There was nothing the Fonz loved more than getting on his beloved bike and traveling the roads of Wisconsin like a true rock star. However, even the Fonz needed to be safe. Although he may have seemed invincible from your tiny old-school television set in the 80s, even he could have crazy things happen to him on the road. Not only would he have wanted to be safe but he also would have wanted to keep his prized possession, his Harley Davidson, in mint condition. Below are a few things I think Fonzie should know before hopping on his bike.
- One thing to remember when you’re cruising around on your motorcycle is that you can be practically invisible to others on the road. According to the National Technical Information Service, 3 out of 4 motorcycle accidents involved a collision with another vehicle which was usually not another motorcycle. The report goes on to state that many of the accidents were caused due to motorist’s inability to see the motorcyclist.
Tip for Fonzie: Although your signature black leather jacket is super stylish, maybe switch it out from time to time for a red leather jacket. Wearing black or gray often causes motorcyclists to be even harder to see on the road. Fonz did however have the right idea when picking out a leather jacket. Leather is a great barrier between riders and the pavement and can ultimately reduce the chances of getting injured while riding.
- Just like any other type of machine, motorcycles can and will have mechanical issues. What if Fonzie’s motorcycle broke down and his magic Fonzie touch couldn’t get it started back up?
Tip for Fonzie: Invest in roadside assistance to save yourself precious time with the ladies. With roadside assistance you could get gas, a tow, or even a jump start in no time and be back on your way to Arnold’s in no time.
- Because bikes are obviously smaller than cars, motorcycles usually tend to look farther away than they actually are due to their size, making it difficult for non-motorcycle drivers to judge cyclists true speed. This can be extremely dangerous!
Tip for Fonzie: Slow down before going into an intersection. Be sure to check the traffic around you and note their speed. Try not to speed, use your signals and know your bike’s limits.
With motorcyclists more likely to die or sustain injury in a collision than drivers or passengers of other automobiles, it is also important that The Fonz have adequate insurance. There are two types of coverage that are required by law—Property Damage Liability and Bodily Injury Liability. Both of these types of coverage are automatically part of any motorcycle policy you buy. Here is how they work:
- Property Damage Liability Coverage helps protect you from paying for the repair or replacement of another motorist’s vehicle or property, including vehicles, homes, or other structures.
- Bodily Injury Liability Coverage helps protect you from paying medical costs, loss of income, and funeral expenses of other people involved in an accident.
Two important notes to remember:
-In some states, bodily injury to a passenger is covered separately under
Passenger Liability coverage.
-In other states, you can pay an additional premium so that Bodily Injury Liability Coverage applies to passengers.
With these tips and resources, hopefully you and Fonzie can ride safely!
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