Riding a motorcycle safely is all about managing risk. I would not be honest with you if I said you will never face risk if you ride a motorcycle and at the same time people who say that motorcyclists have a death wish are not being honest either or are just uninformed. The facts are…
I get a lot of questions about the DCT transmission on my Honda Goldwing. If you are not familiar with what DCT is, it stands for Dual Clutch Transmission and what that really means in layman’s terms is an automatic transmission. Just like on a car with an automatic transmission on a Honda Goldwing with…
What is considered high mileage for a motorcycle? It needs to be considered when buying a used motorcycle. If you watch a lot of MCrider videos, you know that I recommend a used motorcycle for your first purchase. In fact, I recommend it for most motorcycle purchases. I have 4 bikes in the garage right…
Many riders struggle with how to ride a heavy motorcycle, especially at slow speeds and in tight turns. This is complicated even more if they are not an experienced rider. While my recommendation is to always start with a manageable motorcycle in its size, weight, and power. Many riders find themselves on a big heavy…
Performing the U turn on your motorcycle in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course is one exercise that cause students the most problem. Some riders can accomplish a full lock U Turn within the requirement but because they are not using the correct technique, they struggle when they attempt the same tight turn on…
