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 …
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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Riding your motorcycle makes you vulnerable. Operating it safely requires skill, focus, physical and emotional strength. Not only do we have to know how to operate a powerful machine and make split-second decisions, we’re often navigating unfamiliar territory, watching for …
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Our bikes carry the most precious cargo there is – us. Taking time for a routine inspection can make a big difference when it comes to safety and our enjoyment of the ride. No one wants to be stranded on …
A wide range of riders with diverse experience, locations and perspectives share their perspectives on keeping cool during hot weather riding. Taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s page, each one carries its own wisdom. …
No one wants to have a motorcycle tip over. Balance can be a precarious condition, especially under slow-speed conditions. Allow weight to shift too much in one direction and you lose it. In a lifetime of riding, I’ve experienced them …
The embarrassment is immediate. Then there’s that sickening feeling when you see your bike lying over on its 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 …
Selecting a mechanic is one of the most critical riding decisions you’ll make. Riding a motorcycle makes us vulnerable to weather, road conditions, other drivers, our own abilities and the condition of our motorcycle. Two small contact patches of rubber …