Contributed post for our North American readers A motorcycle is an intricate machine composed of many parts. These should all...
Contributed article If you are single with no direct dependents such as children or other close relatives, then it won’t...
Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider Brendan Sellers, 30, of Adelaide is wearing bright red and white leathers and is on a bright red Kawasaki Ninja on a clear and sunny day, the Honda sedan driver...
(Contributed post) Experienced riders and newcomers alike often feel like their ride could use a more personal kind of upgrade....
Contributed post for our important American readers Ah, America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. But...
In the wake of a damning report that says one in five wooden bridges in Australia is in need of repair, we have compiled five tips on how riders should tackle these bridges safely. Dangers for riders consist of rotting planks, exposed nails and spikes, and longitudinal planks that can...
Victorian Police have withdrawn a fine against a rider for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle...
Riders injured in a crash that was not their fault may still have to accept some of the blame if...
If you are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on it, has been written off in a crash or has been damaged in a flood or storm. Buyers used to check the state-based REVS (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) or VSR...
If you want to maintain your motorcycle in good condition in between services, you need the right tools for the...
What is the best transmission for a motorcycle: chain, belt or shaft drive? Some say motorcycle riders only wear black t-shirts...
Queensland is the only state that allows edge filtering on some roads and now riders have been granted further leniency when the speed limit is temporarily changed. Lane filtering was introduced in 2015 under the former Liberal State Government, thanks to lobbying by the Motorcycle Riders Association of Queensland. The...
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road...
How do you define good motorcycle insurance? Do you think that the best rate is always the cheapest rate? If...
A Victorian rider is challenging a fine for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet as he claims the internal certificate label makes it compliant. Alasdair “Ted” Cameron says he was pulled over in April 2018 on his 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S about 200m from his...
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection has been launched to give riders a guide to the safety...
Returned riders are those who had got a motorcycle licence as a teenager or twentysomething, then stopped riding while they...
Many riders and custom bike builders “bob” the tail of their motorcycle for a tidier appearance, but are they legal? We’ve heard of police harassing riders over their motorcycle tails and mudguards, and issuing fines for non-compliance. But what exactly is compliant? And do the police even know! In 2014,...
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his...
Most riders have dumped a bike at some time in their riding career while trying to do a tight turn....
Most people who drop a motorcycle are embarrassed and a little shaken and don’t pick up their bike the proper way. While it may be important to pick up the bike straight away to avoid being a danger to other traffic, you could damage your back or your bike if...
Do you know what the codes on the sides of your tyres mean, what sort of tyres you are riding...
Just how loud is your motorcycle helmet and what damage is it doing to your ears? Medical authorities tell us...
Public opinion polls on speed cameras consistently find they are revenue-raisers, prompting motorists to attack them or take unusual, sometimes illegal, measures to avoid them. There are many reports from around the world of speed cameras being attacked and many websites that sell “proven methods” for avoiding them. Attack methods...
NSW will join Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia with a new road rule requiring all motorists to slow down...
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Riders should head out into the country this weekend and spend their money in rural areas to help drought-stricken communities, but they should also be aware that motorcycle exhausts can startle horses. If you see a farmer or a recreational rider on a horse by the side of the road,...
Arbitrary handlebar height restrictions have created an excuse for police to conduct a witch-hunt to harass riders, says Zane Walton...
If you’re out looking at buying a second-hand motorcycle this weekend, no doubt you will check the odometer reading to...
Three defendants charged with speeding detected by police on LIDAR guns have had their fines overturned, prompting a call for riders to challenge any speeding fines they believe are incorrect. South Australian Ride to Review spokesman Tim Kelly says the SA Supreme Court judgements indicate that the handheld guns can...
Sponsored post If you are thinking of going on a long-distance drive on a motorcycle, there’s a lot of things...
Sponsored post Whether it’s for financial reasons or because you’ve become attached to your two-wheel friend, you may be wondering...
Sponsored post If you want to ride your motorcycle faster and a turn heads at the same time, you need more than just the stock setup. While aftermarket parts and upgrades vary greatly in price, here are our top 10 picks to improve performance and looks … 1) Mirrors Mirrors...
Sponsored post The motorcycle experience is much more nuanced than driving a car. How your bike responds has a lot...
Sponsored post If you need personal transport but are conscious of the costs, a motorcycle generally offers more bang for...
There is a variety of gestures riders can use to signal to people in their pack or other riders sharing the same route that make riding safer and more effective. Apart from hand gestures, you can use your leg, the motorcycle horn or your headlights. Before reading further on, click...
Contributed post Nothing beats Harley-Davidsons for touring. Long road trips are just better with a Harley. Its long wheelbase, combined...
Some riders on an overseas motorcycle tour prefer a guide from their native country while others prefer a tour guide...
Buying a new motorcycle for a newbie is an important step in life. Whether you have been waiting for this purchase for several years or just come up with a thought of buying a motorcycle in two days, you still need to pay close attention to too many intricacies in...
If you’re so short you or your partner can’t reach the pillion pegs, Alaskan riders Rich and Rosanne Gressett have...