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Motorcycle brakes (clutch side)
Beginners GuideGuidesLearn to Ride

How to Operate a Motorcycle Clutch & Brakes

Since the  first motorcycle design, many changes, evolutions, and innovations have taken form over the years of its development –...
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Push Start a Motorcycle
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How To Push Start (Bump Start / Pop Start) A Motorcycle

Quick Navigation Motorcycle Won’t Start? Check these First! How to Push Start a Motorcycle How-to Video Helpful Tips in Push...
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Kick mounting a motorcycle
Beginners GuideGuidesLearn to Ride

Mounting/Dismounting a Motorcycle: How to Get On & Off Your Bike Safely

Mounting and dismounting your motorcycle is an essential skill that becomes almost second nature over time. There are many ways...
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Beginners GuideGuidesLearn to Ride

Pre-Ride Checks: Ensuring Your Motorcycle is Ready to Hit the Road Rubber Side Down

Video Why We Do the Pre-Ride Check Safe riding starts with a steadfast steed. We as motorcycle riders have way...
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Managing Expectations: Things to Know Before Getting on a Motorcycle

Watch the Video This is Why I Ride Motorcycling, the closest any one person can get to flying without actually...
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Dealership etiquette when purchasing a bike
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Guide for New Bikers: Finding a First Bike Made for You

“How Do I Know What to Buy?” A larger engine, or a smaller engine? Sportbike, cruiser, mod bike, dual sport,...
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Jennifer Angelina (JA Motogeek) getting ready to ride to class.
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Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips All Riders Should Know

Check the Basics Before You Ride You would never take part in a marathon with your shoelaces untied, so what...
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Training to react to unforeseen obstacles on the road
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Defensive Riding Tips to Avoid Accidents

This is the thing none of us want to ever have to deal with, but should consistently practice and prepare...
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Jennifer Angelina doing a demo of the motorcycle hill start for students
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Motorcycle Hill Starts & Habits to Avoid Getting Into

Back to the Basics My number one rule for hill starts or any riding really is making sure you have...
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Jennifer Angelina demo’ing push steering for the class
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Counter Steering on a Motorcycle: Physics & Techniques

Jennifer Angelina demo’ing push steering for the class Push Steering or Counter Steering? “Tom-ay-to, Tom-ah-to” – Both Terms Mean the...
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Jennifer Angelina riding around town
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[Guide] Shifting Gears on a Motorcycle

When it comes to riding smoothly on a motorcycle, Mr.Chow from the Hangover would probably ask – “But, did you...
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Rider exhibiting clutch control on motorcycle
Beginners GuideGuidesLearnLearn to Ride

Motorcycle Clutch Control & the Friction Zone

What is the Clutch & How Does it Work? In simplistic terms, the clutch is the part of the motorcycle...
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Riding in slow motion
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How to Ride Slow on a Motorcycle

Why Ride Slow? Before we get into anything more complicated, we’re going to take a quick dive into slow motion...
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Author Jennifer with her bike about to do some maintenance
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[Guide] Basic Mechanics, Operations, & Physics Behind a Bike

It is a good idea to try to learn as much as possible, not only with riding skills but the...
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Motorcyclist's birds eye view of the road and cars around them
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The Proper Way to Brake on a Motorcycle

The Mechanics of Braking Weight Distribution, Center of Gravity, & Overall Weight Weight distribution, center of gravity and overall weight...
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Tire Compact Air Compressor
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Motorcycle Preparedness: The Importance of Being Ready for the Road

This article will focus on the things you can do to prepare for situations that might arise while riding your...
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BMW Liquid-Cooled Motorcycle
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A Brief Guide to Motorcycle Coolant: Operating Temperatures, Change Frequency, & More

Liquid-cooled motorcycles use coolant (also referred to as antifreeze) to keep their engines within safe operating temperatures. This system requires...
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Drag Motorcycle
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Common Mistakes New Riders Make and How to Avoid Them

It’s been several months since you started studying for your motorcycle license. When you see a motorcycle in the street,...
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Best Gear for Beginners: Two Schools of Thought

When I decide to invest in a new hobby or interest, the philosophy I use is generally to start simple...
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20 Tips That Will Make Your Riding Even More Fun

Live To Ride, Ride to Live Motorcycling!!! Hurtling down the road on two wheels with a growling engine beneath you...
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The Impact: Why You Should be Riding in a Full Face Helmet

It’s Common Sense There are people and groups arguing for and against helmet use in general and the topic is...
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7 Reasons You Should Ride a Scooter Instead of a Motorcycle

The Alternative Motorcycle? Scooters are probably the most common two-wheeled vehicles on the road worldwide other than bicycles. I suppose...
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Bike ComparisonsFAQsMotorcyclesScooters

Moped vs. Scooter vs. Motorcycle: What’s the Difference?

The Short Answer The difference between mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles comes down to power and size. In reality, all three...
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How to Identify When a Bike Has Been Poorly Maintained

Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware There’s a tremendous difference between a vehicle that has been properly maintained and one that...
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10 YouTube Videos That Help Explain Motorcycle Riding Basics

Starting from the Beginning “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing...
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Determining the Correct Size of Motorcycle for an Ideal Riding Position

Several factors come into play when choosing a motorcycle to fit you the best. Most of them are fairly obvious....
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Road Tripping

5 Best Motorcycle Roads In America

  Whilst Walt Disney World, the Grand Canyon National Park, New York City and San Francisco attract thousands, if not...
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Suzuki V-Strom
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The Best Used Touring Motorcycles for Under $5000

When it comes to long-distance riding, the best motorcycles need to offer two things: rider comfort and the ability to...
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The 5 Best Used Dual-Sport Motorcycles for Under $5,000

Dual sport motorcycles are an exciting yet practical choice for beginning your two-wheeled riding experience. They are especially appropriate if...
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FAQsGuidesHow To'sMaintenanceTips

[How-To] 10-Steps to Winterize Your Motorcycle & Prepare it For Storage

Updated October 18, 2019 by Cameron Martel I live in Canada and I’m a motorcyclist. It’s late September, the leaves...
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