Sound advice and motorcycle wisdom from a rider with a few miles under his belt.
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…
Riders and perspective riders often wonder how dangerous motorcycles are. Let’s look at some motorcycle crash statistics and see how common motorcycle fatalities actually are. After we see the real numbers I will give you some tips to help you avoid becoming one of the statistics. Vehicle Crash Statistics Let’s discuss this video on the…
This week on MCrider we will look at a high-risk riding group that nobody talks much about. At one time you were in this group and you most likely will be again…maybe you are right now, just like me. Let’s discuss this on the forums.
This week on MCrider we talk about an MCrider video that was banned from YouTube and we look at 5 signs that may mean riding a motorcycle is not for you. Forum members check out this link for a more detailed discussion of this video. Traits of people that should not ride a motorcycle. You…
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its annual report and motorcycle fatalities in the United States are down in 2018 compared to last year. What does this say about motorcycle training in the United States? See what we can learn from these numbers and how we can use the study to make more…
This week on MCrider we look at 2 important pieces of motorcycle gear, your helmet, and your riding jacket. Aside from the brand and features, you choose the color you choose has a big impact on your likelihood to avoid a crash.
This week on MCrider we look at extreme body position on a motorcycle and getting a knee down. Is this an important skill for the street rider to develop?
