Rider Road Rage
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Mar 6th 2016
“Hey man, what’s your problem!” This muffled phrase has been shouted from the inside of many motorcycle helmets. Why do motorcyclists seem to get pushed around in traffic? Let’s shine some light on the dark subject of road rage, specifically as it applies to riding.
Before getting into the nitty gritty, here are some facts about stress that help us understand the root causes
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Interview with Tiffany Coates, world's foremost female motorcycle traveler
Posted by Mike Werner on Feb 9th 2016
Tiffany Coates, aka “Tiff”, after finishing her studies, decided to head for India with her best friend Becky. They came up with the idea in early 1997, and it involved riding a motorcycle and camping on the way. Neither of the dynamic duo had any motorcycle experience, so they went through a crash course; a sort of “Riding Motorcycles For Dummies”. They bought a second hand BMW R80GS,
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Street Skills Tip: Winter Riding
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Jan 15th 2016
“Whoops!”
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Sunny skies. Dry roads. So what if the thermometer reads 35 degrees, just bundle up and flip on the heated grips. Wrong. Moisture combined with freezing temps can fool you in a hurry. Don’t fall for it!
Ice is a seasonal hazard that sneaks up as winter sets in. Either large or small areas, icy patches can ruin a ri
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