Motorcycle Safety Courses Could Prevent Crashes, Experts Say

A lack of motorcycle education could be at the heart of the problem with motorcycle crashes.

Helmets Save Lives

A motorcycle accident that happened on May 16th in Milford, MA, could have easily had a fatal outcome if not for the wisdom of one luckly motorcycle rider. The 55-year-old George Claborn of Amherst hit the road that Saturday properly attired and protected, and even though he had a serious motorcycle crash, he survived.

Lend a Helping Hand to Bikers in Need

This spring as new bikers are hitting the roads, there are bound to be break downs that occur due to improperly maintained bikes or just bad luck. If you are riding your motorcycle or driving by in your car, consider lending a helping hand.

Motorcycle Safety No No’s for Bikers

Spring is here and as bikers are beginning to hit the roads in larger numbers, it’s important to review motorcycle safety. Staying safe and alive on American roads requires that certain activities be avoided at all costs.

When Riding, Take Your Ego Out of the Equation

As warmer weather arrives and bikers start hitting the roads this spring, bikers should make sure to ride to the beat of their own drum. Bikers who allow their friends and others to influence their riding behavior, they may be asking for a trip to the hospital.

Florida Biker Dies After Striking a Deer

Bikers are constantly aware of weather conditions, road conditions, motorists, and other bikers as it relates to motorcycle safety. Just like motorists, bikers have to also be aware of animals that wander onto streets and highways.

The World’s Worst Motorcycle Accessory

99% of motorcycle accessories serve as a great addition to the comfort, performance, or aesthetics of a motorcycle. However, there is a small percentage of motorcycle accessories that are just plain dumb. Today, I think I actually found the worst motorcycle accessory on the market today

Paying Respects to Fallen Bikers

Unfortunately, bikers lose their lives everyday on American highways due to careless motorists, reckless bikers, and unlucky circumstances. Friends and loved ones memorialize their fallen bikers in many ways. Its good to see so many different websites dedicated to fallen bikers but it would be great of there was a central location.

The Black Nail Brigade Fights Against Distracted Drivers

One of the biggest fears motorcyclists have is distracted drivers. Greg Zaffke started the Black Nail Brigade as a way to fight against distracted drivers and to commemorate his mother who was killed by a motorist who was painting her finger nails as she drove down the street.

Biker Safety: Motorcycles and Medication

If you think it’s ok to ride a motorcycle on medication, think again. Certain medications make riding a motorcycle extremely dangerous and as fool-hearty as riding after drinking too much alcohol.