Our motorcycle trivia quizzes have become popular, even though they can be quite difficult, so for Christmas we are gifting...
Potential riders can now sign a contract with concerned friends and family that confirms they will ride safely, seek training,...
This week’s motorcycle trivia quiz is a tough one, but you’ll test well with a bit of technical expertise and historical knowledge about Burt Munro. As you answer each question, you will get a green light. If not, you’ll get a red light and the correct answer will light up in green....
As the old ad slogan used to say, Oils ain’t oils, and that’s very true for motorcycle lubrication which has...
This week our trivia quiz will require some technical expertise to answer all the questions. What do you know about...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and money if you’re celebrating Christmas this year. If you want to spend more time with your bike or out riding, instead of queuing up in stores and battling the crowds, in...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like...
It is amazing how little you need to pack when going overseas on a motorcycle tour. Mrs MBW and I...
How did you go in our first three motorcycle trivia quiz challenges? If you haven’t done them, go to the end of this story and you will see the other quizzes under the “Stories You May Also Like” heading. Now it’s time to take our fourth trivia quiz, but don’t...
You don’t need a high visibility vest to become more visible on the road, says the Motorcycle Riders Association of Western Australia....
Welcome to the third Motorbike Writer motorcycle knowledge trivia quiz. How did you go in the last two quizzes? If...
This is our second weekly motorcycle trivia quiz with questions about Tom Cruise, Royal Enfield, Wayne Gardner, Harley dealerships, Indian Motorcycle and more. If you’ve been reading MotorBikeWriter.com religiously since its birth in 2013 and know your motorcycle trivia, then the 10 questions should be a breeze. Hopefully it will pass some...
If you’re in the market for a used motorcycle, you’ll need to know what to look for when you inspect...
So you’ve been riding since Easy Rider was in the cinemas and you think you have good motorcycle knowledge. Or...
Your motorcycle chain is a vital ingredient in making your bike smooth, quiet and efficient, so to prolong its life, it’s important to perform regular checks and maintenance. French motorcycle lubricant company Motul, distributed in Australia by Link International, sent us a check list and technical details for lubricating your chain. We’ve...
First Aid For Motorcyclists course organisers say they are often asked whether it is ok for a first-aider to give...
Even if you have no first-aid skills, there are several things you can do at a motorcycle crash scene to...
Every now and then we need to ride long distances and don’t have time for taking in scenery, challenging roads and long bench-racing sessions with mates. It’s not very enjoyable unless you’re one of those sadists in organisations such as Far Riders or the Iron Butt event where they ride...
Some riders worry about stopping to help at a crash scene because they are concerned about not having enough skills...
Modern motorcycles and helmet bluetooth systems could be depriving riders of that innate sense of mechanical sympathy with their bike....
Smartphone technology is helping riders stay alive with a host of emergency apps beat we should consider downloading. While emergency smartphone apps are a good aid, they should never replace a call to the emergency phone number. The emergency number is 000 in Australia, 911 in the US and 999...
Motorbike Writer is now a proud sponsor of the important First Aid for Motorcyclists course which is touring the country. CLICK...
The last thing you want to do is teach a novice rider all your bad habits built up over years...
First Aid for Motorcyclists principal instructor Roger Fance tells how his wife’s run-in on her Ducati Monster with a wallaby was one catalyst for their specialised motorcycle first-aid course. The wallaby came out of nowhere and jumped straight into the front wheel of Tracy’s motorbike. The morning was crisp and bright...
Bond University JD law student Kristoffer Diocampo looks at the legal implications of helmet camera injuries: Ambiguous Australian legislation makes it...
This motorcycle maintenance advice was provided by the RACQ to help riders keep their bike in good condition which is perhaps the...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to permit you to buy a second bike. Now the hard part starts: What to buy! This may already have been decided if your reasoning to your partner for a second...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike...
No matter where you travel, Iit is inevitable that you will come to roadworks where there is some gravel, which...
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...
Many rider trainers have claimed that standing up on a motorcycle lowers the centre of gravity and makes the bike...
There seems to be more confusion, rather than less, in the wake of Victoria following Queensland with wider helmet compliance...
Many motorcycle riders are unaware of the extent of dangerous blind spots around a truck or other large vehicle but new legislation hopes to make them safer for riders. London has introduced legislation banning trucks (lorries) over 3.5 tonnes that do not have special extended mirrors that reduce blind spots and make the roads...
If you haven’t seen Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman riding across the world on their big adventure bikes and wanted...
If you are riding through mountainous areas, you and your bike could suffer from altitude sickness. It’s an illness caused...
When it comes to motorcycles and wet weather, Murphy’s Law prevails. For those who don’t know, according to Google, Murphy’s Law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” And isn’t that typical of riders being caught out by the...
Riders are a tough and determined bunch, but we’re also a little bit stupid at times. Put your hand up...
While most riders change the mufflers on their new motorcycle first, the most important modification to any motorcycle is the...
Check out the hilarious video about being a pillion or “riding bitch”. Then read our serious tips on the joys of sharing your ride with someone else. My first pillion ride was also the first time I did the old ton (100mph or 160km/h) on a bike. It was 1974-ish and...
Riding and fishing should go hand in hand as many riders are also anglers and many anglers also like to...