Darksoul good thread there
Cheers to Ryder21 for accompanying the thread....
Riding safe reminds me of the inspiring story of a 20 yr old girl Jacqui Saburido.
for full view
http://i41.tinypic.com/24d0hf9.jpgNot everyone who gets hit with a car dies. This picture was taken 4 years after the accident and the doctors are still working on Jacqueline, whose body was covered with 60% severe burns.
Let's make as many people as we can aware of the consequences of drinking & driving.
if u want to know more about her...........
http://www.merobike.com/community/index.php?topic=21.0
Motorcycle safety is a huge concern. Driving a motorcycle can be an exciting experience but without the walls and roof of a vehicle to protect you, even a small fender bender can be life threatening. Motorcycles are capable of high speeds and careful handling is required in order to arrive safely.
Those who drive motorcycles will profess it as an addictive thing. Feeling the wind on you is exhilarating! There are many bikes to choose from including racing bikes, cruising bikes and decorative custom choppers. Motorcycle safety begins with knowing how to properly handle your bike in all situations.
Motorcycle safety courses are available to help new drivers and many cities are now regulating motorcycle licenses with a graduated licensing program that places restrictions on new drivers to ensure that they are able to safely operate their vehicle. Motorcycles are subject to the same rules of the road as larger vehicles and while they are much smaller and more easily able to weave in and out of traffic, this is dangerous and distracting to drivers of other vehicles. Motorcycles need to follow the same rules and regulations of the road and be courteous of other drivers. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to the road conditions and elements on their bike so special care and caution needs to be taken.
Those looking for enrollment into a motorcycle safety course should take into consideration the reputation of the instructor as well as what the curriculum entails. Looking for a course that encompasses not only the theory of motorcycle safety but also the practice of the techniques that are taught with plenty of guided training in and out of the classroom is a good indicator of the quality of the course. Learning techniques in rough terrain, turning sharp corners and dealing with inclement weather are important in a safety course. A good portion of any course should deal with defensive driving and showing motorcyclists how to foresee potential problems on the road. Different motorcycles handle different ways. The course should be tailored to teaching you techniques that apply to the bike that you own. Handling a racing bike is very different from handling a larger Harley Davidson. 
Motorcycle
helmets are extremely important. A properly fitting helmet is key in protection from injuries. Many motorcycle safety products exist on the market including deer sirens to warn deer in advance of your arrival so they are not on the road when you’re driving by. Reflective tape and reflective clothing can help you be more visible when driving at night. Protective clothing and gloves not only give you a more comfortable ride in windy conditions but also are more protective in the event of a fall or accident. Headsets for communication when riding together can also be very helpful between riders and their passengers. Responsible motorcycle drivers take safety very seriously.
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http://www.saferide.org/motorcycle_safety.htmlTo the context of NEPAL.....
. not all but most of us want to drive offensive (show off, stunts, speeding... etc) and abt defensive driving Nepal Government itself is a bad example doesn’t have any proper kind of school for Drivers.
Ryder21:::Bike Freak
Very true..... We don't have any school for drivers where they teach safety riding. The mushrooming driving institute will provide u the 3-6 months certificate in 2 minutes.
Nepal - A Motorcycling Experience
Nepal is a land of great contrasts. The country has the world's highest mountains, snow, tropical jungles, high altitude deserts and fast flowing rivers and dirty crowded cities. Kathmandu is not a pretty sight. It is a jumble of precariously built concrete boxes and the air is filthy. Pollution is a major problem for this city of 2 million people which is nestled beside tall mountains in a valley which does not benefit from daily refreshing breezes.
The roads in Nepal are appalling by our standards but they must be a modern miracle to the locals who can now avoid much of the back-breaking toil portering loads up and down mountains.
To Western eyes Nepali traffic is totally chaotic. They have no lane control, pass on blind corners and use their horns continuously. But in a land where everything shares the roads it all makes sense. Cows, children, trucks, buses, touts, street stalls, entertainers all crowd the street and surprisingly it all seems to work.
You can readily hire motorcycles in Nepal, but beware. The roads are bad, there are numerous road hazards, the helmet provided is inferior and the Nepali hospital system is something to be avoided at all costs. I don't know what third party protection you would have either. Make sure that you have good travel insurance. Hire costs vary on how well you can bargain but 400-500 rupees per day is not unusual. Petrol is cheap.
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ozebook.com
Lets talk about safe ride