In my job as an MSF RiderCoach and as a journalist, I often hear women say that there aren’t enough motorcycles out there to fit them, If you are a proficient rider, you are not limited by the motorcycles that fill your local dealership’s showroom. You are limited by your self-confidence.
5 Tips for Short Riders Handling Tall and Big Motorcycles
A great way to get comfortable with getting your motorcycle to swing and sway thereby giving you more control over your motorcycle is to do this simple exercise. Practice swinging and swaying your motorcycle from side to side as you maneuver through this easy slow cone weave without using any cones.
VIDEO: Getting Comfortable With Your Motorcycle
I encounter this constantly here in the Denver area, on the urban roads as well as rural two lane roads, that is when cars follow too closely. What is the best way to signal them to back off?
How Do I Stop Tailgaters on My Motorcycle?
At some point in your street motorcycling life you’ll find yourself faced with riding in gravel. Here are some tips for keeping your head and riding your street motorcycle through gravel safely.
How To Ride Your Street Motorcycle in Gravel
If you’re not familiar with Deals Gap, or the Tail of the Dragon, it boasts 318 curves in just 11 miles. All the turns are banked and the pavement is near perfect. There are no crossroads, intersections, or driveways along the stretch of wonderful curves. Here, riding instructor Jerry “Motorman” Palladino gives insight into how to stay safe while navigating the challenging road.
Motorcycle Riding on the Tail of the Dragon
I’d like to make sure you have a summer riding season full of great memories instead of “I wasn’t prepared” memories. With the heat of summer upon us, keep those great memories alive by always being ready for whatever the weather may bring your way. Here are a few safety tips to follow for riding in extreme heat.
Summer Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips
Many motorcycle accidents result in the riders lack of focus or rider skill. With a little mental effort, many crashes can be avoided. Here are five ways to avoid laying down your motorcycle, while sharpening your skills on the road.
5 Ways to Avoid Crashing Your Motorcycle
Just like the child learning to ride the bicycle for the first time, the riders in the class will at first attempt to make the transitions at a slow walking pace. What’s more, the riders attempt to look where they are at the moment instead of where they want to go next. This of course will not work.
Safe Riding Tips: Mastering the Head and Eyes Technique
It was a picture perfect summer day, ideal for a ride with friends. Careening off the driveway and down a mountainside slope on my motorcycle was not part of the plan, yet when fear takes over, plans change.
Safe Riding: What A Motorcycle Mishap Can Teach Us
There’s only one aspect of riding a motorcycle properly where your instinct is actually correct, well semi-instinctual, and that’s counter steering. Before I go any further I’ll define what’s commonly known as counter steering. I actually prefer the term “push steering” since it’s a lot less confusing.
Safe Riding Tips: What is Counter Steering?