. People constantly ask National Motocross .
as important as how you ride or what you
ride. That doesn't just mean ridingin an
Champion Rick Johnson for riding tips. Here he
shares some guidelines all riders can learn from. approved area, it means staying on estab. lishedtrails.lfl miss a turn on the track,
On The Rights ofOthers:
. I might lose a race. Whena ridercuts the
"Ihate loudbikes, andI've been racing
course anywhere else, erosionmakes us .
motorcycles for years. Howdo you think
someonewhO doesn't ridefeels aboutthem? all losers"
. On Saf Equipment:
ety
Only squids modifytheir bikes' silencers.
Andridingon privatelandwithout permis"The best piece of safety equipment
isn't somethingyoubuy; it's what youput insion is evenmore Irresponsible, It's already
side yourhelmet-your head. Use it, and
tough to find goodplaces to ride; loud
ride smart. You don't have to wear the most
machines andthoughtless ridersmakeit
stylish motocrossgear to be safe, but I ,
tougher. Less sound means moreground"
neverride without at least a goodhelmet,
On Riding Responsibly:
eye protection, long pants, a long-sleeved
"Drinking andridingor using drugs and
jersey; andboots andgloves."
riding is erazg no matter how goodyou
think youare. Seriousriderscan't
RickJohnson is a winner on and off
the track. And winners ride safely.
affordto take chanceslike that
Nobody can"
For more information onriding
classes, call the Motorcycle
On Concern for The
Environment: .
Safety Fbundation toll free
•at 1-800-447-4700.
"Where you ride is
RONDA
,.:: Winners ride safely
©1988 American HondaM Co, Inc. (4/88)
otor
"The rules
of the 'r oad
don'tend',
.with the
pavement:'
. -Rick Johnson
