Sound advice and motorcycle wisdom from a rider with a few miles under his belt.
This week we talk about cornering traction. How far can you lean a motorcycle in a corner before your tires lose traction with the road? Is it the same fore cruisers and sportbikes? The information in this video may well ease your mind next time you are rounding a corner on your motorcycle. Skilled Motorcycle…
Are you a good street rider? What are the characteristics of a good street rider? This week on MCrider we find out.
3 life-saving lessons from a crash study. What if 100 riders were tracked for 1 year and 360,000 miles? What could we learn about motorcycle safety? Find out in this recap of the most recent motorcycle safety study.
This week on MCrider we look at some tips and techniques on how to have a successful motorcycle group ride. There are a few differences in riding with a group as opposed to riding on your own and this week we look at the details. Get the MCrider Hand Signals Guide! Feel free to share…
This week on MCrider we will play some mental games and I will show you how your mind does not always see what your eyes do.
Which riders are at the highest risk on a motorcycle? This week we look at 5 riders who are at risk. See if you are on the list and if so do something about it.
When I started riding there was not such an emphasis on motorcycle safety. There was little instruction available back then, it was just hop on and good luck. Today we have MSF classes, advanced level classes and things like MCrider to help us develop our skills. This week I discuss three important topics that I…
There is no more important part of your motorcycle than the tires. People who come from cars to motorcycles often neglect the part of the motorcycle that connects the motorcycle to the road. Do you know what your tire pressure is right now? Do you know what it should be? How long ago was your…
So many helmets, so many styles, so many designs. How do you go about selecting the right helmet? There is more to it than selecting a helmet that matches your motorcycle but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These common sense guidelines will help you find the right helmet that will offer you the best…
On this weeks addition of MCrider I make the case for motorcycle gear and why it is important. No chickens were harmed in the making of this video. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_n2kmDZkiA&width=800&height=450 Resources used in this video: https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/ – find out how your helmet is rated http://www.MCrider.com/snell – very interesting read if you are a gear geek…
