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, …
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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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 …
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 …
Empowerment: New Riders Beware! Freedom and Independence Do Not a Safe Rider Make Freedom, empowerment and confidence are the first words that spill from new riders as they describe the feelings of riding a motorcycle. We’ve all been there. We’re …