Basics of Motorcycle Riding - Informative Speech

Just remember, once you master False Sincerity, you got it made.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortu...7694/index.htm

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Originally Posted by ninjachica250

Teacher updated us stating that the speech can only have 3 main points. Makes it a little easier!!

MSF, Pre ride & Post ride inspections, & mechanically v mentally operating your toy ??

I keep changing my mind...

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I'd suggest not using the MSF as a main point - it should be a subpoint but it's not really under the umbrella of "the basics of motorcycle riding" IMHO, rather it's a good way to learn the basics of motorcycle riding. If the speech were on learning to ride a motorycle I'd say definitely include it. Perhaps I'm splitting hairs too much.

I'd say:

* Physically operating the machine - how to work the controls, countersteer, etc. keep that one brief since it's hard to verbalize

* Mentally operating the machine - Keeping yourself focused, avoiding target fixation, riding within your limits

* Traffic Safety - lane positioning, scanning traffic, intersections, left-turners, etc.

1. Risk awareness (Risk is what non-motorcyclists think of first)
2. Risk management (Risk can be reduced)
3. Where/How to gain knowledge and skill (MCN, Books ;), MSF, ARC, Track days)

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Originally Posted by Ken C

1. Risk awareness (Risk is what non-motorcyclists think of first)
2. Risk management (Risk can be reduced)
3. Where/How to gain knowledge and skill (MCN, Books ;), MSF, ARC, Track days)

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This is exactly what I was going to say right here. Take responsibility for yourself. The biggest issue people have when it comes to motorcycles is they are dangerous. Explain how the most important thing is managing risk.

I am so sick of getting patronized by people who used to own bikes but crashed and now refuse to ride. There have been several instances where I was cornered but such individuals and lectured to about how I shouldn't be on a bike because they are dangerous yada yada.

The whole "You have no control, there is nothing you can do" attitude drives me nuts. Accidents are a lot more avoidable than most think, and its understanding this that makes riding much safer.

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Originally Posted by R1

crucial part to all this is this one very important fact...

motorcycle forums are NOT a good place for motorcycle information....

these places are for entertainment purposes only and specialize in politics/religion/argumentative practices/bullshit/funny videos/useless lame videos/etc...

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Wait... this is a motorcycle forum?? Shut the front door!!:jackie:

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Originally Posted by gadget

Just remember, once you master False Sincerity, you got it made.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortu...7694/index.htm

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:topic: Awesome article tho! Fake it til you make it ;)

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Originally Posted by Rusty the Scoob

I'd suggest not using the MSF as a main point - it should be a subpoint but it's not really under the umbrella of "the basics of motorcycle riding" IMHO, rather it's a good way to learn the basics of motorcycle riding. If the speech were on learning to ride a motorycle I'd say definitely include it. Perhaps I'm splitting hairs too much.

I'd say:

* Physically operating the machine - how to work the controls, countersteer, etc. keep that one brief since it's hard to verbalize

* Mentally operating the machine - Keeping yourself focused, avoiding target fixation, riding within your limits

* Traffic Safety - lane positioning, scanning traffic, intersections, left-turners, etc.

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:beerbang: Come on down you're the next winner!!!

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Originally Posted by BSR6

This is exactly what I was going to say right here. Take responsibility for yourself. The biggest issue people have when it comes to motorcycles is they are dangerous. Explain how the most important thing is managing risk.

I am so sick of getting patronized by people who used to own bikes but crashed and now refuse to ride. There have been several instances where I was cornered but such individuals and lectured to about how I shouldn't be on a bike because they are dangerous yada yada.

The whole "You have no control, there is nothing you can do" attitude drives me nuts. Accidents are a lot more avoidable than most think, and its understanding this that makes riding much safer.

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:plusone:

What Ken said!

BUMP...

I got a 96 on my speech! :jackie::beerbang: -4 points bc I didnt use a visual aid, blah. Thanks for all the great info guys!

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Originally Posted by ninjachica250

BUMP...

I got a 96 on my speech! :jackie::beerbang: -4 points bc I didnt use a visual aid, blah. Thanks for all the great info guys!

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Congrats! :drink:

Nice work!

Thank you!!