Ducati Motorcycle Airbag Jacket
Ducati is making a bit of a stir with a new motorcycle airbag jacket that is linked to the new Ducati Multistrada. Airbags in the jacket deploy when the motorcycle senses a crash or fall over. Ducati...
View ArticleThere are reasons for some stereotypes… :)
A humorous look at a few motorcycle stereotypes. I got a chuckle out of a few of these so I thought I would share. Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don’t Wave Back 10. Afraid it will invalidate...
View ArticleA simple philosophy:
Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches. Yesterday was one of the best days I have ever spent on a motorcycle. It was not good because of what I was riding, it was not good...
View ArticlePro Rider Dallas, TX
advanced motorcycle skills taught by Motor Officers Riding a motorcycle is a perishable skill. If you don’t continue to practice avoidance skills and proper riding technique you will slowly loose the...
View ArticleColorado Motorcycle Road Trip Plans
See the latest info on my Colorado Road Trip and follow in real time It’s time to get out and stretch the legs on this Valkyrie. I plan on leaving out the morning of July 19th and will be gone…
View ArticleColorado Road Trip Update & some new tools for the road
See the latest info on my Colorado Road Trip and follow in real time Plans for the Colorado road trip are starting to come together. I will camp most days while on the road and will use most of the…
View ArticleRoad Trip Colorado: Follow my travels in real time
Final Update: Well everything did not go as planned on keeping this post updated during my trip. WiFi and cell phone coverage was sketchy through much of New Mexico and Colorado so I was not able to...
View ArticleThe Colorado Road Trip is complete…video to prove it
I got back from my Colorado road trip on Friday night. I did a little over 2,100 miles over the six nights I was out. I camped one night in Roswell, NM and two nights in Colorado, the other nights…
View ArticleCheck your motorcycle’s VIN online
All motorcycles and cars sold in the U.S. have a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) assigned to them. The VIN is a unique 17 character identifier that is located on the engine, frame, title and...
View ArticleRest in peace David Holmes
As a motorcyclist, husband, father and MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) instructor this is a very difficult video for me to watch and it has been a very difficult article for me to write. However, I...
View ArticleStupid cager or stupid biker?
Ask yourself: Can you stop in the distance that you can see to be clear? If not you probably need to save it for the track. I commute every day in Dalls/Ft. Worth traffic and there have been several...
View Article2015 Coppell – Grapevine Police Motorcycle Rodeo
This is one of my favorite motorcycle events of the year, the Coppell – Grapevine Police Motorcycle Rodeo. Motorcycle cops from all over the North Texas region get together for a riding skills...
View ArticleProper body position for a u-turn
One of RiderGroup’s YouTube regulars put together a video about proper body position on the motorcycle for a u-turn. As you can see from the video below George has no problem getting that big Harley...
View ArticleCircuit of the Americas – MotoGP race time
It’s that time of year again. I have my vacation scheduled, hotel reservations, and tickets to the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas: April 10-12 in Austin, TX. This is the 3rd MotoGp race held in...
View ArticleGrand Prix of the Americas – 2015
We dragged back in Sunday night after a long weekend of MotoGP racing in Austin, TX. This is my 3rd year attending the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin and while I have been somewhat critical of...
View ArticleHonda Africa Twin CRF1000L photos leaked
A true adventure bike from Honda has been rumored for some time. At last years EICMA show Honda actually had a “prototype” of a Honda adventure bike. Well it appears that these rumors will come to...
View ArticleGood news for Texas Motorcyclists – Total Control
Total Control is coming to Texas. What is Total Control and why is it a good thing for Texas riders? Total Control is a motorcycle training course created by Lee Parks that takes you a few steps...
View ArticleSena 10c Bluetooth review
Sena Technologies has been on a tear lately. They have for last few years produced the best motorcycle helmet Bluetooth products on the market in my opinion. They recently released the Sena 20s the...
View Article2014 Motorcycle Crash Study
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released the preliminary 2014 Motorcycle Crash Study. Download the complete PDF report below. The report offers a State by State and National study...
View ArticleMotorcycle rake and trail – What does it mean?
Ever see the rake and trail stats for a motorcycle chassis? What does it mean and why does it matter? In this article, we will discuss rake and trail and what it tells you about motorcycle handling....
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