Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In...
(Contributed post) Although not all are motor freaks, having a ride for oneself is almost everyone’s dream. The beauty that...
Sponsored post for our North American readers Getting into a road accident is one of the worst things that can happen to a motorist. Between the injuries incurred, the cost of damages, and the hassle of dealing with the insurance agencies, it makes sense for motorists to hire an attorney. ...
Assuming you are not hurt, what you do straight after you’ve had a minor motorcycle crash is absolutely vital to...
Lane filtering rules still vary substantially from state to state and have not yet been passed in Western Australia or...
The motorcycle rider fined for wearing a GoPro on his HJC helmet plans to fight the charge. Matt Smithson was fined $289 and three demerit points for wearing a non-complying helmet, even though the laws are vague about attaching anything to a helmet. “I’ve called the officer and asked if...
This is the first in a regular series of riding tips from motorcycle rider training specialists motoDNA. The articles are...
If you are riding through mountainous areas, you and your bike could suffer from altitude sickness. It’s an illness caused...
A police video that warns about the dangers of riding while tired has won a safety award. But there’s a tragic twist. The British officer who is featured in the video has attended many motorcycle crashes – this time it was his father who was the victim. The powerfully emotional...
Riders are a tough and determined bunch, but we’re also a little bit stupid at times. Put your hand up...
In Australia, the kangaroo, wallaby and pademelon (yes, that’s right!) are the biggest enemy of riders accounting for 70% of...
This motorcycle maintenance advice was provided by the RACQ to help riders keep their bike in good condition which is perhaps the most important factor in safe riding. Keeping your bike in optimum condition: Get to know your motorcycle, read the handbook and make sure you understand its features, servicing requirements and...
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have...
The most common injuries in motorcycle crashes are to the riders’ feet or legs, according to leading US public health...
(Contributed post) Bike insurance policy will protect the bike owner from various kinds of risks. It will fulfil the owner’s obligation as per the law. You should buy at least a third-party (or liability policy) to ply on public roads. It is very much important to renew the policy to...
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, but very few provide...
A Brisbane barrister who has written a paper on the legality of aftermarket motorcycle exhausts has urged all riders to challenge exhaust noise emissions fines, saying police will get the message and stop issuing them. Levente Jurth wrote his paper in January 2016 and is now representing a group of...
(Contributed post) Experienced riders and newcomers alike often feel like their ride could use a more personal kind of upgrade....
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels...
This video is yet another reason to avoid road rage. The rider takes the time to flick the finger and yell abuse at a driver as he passes, taking his eyes off the road for s split second. When he turns around, he finds he’s on collision course with a rubbish...
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more...
Do you know what the codes on the sides of your tyres mean, what sort of tyres you are riding...
There were no training courses for riders when I began riding, so we learnt a lot of misguided motorcycle myths from our friends. Thankfully, there are plenty of riding schools and correct information available to young riders today to dispel some of the ridiculous motorcycle myths we believed back in...
Tips on how to correctly file a motorcycle accident claim in the United States, compiled by New Hampshire motorcycle accident...
Any excuse is good enough for a ride – whether it’s with the pillion-in-a-million, a couple of friends, a dozen...
You don’t need a high visibility vest to become more visible on the road, says the Motorcycle Riders Association of Western Australia. They say it’s more about road position and looking out for hazards that can obscure you. They have produced an excellent motorcycle rider education brochure called Make Yourself Visible which...
The video below shows the danger to lane filtering riders of a driver who gets out of their vehicle while stopped...
NSW Police are charging riders with traffic offences based on GoPro video evidence obtained from other riders, says Sydney lawyer...
Most people who drop a motorcycle are embarrassed and a little shaken and don’t pick up their bike the proper way. While it may be important to pick up the bike straight away to avoid being a danger to other traffic, you could damage your back or your bike if...
Your motorcycle tyre can cop a puncture just about anywhere, not just out in the country. Most of the punctures...
If you use a mobile phone while riding, or even if you pull over to make a call, you could...
Our highways are littered with shredded tyre debris mainly from trucks often using retreaded tyres, posing a significant danger to vulnerable riders. Ride down any highway in almost any country and you will see heaps of tyre debris, mainly from trucks. In the USA they quaintly call it “road gators”...
Does it damage the bike’s clutch to keep your motorcycle in gear with the lever pulled in while waiting at...
Contributed post for our North American readers A motorcycle is an intricate machine composed of many parts. These should all...
Just how loud is your motorcycle helmet and what damage is it doing to your ears? Medical authorities tell us that 15 minutes exposed to sound levels over 95dB can do irreparable damage to your hearing. Check out this noise pollution calculator. The long-term result can be tinnitus or ringing in...
There is nothing more thrilling than purchasing a new motorbike, but it can be easy to forget about a few...
While modern motorcycles are much more reliable than they used to be, you can still be inconvenienced by a breakdown....
Speeding fines based on Lidar or radar readings are difficult to defend, but not impossible, says NSW traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. The Ducati-riding solicitor has previously provided our readers with tips on what to do when pulled over by police and defences to speeding fines based on a police...
Keep calm and try our Motorbike Writer trivia quiz to see if you can score 10 out of 10. As...