Category Archives: Riders Safety

At the riders meeting before the ride listen up for directions, and any unusual traffic tips that the Road Captain and Sweep Riders might have. If you have questions about the ride ask an Officer and/or the Road Captain before … Continue reading →

Be alert, approximately 70 percent of motorcycle-vehicle collisions occur at intersections. Watch for vehicles that may unexpectedly turn in front of you or pull out from a side street or driveway. At intersections where vision is limited by shrubbery, parked … Continue reading →

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 →