The U-turn
It may look easy, but a smoothly executed U-turn on a motorcycle is more challenging than you might think. How do you perform a U-turn that looks effortless? Consider these…
Helmet Safety
What happens when you sustain a head injury during an accident? If your brain is injured, swelling and inflammation often occur. Because there’s no extra room inside your skull, your…
Hearing Protection
It’s not hard in this country to lose your hearing. In the 80’s everyone blamed it on the Angola war; today we blame it on cheap helmets, loud pipes and…
Kids & Bikes
We all love to ride motorcycles. And for those of us with children, there’s a sense of urgency to pass along our enthusiasm for two wheels. However, that passion could also…
Planning a Trip
Motorcycle trips demand far more planning than the equivalent journey in a car. Though riding provides an inherent sense of freedom, practical limitations require motorcyclists to think ahead when choosing…
Group Basics
Riding with a group of motorcyclists is one of the great thrills of the two-wheeled lifestyle, but it can also hold hidden dangers. If you decide to join a group…