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Riding Tip of the Week Archives

Motorcycle Riding Tips -- Ride Relaxed
Pete Tamblyn

You've heard all the benefits:
1. Better control of the bike (immediate).
2. Less fatigue during the ride (today).
3. prevention of damage to... . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Mirror Extenders -- Eyes in the Back of My Helmet
Mike Shell

One of the biggest problems I've had with my Sport Touring Motorcycles is seeing behind me while riding. The problem is simple, my body is too wide and my bike stock mirrors don't extend wide enough so I can see clearly behind me. Mirror extenders to the rescue . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week --Dinner Parties and Motorcycle Stories
David Mixson

Not too long along, during a neighborhood dinner party, I met a man who had recently wrecked his motorcycle.

Bob looked rough... his right arm was broken, his chin was bandaged heavily, and his walk was strained . . . keep reading

SURVEY -- Do Super Sport Motorcycles Make Good Beginner Motorcycles?

Let everyone know what you think. Do Super Sport motorcycles make good beginner motorcycles? . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Quick Tip -- Smooth Shifting

Shifting a motorcycle transmission smoothly can be a challenge.

In this Quick Tip, Fred shares his technique for butter-smooth shifts. It takes some practice, but works great! . . . keep reading

VIDEO: Ebay Motors - Motorcycle Scam

Ebay Motors is a great place to buy and sell motorcycles? Maybe... but there are scammers lurking!

In this video we show you one popular scam, and how to spot it . . . keep reading

Super Sport Motorcycle Owners Die 4 Times as Often
David Mixson

According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, riders of "super sport" motorcycles are much more likely to die in a motorcycle crash. The study didn't name specific models, but I'm confident the Suzuki . . . keep reading

Personal Space -- Ride Your Own Ride When Riding in a Group
Fred Applegate

Every human has a sense of his or her own personal space. The personal space feeling carries over to how we behave when we drive a car or ride a motorcycle. Understanding these concepts BEFORE you ride in a group is crucial . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week -- How to Handle Gravel (Part 2)
Let's face it. Riding over gravel on a motorcycle is challenging. In this Tip, Chris asked the question in our forum, "How do riders handle gravel in a turn when you are going from a paved road to a gravel one? Pete responds . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week -- Honda Hoot Rally

The Honda Hoot Motorcycle Rally is held in Knoxville Tennessee in June. Vendor displays, expert lectures, outrageous motorcycle gear, demo rides, and sponsored tours... it's all good stuff . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week -- Emergency Shelter in the Rain

Storm clouds are building fast. You'll either wait out the first 15 minutes until the pavement is washed clear of oil, or just scramble into your raingear (you've not left home without it, right?) and ride on as the streets seem tractable. It sure would be nice to find a dry cave for shelter while you're planning your next move . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week -- Gravel in a Turn... What Can You Do?

In this Week's Tip -- Hogs, motorcycles, and gravel in a turn. You're tailing your riding buddy on a favorite back road when suddenly OHMIGOSH; he's pointing wildly at gravel in the turn! He somehow makes it through (this should be a clue: he ain't exactly Nicky Hayden now is he?)... but, now warned, what do you do? . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week -- HelmetGiggles™ Comic Strip Arrives!

Helmet Giggles Comic Strip launches. Only a limited number of 30-Day Free Membership to this site left. GPS Quick Find. How to get a free Shoei motorcycle helmet. And, our Beginning Motorcycle Quick Start Guide is released. Find this and more in this week's Tip Newsletter . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip of the Week -- Cancel That Turn Signal

Nearly all turn signals on motorcycles require the rider to cancel them manually. Forgetting to cancel them gives others incorrect information about your intentions. Giving others the "wrong" information is worse than giving "no information". Here's a method I use to cancel my turn signal . . . keep reading

Motorcycle Riding Tip -- Don't Help Your Buddy Pass

Here's the scene: blind curves, hilltops and a slow driver in front. When a chance to overtake finally opens up, you're safely around the car in a flash, and naturally want your buddy to keep up with you. Seeing no traffic, you wave your buddy to come on by, too. This is where it can turn ugly . . . keep reading

VIDEO: Motorcycle Riding Tip -- How to Lift Motorcycle Onto Center Stand

Lifting your motorcycle onto the center stand can be tricky. Unfortunately I understand this first-hand. Headline Reads: "Man pinned against wall by Honda VFR while attempting to put motorcycle onto center stand." In this VIDEO tip, Fred shows us how to do it -- the right way . . . keep reading

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