{"id":67,"date":"2022-03-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/?p=67"},"modified":"2022-04-05T15:36:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T21:36:25","slug":"safety-tips-for-newbie-motorcyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/safety-tips-for-newbie-motorcyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips for Newbie Motorcyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Riding a motorcycle is a thrill, but it is also dangerous. If you are a first-time motorcyclist, you&#8217;ll want to do everything to maximize your safety while enjoying the open air. While avoiding dangerous situations is impossible, you can take steps to ensure that you have a safer motorcycle experience. When you begin riding, you&#8217;ll want to choose the&nbsp;right motorcycle for your needs and experience level. Start by identifying your reason for riding, such as commuting to work, joy rides on the weekend, or racing on a closed track. Once done, you&#8217;ll want to work with a reputable motorcycle dealership to select a bike that is right for your needs and your height and weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a new motorcyclist, you&#8217;ll always want to have the acronym ATGATT in your mind. ATGATT stands for All The Gear, All The Time. Equipment must-haves to keep you safe include a DOT certified or compliant helmet, a motorcycle jacket made from synthetic material like Kevlar to keep you safe in an accident, appropriate gloves, closed-toe&nbsp;boots, and motorcycle pants.<\/p>\n<p>Specific to insurance, Michigan state law requires that any operator of a motorcycle carry at a minimum the below liability coverage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$50,000 for a person who is hurt\/killed in an accident<\/li>\n<li>$100,000 for each accident if multiple people are injured\/killed<\/li>\n<li>$10,000 for property damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many motorcyclists find these minimum requirements inadequate and opt to purchase additional coverage for extra peace of mind. At The Ryan Insurance Agency in Clarkston, MI, we&#8217;ll work side by side with you to find the right motorcycle insurance policy for your needs that help keep you, your passengers, and other motorists safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riding a motorcycle is a thrill, but it is also dangerous. If you are a first-time motorcyclist, you&#8217;ll want to do everything to maximize your safety while enjoying the open air. While avoiding dangerous situations is impossible, you can take steps to ensure that you have a safer motorcycle experience. When you begin riding, you&#8217;ll [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[9,10],"class_list":["post-67","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-motorcycle-insurance","tag-clarkston-mi","tag-the-ryan-insurance-agency"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68,"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67\/revisions\/68"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myryanagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}