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5 Common Wear and Tear Items on Motorcycles

Marco Tam — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:57:50 +0000

Riding a motorcycle isn’t just about feeling the wind in your hair and conquering the open road; it’s also about embracing the responsibility of maintaining your two-wheeled steed. Just like any mechanical marvel, motorcycles require regular care to ensure they stay in peak performance condition. In this article, we’re diving into the world of motorcycle maintenance by shedding light on five common wear and tear items that every rider should keep a keen eye on. Tires: The Foundation of Your […]

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What To Do Immediately After A Motorcycle Accident

Simon Bertram — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:38:09 +0000

Every ride on your bike is a journey into the unknown. Sometimes, you encounter the perfect ride, you and the bike as one, carving each corner precisely, the traffic light, the sun shining. But even with the most cautious approach, bad journeys, namely accidents, can still happen. In the chaotic moments after a motorcycle accident, your immediate actions can make all the difference between safety, a swift recovery, and the thing we all don’t want to think about, injury or […]

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Prepping Your Motorcycle For Transport & Shipping

Simon Bertram — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:09:29 +0000

The reality of life in the modern, fast paced, interconnected world is that long distance job applications and career moves are much more viable than at any point before in history. It used to be that you would be born, grow up, get educated, work, and then settle into a comfortable retirement all in the same State, sometimes even the same city. That, however, is so 20th century. Today’s workforce is a highly mobile one, with opportunities to expand, explore, […]

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The Zen Art Of Motorcycle Riding

Simon Bertram — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:40:14 +0000

Riding a motorcycle is, by all reasonable definitions, something slightly crazy. Insane might be a better word. Consider it from a non-rider’s point of view, in that we dress up in brightly colored thick clothing, then sit on a vehicle with two wheels with a tank of extremely flammable liquid over a hot, reciprocating piece of metal, and we think it’s a great idea. We are all, in a way, slightly nuts for riding. Yet, those out there that are […]

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How New Motorcycle Riders Can Manage Risks & Hazards

Simon Bertram — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:19:52 +0000

Let’s face it, motorcycles have way more risks associated with riding them than cars do with driving them. Two wheels instead of four. Exposure to the elements and no protective features such as crumple zones, safety cells, or the like. The only protection you truly get is the gear that you’re wearing, which is why we here at BestBeginnerMotorcycles all follow the ATGATT tenet: All The Gear, All The Time. However, this isn’t to say that riding is something that […]

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New Rider? Factors Impacting Your Insurance Rates

Marco Tam — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:01:58 +0000

Motorcycle insurance rates are subject to a variety of different variables and are calculated using sophisticated algorithms. However, there are several factors that we know can impact the price that you pay. Read on to learn more about these factors and how you can make adjustments to find an insurance premium that works best for you. Make and Model Via Damon Motorcycles Like any other vehicle on the road, insurance companies look at make and model as part of determining […]

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What Beginner Bikers Need To Ride In Cold Weather

Simon Bertram — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:13:47 +0000

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 plug in a trickle charger once every month to keep the battery happy. For others, however, they can keep riding all year around, but with the understanding that the ride is going to be cold and miserable. That is, unless they know what they need […]

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Crash Course: How To Safely Fall Off A Motorcycle

Andrew Jones — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:45:06 +0000

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 do it? You do, that’s who. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say. And while most “offs” are as dangerous as they are short, there’s a real chance that if you know what’s going to happen, you just might be able to minimise the damage to […]

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The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Parking Your Motorcycle On A Hill (Up & Down)

Simon Bertram — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:03:23 +0000

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, in your other riding pants (you will make that mistake once). Finding time in your ride to your Five to Survive practice. One of the most important things you will learn, however, is planning your route, if you have a specific destination in mind. This […]

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The Ultimate Guide To Motorcycle Windshields

Simon Bertram — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:50:23 +0000

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 small, too awkward, or, for the taller riders, too short. In the common saying about a market economy, “if there was no demand, there would be no supply,” and as such, a thriving aftermarket exists that is dedicated to providing you with the best windshield. […]

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Four Common Beginner Mistakes To Avoid

Simon Bertram — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:13:56 +0000

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 enjoyed all the time, and new riders complete their training courses and get their licenses every month of the year. This also means that those new riders will be hitting the streets on their new (or new to them) bikes, and through constant vigilance, practicing […]

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eBikes for Kids: What You Need to Know

Jacob — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:23:05 +0000

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, we almost take it for granted. However, this new age of technology has left parents wondering an important question: ‘how do I teach my kids to ride their eBike safely?’. And so, we’ve compiled a guide to eBikes for kids; helping adults better understand and […]

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How to U-turn on a Motorcycle

Andrew Jones — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:56:57 +0000

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 have to. Household chores like washing cars, mowing lawns or cleaning windows are tedious mainly because you only do them very infrequently at best, so you almost have to start from scratch when you actually decide to get up off your big old arse cakes […]

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Where to Shop for Your Motorcycle (2022 Edition)

Graham Miles — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:02:15 +0000

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 reputable online marketplaces or going straight to high-quality specialty dealerships so you can spend your time efficiently and avoid shady situations that might be especially tough to deal with for riders with less experience. Below, we’ve compiled a list to help you get started looking […]

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The Pros & Cons of Riding in Groups

Andrew Jones — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:58:28 +0000

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 unavoidable. Hopefully the first is having the time of your life. If you aren’t enjoying yourself out on the road then chances are you are dead inside. The second is catching a flat. It will happen to you sooner or later and the better prepared […]

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How You Can Improve Your Comfort While Riding

Vishal Venugopal — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:26:49 +0000

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 ahead. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting started or if you stumbled into the world of two wheels decades ago; there’s always room for improvement. With some minor tweaks to your motorcycle and your gear, you can bring about a significant change in the […]

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Chain, Belt, Shaft: Which Drive Type Is Best For You?

Simon Bertram — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:29:30 +0000

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 or a parallel-twin—and how much power it puts out. The engine is also the source of that thing we all love about our bikes, the noise and the responsiveness to even the smallest movement of the wrist. See Also: The Best V-Twin Motorcycles for Beginner […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Chain Maintenance

Simon Bertram — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:16:28 +0000

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 the road gunk and dirt off it regularly are things that could shorten the lifespan of not only the chain, but of your sprockets as well. And if that road grime can work its way past the link seals in your chain, it could bind […]

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What To Wear When Riding A Motorcycle In Summer Heat

Jared Northcott — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:19:05 +0000

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 curse poor gear choices when stuck behind those slow-moving trailers). The temperature never dropped below 28 °C on my most recent long rides. The temperature gauge actually read above 33 °C the majority of the time, with 44 °C being the maximum I observed. This […]

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LEFT TO GO RIGHT: The Dark Art of Motorcycle Countersteering

Andrew Jones — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:56:16 +0000

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 all. In fact, I’d wager a decent chunk of my hard-earned money that some armchair expert with a self-awarded physics degree leaves a long-winded comment below telling me how I’m completely mistaken about the practice and then calls me hopelessly misinformed. And if that’s the […]

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