Motorcycle Braking: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly This is the third installment of a three part series on Motorcycle Braking. To read the first on Common Braking Errors click HERE. To read the second on Good Braking Techniques click HERE. “I’ve been riding for 30 years I don’t need to practice!” Yep –...Read More

Motorcycle Braking: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly This is the second installment of a three part series on Motorcycle Braking. To read the first on Common Braking Errors click HERE. To read the third on How to Practice click HERE. The basics of maximum braking are to apply both brakes fully without locking...Read More

Motorcycle Braking: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly This is the first installment of a three part series on Motorcycle Braking. To read the second on Good Braking Techniques click HERE. To read the third on How to Practice click HERE. As you are out and about riding your motorcycle: Have you ever felt...Read More

Irvine, Calif.: In another move intended to help make the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s safety tips and practical strategies even more accessible to riders, the MSF has released its first official educational app on iTunes for use with iPhones and iPads. Titled “Dr. Jim’s Riding Tips,” the app uses existing MSF self-paced safety lessons to help...Read More

So, you’re thinking about commuting to work on a motorcycle It makes good sense – according to ridetowork.org commutes go quicker on two wheels. It’s easier to find a parking space and you’ll save a bunch of money on gas too. Here are some tips to help you arrive stylishly and safely at work: Accessorize...Read More

Distracted Driving and its Impact on Motorcyclists Distracted driving is a huge problem when it comes to road safety as every day around 1,200 people are injured, and more than 15 people die on the roads as a direct result of distracted driving. The problem of distracted driving is now more prevalent than ever before,...Read More

Understanding Ethanol-Related Fuel Problems Part 2 of 2 For Part 1 in this series, click here. When it comes to using ethanol unfortunately we do not have a choice, unless you are lucky enough to live in an area that still has real gasoline available at the pumps.  Total prevention of ethanol problems is almost...Read More

Do you know how to protect yourself from dehydration? Many motorcyclists don’t factor in the dangers of dehydration when going out on a long ride on a hot summer’s day. There could be many reasons for this, but one has to be that many riders don’t see riding their motorbike as a strenuous sports activity,...Read More