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Tag: safety

Disempowering Motorcycle Myth Debunked

By lizjansen Posted on September 1, 2017 Posted in Adventure 16 Comments

by Liz Jansen “If you’re going to ride that bike, you’d better be able to pick it up by yourself.” “I can’t go on a solo trip until I learn to pick it up by myself.” The first statement was …

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Tagged with: empowerment, safety

12 Tips for Riders During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

By lizjansen Posted on May 5, 2017 Posted in Motorcycle Tips 11 Comments

by Liz Jansen May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Many campaigns have been designed to alert automobile drivers to our presence on the road. That all helps, but safety has to start with me. The rider. I can’t abdicate that …

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Tagged with: awareness, safety

10 More Reasons Motorcycles Tip Over

By lizjansen Posted on April 21, 2017 Posted in Motorcycle Tips 2 Comments

by Liz Jansen One of the most frequently read blog posts on my website is 10 Things to Do With a Dropped Motorcycle. I published it in 2012 and it’s still getting comments. Published a week later and still highly …

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Tagged with: confidence, safety, skills

First Motorcycle Ride—Some Things Never Get Old

By lizjansen Posted on April 6, 2017 Posted in Adventure 6 Comments

by Liz Jansen In a month, I’ll be celebrating another birthday. The calendar doesn’t stop and every year that age number increases by one. In fact those ‘ones’ seem to come around faster than before. But there’s one thing that …

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Tagged with: adventure, personal power, safety

9 Motorcycle Rites of Spring

By lizjansen Posted on March 30, 2017 Posted in Adventure 2 Comments

by Liz Jansen While Trudy, my motorcycle, is still in hibernation, the calendar has transitioned to spring. While many of you are already riding, it’s still a little early in some areas. I’m in no rush. Rather, I’m savoring this …

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Tagged with: adventure, safety, skills

Motorcycle Riding in Hot Weather

By lizjansen Posted on August 2, 2016 Posted in Motorcycle Tips No Comments

Great hot-weather riding info here posted with permission from FIX.com.  For more detail, click on any of the infographics. Source: Fix.com Blog

Tagged with: hot weather, safety

8 Steps to Get Your Motorcycle Gear Ready for Spring

By lizjansen Posted on May 12, 2016 Posted in Motorcycle Tips 2 Comments

by Liz Jansen If you’re like me, I squeeze as much season as possible out of autumn and by the time I’m stopped, daylight is short and the temperatures quite chilly. I’m pretty good at winterizing my motorcycle; less so …

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Tagged with: gear, safety

10 Steps for a Spring Motorcycle Checkup

By lizjansen Posted on April 21, 2016 Posted in Motorcycle Tips No Comments

by Liz Jansen Updated for Spring 2016 After having your motorcycle in hibernation for the winter, getting out for that first ride is one of the most anticipated rites of spring. But before you do, there are three things to do: …

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Tagged with: check, safety

Motorcycle News You Can Use: Nov. 13-20

By lizjansen Posted on November 18, 2015 Posted in Adventure, Travel No Comments

by Liz Jansen   Riding season is drawing to a close or significantly curtailed for many of us. That’s a sign to start planning for next season. I thought I’d help by sharing favorite posts that have crossed my desk recently. I’m …

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Tagged with: gifts, safety, travel

Motorcycle News You Can Use | Sept 26 to Oct 2

By lizjansen Posted on September 30, 2015 Posted in Motorcycle Tips No Comments

by Liz Jansen This weekend I’m leaving for 5-6 weeks on the road. While I won’t be riding the entire time, I’m putting on significant mileage. Top 10 Tools to Take Touring was an excellent reminder, especially since I’m getting …

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Tagged with: adventure, new motorcycle, safety, travel

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