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DOT Motorcycle Helmet vs. Novelty Helmet

Question: I just got back on a bike in August after 25 years and borrowed a helmet, German style. It looked cool. So I go online to buy one for myself and order a cool looking leather DOT rated helmet. When it arrives the thing looks like a giant mushroom on my head, my friend [...]

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Question: Honda Magna good first motorcycle?

Question from a potential beginning motorcyclist: The guy down the road from me is selling his ’87 Honda Magna motorcycle — 4 cylinder, water cooled, shaft-drive, low seat, etc. 31,000 miles for $1,000. I am very sorely tempted to buy it! I’ve never owned, nor ridden a motorcycle, but I’ve always had a desire to [...]

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Question: In over my head at 46?

Question from beginning rider… David, I came across your web site last year when I started riding. I am a beginner and just getting my feet wet. I have a 250 Kawaski Ninja. I do have a silly question though. I am new to this world of bikes and wonder if I have bitten off [...]

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How to ride a motorcycle on gravel in a turn

You’re tailing your riding buddy on a fav 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? First, you’re not right on his tail, correct? Slow [...]

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