Greg Miller / Safety Officer

 

Ever wonder how to pick up your bike all by yourself, should it want to lay down for a rest?  Here's how...

Okay, first, if the engine didn't die or the cutoff switch did not kill the engine, turn it off!

If your bike is on the right side, pull out you kickstand, put the bike in gear so it won't roll.  Turn around and sit on your seat, grasp the roll bar or frame with your right hand, grasp the brake and throttle with your left, (this will also keep it from rolling) lean back, lift with your legs by taking small steps, slowly raising your bike and lean it over on the kickstand. 
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Okay, now if it's on the left side its about the same except no kickstand to keep it from going over again onto the right side.  So you have to be slow and sure as your raising it to a point you can hold it up and turn around to put down the kickstand.  Use the same procedure, turn around and sit on your seat, grip the frame or roll bar with your left hand, and the left hand grip with your right hand.  Be sure the bike is in gear to keep it from rolling. Slowly lift with your legs, taking small steps, until your bike is almost vertical to a point you can hold it up as you put the kickstand down.
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There you have it, make sure you make an appointment with your chiropractor!
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Riding Courses

 

Group Photo from the ERC May 2006

Group Riding Class

Ever wonder what the rider ahead of you was trying to say when they were patting the top of their helmet with an open palm? Well, come attend the Group Riding Class put on by our Head Road captain and provided by Destination Harley-Davidson.

 

BRC

The Beginning Rider Course: Riding and Street Skills is for those of you who are beginners interested in getting an endorsement to ride, or for those who have been off a bike for awhile and you want your long lost skills back.

ERC

The Experienced Rider Course is for those people that have been riding for awhile and want to be even better and safer riders.  Remember you ride your own bike for this course!  This course is offered by Puget Sound Safety and scheduled through our Safety Officer.  If you are interested, contact our Safety Officer .

Need the form for your reimbursement from H-D? Open the following link and hit your print icon to print a copy.

Safe Rider Skills Reimbursement Form

 

Did you ever wonder what the real scoop is on helmet laws, or how many bikes can be in a lane?  Well follow the link to see what Washington law states.

RCW 46.37.530

 

For a complete listing and access to the RCW's that affect motorcycles, follow the link below:

RCW's