First, what is a holeshot? The rider that gets to the first turn in front of everyone else and stays in front through the turn, just got the holeshot. Where is the holeshot located? Some people think that the starting…
Most riders don’t know how to practice. Going out to the track, riding lap after lap, burning gas and wearing out tires doesn’t mean you are practicing. You’re just riding and wearing out your bike. You probably have fun doing…
The front brake is probably the most feared part of a dirt bike. It’s that little lever on the same side as the throttle. A long, long time ago, we used drum brakes and they worked okay. Today, disc brakes…
For medical professionals, the problems associated with numbness and pain in the wrists from motorcycle riding is simple; simple that is according to Dr. Ron Finger, a noted Savannah Georgia-based plastic surgeon who was quoted in the article “Controlling a…
Often times newer riders are overconfident about their riding skills, and think they can ride better than they really can. By the same token, some riders are just the opposite, under-rating their riding skills. In both cases, this can be…
While I have enjoyed motorcycle touring and travel for many years – indeed, I’d call it a passion – I’d be the first to admit that long distance riding does not appeal to everyone. An occasional day trip or a…
One of the most important things you’ll ever do on a motorcycle (besides braking) is to turn. Turning on a motorcycle, just like on a bicycle, requires you to lean the motorcycle in the direction you wish to turn. In…
