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Show Page Iff' sense of exhilaration and freedom. But this lack of enclosure also make the motorcycle a potentially dangerous vehicle in the hands of an inexperienced or careless biker. With the "motorcycle season" ap- proaching, each rider should or acquaint perhaps reacquaint himself with the on his to that the insure motorcycle thrill of a motorcycle ride devices become another avoidable tragedy. Safe motorcycle riding doesn't becomes a habit to the good rider. He habitually doesn't take chances. He habitually rides defensively, always watching out for the other guy. And probably just as important he habitually makes a safety inspection of his bike and safety wearing apparel, making repairs whenever they are needed. This safety takes apinspection proximately two minutes, but it just might be the most important two minutes of your life. Before getting on the bike, make sure that your body is well protected. Your helmet should be of the highest possible quality. Don't try to save money by purchasing a "discount" helmet which could crack like an eggshell in a moderate speed collision or Provide yourself slide-ou- t. with a strong face-shiel- to d prevent facial and eye injuries from objects in the air. Is your body well padded to protect against the shock of hitting the pavement? The sure sign of a careless rider is the guy who rides around in shorts and tennis shoes. Make sure that your entire body is protected and the heavier padding is placed spots which you would naturally use to break a fall; elbows, knees and shoulders. During the warm summer and spring months, the temptation is to shun the protective clothing in favor of comfort. Remember however, the road doesn't get any softer in warm weather and you're simply asking for trouble when you get on you bike unprotected. Many motorcycle accidents could be avoided if the bikes had been more visible. Make sure that all of the lights on the bike are functional. Beginning at the front of the bike, check the headlight, both high and beam. Also check the high beam indicator to make sure you know when your high beam is on. Safety experts agree that many motorcycle-ca- r collisions are a result of the automobile driver's inability to see the motorcycle from the rear at night. The stop light is very important in this regard, and preventative should be maintenance carried out to replace cracked bulbs and lenses, burned-ou- t faulty wiring. Effortless maneuverability, the ability to weave in and out of traffic or take turns at high speeds, is a motorcycle feature which tempts many careless riders into taking low chances heavy traffic in situations. It is very important for a motorcyclist to use his turn signals in traffic. Before, they are needed check each signal out to insure maximum visibility in traffic situations. If turn signals have been removed from the bike, become familiar with appropriate hand signals arf8 use them whenever possible You are literally putting your life on the line if you ride with a pair of worn or blemished tires. Get into the .habit of checking your tires before you even get on the bike for wear, blemishes and proper tire pressure. At this time you can also inspect the rims and spokes for possible damage. A careful examination of the chain and sprockets may prevent a mishap. Worn or chipped sprockets can cause a chain slippage or loss of pover when it's needed. Th? ?hain should be well lubricated and adjusted to the proper lenght After this part of the inspection you are ready to get on the bike, but not quite ready to ride yet. Check the throttle cable and control handle to make sure that the cable hasn't come loose which could resultjn a stuck throttle. Now you're ready to start the bike. Driving slowly on a quiet street or parking lot you can check the brakes and clutch. Both front and back brake should respond with a gradual slowing of the bike. From time to time while you are riding, you should check the brakes. Motorcycle safety should and can become a habit. Learning to give your bike a thorough inspection before you get into traffic will help to make your motorcycle experience a joy instead of a senseless tragedy. Rules for ihe My car pool,.. FOIl THi: IKI F.I l: 1. A driver w ho sha-.up late and then tries n heat the clock b dnvir:g m p h. over the peed i.:;.,' resulting therefrom. Foil automatically ii.rv;', memberhip The a;:', p. if any, will pool Till: KATKIt: enough time a newly-we- g d vicious: incessant jabber, punchline and then to top it off a smart jab to your ribs Fine forms to the left for the new car pool knee-slappin- messy toast and jelly. And offer some to the rest? Never! - short-sheetin- couple. He borders on the rolls, crumbly WISKCKACKKK: seen, he was Iist Never to finish breakfast before catching her ride, this type brings hers along with her ... hot coffee, g TV- - j -- Till: II AlltDKKSSKIl: She's on the prowl at work, and that means full time 8 to 4:30 with not a minute to waste in the morning. So the time on the way to work in the morning is devoted to those touches: (cough)... hairspray last-minut- e Till: KF.ADKK: Here's ol ("hct Brinkley himself boning up on the day's current events He needs elbow room, so remember only two to the back scat when he's in the vicinity Worse still