Nitrogen-Filled Motorcycle Tires?
THE CONTROVERSY OVER NITROGEN-FILLED MOTORCYCLE TIRES Does nitrogen help the performance of our motorcycle tires? Or is at unnecessary expense? Filling motorcycle tires with nitrogen (instead of air) has been a controversial subject for a number of years now with members of various motorcycle forums touting either its benefits, or conversely, the view that its [...]
The Invisible Motorcyclist to the Rescue!
There are times when I really do wish I were an invisible rider: particularly during those instants of startled realization that my speedometer is indicating the wrong enjoyment factor at the wrong time – at least relative to some long-gone road engineer or lawmaker who determined the speed limit. However, regardless of how invisible we [...]
Motorcycle Survival in 3 Seconds
There are lots of different motorcycles. And at the rate manufacturers keep developing bikes for more and more and narrower niches, it won’t be too long before you’ll need to hire a consultant just to figure out whether you are best suited on a cruiser, dual-purpose, sport bike, tourer, sport tourer, standard, dirt bike, super [...]
Hot Weather Survival Tactics for Motorcyclists
Whether you describe “Hot Weather” as 80 degrees or 110 degrees, if you are riding for several hours in heated temperatures, the main thing to prevent is also the most obvious: DEHYDRATION. Dehydration is excessive loss of water from the body. Motorcyclists should not think too lightly of this malady. Dehydration can lead to a [...]
Motorcycle Riding In 117 Degrees
I love desert riding. Except, of course, in the summer. What I learned over the past 4 days and 1200 miles (California Coast and Sonoran Desert loop) is that it will be a while before a motorbike and I do that in the summer again! Does 117 degrees mean “Hot” to you, too? Unless you [...]
Motorcycle Camping (Is it for you?)
Motorcycle camping is not for everyone. However, it does offer a very unique enjoyment to motorcyclists who are not only passionate about riding, but also love the great outdoors. And of course for any who ride to “get away from it all,” motorcycle camping is an even greater extension of that. Check out this 5 [...]
Fred Rau: Loooong-Time Moto Journalist
Fred Rau was hanging out at the Friction Zone (magazine) booth at the IMS show last month in Long Beach, CA. I yapped with him for a short spell about his motorcycle writing. I’ve been enjoying his articles for many years in Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN), where Fred served as the Editor, and later, Senior [...]
Motorcycle Tires vs. Car Tires
Why the heck do motorcycle tires wear out so fast, compared to car tires? And what are the 3 primary things we need to be alert to regarding our motorcycle tires? Check out this 2 minute video on the difference between car and motorbike tires…
Motorcycle Brand Loyalty: Riding a High
If you like to brag about your favorite motorcycle, you probably already know you are not alone! Especially if you have gotten into any number of passionate “discussions” about which make is best. According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study, motorcycle owners are strong advocates of their favorite bike manufacturer, [...]
This Simplest Component of More Effective Motorcycle Riding
What’s the simplest thing you and I can do, as part of our motorcycle riding, to increase our enjoyment AND safety? Its simplicity belies its value.
Ride Alertly
Riding can be exhilirating, relaxing and every emotion in between. However, regardless of whether you are riding in the city, or on a deserted country road, constant alertness should be your ongoing riding partner… Check out this 1 min, 16 sec video for more details:
Motorcycle Crashes
The three best ways to crash and kill yourself on a motorcycle: An irreverent video on motorcycle safety.
A Motorcyclist Gives Thanks
For those of you reading this outside of North America, today is a traditional holiday held in the United States, on the third Thursday of every November. Most businesses and schools are closed to mark the occasion. Families and friends join together to feast, and celebrate “thanks” for what’s good in their lives. As a [...]
Alternative Air Pressure Monitoring Methods for YOUR Motorcycle
Or, stated differently, how low is your tire pressure right now? HEY! I know you’re busy. You’ve got this and that and all the more to do. And on top of that, you’re running late…again! So, who has time to check air pressure? Besides, those darn valves on your motorcycle tires are a pain in [...]
$20 Million Dollars!? The Love Ride
20 million is a tidy sum of cash raised by bikers for charities over the last 24 years in the Los Angeles area. According to their website, “The LOVE RIDE is currently the largest one-day motorcycle event in the world. It is a place where people come to have a good time, while making a [...]
Twisted Grip Personality Test
