How good is your helmet? Will it actually protect your brain in your next crash? These seem like easy questions, ones you probably think you can answer by reciting the lofty standards your helmet meets and the lofty price you might have paid for it. But the real answers, as you are about to see,…
Some riders struggle with starting a motorcycle on a hill. Here are two easy techniques that once you practice a few times make this a snap. Make sure and practice somewhere with no traffic behind you. Then the next time you pull up to a stop sign with a car on you’re rear end you…
It’s the classic battle: one left turning car, one motorcycle, one intersection. What you do on a motorcycle before the intersection can actually invite the potential accident. This week on MCrider let’s find out how. So what can you do before the intersection to lessen the chance giving your license and proof of insurance to…
This week we look at the 3 deadliest mistakes you can make on a motorcycle.
I often get asked on MCrider about riding in the rain. Is it safe to ride in the rain? If so what are some tips and techniques for riding in the rain. This week we will talk about it. I recently went on a ride through the Ozark Mountains up to North East Arkansas. On…
Knowing what to carry on your motorcycle on a daily basis can be confusing. In this video I show you what I carry on my motorcycle on a daily basis and on extended trips. This was a requested video from one of our Patrons at http://www.MCrider.com/support who wanted to know what gear and gadgets I…
In addition to the regular training video this week I wanted to address an issue that has generated a lot of email, Facebook instant messages and YouTube comments directed my way. What is the deal with my left eye? So I thought the best way to address the issue once and for all was to…
Turning a motorcycle from a stop is a technique that all riders need to develop. The danger in not being able to properly turn a motorcycle from a stop is running wide at stop signs in to on coming traffic. This week we will look at the proper techniques to get the motorcycle turned from…
One bad riding habit can have a big impact on your safety on the road. This week we will talk about a bad habit that you can see if you have just by looking at your riding boots.
A “cornering line” is the path you follow around a corner. Riding a narrow, single-track vehicle means we are able to select the left, center or right positions within the lane. The basic cornering line – Outside – Inside -Outside Outside: To follow the basic cornering line a motorcyclist begins the curve from the outside…
