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Riding a motorcycle is very free . It's

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just you and nature , you and the road ,

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you have the wind in your face and it's

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almost like flying . We all love to

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ride but it can be dangerous .

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Motorcycle riders make up 14% of all

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traffic deaths while only being 3% of

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all vehicles . The army takes bike

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safety very seriously . But safety

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starts with you take a motorcycle

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safety course . This is required per

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army regulation . They will not only

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provide or pay for the course but they

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will pay you to take it . It's a no

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brainer wear the right gear . I use the

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acronym at all the gear all the time .

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The army requires soldiers to wear a

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helmet while they ride wearing a helmet

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can be the difference between going to

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the hospital or going to the morgue .

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The army also requires soldiers to wear

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long sleeves , preferably a jacket ,

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sturdy pants over the ankle boots ,

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full finger gloves and impact resistant

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eye protection . I've hit a June bug at

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60 miles per hour and it is not fun .

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Inspect your bike , make sure your

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tires , brakes , lights and suspension

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are all in working order . And check

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your fluids ride defensively , be aware

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of your surroundings at all times .

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Follow all traffic laws and speed

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limits and always ride within your

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abilities . Whether you're on duty or

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off . You have to do your part to stay

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safe on the road . The army gives you

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the keys to safety . It's up to you to

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take it seriously .