is when he guffaws to himslol over the '. ,1 K (III: p ja'e ' r:gh U'fr.r- and ever;. : gh' for th;,f rr.av-'. he ' a'c Y,f-- up on 'he a a to work in the morning Kxcept when he snores, he bo'hers Very few. b'J? d'require a little extra spa e for his drooping head t - r - this sort will fake the opposite Side whether it's abut the purity of motherhood or the Viet Nam war. But pity the he fellow. because the can't in get probably first werd at home e Don't read this story if you have a weak stomach. For the next seven-tenth- s of a second I am going to take ou in Slow Motion " through "Death It's night, you're tired, and you're late getting home, so you're driving 55 miles per hour on a road not designed for that peed Your car reaches a curve in the road, but you make a mistake, too late - the car goes out of control, 3nd you hit a solid immovable object, CRASH One-tnt- h of a second: The front bumper and chrome of the griJlwork collapse. Slivers of steel "frosting" wall the toa depth of oneand a half inches penetrate s of a ftond: The hood rises, crumples, smashes info the wind'-hj-f id Spinning rear wheels leave the ground. The fenders corre jr,fo contact with the wall forcing the rear parts rut rr, t r the front doors. Your body rr.,1' - per hour continues to move forward at twenty of force the rormal times grouty You no weigh more than three thousand pound- - V";r l'g-- . ramrod straight, snap at the knee joints. ) now off the seat, Thrre-fnl- h of a second: Your torso upright, broken kners preH ga - the dash- - ou i' .it; " 1 111. MOODY 0F: His is funerals bag catastrophes, high taxes and the rising cost of living He's reputed to be so pessimistic, he couldn't een seethe bright side to a date with Itaquel Welch ' t INI. SMOKI M; fall tf.e bre department we've ;.', eal trouble here' V, ea'h r I - frost cold (iu'-k- !' all Hldows ;,re rolled up 1,,1 arid the heater - going full blast No guess who pulls 'Hit one of his famous f.j Stir.kos and lights up'' V plastic and steel frame of the steering whc, to under your dea'h grip Your head is now lrnd logins near the sun visor, your chest above the steering column Four-tenth- s of a second: The ear's front twenty four inches have been demolished, but the rear end still is TTie dav n.ust sjniplv he 'olio'A ir,g pr ae are tabo., Making a akrabb? start while a 'u I p. of. r : ''. i s' rou: igt -- I tram ' of ' .t Or-, , bv he u,), ; i , - ;,,. ar ahead feft.h, ,j, the - i ' Ml if" lias one ooi i a Jieigh! ' '.' !! b d,:.;. '' )" t dog hair f,t?lev beer a'i- - .,1 d p' ! - ' M r 'rash T Xf all 'I he driver v ill liae liJsive responsibility for conversations with Cigar and pipe prohibited. Passengers suffering trom cold or flu should bring "man size" hankies and use them. :'. "Brown Baggers" will limited to 50 cubic inches of space. Sandwiches of hmburgcr cheese, onions, raw or cured fish must be carried in sealed containers. t Passengers will refrain from distracting the driver except in emergencies such as (A) car with flashing red light sneaking up behind, B lighted cigarette has just disappeared between the cushions. (C) wheels smoking due to driving with emergency brake on, li driver has just dozed off '. Passengers will assist i'h the changing of tires, provided defective lire "hows at least inch of 'read All bald tires will be hanged by the driver, alone arid unaided. This rule will apply to all drivers, male or female, bald or not. 'raveling at about thirty five miles per hcur. You body is still traveling at 55 miles per hour. The half ton motor bWk c runches into the wall tenths of a second: Your fear frozen hands bend the steering column into almrst vertical position. The force of gravity impales vou on the steering shaft. Jagged stc e punctures your lungs and intercostal arteries. Blood spurts into your lungs of a second: Your feet are ripped from your tightly laced shot s. The brake pedal shears off the floor boards Tho chassis fiends in the middle, shearing body bolts cur head smashes info the windshield The rear of the ar Ugms ,u downfall, spinning sheeh digging into 'he ground of a srconr: The r n'ire writhing body of th" car is forced out of shape Hinges fear, doors spring "Pn In one ,r.t convulsion, the seat rams forward, pinning you against the cruel steel of the steering shaft. Blood leaps from our mouth, shock has frozen your heart, you are dead Total time clapped, seven tenths of a second. s Srw-n-fr-ni- lxard. after or before pass,., .g,.!. b.uik . e-- Sin-trnth- -- - ou' the cat hot, b 'i l'i p h on a j:, ro.id do it or: a non J !.o car pol da Hr Two-lrnth- ej- Up f.)f If ! '': ' 1IH, AW. I 'Kit: Best ou don't say a single word s'ni-- rime an extr.i .ill i vt V-- is pi' k,!,U diopping g p h " IT I'l l! u; ocerv "'f v."t ortane strictly tii.' prohibited. A driver who s'arts with an empty tank '.ill be expelled ' A dm er w ho insists nn s'nppu.g at a gas station, comics. w M i roulette A i car a -i lSSi:.(;KltS: smokers may chew all they like, but lighting up is 2 Pla 2. 'V " MV tnr- 1 his road police officers and all fines -- THi: 15, 1973 pile Spring has sprung and with the advent of warmer weather more and more motorcyclists will be wheeling through the streets and byways of the nation. A motorcycle's lack of enclosure gives the rider a safety June HILL TOP TIMES 12 |