Eyes Up
One of the most important techniques to remember when riding a motorcycle is to keep your eyes up and continually scanning up the road or racetrack. By doing so, the rider slows the perception of speed, and is able to anticipate changes in direction and any unexpected obstacles in the road.
Here’s an easy example to illustrate this point: Next time you’re driving near a fence alongside the road, look directly to your left (or right) while traveling at a relatively slow speed (perhaps 55 mph), and try to focus on the individual fence posts as they flash by – it’s nearly impossible. Now, look well ahead; you can just about keep a count of the fence posts. Looking ahead slows everything down, and allows the rider to more easily manage the information being presented to him.
Remember: Even the best techniques a rider has are useless if you do not have time to react and implement those techniques. Be prepared, and keep your eyes up and scanning at all times.