Category: Tips

Motorcycle Slow Riding Techniques You Should Know

Do you find it hard to balance your motorcycle while riding slow? Do you experience weaving and wobbling? Do you find it hard to turn while slowly riding? If this sounds like something you are familiar with, then you are in the right place. First, let’s start by saying that speed creates stability because of the gyroscopic effect of the wheels. You lose stability as you reduce speed, but we can’t always be riding at speed. Sometimes, we must ride slowly at the traffic lights, on the busy streets, or even in the parking zones. However, riding slowly is not easy. It needs expertise. In this article, we will share some fantastic motorcycle slow riding techniques to help you figure out your riding skills fast.

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How Long Do Motorcycle Leathers Last

How Long Do Motorcycle Leathers Last? The 15 Best Things You Must Do to Get an Amazing Lifespan & What Not to Do!

For most bikers, the most important factor to consider when purchasing a motorbike leather gear is its durability. After all, you’ve just spent hundreds of dollars on high-quality leather, and you’d like to get as much usage out of it as possible. Which highlights the main question here – “How long do motorcycle leathers last?” How Long Do Motorcycle Leathers Last? Beyond 15 years and by cleaning, conditioning them, regularly and removing dirt & grime they can last more than 30 years.  Motorcycle leathers generally between 10 to 15 years with normal use and if not crashed in. But if you take the necessary steps to care for your motorcycle race leathers, they can last well beyond 30 years. You can extend the life of

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Obey traffic rules - Motorcycle Riding Tips

Motorcycle Riding Tips and Tricks

Motorcycle Riding Tips and Tricks Relating to Safety First and foremost, on your mind when riding should be safety. Here are some tips and tricks that will help to keep you safe on the road: 1. Take a Safety Course If you’re new to motorcycling or even if you’ve been around a while, the skills taught at most safety courses make them a worthy investment. For new riders, the courses teach the rules of the road, but for motorcyclists of all skill levels, they teach the best way to react in an unpredictable situation. 2. Check the Weather Before you head out on your motorcycle, check the weather. If the weather’s not looking promising, especially if heavy rain or snow is forecast, don’t be afraid

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When to replace motorcycle helmet

When To Replace Motorcycle Helmet?

You’re wondering when to replace your motorcycle helmets? It’s important not to cut corners. Your helmet is one piece of motorcycle safety gear that you don’t want to skimp on. So, when should you replace the motorcycle helmet? You should replace your motorcycle helmet at least every five years if it has not been subject to a crash or any other type of damage.  However, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends changing helmets within 5 to 10 years. But if you want the best protection for your head, the range is just a general guideline. You need to know every factor that influences your safety. A helmet isn’t just a simple replacement – there are factors you must consider. This post explains when to

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Which Motorcycle Has Reverse Gear

Which Motorcycle Has Reverse Gear?

The majority of motorcycles don’t have a reverse gear. Instead, when in neutral, you will need to manually walk the bike backward or spin it around. But there are exceptions to this rule, as some motorcycles are designed with a reverse gear assist mechanism due to their heavy and bulky build. Here are my examples of motorcycles with a reverse gear: Honda Goldwing series (GL1800 Goldwing and Goldwing DCT/Tour/Tour DCT/Tour Airbag DCT models only) BMW K1200LT All Ural sidecar motorcycles (Baikal Limited Edition, CT Around Town Weekender, Gear Up Off-Road Adventurer etc.) BMW R 18 Yamaha Star Venture TC BMW K1600 series (K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 B, and K 1600 Grand America) Others: Piaggio MP3 500 trike, certain Moto Guzzi models,

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5 Things to Do With a Dropped Motorcycle

5 Things to Do with a Dropped Motorcycle

Dropping your motorcycle happens to every rider at least once, and while it can be embarrassing, it’s important to realize that a dropped motorcycle can cause damage to your bike. Before you get back on the bike, there are a few things that you should check out to ensure you’re going to be safe when you roll out again. 5 of The Most Common Ways to Do with a Dropped Motorcycle There is a number of ways to deal with a dropped motorcycle, but most can be avoided with a little thought. Understanding the ways, a bike can be dropped is key to avoiding these situations in the future. Five of the most common ways to drop a motorcycle are: 1. Ride a Bike That

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How to Use Biker Code Hand Signals on a Motorcycle

Best 6 Tips for When, Why, and How to Use Biker Code Hand Signals on a Motorcycle that Might Save Your Life!

Did you know that motorcycles manufactured before 1973 generally did not come equipped with turn signals? If you own one of these renegades, then you may also know that depending on your state, they may be exempted from the legal requirements to have blinkers. But how was grandpa able to survive a cruise through the instance streets at a time when crack use was at its peak and drivers of lesser finesse; or should we say the motor vehicle was not quite the intelligent computer rig on wheels we have today that can do all kinds of magic tricks to save a rider’s life! The answer is hand signals. The question is When, Why, and How to Use Biker Code Hand Signals on a Motorcycle?

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Tips for Riding Heavy Motorcycles

Tips for Riding Heavy Motorcycles

It’s somewhat of an irony that as many motorcycles get lighter, there are bikes out there that are heavier than ever before, there is a whole range of factors to consider when buying a motorbike, including the purpose for which you intend to use it and your riding style. Heavy bikes present many challenges, especially if you aren’t used to them. They perform differently and have different response times which means the way that you ride them is often different from a lightweight motorcycle. The following tips aim to help keep you safe on a heavier bike. Tips for Riding Heavy Motorcycles Master a Light Motorcycle First Heavy motorcycles are ideally suited to the open road, weaving in and out of traffic on a heavy

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Should Motorcycle Helmets Cover Chin

Should Motorcycle Helmets Cover Chin? Find Out Here!

Helmets are lifesavers. In practice, during an accident, a helmet reduces the risk of death by 42% and head injury by 69%. For enhanced protection to your chin and jaw, full-face, modular, off-road, and dual-sport designs come with a chin bar – a crucial safety feature that open-face and half-shell helmets lack. The chin receives 55% of the severe blows during a crash, so it’s important to protect it. Let’s better understand how the chin bar works and how to choose the right chin and shell size for your motorcycle helmet to help you make better decisions about your own safety while riding. Read on! Should Motorcycle Helmets Cover Chin? Find Out Here! Two Types of Motorcycle Helmet Chin Bar Styles and Their Benefits During

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