When you’re out of balance on your motorcycle the feedback is immediate and the consequences potentially devastating. The effects of being out of balance in your personal life can be harder to recognize and take longer to surface, but can sideline you just the same. 7 keys for staying in balance Start with [...]
When do you have enough? Where do you draw the line? Motorcycles have a finite specification for ingredients that nourish them. Lines embossed on reservoirs for oil, coolant and brake fluid indicate a minimum and maximum level. Each fluid has a specific amount required for optimal performance. More is not better and too little can [...]
Effective communication means messages passed between sender and receiver are understood as intended. On a motorcycle, that means learning how to read traffic and ride in a manner that enables them to read you. If the message isn’t getting through, you’ve got to stop and assess why your signals aren’t getting through. Confirming the [...]
Early in the life of Trillium Motorcycle Tours, a couple of friends joined me on a spring scouting ride for an upcoming back road tour. We had a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time, we were all on liter sport bikes and it was spring. I have never ridden so [...]
While it’s true that modern technology produces more powerful motorcycles, it doesn’t mean that power necessarily declines with age. Actually, once the engine is broken in, more power is available. Proper care and attention can keep the engine performing at high levels. You don’t lose your personal power as your body ages either. Your spirit, [...]
As a communications device, mirrors act as both senders and receivers. They show you what’s going on in your surroundings while sharing your reflection with others. Similarly, people act as mirrors, delivering life lessons to you, and reflecting back what they perceive coming from you. Motorcycle mirrors reflect information surrounding the rider and present [...]
Understanding your purpose in life gives you a sense of direction. Goal setting moves you in that direction and keeps you focused, energized and fulfilled. Whether it’s heading out to a favorite destination, going out for an unstructured Sunday cruise, or tackling a Round-The-World adventure, there is some sort of a goal when you go [...]
Controlling your motorcycle and maintaining balance, has much to do with how you position your own center of gravity (COG) relative to that of the motorcycle. Sudden transfers of weight or an unevenly distributed load can throw you off balance and have you greeting the pavement. Balancing your workload and personal responsibilities, prioritizing your activities [...]
Getting your message across is a survival skill for motorcycle riders. In theory, using turn signals and brake lights alerts others to your intended action and helps avoid collisions. Although an admirable first step, assuming those communications have been acknowledged and understood, and that drivers will respond appropriately could prove to be a grave [...]
Defence mechanisms are like protective gear, worn to protect you from perceived harm. Although effective in reducing anxiety, they can distort reality, interfere with clear communications and mask authenticity. In riding, there’s a real danger to your physical body and thus an obvious need for protection. As an often subconscious behavior, defense mechanisms protect [...]
