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Motorbike Safety

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, In : Motorbike Riding Skills

Riding a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car; however, the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. A combination of consistent education, regard for traffic laws and basic common sense can go a long way in helping reduce the amount of fatalities involved in motorcycle accidents on a yearly basis. It's important to understand some basic motorcycle safety tips to make sure your next ride is a safe one.

Follow these tips for safe riding:

Always wear a helmet with a f...

Riding tips for beginners

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Riding Skills

WATCH FOR ROAD HAZARDS

When you're driving a full-sized car or truck, you can usually go over pot holes, small rocks and other debris without causing any harm to your vehicle. In a motorcycle, however, these small and otherwise harmless obstructions pose a serious risk to your safety, as well as the safety of motorists around you. Keep an eye on the road, constantly scanning for potential hazards. If you notice a hazard in the road, make evasive maneuvers to avoid it.

CHECK YOUR TIRES

Because mo...

Riding your motorbike in winter

Posted by Spartan Motorbike Couriers on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, In : Motorbike Riding Skills

You might have noticed it's been getting cold. This is the time of year when a lot of riders give their bikes a good clean, wheel them into a corner of the garage, plug in a battery charger and forget about them until the spring.

Yet in some respects, winter is the best time to be riding because congestion is worse and parking a car more difficult. As we reported earlier this year, a small increase in the number of cars has a disproportionately large effect on congestion, and when the weather ...

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