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Return to Streetmasters!
This weekend will mark nearly one year since my last Streetmasters course, only this year it’s even more crucial that I take the class since I have spent so much time off the bike this past winter. I was trying to remember the last ride I took with any sort of substance and can’t for…
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For Drivers: Watch out for motorcycles!!
* As the spring weather approaches so does the potential for accidents. There are more drivers on the roads as well as more bikes out for a nice sunny ride. Keep a rider’s day sunny by remembering to “watch out for motorcycles”. The MSF or Motorcycle Safety Foundation now has a site for car drivers…
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So many helmets, so which do I buy?
Everyone should ride with a helmet. Statistics dictate that a helmet is likely to save your life if you fall with your motorcycle. That’s enough info for me, but if you look over the motorcycle consumer magazines and motorcycle shops, you find there there are a plethora of helmets to choose from. So what is…
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Sunday Sunday…
I can’t believe how gorgeous it is out today and here I sit at my computer writing this post! I wish I could say why I am not out on my bike, but I believe it’s due to the fact it’s Sunday and I know the roads will be glutted with a million motorcyclists who,…
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Humor for the weekend…French motorcycle safety sign
Translation… “To MEN The first testicle protector was used for ice hockey in 1874 … and the first motorcycle helmet in 1974. So it took 100 years for men to finally understand that their heads are also important. Signed: a WOMAN”
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Today’s MC Safety Tips
Here are five easy suggestions to keep you moderately safe while riding! Be visible and dress for the fall. No one wants to fall ever, but if you use that mantra you can considerably raise your changes of survival and lessen injury in a motorcycle accident. Nothing will keep you completely safe but wearing proper…
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Squidville
Though this photo has nothing to do with the following tale, it’s appropriate nevertheless, showing that sadly squids are found wherever one rides. This one was spotted on Hwy 36 in NorCal which is one of the most awesome roads ever, especially when properly dressed! Yesterday while taking my son to American River College, we…
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Riding: A Pillion Perspective!
A friend asked me about taking his wife riding, saying she was less than thrilled when he had attempted it before. Well, I have to say there are those that will NEVER enjoy riding as a pillion, but then there are those that simply don’t know how to be a pillion and are chilled at…
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GoGo Gear-Protective Riding Gear for Motorcycle and Scooter Riders
When I can’t ride, I love websurfing, casting my net for any gems in the copper sea. Yesterday I found GoGo Gear who at first glance seemed to create highly implausible safety gear. But after watching the videos, reading about the products, I am convinced that they carry some beautiful and highly fashionable motorcycle/scooter gear.…
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In all this talk about spring riding, the bike is ready, but am I?
Ok, I have been sitting on my arse for over a month now, without a hint of ever having ridden before except for the fading memories of the last awesome ride. Time to get offa the couch and get into some sort of shape for taking on a 500 lb. motorcycle. I have some free…