Now that you’re on the road, you’re ready for a good time. Some simple do’s and don’ts will ensure your safety and enhance your fun. Here are some tips I’ve learned DO:...
In this session of the Motorcycle Mentor Podcast, I explain low-side and high-side crashes, what causes them, and how you can avoid them. Both types of crashes are often single vehicle accidents...
Here’s a video I found while looking for low side crashes. Loading a motorcycle isn’t that easy, is it? Fortunately, no one is hurt while attempting to do this. But their motorcycles...
There’s more than one way for a passenger (rider #2) to mount a motorcycle and people find their own styles. There are two basic ways suggested below but what is most important is that you mount...
The first time I rode two up on the back of a motorcycle I was sure I was going to blow off. I held on for dear life. I did as I was instructed — put my hands on the driver’s waist (rider #1)...
Most modern street motorcycles have a center stand as well as the side or “kick” stand. The center stand is handy in particular for a chain driven bike. After getting the bike...
In this session of the Motorcycle Mentor Podcast, I share 9 reasons to own a motorcycle. I gave you 7 reasons NOT to own a motorcycle back in podcast #3, and I promised to give you the other side of...
Your friends and family have probably already asked, "What do you want for Christmas?" If you know, great. If you don't, here's a list of products I know you'll enjoy. The list is pretty short...
The best way I know to introduce this somewhat delicate topic of motorcycle seat discomfort is with an anecdote from the dark, mysterious world of LDRs (long distance riders). These are the solitary...
In this session of the Motorcycle Mentor Podcast, I discuss countersteering and explain why I think it is one of the most important things you should understand… regardless of whether you are a...