Laws of physics Quote by David L. Hough

““The problem with riding over your head is that the laws of physics are self-enforcing.””

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“If Doc can’t let it go, you can always remind him that statistically a human is more likely to die from a hospital error…

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“Contrary to those pseudo-serious Loud Pipes Save Lives stickers, noise basically annoys people and demonstrates that you are impolite and self-centered.”

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“The edge of the speed envelope should be dictated by the view ahead, not by memory or prediction. As the view expands, speed can…

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“less experienced riders look closer to the bike with a more fixed gaze, while skillful riders look farther ahead and frequently change their focus.”

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“The System of Motorcycle Control (the British System) is the basis for what is called roadcraft, the science of becoming an accomplished motorcyclist. The…

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“point your nose—rather than just swivel your eyes—in the direction that you want to go. For whatever physical or psychological reasons, the act of…

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“A skilled rider should be able to operate the throttle and front brake simultaneously.”

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“1. Anticipate what’s going to happen.”

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“For whatever reason, speed enforcement in the U.S. is a bigger deal than elsewhere in the world. In Europe, police seem to be more…

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“countersteer and look where you want to go.”

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“Two ways to increase your anticipation time are looking farther ahead and reducing speed in busy situations.”

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“It’s pretty obvious that when bikes and cars try to occupy the same space at the same time, the motorcyclist gets hurt a lot…

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