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Everything I will say comes from personal experience, which isn't transferrable, and reading books like Lee Parks' Total Control.

According to his advice, to brake even in the most controlled situations, you should apply the rear brake before the front brake. This maximizes braking AND grip, avoiding accidents such as yours.

From experience, if something undesired happened and you don't know what you did wrong, it's very likely you have done something wrong, and being conscious about it and trying to figure it out is a great symptom that you care and want to improve to not do it again.

Maybe your mind wandered a bit and you hit the brakes just a bit harder than you think. The street conditions you describe are worse than pouring rain, because the drizzle mixes with dust and oils in the tarmac making it very slippery. Heavy rain washes all that residue faster.

I'd give lee parks' book a shot, you will learn the technical aspects of why your accident actually happened and the correct technique to avoid it.

Drive safe, and heal soon!

I do the same. Loop it through the handlebars near the triple clamp.

I also feed the cable around the chin of my helmet, and avoid using the D rings on the strap because petty thrives will just cut the strap.

Masterlock Cable Lock Keyed Diff https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IN1PQ/

I like to include a product to stop severe bleeding in my first aid kit. QuikClot is one brand name among others. It's not cheap, but I think it's a worthwhile addition to any first aid kit. Here's an example -- https://www.amazon.com/QuikClot-Advanced-Clotting-Gauze-24/dp/B07WV5P9RS/

Yes you can. Just make sure you get the maintainer/ float charger version.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0123-Junior-Charger/dp/B000CITK8S

I've used that one for years. Hook all my bikes up to it each winter and rarely have battery issues.

I use this one I got from Amazon for pretty cheap ($30). Works fine, battery is good, charges fast, and strangely enough works better with earplugs in (for higher end notes, you lose some bass and depth to the music). Great bang for your buck, especially when competitor models are sometimes hundreds of dollars more.

https://smile.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Automatic-answering/dp/B07XSMT1MJ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=motorcycle+bluetooth+headset&qid=1659626276&sprefix=motorcycle+bluetoo%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-5

I use an older version of this

14mm six-sided chain links made of 3T manganese steel. 15mm hardened max-performance steel shackle. 3 stainless steel keys — including new key design and one LED replaceable key fob. Hardened double deadbolt design gives additional protection against twist attacks. Hardened oval crossbar design is stronger than a typical round tube. Highest security disc-style cylinder is pick and drill resistant. Sliding Dust Cover to protect from dirt and debris. 1410 Version - Length: 3.25' (100cm). Weight: 15.25 lbs (6.92 kg's). 1415 Version - Length 5' (150cm). Weight: 10.80 lbs (4.91 kg's).

But I warn you, it is heavy. If you really want to be secure, install a hardpoint bolt to the cement where you can chain it through and maybe get a disc lock with an alarm.

Gf went down at 20mph on these Shogun sliders, and despite sliding on pavement for 15 ft there was no damage to the bike at all. Easy install as well. So worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XCT8XQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is that a 400? Looks sick! You're gonna love it, I guarantee it.

I've been riding for only 6 months and can't say any tips I give you would be coming from an experienced rider, but if you don't mind reading I recommend you read Lee Parks' Total Control book. I'm a guy that loves to read and dig down on the weeds of things, so I really wanted to learn more from an experienced rider. People kept recommending to get this book, so I did. And its been so helpful I always read a chapter or two before I head out, just so I can have a piece of knowledge with me when I'm out riding. It may save your life.

Anyway, have fun and ride safe ✌

You can buy an inexpensive rear stand on Amazon for fairly cheap, Venom's a brand that comes to mind, I have a few sets myself from them. It comes with little rubber paddles that lift the rear end by the swingarm, no spools required. Instant full access to easy chain cleaning.

https://www.amazon.com/Venom-Motorcycle-Swingarm-Paddle-Kawasaki/dp/B00AV8HSA6/

no way! I have one too, join r/Yamahabolt if u havnt already. But for me it was kinda just getting used to it, cars r a dangerous reality we all have to face and to feel more comfrotable with them get stickable small blind spot mirrors like these and learn more about spacial awareness!

Get any kind of chain oiler. They are available as a little pump on the handlebars or as an automatic system. I started with a really cheap Chinese copy of this manual oiler called Cobra Nemo https://smile.amazon.de/dp/B00PCNJZFG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_glt_i_2PDBZ7JANEZT57N8GMX9?linkCode=ml1&tag=taetlicheruns-21

In the end it was leaking and I had to remember to use it often enough, so I switched to a fully automatic system called McCoi. In my setting it gives a few drops of oil through a needle every 8333 meters. If I go faster than 120 kmh, it adjusts for the higher rotation speed of the chain and uses more oil. It also has a rain sensor, which adjusts for more oil.

