Tips for newbies and new riders

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Draadwerk

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I was thinking about the practicality of some of the more experienced riders giving us newbies some tips and tricks from their years of experience.

I was thinking on tips along the following lines:

Riding in general and potential dangerous and risky situations to avoid
Riding at night
Riding off road
Packing of gear and balance problems
Riding with a pillion
What to carry and take along on trips
Hydration, eating, and what to avoid
Wearing the right gear, and what guys deem indispensable like neck braces, etc...
When to wear what type of gear, and when not...
Lights and being seen by other motorists...
Riding in traffic

I know that most of the above topics are covered in a number of threads here already, but how about putting it all in one post, with just practical advice and teachings from experience.

We learn from mistakes right ? Tell us newbies how to avoid these mistakes before they happen. I am sure that nobody will always know everything, and there might be something to learn for all.
 
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