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Because a motorcycle only has two wheels it’s inherently dangerous. That’s the thrill and the paradox of riding. If you don’t hold it up while you’re stopped or balance it while you’re riding, it’ll fall over. Bikes are relatively small and tend to be overlooked by automobile and truck drivers,...
The recent bad weather around these parts always served to reminded me that riding is a dangerous proposition and bikers are even more vulnerable at night. Throw in a little rain – particularly if you live in an urban area and commute by motorcycle – and you’ve got a recipe...
“About 25 percent of all auto-motorcycle accidents occur in intersections,” said Roger Francis of Allstate Insurance. Motorcyclists in Denver, CO. are about to serve as “guinea pigs” of sorts when that city tests a new set of signs aimed at educating motorists. Intersections can be one of the most dangerous...
When are you best interests not served when you’re buying insurance for your motorcycle? When they collide with the best interests of your insurance provider… Insurance agents and underwriters have a dirty little secret they’d prefer you remained ignorant of: They always encourage lower limits and high deductibles. Why would...
In the Midwest, our weather means the end of the riding season is approaching fast, and as the weather changes, serious riders need to know how to deal with the varying road conditions they’re going to face in the coming weeks. To that end, we want to make sure you’re...
Austin, Texas and Argentine Track Added to Schedule The MotoGP honchos have announced that the ‘Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo’ circuit in Argentina will be added to the 2013 calendar. The announcement means ATRH is is joining the Austin circuit as a venue in the 2013 calendar. An agreement was...