Thank you! I really appreciate your response. Would you mind looking at this pre owned listing and tell me if you think this would be a good starter bike that I could grow into? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/960611464371333/ Thanks again!

Thank you so much for your input. Would you mind looking at this pre owned listing and tell me if you think this would be a good starter bike that I could grow into? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/960611464371333/

Thanks again!

I use the Battery Tender Junior 0.75A and it works great. Seems to be sold in many places so its easy to find https://www.amazon.ca/Battery-Tender-021-0123-lightweight-automatic/dp/B000CITK8S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=battery+tender+junior&qid=1643730136&sprefix=battery+tender+jun%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-3

I cheaped out and got these. They're cheap but they work and they don't use spools. They left by placing a rubber pad on the swingarm. I've used them for a couple of years now without issue.

One option is to buy a laser temperature reader, then look up the appropriate operating temp for your bike. Check your bike every 30min or so while practicing.

As others have said, you don't have much to worry about, but this could help with some peace of mind!

As a note, if your visor doesn't support a pinlock, you can get an adhesive one. I use one from Weepro, works great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZBB88B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_01JP8THTEHJPKN0Y3PPR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

So I just started riding, and I work noc shift as a Cna. I wear full gear, my scrub pants under my armored ones on the way to work, get to work, and switch out my shoes. I was looking forever at different backpacks for motorcycling trying to find the best bang for buck. I decided on thins one: https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Cycling-Backpack-Capacity-Waterproof/dp/B088FLS5K9/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=motorcycle+backpack&qid=1627745514&sr=8-4 It has worked out great. The straps for holding the helmet are completely adjustable, and I like how my helmet is secured to my backpack at work. People are less likely to mess with it and drop your helmet too. There is straps at the waist and chest. The first time I tried it, had all my stuff for work and my backpack was pretty heavy, I thought I was going to have a hard time staying comfortable. But as soon as I put on the straps it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything hardly. Edit: You’d have room for your lunch and hard hat inside, it’s a decent sized bag.

Out of your price range but I really like mine. I have the 40L one and it’s huuuge. Enough to fit my motorcycle gear and boots. Rides well and has two front straps. https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-Rigg-SE-3040-Waterproof-motorcycle-snowmobile/dp/B077TTWHHB

If you're not worried about the contents breaking or being water sensitive (ie laptops) then any backpack with a chest strap will do you just fine. The chest strap keeps the shoulder straps in a comfortable spot at maintained higher speeds on the highway, etc.

Edit- I like the look of this one, and it's got a removable waist strap too. The better the backpack hooks on to you, the less fatiguing it is to wear for longer distances. Wear it snug so you don't get parachuting going on!

This is the right answer, except I think gear oil is the best chain lubrication - FortNine. It's also pretty cheap.

Rok Straps will never let you down. They're a combination of cinching action and bungee. You tighten the straps approximately to the size to get around the bag loosely, clip them around the bag, and tighten them down and the bungee portion kicks in to clamp the bag firmly to your bike. Then, make sure your excess strap is tied securely away from your wheel, and that bag isn't going anywhere. Rok Straps come in pairs for around $20.

https://www.amazon.com/ROK-Straps-ROK-10025-Black-Motorcycle/dp/B00SXJLLBW

The issue with nets is that they're unreliable in regards to tension, they don't always hold things well, and require a number of mounting connections. These guys only need to be hooked to each other under the tail section, or looped onto your passenger pillion pegs, wherever, almost anything works except your rear swingarm, lol.

I’ve grabbed a cheap one off Amazon for about $35. They’ve worked for almost 2 years now. I’ve only ever had to take a few calls on them but the caller said they could hear me just fine. I’ve only recently needed to start wearing ear plugs, and I find that I have to have the volume at 100%. It’s still not as loud as I would like, but I can hear the music and I’m not trying to be an audiophile while riding, so it’s ok. There are really expensive systems available - I think my price/quality ratio worked out real well with these.

Found them: QSPORTPEAK Motorcycle Helmet Wireless Bluetooth Headset Headphones for Helmets Wireless Headphones with Microphone Sound System for Motorcycle 0.27 inches Silm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072M2M4NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0X1WEbEC72X33

You do need to have ready access to your phone, to control volume and skip tracks or whatnot. There are some basic controls on the microphone stalk, but I find them very difficult to use since it’s inside the helmet and I have gloves on. So I don’t bother anymore.