Road Rash and How to Treat It
Road rash is one of the most common injuries for motorcycle riders who get into an accident. It is also a type of injury that is mostly unique to motorcyclists and other people who operate vehicles that are not enclosed. This type of abrasion can range from a minor injury that will heal on its own to severe cases […]
Improve Your Motorcycle’s Visibility to Other Drivers
One of the saddest things we hear from drivers who have struck a motorcycle is that they never even saw the person riding. As a rider, you must remember that the ease and efficiency that comes with a smaller vehicle also presents a large danger to the rider, in that it is more difficult for […]
Motorcycles and the Law in Florida
In Florida, we enjoy many freedoms and benefits to riding motorcycles. There are still important laws you need to know and follow, though, and because of the unique nature of a bike, there are more specialized rules to remember. Florida has the second-highest number of registered motorcycles in the country, but it is also near […]
Motorcycle Bias and How to Fight It
Similar to any group that does things a little different than how most people do it, motorcycle riders are subject to biases against who they are and what the practice of riding a motorcycle actually entails. Adding fuel to the fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are 28 times as likely to […]
8 Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
There is not quite like hitting the open road on your motorcycle and the feeling of freedom. These bikes are designed to perform, and they add some fun in between getting from point A to point B. However, the strong appeal of riding a motorcycle is also what can get riders into trouble if they are not […]
How to Ride Your Motorcycle in the Rain
They don’t call it the Sunshine State for nothing. With its warm weather year-round and scenic highways that stretch for miles, Florida is a dream location for any motorcycle enthusiast. However, those famously sunny days are often broken up by rainstorms, and even if they are brief, these can cause a problem for motorcyclists. This […]
5 Maintenance Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Motorcycle
Unlike a car, a motorcycle affords the rider many perks and advantages over a larger vehicle that make getting around a much easier and simpler process. However, similar to any other vehicle, a motorcycle can also come with its own host of details to consider and be aware of. A bike is just another machine […]
6 of Motorcycle’s Most Dangerous
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous only in that if you do get into a wreck you don’t have the protection offered by a passenger vehicle. Otherwise, it’s not that much more dangerous than driving a vehicle. However, there are some “dangers” that are more of a thrill for riders, and it is this danger that […]
Personal Injury Lawsuits and Motorcycles
There are many motorcycle accidents each year that result in personal injury lawsuits because another party was at-fault. Unfortunately, many of these auto accidents cause great damages including the loss of life. If you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident, there are a few things you should know about handling […]
Preventing Motorcycle-Related Hearing Loss
There are many hazards associated with motorcycle riding, but many people forget about the hazards to their ears. Noises over 100 decibels (dB) can cause hearing damage, and the average motorcycle produces noises only slightly below that. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide hearing protection when exposed to noise levels […]
