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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Recognizing signs of fatigue before and while riding will save your life. With the feelings of exhilaration, freedom and joy experienced by riding, tempered by a keen edge for safety, who would think you could fall asleep while riding your …
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