-seat-pad Links - Other

Tornado Alley and other things to know during tornado season http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/03/21/tornado-alley-and- other-things-to-know-during-tornado-season.html

Motorcycle Rider Trainer – Techniques – highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4gEs8RahtTYiBqsiziudQ