Avoid Distraction
We all know distracted driving is a bad idea, but it’s worse when you’re riding a bike. One of the keys to staying safe on a motorcycle is staying hyper-aware of everything that’s going on around you. Remember, motorcycles are tough for drivers to see –especially drivers in large cars or SUVs. You need to see and avoid them, rather than bet on them seeing you. If you’re fiddling with your phone or iPod, you’re reaction time is cut by several precious seconds, putting you at higher risk of a collision. And running into a Chevy Suburban while going 60 miles per hour (96.6 kilometers per hour) is no one’s idea of a good time.
In addition to the risk of distraction, taking your hands off your bike lessens your control more than taking your hands off the wheel of your car. Not only is steering compromised, but so is braking, accelerating and shifting. It’s just a bad idea.
If you’re on a bike, remove all temptation for distraction. Don’t wear headphones, and put your phone where you can’t get to it.
Not my words(on the above copied it) but good advice, last weekend at a gas station a guy on a Yamaha pulled up at the pump next to me he was sitting on his bike for about 30 sec stepped off the bike wham bike fell over he was so busy finishing the call on his phone that he forgot to put his side stand down, he gave me one dirty look as I was shaking my head and laughing at the same time.(I did help him pick it up)