Safety Tips

Keep you head and eyes up, constantly looking for hazards
Avoid alcohol and smoking before and while riding.
Wear the proper protective gear, above all a DOT approved helmet, but also eye protection, gloves, over the ankle boots, long pants and long sleeves.
Know your limits - don't drive faster than you feel comfortable driving.
Avoid riding on roads with construction or heavy traffic patterns, or during rush hour.

Night Riding

Use clear eye protection and keep it clean and free of scratches.
Wait a few minutes after leaving a bright area before riding away in order to allow your eyes time to adjust.
Avoid bright light sources as you ride, look to one side of streetlights, signs or headlights. For example as a car approaches, shift your vision from the headlights to the white line along the edge of your lane.
Wear your best protective gear at night; statistics show night time accidents are more common than day time.
Add reflectors or extra taillight to your motorcycle.
For additional light, you can follow another vehicle at night. If you see their headlights bounce, you can get an idea of where potholes might be. If you do this, increase your following distance to four seconds.
Allow more space between you and other vehicles at night for braking.
Purchase a headlight and taillight modulator to increase your visibility. Check with local authorities for legality