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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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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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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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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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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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Finding Your Niche: What Each Style Of Motorcycle Offers You

Simon Bertram — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:33:58 +0000

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 a lot of great tips) you’ll remember his answer to what a good beginner bike is. He didn’t define it as “this model, that model, and those models, and that’s it.” Instead, he defined it as a three-step process. The first step of that process […]

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Guide: Touching Up Chips & Other Minor Blemishes in Your Bike’s Paint

Kevin Anderson Sr. — Thu, 12 May 2022 05:03:47 +0000

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, never-ridden life (which it absolutely should not), paint chips and scrapes are par for the course. If you’re aiming to touch up your beloved bike for the riding season, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’re going to share with you some basic knowledge […]

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Auto vs. Motorcycle Insurance: Comparing Costs & Riders

Graham Miles — Wed, 04 May 2022 22:44:11 +0000

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 entirely different way from car insurance—which results in different premiums and types of coverage offered. Knowing these differences is critical for new riders; you need to be aware of the potential situations your insurance covers and (perhaps more importantly) the ones it doesn’t. You’ll also […]

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5 Easy Motorcycle Modifications for New Riders

Graham Miles — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:59:45 +0000

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 out and make it your own. That instinct is only natural. After all, any passionate rider will tell you that their motorcycle is an extension of themselves. So if you care about keeping yourself healthy and maintaining your appearance, why wouldn’t you do the same […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Gloves

Richard Liu — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:25:54 +0000

The Ultimate Buying Guide for Picking the Right Motorcycle Gloves I think we should agree on a few key things before you read this ultimate guide to motorcycle gloves. Your hands are pretty important to living a full life. You would like to be able to use them for the rest of your life. Protecting them is key to being able to do that. The big takeaway here is that you have to wear motorcycle gloves. Like a helmet, good […]

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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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The Best Motorcycles for Bad Backs

Jared Northcott — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:14:39 +0000

How Your Back Influences Your Riding Caveat: I am not a physician, just a lifelong biker that’s sniffed too much gasoline. Consult a licensed professional for advice tailored to your individual body. When you look at a motorcycle it is very obvious that the frame is critical to the overall structure. The frame is the key piece to which everything is attached. It wouldn’t matter how good the suspension was, how powerful the brakes were, or how technologically superior the […]

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[How-To] Beginners Guide to Safely Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain

Cameron Martel — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:30:59 +0000

Can You Safely Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain? Let’s call a spade a spade: when the rain hits, the riding gets a bit more complicated. The thing is, despite the risks that rain represents, there are many riders that enjoy riding through light rain. I’ll never forget the first time I hit the rockies on my ’99 Ninja 500R (which got hilariously gutless at 7,000 ft). It was early afternoon and the wind brought in a quick downpour. It only […]

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Dirt Bike Buying Guide: How To Pick The Perfect Dirt Bike

Simon Bertram — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 03:18:05 +0000

Well, you could just grab a dirt bike, hop on, fire it up, twist the wrist, and if it doesn’t buck you off, hey, there you go, dirt bike! In all seriousness, however, when trying to pick out a dirt bike, a whole variety of factors come into play. Dirt bikes are meant to be fun machines you can toss off a jump and land safely, carve up a little muddy path, and ride across, well, dirt, with ease. On […]

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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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How To Push Start (Bump Start / Pop Start) A Motorcycle

Cameron Martel — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:30:56 +0000

Quick Navigation Motorcycle Won’t Start? Check these First! How to Push Start a Motorcycle How-to Video Helpful Tips in Push Starting your Bike Conclusion It was 25°c outside (about 77°F for my American friends), the sun was shining, and my wife and I were ready to ride. I’m riding MOTGATT today (I know, I know, I should have been ATGATT) and am decked out in some great gear that I’m testing: the brand-new NEXX X.VITILUR modular helmet, my REAX Jackson […]

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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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