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As fall approaches, so does some of the BEST riding and time to contemplate some MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
As fall is upon us, we find ourselves compelled to ride out and see the beautiful fall colors, smell the fresh clean air, and enjoy a less crowded roadway. Some of my favorite riding is done this time of year as the Sierra passes change from verdant green to orange, ocher and umber and the…
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Repost of some very essential safety tips!!
I posted this way back when, but seeing there are so many new riders on the roadways, I thought it apropos to bring it back! Safety is NO JOKE, and all of us need to practice our skills and practice them again!! Ride Safely, everyone!! Being a huge fan of David Hough’s Proficient Motorcycling and…
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Could this really work???
hit-air Shock Buffering System * As soon as the rider is thrown from the motorcycle, the airbag inflates and protects rider’s neck,back, chest, sides and hip. * Hit-air is rider’s wear containing shoulder, elbow and back padding (back padding is only for vests) and airbag system. * Shock-buffering protection system will be activated immediately after…
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Big ol’ Trucks are our bane
It was only one year ago, that my friend Tyler Risk was hurt by a semi. It make the awareness of Truckers that much more of a reality for all of us, so when I found this article from 2008, I felt the need to reprint it. Here for all, BEWARE OF BIG RIGS!! Don’t…
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ATGATT (all the gear all the time!)
Once again my friend, AtlasRider, has posted another of his important motorcycle safety videos, ATGATT (all the gear all the time). We hear complaints all the time that it takes too long to gear up or it’s too hot, or it’s too cold, or it’s just too much of a hassle. There is also, the,…
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May (and every other month) is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month!
This month, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation would like to remind all riders of a few basic rules to follow to ensure that everyone, riders and non-riders alike, can enjoy a beautiful and safe spring season. 1) Get properly trained and licensed – The best first ride is an MSF RiderCourseSM. Riding is serious fun and…
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More excellent photos from Streetmasters workshop April 2010
I was so impressed with my Streetmastes course, but nothing is better than seeing the fruits of ones labor. Bruce Laidlaw, Streetmasters official photographer got some absolutely wonderful actions shots during the course that I took. He sent me the files, free of charge just for my own enjoyment, however I did think this would…
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STREETMASTERS Precision Cornering Workshop
Riders all need improvement as it allows safer more confident riding skills and Streetmasters is the place to get excellent instruction with real world riding experience on the Horse Thief Mile at Willow Springs Raceway in SoCal. I was fortunate enough to have the time on my last tour to drop by and take the…
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Off to Death Valley and a refresher course with Streetmasters!
Tomorrow morning I’ll be heading south to DV to do some riding with a friend and then to attend a day of riding the track working on ridding myself of bad habits and polishing up the good with Streetmasters Precision Cornering Workshop. The desert wildflowers are supposed to be opulent and magnificent right now as…
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Stop N Go Pocket Tire Plugger…if you have it, you’ll NEVER need it!!
I have carried a tire plugger kit forever and the ONLY time I have ever needed it, I didn’t pack it. So, I believe the way to keep your tires healthy and content is to always carry a plugger kit with you! ; ) The Stop N Go Pocket Tire Plugger is a wonderful tool…