
You know what to do. You've taken the motorcycle safety classes, earned your license and are ready to hit the open road. You know how to use your mirrors, perform safety scans and lean into your turns. But before you jump on that bike, have you thought about what you should not do while riding?...
The safer you are, the more fun you will have—it's as simple as that. Nobody likes when crash bars dig into terra firma and saddlebags get ripped off their mounts. Follow these five tips and you'll do a much better job of keeping your bike and yourself together. 1) Know your size. Adventure...
Kind of when it comes to love, money, work, international diplomacy – everybody has to learn the hard lessons on their own. Some other things, though, it's good to learn from those more experienced, those who've slid around the block a few times on their head. Well, sister, that's me. There's a...
Folks who ride motorcycles frequently have a high level of independence. So, when it comes to touring by bike, many choose to go their own way instead of signing up with a company organized tour. While this is particularly common when the ride begins from your home turf, you can also do it when...
The sign reads "Heavy Roadside Activity." That's the warning. Now what's your response? The Allstate Insurance website tells us that 46 percent of motorcycle crashes happen at intersections. Wait! Don't quit reading. This isn't a hand-wringing rehash of what we all know. I'm not going to preach...
Are you and your motorcycle insured well enough to satisfy your state's legal guidelines, as well as your own risk tolerance? You owe it to yourself and those who care about you to be sure you are up to date. It may also be a good time to shop around. Rates can vary, and different insurance...
Motorcycles and camping go hand in hand, and it's one of our favorite pastimes. There's nothing like hitting the open road with everything you need to be self-sufficient strapped to your bike – it's quite liberating in fact. It kind of makes you feel like a modern-day cowboy. Whether you're...