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For most of us, when winter hits, it’s time to park the bike in a garage, under a locked weather cover, or somewhere that is mostly safe, weather protected, and able to be accessed to...
So you want to fall off your motorcycle? No. Of course you don’t. No one does. Motorcyclists spend their entire lives trying not to fall off their bikes. So who wants to learn how to...
When you’re first starting out riding, you will very quickly learn many new and vital skills. How to properly clean and lube your chain. Making sure you haven’t forgotten your wallet, and hence your license,...
While some bikes such as naked and streetfighters don’t have them, almost every other motorcycle out there has some type of windshield or wind deflector. Even then, for some people, the standard windshield is too...
In some parts of the United States, motorcycles have been tucked away into storage, into the corners of garages, or wrapped up tightly in a locking bike cover. However, in other areas, motorcycles can be...
Many parents forget what it’s like to be a child. The everyday struggle of opening a door by oneself or just walking in a straight line. We’ve lived so many years with the relevant knowledge,...
Like most things in life, you are going to get good at the stuff you do the most often. And if you are lazy like me, then you’ll probably avoid doing tasks unless you really...
When it comes to buying a motorcycle, knowing where to shop is half the battle. There are certainly some excellent private sellers out there with hidden two-wheeled treasures available, but we recommend finding them through...
When you’re learning how to ride a motorcycle, there are a few things you can know will eventually happen to you. Like death and taxes, there’s some things in the culture that are pretty much...
It’s obvious — the more comfortable you are on your motorcycle, the longer you can stay on it. A comfortable rider is also quicker and safer, as they can focus on riding and the road...
In the world of motorcycles, it seems that drivetrains really don’t get the credit they deserve. Much of the talk around a bike focuses on the engine—if it’s an inline-four or a v-twin, a triple...
The average motorcycle these days is capable of putting down the same amount of power as a small car, and all of that through the drive chain. Running it dry of lubrication and not cleaning...
Riding the Canadian Rockies in the summer is a never-ending parade of bikes and cagers pulling trailers. Watching my fellow bikers revealed numerous approaches to dealing with the blazing sun (and plenty of time to...
Countersteering on a motorcycle; it’s the stuff of legends. Forget King Arthur, the Bermuda Triangle, or minotaurs—the amount of misinformation, arguments, and lip flapping that goes on around the subject beggars belief and dwarfs them...
As high-tech and powerful as modern motorcycles are, the simple fact of the matter is that every single machine with two wheels and a motor between them has two contact patches with the road, each...
For someone that writes a lot about motorcycles and motorcycle gear, it might come as a surprise to you that I actually have not been riding all that long. What started out as a goal...
The excitement of passing your license test and getting that Class 6 (Canada), M Endorsement (USA), A2 (UK), or whatever is used in your country is something you will never forget. It’s a landmark of...
If you’ve had the chance to read our interview with Trevor Dech, chief instructor at Too Cool Motorcycle School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, (and if you haven’t, we highly recommend reading it because he gives...
All pictures used in this article were provided by Too Cool Motorcycle School and Trevor Dech The first step after deciding you want to learn to ride a motorcycle is usually looking up training courses....
Motorcycle helmets have been around in one form or another since the motorcycle was first invented. In the old days, these helmets were often not much more than leather caps lined with cotton to keep...
Your motorcycle is under attack—well, at least the paint finish on it is. Rocks! Sand! Bugs! Kids whacking it in the garage with their bicycles! Try as we might, unless your machine lives a pampered,...
If you’ve been driving for a while but you’re still new to riding, you might assume that motorcycle insurance and car insurance are pretty similar. But in fact, bike insurance is often structured in an...
What can you say about motorcycle tyres and safety that hasn’t already been said? Yes, they are the one thing that’s keeping you safe and secure on the road. As the cliche goes, the average...
When you buy your first motorcycle, you probably think it’s perfect just the way it is—but if you’re anything like I was, it won’t be long before you start dreaming of ways to mod it...
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