Winter brings about unique challenges for motorcycle riders, particularly when it comes to traction. Whether you ride year-round, enjoy cold-weather adventures, or find yourself in winter conditions unexpectedly, ensuring optimal traction is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of bike setup and riding techniques to preserve traction on icy surfaces. Additionally, we will discuss the impact of temperature on traction and provide tips for maximizing traction during winter rides. Preserving Traction on Icy Surfaces: Winter rides can quickly turn treacherous when encounteri ..read more

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, do not use an ordinary personal injury attorney. There are some important things you need to do in order to get the compensation that you deserve. High performance motorcycles account for disproportionate number of accident insurance claims High performance sport-style motorcycles account for a disproportionate number of accident insurance claims. Their designs, speeds, and weights make them more vulnerable to accidents. Unlike passenger cars, motorcycles lack airbags, seatbelts, and metal frames. They also have less crash worthiness than ot ..read more

If you ride a motorcycle, you may want to make sure that you inspect it thoroughly before you take it out on the road. There are many things to look for when doing a pre-ride inspection, including a tire, hose, and brake inspection. Do you need a Motorcycle inspection? Having your motorcycle inspected can save you from costly fines and penalties, and is a great way to keep your investment in good working order. It can also help ensure your safety on the road, which is always a good thing. Depending on where you live, there are a few different options for getting a motorcycle inspection. The m ..read more

When planning a motorcycle trip to California, there are several options to choose from. These options range from riding on the Pacific Coast Highway, to traveling through the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, to riding on the infamous Malibu Canyon Road. But how do you pick the best rides for your California adventure? Yosemite National Park There are many things to do in the Yosemite National Park area. You can take a scenic ride around the valley, enjoy hiking and biking, or try a mule ride. However, the best way to experience the park is by bike. One of the most beautiful drives in the US ..read more

If you’ve ever been involved in a motorcycle accident, you’ve probably been left wondering what caused the wreck. Although the details are still unknown, one thing is for sure: these accidents can have a devastating impact on your life. If you’re injured in a crash, it’s a good idea to seek medical attention immediately and get your injuries evaluated by a doctor. Aside from the usual suspects such as speed, impaired driving, and distracted driving, there are a few less common causes of motorcycle crashes. For example, you might not realize it, but you could be getting in trouble for drinkin ..read more

Whether you’re interested in a cruiser or a sport touring motorcycle, you will find modern motorcycle features that can make your ride more comfortable and safer. But don’t be fooled into thinking that these upgrades are just for show. There are some safety features that can help you avoid collisions, but most motorcycles are still less safe than a car. Luckily, manufacturers are working to improve this situation by adding features like air bags. Anti-lock braking systems are another major improvement that motorcycle manufacturers have made. These devices use wheel-speed sensors to prevent wh ..read more

When riding a motorcycle, riding in a turn is an important skill to master. If you have ever had a car accident, you know how frightening it is to hit an object when turning. But if you are on a motorcycle, you will have to learn how to safely ride a motorcycle in turns. This article will cover the proper way to turn safely. Here are some of the basics to help you out: When you are approaching a corner, try to be aware of what is ahead of you and how to make adjustments. When entering a turn, be sure to keep your head up and look forward. A motorcycle’s geometry will be affected by the angle ..read more

Well for those of you who know me, and those of you who do not, I have suffered most of my entire life with a bad left knee. I remember the day I wanted to play pop Warner football when I was 13 years old for the Chatsworth Chiefs. My father told me, “Norm, if you play tackle football you will screw up your knees.” I told him in response, “dad, I will not screw up my knees.” Boy was I wrong. After playing running back for 2 years of pop Warner football, and then 2 years of high school football, I tore two ligaments off the bone in my left knee during my second year in high school. That was no ..read more

For the last four weeks, I have been going to motorcycle club events, and riding with my brothers all over Southern California. I pretty much started going out again approximately two weeks after my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The first event I went to about four weeks ago, I wore my mask for most of the event. Now with the new CDC guidelines, I am no longer wearing the mask. I am a long-time motorcycle rider and biker. There are many things in life that give people pleasure such as eating, sex, vacations, conversations, etc. For me apart from sex, the thing that gives me the most plea ..read more

Frankly, nine months after this coronavirus pandemic started, and being in the midst of a massive second wave of infections here in Southern California, it’s kind of hard for me to say happy new year. At the present time over 350,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus pandemic, and here in Southern California lockdown orders are in effect. There is in two counties, Los Angeles and Orange county with populations of over 12 million people (more than 40 individual states) combined, less than 20 ICU beds available, and ambulance drivers have been instructed not to transport people to the ho ..read more