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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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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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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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[GUIDE] Shopping for a Used Motorcycle Helmet

Richard Liu — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:02:44 +0000

Your head is the most important thing to protect while riding a motorcycle. Cuts, road rash, scrapes, and the like will heal over time on other parts of your body. But if you do damage to your head, you can be left with brain damage, life-altering injuries, or, ultimately, you could die because of blunt force trauma. It is absolutely essential to have a properly fitting, certified helmet protecting your brain. 99 out of 100 times, buying a new helmet […]

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Do You Know What To Do If You Come Across A Motorcycle Accident?

Simon Bertram — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:19:15 +0000

**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene management. While we consulted with experts, every situation is different. In the event of an injury, it is best to contact emergency services and follow their instructions. Crashing is probably the greatest fear of any new rider, and is a fairly healthy fear to have in moderation. A little fear tempers the ego, heightens the senses, and makes you more […]

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Should Your First Helmet Be Snell Certified?

Cameron Martel — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:37:58 +0000

New riders have a lot to take in, and one of the most complex (and divisive) topics is helmets. Spend a few minutes diving into new rider helmet recommendation forums, subreddits, and blog posts, and you’ll see what I mean. When talking helmets anywhere, Snell inevitably comes up. Opinions from riders vary, but there is always a recurring question. Does it matter if your helmet is Snell certified? The New-Rider Primer on Snell If you’re just now digging into gear […]

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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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Common Mistakes New Riders Make and How to Avoid Them

Jim Pruner — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:14:04 +0000

It’s been several months since you started studying for your motorcycle license. When you see a motorcycle in the street, you become envious, you spend all of your nights comparing all of the models to find the one bike that will take you to the end of the world… The biker passion is in you! Before you know it, that day is upon you. Your bike license in your wallet, you will finally be able to ride the streets at […]

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Riding ATGATT: All The Gear All The Time

Jim Pruner — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:43:02 +0000

What Does ATGATT Mean? ATGATT means “All the Gear, All the Time”, encouraging riders to don a helmet, wear a jacket, invest in gloves, wear riding pants, and protect their feet and ankles with riding boots. ATGATT is a natural extension of the colloquialism “dress for the slide, not the ride”. If you’re looking to ride ATGATT and want reviews of the best gear, check out webBikeWorld’s 3,000+ hands-on motorcycle gear reviews. It Could be a Lifesaver I started riding […]

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Airbags on a Motorcycle?

Jim Pruner — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:33:23 +0000

It’s true. The technology found in the four wheeled world is starting to take hold in the two wheeled one as well. It stands to reason because the standardization of airbags in the automotive world has helped save many lives and significantly cut back the number of injuries to drivers and passengers. Using a shoulder belt and airbag system in a car prevents serious head injury by 85% in front end collisions compared to 60% using only the shoulder belt. […]

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8 Great Beginner Motorcycle Riding Habits

Motorcycle Guy — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 04:02:45 +0000

The Best Beginner Riding Habits That Every New Motorcycle Rider Should Focus on Learning There are a few things that it will take you a few months to learn once you finally get your motorcycle and you start riding regularly. If you are lucky you will have a riding mentor with some experience help guide you and tell you some of these tips, but if you don’t then feel free to study this guide. This is a lot to remember […]

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