When you mention that you ride motorcycles to people, you probably receive a lot of feedback from them telling you how dangerous it is to do so. People who give such responses probably don't realize that many different motorbikes exist, including cruisers, touring and...
Motorcycle Accidents
The autumn motorcycle season is almost here
In some ways, riding your motorcycle in the autumn is even better than riding it in the summer. You get cooler temperatures, which can be nice when wearing leather or a protective suit. You get the beautiful leaves in Pennsylvania, which can be reason enough to go for...
5 things you should know about night motorcycle riding
Riding a motorcycle at night can feel fun and exhilarating if you're just going out for the enjoyment of the ride. During the hot days of the summer, it can also be a way to take advantage of the cooler temps; you're going to get hot riding at noon in a leather jacket...
Safety tips from a man who lived through 2 motorcycle accidents
The first thing that you often hear about motorcycle accidents is just how likely they are to be fatal. The death rate is much higher than it is for those in car accidents. This is true.However, that doesn't mean that there is nothing you can do to prevent such an...
Why do you ride a motorcycle?
People sometimes get so caught up in thinking about motorcycle safety and crash statistics that they forget why people ride in the first place. What is it about motorcycles that draws us to the open road? Why do we love these vehicles, even though they are often...
What to do when riding a motorcycle at night into high beams
For a motorcyclist, one of the most unnerving experiences is when you're riding at night and facing oncoming traffic. A vehicle coming toward you keeps the high beams on. It's nearly blinding.It's made even worse if you're outside of the city, riding on a dark road...
Motorcyclists should never assume other drivers see them
You come around a corner, heading toward an intersection. You don't have a stop sign, but the other street does. A car pulls up to the sign and stops. You think the driver saw you, and you take your eyes off of that car.Suddenly, it's right in front of you. The driver...
Motorcycle helmet myths
While experts agree that motorcycle helmets save lives, there are still a number of common myths making the rounds. These sometimes influence riders to forgo helmets when they would otherwise wear them. A few of these myths include:1. You cannot hear with a helmet on....
Reasons why you should choose a motorcycle
Do you get tired of hearing people talk about how dangerous a motorcycle can be? Maybe it just feels like too much negativity. To help balance things out, let's look at some of the reasons you should choose a motorcycle.First and foremost, it's fun. The feeling of the...
Motorcycle safety as the season comes to a close
Every day in the fall, we're getting closer and closer to the end of motorcycle season. Before you know it, ice and snow will mean it's time to put the bike away for the winter.However, even the fall can bring about new dangers. You must know how to ride safely. For...