Riding Safely at Night: Part 1
Long-term motorcycle riding is all about risk management and keeping safe year after year. While biking at night is not always possible to avoid, it all boils down to one thing: visibility. You must be visible to other motorists and other objects in the area, and you must be able to see what is going on around you. In this
Gathering Evidence After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycles are more common than ever before on the roads, both commercial and private. However, as the popularity of motorcycles grows, so does the risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident. Statistics say tens of thousands of motorcycle riders are killed or injured in a crash every year. The lesson to be learned from these figures is that motorcyclists
What is the Safest Motorcycle?
Riding a motorcycle inherently carries greater risks than driving a car. A motorcycle rider can only be as safe as the bike they have chosen, so it is vitally important that you choose the best bike for you and your purposes. The question is often asked: what is the safest motorcycle? However, there is no one simple answer to this
ABS for Motorcycles: Do you need it?
One of most important developments in safety in cars on the road in past few decades has been the introduction of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). ABS in cars has lessened the number of would-be accidents over the years and has allowed drivers to regain control of their vehicles that otherwise would have been hard to recover from. Naturally, the
How to Get Over Your Fear of Riding After an Accident
Motorcycle riders are far more likely than their car-driving counterparts to get into an accident. Everyone, especially those who ride, knows that riding can be dangerous and how important it is to do everything you can to protect yourself on the road and ride defensively. If you ride long enough, you will likely get into an accident or fall of
How to Crash Your Motorcycle
No one ever plans to get into an accident. However, if the inevitable is about to happen, you would likely rather be prepared as much as possible. Did you know there is a safe way to crash your motorcycle? Most motorcyclists will experience a crash at some point in their riding career if it lasts long enough, so it is
