Safety Basics
Safety first. It’s a phrase that’s stated for all kinds of scenarios and situations. But for motorcyclists, that phrase is not to be taken lightly. Riding at high speeds up against cars is no joke. It is so easy for… (READ MORE)
Safety first. It’s a phrase that’s stated for all kinds of scenarios and situations. But for motorcyclists, that phrase is not to be taken lightly. Riding at high speeds up against cars is no joke. It is so easy for… (READ MORE)
I’m very proud to announce the availability of my first collection of writings for RoadRUNNER Touring and Travel magazine. Zen Motorcyclist: Waypoints, Volume 1 is a collection of introspections and lessons learned during more than 200,000 miles traveled on a… (READ MORE)
How To Be Smooth On Your Motorcycle My friend Kevin Morris at Ridergroups.com has produced a series of quality training videos every rider should see. It’s all too easy to convince yourself that you’ve ridden enough to be completely competent… (READ MORE)
Can You See Me Now? My friend Kevin Morris at Ridergroups.com has produced a series of quality training videos every rider should see. It’s all too easy to convince yourself that you’ve ridden enough to be completely competent and believe… (READ MORE)
My friend Kevin Morris at Ridergroups.com has produced a series of quality training videos every rider should see. It’s all too easy to convince yourself that you’ve ridden enough to be completely competent and believe that you need no further… (READ MORE)
Many people, men and women alike, believe that motorcycles are easy to handle. After all, most of us mastered a bicycle by the age of eight and like a bicycle, motorcycles have two wheels as well. How difficult can they… (READ MORE)
How is Motorcycle Insurance Calculated? Those who have previously owned a motorcycle, or any vehicle for that matter, know there is no such thing as standard pricing when it comes to insurance. The issue is that different companies offer varying… (READ MORE)
The article “Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 5/19/2013. Over a dozen years of all-season commuting has taught me many ways to handle a… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Traveled: Tips & Tricks – Part 3” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 07/18/2012. I posted Tips & Tricks Part 1 two weeks ago and… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Traveled: Tips & Tricks – Part 2” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 05/16/2012. Last Week, I wrote a post called Tips & Tricks Part… (READ MORE)
This is an amazing display of control by a rider on a CBR600RR:
RoadRUNNER Magazine named Maggie Valley, North Carolina as the location for its 7th Annual Touring Weekend and Memorial Ride. Each year, the team at RoadRUNNER hosts this event in honor of the magazine’s founder, Christian Neuhauser. For the past six… (READ MORE)
I’ve been involved in a discussion on LinkedIn regarding licensing and whether or not motorcycle safety courses should be mandatory for obtaining a motorcycle license. Here in Pennsylvania if you have an automobile license all you need to do is… (READ MORE)
This morning my girlfriend Cori read to me from The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. Cori reads one of the Laws from the book each morning (one of many things I admire about her). The idea being… (READ MORE)
“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)
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)
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)
This is the perfect display of throttle, brake and clutch control as well as counterbalancing and counter steering. Just amazing. Take notice of his head when he gets into the 360’s. He’s always looking at where he intends the bike… (READ MORE)
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)
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)
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)