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Author, writer, and student Liz Jansen combines her artistic mediums to create stories that inspire readers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.

3 Motorcycle Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge

By lizjansen Posted on October 21, 2012 Posted in Personal Growth Tagged with knowledge, motorcycle

Looking for something to do other than the Sunday crossword puzzle?  Try these 3 short motorcycle quizzes to test your motorcycle prowess! Motorcycle Quizzes Motorcycle Safety Tips Quiz How sharp are your skills?  Take this brief quiz on the Illinois …

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10 Things to Check on a Pre-Ride Inspection

By lizjansen Posted on October 20, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with inspection, safety

Even though the riding season is winding down, mild sunny days punctuate the oncoming cold and darkness. Get out and enjoy them! Winter can be long. Before you do, perform a quick pre-ride circle check to make sure all is …

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21 Simple Steps to Change Your Oil

By lizjansen Posted on October 16, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with motorcycle maintenance

Change your oil and become more empowered. It’s true! Doing it yourself reduces cost, is more convenient and builds confidence. And oil changes are one of the easiest and most effective ways to prolong the life of your bike. Rather …

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10 Tips for Winterizing your Motorcycle

By lizjansen Posted on October 9, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with motorcycle maintenance

Winter can be a long season – it seems to arrive so quickly and last too long for some of us.  Properly winterizing your motorcycle, then taking a few minutes each month to check them, will save time and money …

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Thanksgiving Tribute to My Parents

By lizjansen Posted on October 7, 2012 Posted in Liz's Stories

It’s Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada.  This year it’s a double celebration as my immediate family is gathering to celebrate my parents’ sixtieth wedding anniversary.  This post is a tribute to them.   On October 25, 1952,  Ben and Margaret Jansen …

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13 Motorcycle Safety Tips to Get You Home Safely

By lizjansen Posted on October 6, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with motorcycle safety, safety

What can WE collectively do as a group of “vulnerable” road users to increase motorcycle safety for riders – and make sure we get home safe after EVERY ride? Taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo …

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16 Rider-Proven Collision Avoidance Tips

By lizjansen Posted on October 2, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with collision avoidance, safety

Can you recall a scenario in which your actions behind the bars resulted in successful collision avoidance? Taken from a recent chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s FaceBook page, these riders weigh in on what worked for them. Post …

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Dealing with Fatigue – the Hard Way

By lizjansen Posted on September 30, 2012 Posted in Liz's Stories Tagged with fatigue, safety

It was a sad looking sight that limped into my friends’ driveway a few years ago. I had underestimated the power of fatigue. My mission was to complete the 3,200 km round trip in six late fall days: two days …

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20 Ways to Increase Visibility on a Motorcycle

By lizjansen Posted on September 29, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with safety, visibility

Increase your visibility to increase your chances of being seen. Police officers investigating motorcycle accidents often hear “I didn’t see him!”. (They don’t hear “I didn’t hear him.”) As an individual operating a hard-to-see motorcycle on busy roadways, dodging potholes, …

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10 Hazards with Autumn Motorcycle Riding

By lizjansen Posted on September 25, 2012 Posted in Motorcycle Tips Tagged with hazards, motorcycle safety

by Liz Jansen With autumn and autumn motorcycle riding officially here,  the realization that the riding season is drawing to a close shifts the focus of riders from lavishing the dog days of summer to catching the final riding days …

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