{"id":24555,"date":"2017-03-01T18:42:02","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T18:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/?p=24555"},"modified":"2017-03-01T18:43:26","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T18:43:26","slug":"personal-injury-attorney-tips-consider-motorcyclists-clekis-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/personal-injury-attorney-tips-consider-motorcyclists-clekis-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury Attorney | Tips to Consider for Motorcyclists (Clekis-1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Personal Injury Attorney | Tips to Consider for Motorcyclists<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clekis.com\/free-consultation\/\">Personal Injury Attorney\u00a0<\/a>| Buying a new motorcycle? Think about these tips when purchasing!<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t buy more bike than you can handle.<\/b>\u00a0If you\u2019ve been off of motorcycles for awhile, you may be surprised by the performance of today\u2019s bikes. Even models with small-displacement engines are notably faster and more powerful than they were 10 or 20 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping for a bike, start with one that fits you. When seated, you should easily be able to rest both feet flat on the ground without having to be on tiptoes. Handlebars and controls should be within easy reach. Choose a model that\u2019s easy for you to get on and off the center stand; if it feels too heavy, it probably is. A smaller model with a 250- to 300-cc engine can make a great starter or commuter bike. If you plan on doing a lot of highway riding, you might want one with an engine in the 500- to 750-cc range so you can easily keep up with traffic.<\/p>\n<p><b>Invest in antilock brakes.\u00a0<\/b>Now available on a wide array of models, antilock brakes are a proven lifesaver. IIHS data shows that motorcycles equipped with ABS brakes were 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash than bikes without it. \u201cNo matter what kind of rider you are, ABS can brake better than you,\u201d says Bruce Biondo of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Safety Program.<\/p>\n<p>The reason is simple: Locking up the brakes in a panic stop robs the rider of any steering control. That can easily lead to a skid and crash, which can result in serious injury. ABS helps you retain steering control during an emergency stop, and it can be especially valuable in slippery conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This critical feature is now standard on many high-end models and adds only a few hundred dollars to the price of more basic bikes. You may be able to offset some of the cost with an insurance discount. Either way, we think it\u2019s a worthwhile investment in your safety.<\/p>\n<p><em>Since 1989, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/clekis.com\/service\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury<\/a>\u00a0attorneys of Clekis Law Firm have been representing injured people and their families in Charleston and throughout the Low Country. At the Clekis Law Firm our clients always come first.\u00a0If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury due to the negligence of another, don\u2019t be victimized twice. You need someone on your side to help you with your personal injury case and obtain the fair and reasonable compensation that you deserve.<\/em> <strong>Call Clekis at\u00a0843.779.1160!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, Like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/clekislawfirm?ref=bookmarks\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cro\/2013\/04\/10-motorcycle-safety-tips-for-new-riders\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">original article here<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Injury Attorney | Tips to Consider for Motorcyclists Personal Injury Attorney\u00a0| Buying a new motorcycle? 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