Have you noticed an increase in motorcycle owners in your neighborhood? Perhaps you’ve seen more riders on the road or bikes parked out on the street. If so, your observation is accurate. There are more motorcycle riders in the US than ever before, with the percentage of Americans who own a motorcycle currently just above 8% and rising.  In 2014, motorcycle ownership was only 6.94%, but a record increase in 2018 pushed the number up to 8.02. As of 2020, 8.6 million on road motorcycles are registered in the US, with California and Florida recording the highest number of motorcycles by a si ..read more

One of the best parts of being a confident motorcycle rider is getting up to high speeds to dodge and weave between cars on the freeway. However, if you’re still learning to ride a motorcycle, riding on the highway can seem especially daunting.  Riding a motorcycle at highway speed requires increased focus and safety measures, especially for beginners. But don’t let that stop you from taking your bike out on the open road. In fact, biking on the highway eliminates certain safety risks like cross-traffic. However, making a mistake on the highway can result in much more serious damage. Here ..read more

If you have been in a motorcycle accident, it may take time for you to get back on your bike. Once you do, however, assure your motorcycle is safe to ride again. Your bike may have been damaged in the accident, or perhaps a mechanical issue led to the accident in the first place. If that is the case, you should take your bike in for repairs before taking it back out for a ride. No matter what type of bike you have or what type of repair is needed, there’s a repair shop that can help you. Websites like Yelp are a terrific way to find the top rated motorcycle repair shops in Riverside, CA. Below ..read more

Motorcycle accidents can happen in any number of different situations and at any time.  Generally speaking, however, intersections seem to be where most motorcycle accidents happen. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA), approximately 61% of all motorcycle accidents occur on urban roadways, with the majority of these accidents taking place at traffic intersections. Typically, the accidents involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle or truck. Many motorcycle crashes happen in the following situations: A motorist making a left-hand turn and doesn’t ..read more

Some motorcyclists joke that it’s only a matter of time before even the most experienced riders end up in a crash. We all know the safety risks of getting on a motorcycle, and unfortunately those risks could easily lead to an accident. If you recently got into an accident on your motorcycle, you’re probably wondering if it’s worth it to get back on the bike. Getting back on the bike following an accident can certainly be difficult. You may have lost some of your confidence as a rider, or have residual anxiety about ending up in another accident. But selling your motorcycle isn’t the answer. Ke ..read more

Most of us have already been warned of the dangers of texting while driving and its role in devastating road accidents. But less attention is given to texting while on a motorcycle, despite the fact that it is just as likely to lead to serious injuries and, potentially, death.  To most people, the idea of riding a motorcycle with one or both hands off the handlebars is a clear recipe for an accident. But with the recent trend of viral videos depicting motorcyclists texting and riding at highway speeds, it has become apparent that many motorcyclists are not appropriately prioritizing safet ..read more