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The feel of the wind as it whips all around you, adrenaline feverishly pumping through your veins, tearing up the road like you own it; owning and riding a motorcycle is something of which many people aspire. Dreaming about living life on the edge like an extra from Easy Rider is one thing, but what do you do when the point comes to stop dreaming those dreams and start living them?
Posts Tagged ‘motorcycle safety’
Are You Ready for the Road? New Study Reveals Motorcycle Training Programs May Be Ineffective
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Most of you reading this, whether you are an experienced rider or a newbie, know the importance of safety when riding a motorcycle. Safety basics like gearing up with a pair of transitional photo-chromatic motorcycle riding glasses, a motorcycle jacket, and a DOT certified full face helmet are a given.
Boot Tips For Every Style of Motorcycle Rider
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
When he’s on that motorcycle everything from the Born-To-Ride bumper sticker on the back fender to the doo rag on top of his head says something about a biker’s personality.
The casual observer may see some biker in a leather jacket, dark sun glasses, riding a motorcycle, but to fellow riders he’s wearing a Raceway Skull Reflective Leather riding jacket featuring premium cow ice leather with a pair of transitional photo-chromatic smoke tinted riding glasses on top of a 2011 Harley Davidson XR1200X.
Traffic Safety Tips For Motorcyclists
Thursday, September 16th, 2010
For motorcyclists remaining safe often means learning how to navigate congested roads and highways. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, during a typical work day there are over 129 million vehicles on the road. Unfortunately for bikers, motorcycles only account for .11% of this number. Because of their size compared to other vehicles, motorcyclists have to take precautions that other drivers don’t when traveling during high traffic situations.
Watch and Observe
Five Tips For Pick Out The Perfect Motorcycle Helmet
Friday, August 20th, 2010Choosing a motorcycle is like choosing your soul mate. It takes time and tons of research to find your one true love, but once you set eyes on it you just know that is the bike you are meant to spend the rest of your life with. Just like when you are with that girl of your dreams, when riding down the open road you want to make sure you look your best even if down deep inside you know the bike is the one people will be staring at. As high up the priority list as looking good is though, being safe on your bike is second to none. At speeds of 65-75 mph you need as much protection as you can get between you and the asphalt. This is why picking out a good helmet is just as important as choosing between beach bars and ape hangers.
