10 Tips for Riding in the Rain
If you’ve done much riding at all, you’ll have done it in the rain. Here are a few tips to make riding in the rain safer, more comfortable — and drier. Purchase and carry high quality rain gear. Look for …
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10 Joys of Solo Motorcycle Travel
Riding with others can be very enjoyable. While I generally stay away from large groups, it’s fun to get out with one or two friends. I even like riding pillion sometimes if it’s with the right person. But solo journeys …
Motorcycle Training: 53 Tips for New Riders
New Rider Advice – From Those Who Have Been There! Wednesday Wisdom posts are selected from a variety of sources which I think you’ll enjoy. This post contains many voices of wisdom, taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated, …
Starting from Scratch: 10 Things to Consider
Starting from Scratch With adventure genes coming to life in what seems like record numbers of women and men, I’ve received many requests, wondering what’s first when starting from scratch in motorcycling. There are lots of self-proclaimed gurus out there …
10 Tips for Hot Weather Motorcycle Riding
Surviving the Heat: 10 Tips for Hot Weather Motorcycle Riding It happened to me and it can happen to you. Headache, nausea, confusion, disorientation – and I was on a solo trip in a foreign country, thousands of miles from home. …
10 Spring Motorcycle Hazards and How to Address Them
by Liz Jansen Spring weather is bringing motorcycles out of hibernation. That doesn’t mean people will notice you. Be alert to these unique hazards, especially during those first rides of the season. Automobile drivers. They haven’t had to share the road with …
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10 Tips for a Smooth Spring Motorcycle Start-Up
You’ve waited a long time for spring to arrive you’ll be putting a great deal of trust in your bike to provide a safe and enjoyable ride. Before venturing out for the first time, here are some things to consider. …
10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Motorcycle Course
While any accredited school can put you through a motorcycle rider training course and conduct accredited licensing test at the end, all schools are not equal. Not only do you want to get an exceptional learning experience, you also want …
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10 Tips for dealing with a dropped bike
The embarrassment is immediate. Then there’s that sickening feeling when you see your bike lying over on it’s side. It’s even more painful when it’s new. But that’s not the worst. Assuming no major damage to bike or body, shattered …