by Liz Jansen First posted in August, 2012, this bears reviewing now as many of you are preparing your bikes for riding season. Finding a mechanic is one of the most critical riding decisions you’ll make. Riding a motorcycle makes …
So many roads; so little time. Often the season slips by so quickly, it’s almost over before you realize you haven’t done as much riding as you would have liked, especially for those with a limited riding season. Don’t let …
What You Need to Know – Beginner’s Guide to Bike Insurance Thank you to Myron Kuepfer, Riders Plus Insurance for providing the following article. While this information is specific to Ontario, Canada riders, the approach and concepts are applicable to …
Eager rider prospects are already thinking about next season. While any accredited school can put you through a motorcycle training course and conduct government approved licensing test at the end, all schools are not equal. Not only do you want …
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve delayed this as long as possible, hoping to extend the season as much as possible. It’s the first day of December – and when I look out the window, the ground is starting to …
by Liz Jansen One of the easiest proactive safety actions, is to conduct a routine tire inspection. There are only two tires and they’re all that is keeping you on the road. In my DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Maintenance Workshops, invariably participants …
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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 …
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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