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…
NoCo IMRG Safety Tip of the Month..It’s a long one so bear with me and read to the end. Enjoy!! I get many questions while out on the road about my Clearwater lights that are mounted on each side of the fender of my Roadmaster. The common theme is why? While not trying to sound to technical there is…
I think all of us take for granted our eyesight. It’s not until your vision starts to diminish that you appreciate the times when your vision was better. Protecting your eyes is a requirement by law in our state (Colorado) while riding a motorcycle. How many of us actually do thorough research on our protective eye-wear? If you’re like…
I published this safety tip a year ago and I thought amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, it would be particularly relevant today. All of us have fears. It’s normal and necessary for survival. It is our reaction to that fear which will determine our fate. A famous proverb once said our experiences are 10% percent of what the world gives…
Some common-sense preparation goes a long way toward keeping you on the road, and there are some essential items to consider bringing when going on a motorcycle road trip. I had a member approach me at a meeting and asked what items I generally travel with on my motorcycle. I figured I would share this as a safety tip,…
Hope everyone is doing well and getting some riding in. Here is the latest and greatest safety tip. Enjoy! Even as we are in the middle of winter, there are many days of mild temperatures that allow you to get out on the bike. The only big difference is that sunset and darkness comes much earlier. So here are…
While recently riding cross country to attend the 6th Annual National IMRG Ride to Jack Daniel’s in Lynchburg, Tennessee I had to remind myself many times to be light on my controls to eliminate numbness in my fingers and hands. How many of you still suffer from numbness in your hands during long rides? While you may get several…
I figured I would change things up and give you another instructors opinion on motorcycle safety. Kevin from MCrider does a great job of producing quality video safety tips at no cost. This video has some great content. Check out his vast library of tips at MCrider.com. Until next time, Ride Safe!!
As I was riding in and around the Steamboat Springs area this past weekend, I was enjoying the many twisties my route presented me. I love the long sweeping corners with consistent radius’ but occasionally you are going to have those decreasing radius corners that you are unable to see the other side. I was contemplating my “what if”…
