Category Archives: Riders Safety

I watched from the bleachers high above the Legislative body as a proposed Helmet Law was defeated once again. I wondered how lawmakers maintain laws pertaining to motorcycle riding and riders without being a rider. How do motorcycle training instructors … Continue reading →

            I was riding home around nine at night after a good day on the road. I was probably doing about 40 mph down 30th street when a teen walked in front of me out of the darkness between street … Continue reading →

  Riders Safety Tip   …winter riding   Cold weather riding can be a little more complicated than just having the proper gear. Riding through an ice storm 40 miles from home could downright ruin your day.   1. Check … Continue reading →

Riding tip of the month                    Don’t stare at the…               Every student of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course has heard about ‘target fixation’. This is where our motorcycles tend to go in the direction we are looking and … Continue reading →

          Those of us that ride a larger size motorcycle appreciate the comfort and stability of a heavier bike on the road. Here is a tip that will help you control that 800-pound hunk of rolling fun.             Why … Continue reading →

If you find yourself drifting toward the shoulder or even worse, the center line, while negotiating a curve, try this: Tuck your head down in a racer mode, lean a little more with the bike and give the throttle a … Continue reading →

      The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers “QUICK TIPS” and guidelines on a variety of subjects important in our sport. Do you know the legal considerations for riding with a passenger in your state? Do you know how the additional weight … Continue reading →