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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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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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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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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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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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Rubber Side Down: A Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycle Tire Maintenance

Simon Bertram — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:21:10 +0000

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 about the size of a credit card. Whether you ride a Honda Ruckus scooter or a Ducati Panigale V4R, they both have tires—and those tires should be looked after properly. Motorcycle tire maintenance is not something that is widely discussed during your MSF training course, […]

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TYRE HEALTH CHECK: When Should You Replace Your Motorcycle Rubber?

Andrew Jones — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:25:25 +0000

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 motorcycle tyres touch the road using two small patches of rubber that can quite literally mean the difference between you getting home safely and getting a tour of the inside of an ambulance. But exactly how much do you know about when tyres should be […]

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How to Get Started on a Motorcycle

Makenzie Shattler — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:27:29 +0000

Today we cover what you need to know to get started with motorcycle riding. The whole process can seem overwhelming but we’re here to reassure you that anyone can get started. Of course with the right guidance, you can ride with confidence which is one of the most important parts of riding a motorcycle. Whether you want to ride a motorcycle for the sake of inexpensive transportation or you have always wanted to try out the sheer freedom of riding, […]

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Starting a Motorcycle & Assuming the Ready/Riding Positions

Robert Gabbin — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:49:39 +0000

Starting your engine & assuming the ready/riding position… can anyone say “name of my sex tape”. All joking aside, knowing the general rule of thumb for starting a motorcycle and assuming PROPER ready/riding position will potentially save you some headache, embarrassment, injury, and even fatigue while riding. In this article, I will give you a checklist of steps to go through for starting a motorcycle that can apply to the vast majority of the motorcycles on the market. I will […]

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The Basic Components & Parts of a Motorcycle

Robert Gabbin — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:15:25 +0000

In this article, I will be creating a reference guide on the majority of basic/common components & parts of a motorcycle along with a brief description of what the device does and where it may be found on a motorcycle. I will also include varying technologies that can be associated with many of the parts and components in this guide. The information that I am putting together is based on content that has been or will be published on BBM’s […]

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How to Operate a Motorcycle Clutch & Brakes

Robert Gabbin — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 17:12:03 +0000

Since the first motorcycle design, many changes, evolutions, and innovations have taken form over the years of its development – but one thing that has stayed the same for motorcycles from the beginning to now is a need to control the delivery of power to the driving wheel (clutch) and a way to stop (brakes). It’s true, there are some automatic motorcycles available (and more appear to be coming), but for 99% of us, learning to control a clutch is […]

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

Robert Gabbin — Sat, 04 May 2019 23:27:31 +0000

Mounting and dismounting your motorcycle is an essential skill that becomes almost second nature over time. There are many ways to hop on and off the bike, but some are better than others (depending on your situation). In this article, I’m going over some of the more common and safe ways to mount/dismount your bike. By the end of this article, you will know how to get on and off your bike safely. Let’s get to it! Moving A Motorcycle […]

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

Robert Gabbin — Sat, 04 May 2019 19:42:29 +0000

Video Why We Do the Pre-Ride Check Safe riding starts with a steadfast steed. We as motorcycle riders have way too much to think about when on the road and should never have to worry about something not working as intended, in the event we need it to. I cannot stress enough, how important regular maintenance and pre-ride checks are to any and all riders. Mechanical devices, especially motor vehicles, have wear and tear, meaning all devices will eventually fail. […]

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Managing Expectations: Things to Know Before Getting on a Motorcycle

Robert Gabbin — Sat, 04 May 2019 18:47:19 +0000

Watch the Video This is Why I Ride Motorcycling, the closest any one person can get to flying without actually being on a plane as a pilot. It comes with all the excitement, all the dangers, a lot of practice to be any good… and the better we get, the more fun we are capable of having. Being a motorcyclist is also about joining a community of like-minded individuals, that are more often friendly, helpful, and overall great people. This […]

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Guide for New Bikers: Finding a First Bike Made for You

Jennifer Angelina — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:20:36 +0000

“How Do I Know What to Buy?” A larger engine, or a smaller engine? Sportbike, cruiser, mod bike, dual sport, dirt – there are so many different specializations within motorcycling that without riding them – how do you know what is right for you? Working in a local dealership, selling motorcycles in my early 20’s, I got exposed to a lot of different reasons why a person was wanting this bike or that – a regular answer I got when […]

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Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips All Riders Should Know

Jennifer Angelina — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 21:22:52 +0000

Check the Basics Before You Ride You would never take part in a marathon with your shoelaces untied, so what is the difference between that and not checking your bike before you ride? Not much really, leave it to chance and both ways, you are going down – it’s just a matter of when. It is very important to learn to not only check the basic things but also make sure to do a twice-yearly thorough check using the T-Clocs […]

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Defensive Riding Tips to Avoid Accidents

Jennifer Angelina — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:02:06 +0000

This is the thing none of us want to ever have to deal with, but should consistently practice and prepare for. Without preparation, the results of an unexpected situation can be catastrophic. The Four Essentials to Practice Hopefully, at this point you’ve already gone over the finer points and practiced them: Slow Motion Riding Clutch Control Smooth Shifting Countersteering It is a good idea to get a handle on these skills prior to attempting emergency maneuvers as now you are […]

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Motorcycle Hill Starts & Habits to Avoid Getting Into

Jennifer Angelina — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:17:46 +0000

Back to the Basics My number one rule for hill starts or any riding really is making sure you have the front or rear brake applied while stopped at all times. Getting into the habit of this will ensure that it becomes a natural body reaction and will help you keep from losing control of the motorcycle in various situations. Without these skills, I’m sure I would have not been able to go anywhere in the places I’ve traveled to […]

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Counter Steering on a Motorcycle: Physics & Techniques

Jennifer Angelina — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:10:30 +0000

Jennifer Angelina demo’ing push steering for the class Push Steering or Counter Steering? “Tom-ay-to, Tom-ah-to” – Both Terms Mean the Same Thing Push steering, or countersteering – this is a label that seems to boggle most minds of riders because the actions behind it seem counterintuitive. You look right, push the bar right and the tire goes left. Most people will assume you will go in the direction of the tire, but that’s not true because steering three and four […]

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[Guide] Shifting Gears on a Motorcycle

Jennifer Angelina — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:01:38 +0000

When it comes to riding smoothly on a motorcycle, Mr.Chow from the Hangover would probably ask – “But, did you shift?” The majority of motorcycles on the market are a manual shift, meaning you change gears yourself instead of relying on the vehicle’s mechanics to do it for you and they involve a lever called a clutch lever. To keep it simple, I’ll focus on shifting with a clutch on a 6-speed motorcycle (some have 4 or 5 gears – […]

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