What are the correct tyre pressures for your motorcycle and do they vary for any reason? The answers are varied...
Emergency braking causes more confusion and trepidation for riders than anything else, according to Mark McVeigh of the motoDNA motorcycle training...
Water does a great job of cleaning your bike, but a lot of clever products have been produced in recent years that work without water or with a reduced amount of water. So if you’re a “greenie”, you’re in the middle of a drought, or you just want to keep...
The Goldwing World Facebook page published the photograph below warning about all the blind spots around a truck. Allegedly all...
More riders must be taking measures to secure their bikes as motorcycle theft is on a downward trend, according to...
By MotoDNA Motorcycle Academy director of coaching Mark McVeigh It’s been happening around the world for decades and after recent trials in Sydney lane filtering is set to be introduced into NSW soon with Queensland likely to follow. (Meanwhile, the Victorian Labor Party supports it, but the Victorian Government spitefully...
Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you...
(UPDATE: Case 2 below has been dropped. The police have decided not to go ahead. That’s great news and is a lesson to us all to fight bogus traffic fines.) Here’s a tip about traffic fines: Not every police officer knows every law in the burgeoning traffic rule book. That...
One of the world’s leading motorcycle adventure tour companies, Ferris Wheels, has joined with professional motorcycle training company motoDNA to...
If you are pulled over by the police for a traffic offence or even just a licence check or breath/drug...
Riding a motorcycle overseas where they ride on the other side of the road is not difficult, but it can be dangerous. The hard part is adjusting to having the controls on the opposite side … just kidding! I’ve been a motoring journalist for going on 15 years and have...
Have motorcycles become too hi-tech in their quest to become safer? While I applaud the addition of ABS and traction...
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels...
It’s been almost a week since we parked the gorgeous Victory Cross Country Tour in Minneapolis after our 6400km (4000 mile) epic trip from LA, through the deserts, Rockies and prairies via Sturgis. Now, pillion Mrs MotorbikeWriter makes her biggest confession: I have had a few days to reflect...
Country roads are made for motorcycles with their interesting scenery and winding nature, but they are also full of hidden...
Fatigue is identified as one of the “fatal five” causes of accidents responsible for as much as 20% of all...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a fatal crash. And there is a lesson in this for all riders. A loophole in the British insurance law means 48-year-old Paul Duffy may be liable for all costs involved...
Warning: This video of a fatal crash is graphic and disturbing, but the message is important. Show it to riders who...
A topic that gets plenty of discussion at motoDNA training days is counter steering. What is this mythical counter steering?...
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil. Some even suggest one type of oil for the run-in stage and another for ongoing use. It is prudent to adhere strictly to what is suggested. But usually the manual only...
It is a Sunday afternoon at our house and the V8s are on the TV. My friend Michelle has come...
We all know that motorcycle leathers are the most protective clothing in a crash – have you ever seen a...
“Here you go, Mark, I trust you,” says Gordon Wallace as he tosses me the keys to “Goldie”, his beloved Honda CB750K1. He’s not only a brave man, but a man of passion and great knowledge in what makes grown men go weak at the knees. Stick around and he...
A police video that warns about the dangers of riding while tired has won a safety award. But there’s a...
Have you experienced any nasty surprises after shoddy mechanics have repaired or serviced your motorcycle? A riding colleague recently complained...
Five-time world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan features in one of two new RACQ videos aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes on our roads. The videos were instigated by the RACQ in the wake of crash figures showing riders are our times more likely to be involved in deadly crashes than cars....
The best riding tip I ever got for cornering came from watching Steve McQueen playing in the sand with his...
For your safety and to ensure that your bike is legal to ride, it is advisable to perform a pre-ride...
Storm-damaged motorcycles often find their way back into the market with heavy discounts; but should you be tempted? Recent vicious hail storms and flash flooding wreaked havoc in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast causing extensive damage to hundreds of motorcycles in sale yards. Motorcycles have been left with dents in their...
Do you still have burn marks on your legs from riding pillion on a motorcycle as a child? It seemed...
Second gear is the most fun you can have on a motorcycle. That’s the gear of tight corners, power slides...
One of the trickiest conditions to ride in is high wind, especially if the road is also wet. High winds can be dangerous as they can blow your bike off course. They can also be tiring on a rider and just plain annoying. Don’t go riding in gale-force winds on...
Sometimes we pillions feel guilty that we are getting a free ride, says Mrs MBW. But there are things we can...
Australia’s confusing helmet laws become even more confounding next weekend when new laws are introduced in Queensland and an array...
Many riders have welcomed the introduction of lane filtering, but there are a couple of traps in the laws that could be their undoing. The new laws in Queensland, NSW and ACT are slightly different, so you should check them first or you could end up inadvertently committing a traffic...
Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important....
It takes me a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to vary...
At least one NSW rider has avoided paying a hefty fine for wearing a helmet camera simply because he decided to challenge the infringement notice in court. The issue is a legal minefield thanks to complex and arcane laws that invite varied police interpretations in each state and could attract...
Some people don’t think they need motorcycle mirrors because they are going faster than the rest of the traffic. In...