Helping You Become a Better Motorcycle Rider
This is number 3 in a series on adapting to a new motorcycle, whether that means borrowing a friend’s bike, swapping bikes on a ride, or adapting to a new bike. Please share your experiences in the comments section. If you’d like, read Part 1 and Part 2 to see what other challenges we often face …
Continue reading “Adjusting to a New Bike- Part 3 – Power Delivery”
In Part 1 of the “Adjusting to a New Bike” series, I told about the challenges I faced transitioning from my trusty 2005 Kawasaki ZX6R track bike that I had for 5 years to my new-to-me 2012 Triumph Street Triple R. You may wonder why I think “Adjusting to a New Bike” is a topic …
Continue reading “Adjusting to a New Bike- Part 2 – Unfamiliar Brakes”
I recently sold my trusty ZX6R for a more upright Triumph Street Triple R as my track day bike. I needed the more upright position as a way to help a chronic neck problem. The Street triple allows me to sit up when I’m working with track day customers at a slower pace. But, the …
2013 Aprilia Tuono Tips
I get a lot of questions about which products I use, so I’m adding a new blog category where I can share some product reviews. Many of the products I am writing about are ones I actually use and can recommend. If I have reservations about a product, rest assured I will tell you. First, …
Continue reading “Product Review: MRA X-creen Add-on Spoiler Blade”
Motorcycles crash, which may be mentioned on sites like Beach Injury Lawyers, for many different reasons, including in no particular order: They are not very stable when ridden slow, so tip overs are common They are hard to see in traffic, so collisions with cars is far too frequent They only have two small tire …
Continue reading “#1 Reason Why Motorcycles Crash in Corners”
It’s hard enough to get accustomed to a new-to-you bike, but throw in a new-to-you racetrack, and things can get interesting. It’s kinda like patting your head while rubbing your tummy in a circular manner (I’m pretty good at that, BTW). Normally, I get up to speed fairly quickly when I ride a new track, …
It’s fun to ride other people’s bikes. But, beware! You’re on your way to meet a few friends for a long weekend ride. The weather is terrific for the overnight excursion and your motorcycle is running great. You arrive at the designated meeting spot to find the other riders having their breakfast and engaged in …