Author: Bud Miller
January 9, 2012
Disclaimer: lest I be accused otherwise (which I have) I have no ties to Peter Olt or Banshee Horn, LLC. This post was written to help bring a product to market which has the potential to save lives. I donated… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 6, 2012
A new law has passed in Illinois which allows motorcyclists and bicyclists to proceed through a red light after waiting a “reasonable” amount of time after the light fails to change to green. The legislation was prompted by the frequent… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 15, 2011
If you have a motorcyclist and movie lover on your shopping list and need a last minute gift here are a few of my favorite motorcycle films: A movie that exudes affection and goodwill, The World’s Fastest Indian is an… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 12, 2011
Mornings for me are a bit hurried when I’m taking the motorcycle to work. The additional time it takes to dress for the weather, do a walk around, get geared up and stow my laptop and lunch sometimes makes it… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 4, 2011
It was cold and dark as I left work the other day and the threat of rain was imminent. The gas gauge was on empty. I rode down Street Road in Southampton, a busy four lane road, and tried to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 28, 2011
“Push left go left, push right go right”. Those of us who’ve taken the MSF safety courses are familiar with the term and I’ve written about it here before. As a practical example I noticed an easy way to demonstrate… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 16, 2011
My girlfriend Cori has gotten me used to drinking my morning coffee from a glass jar with a straw. The benefits are it stays hotter longer and holds way more coffee than a mug does. In addition, on those cold… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 4, 2011
It’s November here in Pennsylvania which means fairly soon we’ll be setting the clocks back and will lose an hour of daylight. In addition the days are shorter and the weather is turning colder. We’ve already had a large snowstorm… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 1, 2011
The governor of my home state of Pennsylvania is expected to sign a bill into law that will make texting while driving a primary offense. This long overdue law will make the roads just a little bit safer for motorcyclists…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 1, 2011
I’ve noticed more and more occasions in which an impatient driver swerves out over double yellow lines to swing around another driver making a turn. As a motorcyclist it can be fairly terrifying seeing a car swerve into your path,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
October 6, 2011
An important consideration in commuting, or in riding in general, is being mindful of the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. If you leave too much space you could encourage an approaching driver turning left to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 25, 2011
If you’re a fan of bikes and riding you’ll want to check out Cafe Racer on Velocity (formerly Discovery HD). A fantastic show that’s in season 2.
Author: Bud Miller
September 21, 2011
I’m always cautious of accepting a “wave-out” from another motorist. A few things have to be considered if another motorist is letting you pull into traffic. The most important consideration is whether or not you have sufficient clear vision ahead… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 19, 2011
Commuting on a motorcycle is an interesting endeavor. The focus required to navigate through traffic allows me an insight into driving behavior that I was never aware of when I commuted in my car. It’s fascinating the way the mind… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2011
Why ride a motorcycle? Wind in the hair? Maybe but I’m bald so that’s not it. Remember the famous Seinfeld episode “The Contest” in which Jerry explains male masturbation to Elaine by saying: “we have to do it, it’s part… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2011
Many studies show that over 90% of motorcyclists who are involved in accidents are either untrained or trained by someone they know. Knowing how to operate the controls of a motorcycle is simple enough and can be taught quickly; however,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2011
I had occasion this morning to ride in a steady rain that began long before I left the house. Special care needs to be taken when riding in the rain. That said, if proper precautions are taken you can ride… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 31, 2011
The end of summer signals the start of the rut for the Pennsylvania whitetail deer in late September. Now, the whitetail isn’t a particularly bright animal but the rut reduces him to among the dumbest in the animal kingdom. The… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 29, 2011
Try the rider perception test. It’s not as easy as it seems…
Author: Bud Miller
August 26, 2011
Have you ever noticed how small and difficult to see most motorcycle turn signals are? To increase your visibility I recommend using the typical hand signals when turning. Not only does it signal your intentions, it also helps get you… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 26, 2011
The friction zone is the area of the clutch between fully open and fully closed. Getting a feel for the friction zone is the best way for beginners to learn to ride and it’s absolutely necessary to have a feel… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 24, 2011
Rather than rant here I’ll just say that, at least in Pennsylvania, everyone is on a cell phone in every car all the time. On my commute home I tried to count how many people around me were NOT talking… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 24, 2011
The position of your motorcycle in your lane can be of critical importance in ensuring that other motorists see you (and that you see them). There are 3 positions you can use in various situations: left, center and right. Consider… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 23, 2011
Almost daily and much to my constant amazement I see fellow motorcyclists riding as though they were driving a car; making assumptions about what’s in a blind spot, not signaling, swerving around turning traffic, tailgating. In my opinion the easiest… (READ MORE)