Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Unlock the power of your ride - Break In Your Engine Right!
Breaking in a motorcycle engine is both an art and a science. It requires patience, attention to detail and the right knowledge. From “ride it like you stole it” to “you can ruin your engine in the first hour if you're not careful,” you'll hear many different opinions on how to break-in your motorcycle engine right. But what is the correct way? In this article, we will explore the various techniques that can help ensure that your motorcycle engine runs smoothly for years to come. We will discuss the importance of proper oil selection, warm-up cycles and other factors that are essential for breaking in your motorcycle engine correctly.
Read moreEssential Tips for Safely Riding on Winter Snow and Ice
Proper gear and understanding how to handle the different snowy surfaces will go a long way towards keeping you safe on winter roads. Here are some additional tips you can use to make your rides even safer and more pleasant.
Read moreHow to Stay Safe On Snowy and Icy Roads
No doubt, riding through a “Winter Wonderland” can be an amazing experience. But when rubber meets road this time of year, an entirely different set of rules come into play when riding your motorcycle.
Read morePerforming Your Pre-ride Check
In the aviation industry, pilots perform a pre-flight check by walking around and visually inspecting the aircraft prior to every flight. Similarly, you should perform a pre-ride check as well, it'll take a few minutes and it might save your life. Here's what to look for when performing your Pre-Ride Check.
Read moreHow to Stay Safe on Your Motorcycle In Old Man Winter
Ready or not, Old Man Winter’s rounding the turn and headed our way. We all know what that means: Bitter COLD weather, heaping snowfalls, bone-chilling breezes, and almost inevitable traffic jams. Not exactly ideal conditions for motorcycles. However, many refuse to surrender their bikes for the entire season and who can blame them? Because even though riding in Winter isn’t as straightforward or convenient as during the warmer seasons, that doesn’t mean you have to hit the brakes on hitting the road.
Read moreLearn from Every Ride
As a new rider every ride is an opportunity to improve your skills and become a better rider. It is important to practice something different each ride until you become proficient with it. If you normally ride city streets, try some mountain roads which have more curves which will help you practice your cornering, braking, and steering.
Read moreHow To Ride Safely In The Fall
Every year, as September comes to an end, riding conditions start to change. The hot glare of the sun disappears, weather begins to cool, and the open road beckons – not yet bogged down by sluggish winter traffic and snowfall.
Read moreFinding The Right Motorcycle Riding school
Motorcycle riding schools fall into several categories from basic, advanced, racing, and dirt. So, it is important to make sure you pick the right one for your purpose and skill level.
Read moreGet Your Motorcycle License
It’s no secret that motorcycle laws will vary from place to place, but one truth is very evident: unlicensed riders are more likely to be involved in an accident, and you may have difficulty getting insurance without a license too.
Read moreStart Out The Right Way
In the old days we learned to ride a motorcycle without much professional input. We learned through trial and error, meeting other riders, and sharing experiences. Many times, we awkwardly tried to avoid disaster by counting ourselves lucky if we could hang on through the unexpected. Nowadays, there are lots of resources and training available to those who seek it out and want to become better motorcycle riders. If you are unsure where or how to find training, here are some good places to start. The motor vehicle department In most United States you need a driver license at a minimum with many states requiring a specific motorcycle or trike endorsement to legally ride in that state. The motor vehicle department is a good place to ask about rider training resources. If nothing else, they usually have literature telling you what to expect on the test. Manufacturers Every major motorcycle manufacturer has a website and most of them have links to rider training information. If it doesn’t, they can put you in contact with your local dealer to help you out. Some brands may offer free or discounted training courses if you purchase one of their bikes. A dealer Your local dealer probably won't offer training but may know who does in your area. If you don’t have a local motorcycle dealer, your local automobile clubs like the American Automobile Association AAA in America, the AA or RAC in the UK, and the ADAC in Germany, and many more often cater two motorcyclists as well as auto drivers. As a result, they can usually steer you towards insurance, licensing, and training solutionsAs always, did we miss anything? Please leave a comment below.
Read moreMC Patch Rules
An MC patch can come in three variations: single, two-piece, and three-piece, so named based on the number of elements it contains. For example, a three-piece patch has three elements – Center Logo, Top Rocker, and Bottom Rocker. As you might guess, each variation has a deeper meaning:
Read moreSafety Tip: Can Car Drivers Keep Motorcyclists Safe?
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers tips for drivers of cars and trucks about sharing the road safely with motorcycles. Not only can we use them and share them with other car and truck drivers, but they also give us some reminders about our own actions as motorcyclists.
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