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National Motorcycle 101

Motorcycle 101: Patch or replace that punctured tire?

So, you've just found a nail in the tread of that brand new motorcycle tire. Most times when you here this story, it seems that the tire in...
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Motorcycle 101: Rider training from the Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program

It may be hard to believe with all of the snow on the ground, but riding season is right around the corner! The beginning of riding season...
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Motorcycle 101: '5-hour ENERGY' drinks, do they work?

In August of 2008, I planneda long bike trip from Bel Air, Maryland to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The trip would cover almost 1,200 miles each way....
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Motorcycle 101: Winter riding

In “Motorcycle 101: Preparing your motorcycle for winter lay-up” I mentioned how winter “divides” riders into two basic...
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Motorcycle 101: Preparing your motorcycle for winter lay-up

This YouTube video does a pretty good job of going through a basic winterization. I've never heard of using "Duck Oil" to protect the...
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Motorcycle 101: Proper cornering technique

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation coursesteach a cornering technique that everyone should know.Slow, Look, Press, andRoll - easily remembered by the...
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Motorcycle 101: Lane positioning

"there are three general lane positionsriders can utilize"(Photo: Jiang). CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS When most of us learned to drive...
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Motorcycle 101: Braking in a curve

In a previous article, “Traction Can Be Tricky” I reviewed a crash where traction had been lost during a curve. Reading that article,...
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Motorcycle 101: Information you need to know

"Rider's Roadmap”to a comprehensive riding strategy! Through my articles, I’ve presenteda variety of riding tips, techniques and...
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Motorcycle 101: Tips for planning your motorcycle trip

Ride day isfinally here. All that's left is to pack the bike and head out for thatbig motorcycle trip you’ve been planning. You've gone over...
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