Sound advice and motorcycle wisdom from a rider with a few miles under his belt.
Motorcycling has it’s own language. This week on MCrider we will discuss 20 common motorcycle terms that may not be common for new riders. Here are some common motorcycle terms used in this video. Let’s continue the discussion on the forums. Counter SteeringA motorcycle turns by leaning, the way we make the motorcycle lean is…
This week on MCrider we look at 3 different ways you can die on a motorcycle. Don’t make these mistakes, focus on Road Skills and Road Strategy to stay out of these situations Forum Discussion for the video I want to address a few comments I have seen on YouTube from this video. From Will:…
There are a lot of reasons why people get into motorcycling, in this video, I will share a small part of why I ride motorcycles. This is why I ride…Now share why you ride on the forums. Become a Member.
This week we talk about the 4 words and 2 principals that MCrider is founded upon. Every training video on MCrider falls under one of these two riding principals. Let’s discuss this video on the forums.Need forum access? Become a member here. How can we define what being a good street rider is? Being a…
Returning riders often forget that they will need to learn to ride a motorcycle again. Many of the skills used in the past are wrong, some are right but are no longer in the personal toolbox and riding techniques have changed over the years. This week on MCrider I will give you 6 tips for…
How old is too old to start riding a motorcycle? This week on MCrider we will discuss it and look at some different ways people learn and some challenges they may have. Let’s discuss this on the forums. Answering the question of how old is too old to learn to ride, is like answering the…
Every rider learns at a different pace and no two riders progress at the same pace. This week on MCrider we will discuss one of the biggest hindrances for many riders who are new to motorcycles. Let’s discuss it on the forums Ways to show your support of MCrider: – Support MCrider and get the…
So you are in the market for a safe motorcycle helmet. You look on the back and see a DOT sticker…it must be one of the safest helmets since it has a DOT sticker. Right? Not so fast. This week on MCrider we will talk about it and what to look for to find a…
Let’s continue the discussion of tank slappers or the frightening death wobble on a motorcycle and we will hear the story of a friend of mine who has direct experience with this type of crash. He made one decision earlier in the day that may have saved his life. Let’s discuss this video on the…
Have you ever experienced a speed wobble or also referred to as the death wobble? It can be a terrifying experience. This week will talk about the common causes and how to handle a death wobble if it happens to you. A motorcycle is most stable traveling on a level surface, at a constant speed…
