Making a U-turn on a motorcycle can be a challenging maneuver, as unlike cars, motorcycles only have two wheels and can easily tip over if not done properly. It is essential to practice U-turns in a safe environment, such as an empty parking lot, before attempting them on public roads. Learning and practicing how to do a U-turn on…
This is a very easy exercise from MCrider to practice head and eye placement – i.e. point your nose in the direction you want to go. MCrider states that using good head and eye placement is an essential riding principal, and something riders need to continually work on. Where you look through a corner impacts your turning radius, ability…
At our last skills practice session, we practiced riding as slow as you can in a straight line without putting your feet down. This was to get you to gain a better feel of the friction zone on your motorcycle. Using the friction zone is a core skill every rider needs to master. Using the friction zone is the…
Paul, Northern Colorado Indian Motorcycle Riders Group Safety Director, demonstrates how to upright a fallen motorcycle. A couple of NoCo IMRG Chapter members also try their hand at lifting the bike. The key to lifting a fallen motorcycle is to use your legs, and not risk injury bending down and trying to lift with your back. Turn off the…
If you’ve ridden a motorcycle more than a day, then you know that not all roads are the same. They are made of different materials, the quality of their surfaces varies considerably; they might be pristine and immaculate in one place, only to become pot-holed war zones a few miles further along. This is especially true right here in…
It’s at this time of year that I look at acquiring some new gear. Maybe a new helmet is in your future, if so, here is the latest Safety Tip on helmets…Enjoy! I’m very much an advocate on freedom of choice, and in our state we are fortunate to still have the choice whether to wear a helmet while…
This is one of the most comprehensive videos on tire selection and the importance from a safety perspective. Bill Gray with J&P Cycles (jpcycles.com) does a great job of illustrating the importance of tire selection and maintenance in this video. Please watch, it just may save your life. It’s hard to believe that we are only a couple of…
We are in the middle of fall and there are many days of awesome riding weather. Cool crisp mornings that warm to a very comfortable temperature in the afternoon. The only big difference is that sunset and darkness comes much earlier. So here are some tips to make your night-time riding safer and more enjoyable: 1. Is to see!…
Northern Colorado IMRG Safety Tip “When the Tire Fails” I’ve been asked this question quite often by riders, so I figured it probably ought to be a safety tip for all to read… Braking a motorcycle under ideal conditions seems rather simple. Emergency braking, a little more complex; requiring lots of practice. But braking and bringing your bike to…
Have you ever thought about your riding strategy? A strategy is a framework for making decisions about how you will ride. Before you jump in the saddle of your bike, there are some basic strategies to consider. First, is your equipment; both bike and gear. I’ve talked about T-CLOCS (tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis, stand) and the importance of…
