Originally Posted by
oldnslow2
I say "ride it like your life depends on it". I tell every new rider that they are 100% responsible for their own safety. Never do what another rider does without thinking. Never trust a driver that you don't have eye contact with. And never trust a car with tinted windows. I live on Long Island where almost every road has some level of traffic. My favorite time is 6:00am on a Sunday in the Summer, before people wake up..
That's a good motto too. More useful when your butt is actually on the bike; "ride it like you paid for it" is more applicable when your butt is on the couch.