The recent arrest of two QRide instructors for issuing motorcycle licences and 13 falsely licensed riders confirms the system is...
Motorcyclists want drivers to look, use their mirrors, check blind spots and ‘get off the phone’, according to a Motorcycle...
Arcane road rules that affect motorcyclists and vary from state to state are gradually being addressed with South Australia the latest to see reason. Over the past few years, these varied laws have exposed riders to being fined for: Having a GPS on their bike; Not wearing the correct helmet/visor; Having blinkers...
Riders heading into the Outback should be aware of the dangers of hitting kangaroos, says the Royal Flying Doctor Service whose planes...
If motorcycle manufacturers want to arrest the global decrease in sales they can make their bikes more difficult to steal...
This video of a Suzuki Hayabusa rider trying to keep up with Guy Martin on a Honda Africa Twin shows you don’t need a powerful sports bike to go fast, just skill! The YouTube video was posted yesterday by rider Justin Price in the “comedy” category after a Time Attack...
By Jim Bevin* 2020 is set to be a strange time for those who live outdoors and on the open road....
Emergency braking causes more confusion and trepidation for riders than anything else, according to Mark McVeigh of the motoDNA motorcycle training...
If you are riding in a situation of concern, do you cover your brakes – that is, do you hold your hand and foot over the brake levers? There are arguments for and against covering your brakes. In any reference in this article to covering your front brake, we are...
Have you ever thought about doing a track day but were a little bit concerned about not being good enough...
Women are safer riders then men according to statistics, so we asked women why that is so and give you...
There have been many You Tube videos showing riders copping the worst of a road rage incident, but in this case, the rider does seem to avoid the worst. https://youtu.be/SiQEA837SuU The incident occurred on the 14 Freeway near Santa Clarita in California this week. What we don’t see is what...
Riding a motorcycle overseas where they ride on the other side of the road is not difficult, but it can...
Just because you are riding a cruiser doesn’t mean you have to find a detour when the road turns to...
Group riding gives you a great feeling of camaraderie. I once rode with hundreds of other riders from Brisbane all the way to the Gold Coast in a twilight run for the Morgan & Wacker 95th anniversary. What a feeling as we roared through town, thundering our Harleys up the...
Everybody would love to have inexpensive bike insurance, but how do you get lower premiums? The following are five simple...
As some mature riders begin to suffer from various aches and pains they tend to opt for cruisers to relieve...
If you haven’t seen Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman riding across the world on their big adventure bikes and wanted to do the same, then where is your pulse? Adventure riding is exactly that – an adventure. And that means things are going to go wrong. Otherwise, there would be...
There is no guaranteed method for avoiding traffic offences except not committing them. However, you can use the following “expert”...
One of the great joys and advantages of riding a motorcycle is being able to quickly, efficiently and safely overtake...
Queensland is the latest to mandate a certain percentage of fuel sales as bio-fuels, even though they are bad for some motorcycles and scooters. From January 1, 2017, Queensland will require fuel retailers to ensure 3% of their petrol sales each quarter is biofuel-based. It follows a similar mandate in NSW. While...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) Some people consider riding a motorcycle, not just a pure hobby, but a...
Riding in a group can be fun, but it also has its hazards, not the least being how to pass...
Modern motorcycles are getting hotter and hotter which is not only an issue for rider comfort but also for reliability and performance. But there are things you can do to fix the problem. The reason modern motorcycles are getting hotter is the increasingly stringent emission rules. Most manufacturers are reaching...
Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider...
One of the most important decisions when booking a motorcycle tour is choosing the right bike to ride on the...
The general rule is to replace your motorcycle helmet every five years, but what if you drop it, sweat heavily or wear it every day? The biggest myth is that if your helmet falls off your bike when it’s parked, you should change your helmet. That’s probably put around by...
(Sponsored post) There are a lot of people in this world who love riding a bike, but to enjoy the...
There is nothing more unruly than a bunch of motorcyclists who park their bikes at different angles outside a cafe...
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error and the results can be catastrophic. While other motorists should watch out for riders, we also have to take responsibility for our own safety. That means not using the road...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you...
(Sponsored post) Whether you’re a casual collector or a real motorcycle aficionado, you probably turn your head whenever you catch...
Australian and European helmet standards allow tinted visors that filter only half the available light, yet car windows can be much darker, filtering as much as 65%. In a strange twist, you can wear sunglasses that filter more than 90% of light. Furthermore, the interpretation of the helmet laws seems...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
More riders must be taking measures to secure their bikes as motorcycle theft is on a downward trend, according to...
In the wake of recent fines for motorcycle exhaust noise and the controversy of roadside testing procedures, another issue that unfairly affects riders in some states is the lack of testing stations. Longtime motorcycle advocate Wayne Carruthers asks how riders can access test stations, particularly in country areas of NSW,...
Once again, shoddy roadworks has caused several motorcycle and cycle crashes and the authorities don’t seem to want to shoulder...
How good is your motorcycle trivia and your celebrity knowledge? This week, our trivia quiz will test both. How much...
As the old ad slogan used to say, Oils ain’t oils, and that’s very true for motorcycle lubrication which has different requirements from cars. French oil company Motul says a car engine oil aims to reduce friction between moving parts in order to provide good fuel economy and efficiency. A motorcycle...
Your motorcycle tyre can cop a puncture just about anywhere, not just out in the country. Most of the punctures...