Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
How many times have you struggled to ride safely through roadworks where there is no suitable detour provided? Did you...
Contributed post on emergency supplies for our North American readers Roadside emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for any scenario can save your life — from hit and run accidents to flat tires on the side of the road, having the tools to deal with an unexpected emergency...
There is a variety of gestures riders can use to signal to people in their pack or other riders sharing...
Riders are a tough and determined bunch, but we’re also a little bit stupid at times. Put your hand up...
A world-first online motorcycle-specific hazard perception test has identified a scenario where a SMIDSY crash was partially the rider’s fault. The Western Australian Department of Transport (DoT) adopted the computer video tests developed by Austroads last year as part of the assessment process for obtaining a motorcycle licence. In that...
Public petition and social media campaign challenge politicians to become riders so they better appreciate our wants and needs. Riders are often...
The rider death toll on the Gold Coast hinterland has been steadily rising since the council-subsidised motorcycle roadcraft course was...
Before any ride, you should go over a pre-ride checklist to ensure that your bike is not only safe to ride, but also legal. Did you know you can be fined for a faulty motorbike taillight? It is a requirement that all motorists check their vehicles before they ride/drive them. You...
Dale, our Quiz Whiz has set some tough questions for this week’s motorcycle trivia quiz and you will need to...
If you’ve booked an overseas motorcycle tour this year and are thinking of cancelling due to the threat of coronavirus,...
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road hazards of which riders should be aware and cautious. We have come up with 10 hazards on sealed and unsealed roads that are unique to road conditions after rain, especially...
Fatality Free Friday founder Russell White has called on motorcyclists to be ride defensively and for other motorists to look out for...
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down...
Motorists sometimes inadvertently convict themselves for speeding when they are pulled over by the police, says traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. We have previously offered tips on what to do if pulled over by the police as well as tips from the police themselves! Now, Chris has offered the following tips...
A British rider who crashed while riding without a helmet in Bali now faces medical bills estimated to be almost...
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil. Some...
It seems strange that anyone who buys a motorbike could possibly regret it, but many do feel “buyer’s remorse” that they have bought the wrong bike or got the wrong deal. Motoring industry experts say it is one of the biggest problems in keeping customer loyalty. That’s why some motorcycle...
Crash witnesses are sometimes too scared of being sued to provide first-aid or assistance to crashed riders, says paramedic Michael...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to...
Riders heading into the Outback should be aware of the dangers of hitting kangaroos, says the Royal Flying Doctor Service whose planes have even hit them. “The roo problem is significant as they come to the edges of the road to graze in the current drought conditions,” a spokeswoman for the RFDS...
If you are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on...
Riders have been urged to wear all their gear and take a riding course in the wake of a “horror...
If you are precious about your motorcycle tyre pressures, you should carry an accurate portable pressure gauge as many service station air hoses are damaged or inaccurate. That’s because they are often abused by motorists. Modern flexible air hoses with the digital pressure display on a separate fixed post are...
Australian and European helmet standards allow tinted visors that filter only half the available light, yet car windows can be...
Police who issued handlebar defect notices to riders involved in the recent Hells Angels Good as Gold charity ride may...
The rampant use of fog lights on cars causes riders dangerous glare, yet police seem more interested in speeding infringements than patrolling for illegal use of fog lights, says Australian Motorcycle Council spokesman Guy Stanford. He says he witnesses a lot of cars driving home in western Sydney with their...
It is a Sunday afternoon at our house and the V8s are on the TV. My friend Michelle has come...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring...
Riders heading to the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island have been warned that road conditions throughout south-eastern Australia have deteriorated after recent heavy rains. What is a real concern is that rather than fixing the roads, authorities are reducing the speed limit; maybe temporarily, and maybe permanently. Freedom Riders Australia spokesman Dale...
Motorcycling hacks are those inventive things you do to avoid or remedy problems and make your riding life a little...
How many of us have dropped a bike, run wide or simply messed up a tight, feet-up u-turn or resorted...
https://youtu.be/zxheOM79cdc This video reminds riders to approach flooded roads with caution as flooding is expected to continue across four eastern states and South Australia over the next few weeks. The above comical, but serious, video comes from Mumbai, India, where four days of constant rain has flooded many roads. NSW, Victoria and southern...
Water does a great job of cleaning your bike, but a lot of clever products have been produced in recent...
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels...
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Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be...
One of the trickiest conditions to ride in is high wind, especially if the road is also wet. High winds...
A combination of downhill slopes and corners is the most dangerous for riders, according to one of the most comprehensive motorcycle crash studies in the past 35 years. The study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation used 100 riders with five video cameras on...
Should learner drivers be banned for narrow, twisting and dangerous motorcycle roads for the benefit and safety of the learner...