Sound advice and motorcycle wisdom from a rider with a few miles under his belt.
This week we talk about the 4 words and 2 principals that MCrider is founded upon. Every training video on MCrider falls under one of these two riding principals. Let’s discuss this video on the forums.Need forum access? Become a member here. How can we define what being a good street rider is? Being a…
Returning riders often forget that they will need to learn to ride a motorcycle again. Many of the skills used in the past are wrong, some are right but are no longer in the personal toolbox and riding techniques have changed over the years. This week on MCrider I will give you 6 tips for…
How old is too old to start riding a motorcycle? This week on MCrider we will discuss it and look at some different ways people learn and some challenges they may have. Let’s discuss this on the forums. Answering the question of how old is too old to learn to ride, is like answering the…
Every rider learns at a different pace and no two riders progress at the same pace. This week on MCrider we will discuss one of the biggest hindrances for many riders who are new to motorcycles. Let’s discuss it on the forums Ways to show your support of MCrider: – Support MCrider and get the…
So you are in the market for a safe motorcycle helmet. You look on the back and see a DOT sticker…it must be one of the safest helmets since it has a DOT sticker. Right? Not so fast. This week on MCrider we will talk about it and what to look for to find a…
Let’s continue the discussion of tank slappers or the frightening death wobble on a motorcycle and we will hear the story of a friend of mine who has direct experience with this type of crash. He made one decision earlier in the day that may have saved his life. Let’s discuss this video on the…
Have you ever experienced a speed wobble or also referred to as the death wobble? It can be a terrifying experience. This week will talk about the common causes and how to handle a death wobble if it happens to you. A motorcycle is most stable traveling on a level surface, at a constant speed…
Riders and perspective riders often wonder how dangerous motorcycles are. Let’s look at some motorcycle crash statistics and see how common motorcycle fatalities actually are. After we see the real numbers I will give you some tips to help you avoid becoming one of the statistics. Vehicle Crash Statistics Let’s discuss this video on the…
This week on MCrider we will look at a high-risk riding group that nobody talks much about. At one time you were in this group and you most likely will be again…maybe you are right now, just like me. Let’s discuss this on the forums.
This week on MCrider we talk about an MCrider video that was banned from YouTube and we look at 5 signs that may mean riding a motorcycle is not for you. Forum members check out this link for a more detailed discussion of this video. Traits of people that should not ride a motorcycle. You…