CHALLENGE YOURSELF Kevin Carpenter, ASM Instructor and Lifetime Road Guardians member It’s that time of year that ½ of the USA is pulling their bikes out of storage. A few months ago, when the time came for us to put our rides into winter hibernation, we started using our cages for transportation. Instead of throwing...Read More
Written by: Melissa Juranitch, MSF RiderCoach Motorcycle Marketing Specialist When the leaves are changing, deer are more active. Here are five fast facts that you NEED to know as a motorcyclist on the road. Because deer collisions are so prevalent in Wisconsin, we are using Wisconsin Statistics and resources. Keep in mind that these tips...Read More
Many specifics of motorcycle trauma like jaw thrust rescue breathing, helmet removal, traffic control and moving the injured are not taught in First Aid and CPR. We teach classes all over the world on these things so that when you get to the scene of a motorcycle accident, you are prepared. Helmet removal, jaw thrust,...Read More
Riding Belts (Otherwise known as “Buddy Belts”) are growing in popularity It might be due to the fact that younger children can not hang on tight to their parent’s waist or it might be to position the rider so that they are aerodynamically positioned to assist the driver of the motorcycle as they negotiate curves....Read More
Extreme Summer Temperatures are Dangerous for Motorcyclists Riders of motorcycles know all too well how hot it gets riding in the summer months. When it’s 85 outside, it feels like 105 on the bike with the engine idling, the sun beating down and the pavement below heating up. In addition, motorcycle riders have more clothing...Read More
Many of us have seen this picture right? Blind spots are something to take into consideration for all motorcyclists, and not just when it comes to Semi Trucks. Motorcycles and Blind Spots As a motorcyclist you are vulnerable and need to take into consideration your own blind spots as well as that of others. All...Read More
It was just a routine summer day My alarm was blaring, telling me to get up and off to work. I routinely got dressed, walked out to the garage and fired up my Harley for the ride to work. Any time I ride to work it makes the start to my day so much better!...Read More
The sun is out and motorcycle season is here. I think most riders will agree one of the best feelings in the world is getting back in the saddle after a long winter. Last-minute preparations and repairs are being made with one eye on the forecast, and it’s easy to miss little details. One often...Read More
