Do you play up on the first day and night of a long motorcycle trip and then suffer the second-day...
Tips on how to correctly file a motorcycle accident claim in the United States, compiled by New Hampshire motorcycle accident...
There have been many You Tube videos showing riders copping the worst of a road rage incident, but in this case, the rider does seem to avoid the worst. https://youtu.be/SiQEA837SuU The incident occurred on the 14 Freeway near Santa Clarita in California this week. What we don’t see is what...
Canadian couple Diana and Loren Schroff of Brisbane are addicted to long distance motorcycle travel around Australia and their native...
A simple lane filtering rule change could save the lives of riders who filter to the front of traffic at...
A British survey has found that riding a motorcycle makes you safer on a bicycle and vice versa, while other surveys show riders are the safest motorists. The latest survey, commissioned by British motorbike insurance company Carole Nash found that 58% said being a motorcyclist helped them to be safer on...
A high incidence of motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Queensland has prompted the RACQ to issue a double-sided flyer about...
After a long ride on some dusty roads over the weekend it’s time to give the bike a thorough washing...
Hiking, or at least a short walk in the bush, is a great way to add some adventure to your next motorcycle ride. Riders love the great outdoors, often stopping to take in the view, before hitting the road again. However, there have been many times when I have stopped...
Do you have a name for your motorbike or refer to it as a male or female? You are not...
Motorbike owners believe their bikes are simply treasures, but when it comes time to upgrade and sell, your bike’s resale...
Fatality Free Friday founder Russell White has called on motorcyclists to be ride defensively and for other motorists to look out for vulnerable road users. The award-winning road safety program established in 2007 asks motorists to make a pledge to be safe. So far, more than 165,000 have taken the pledge, including...
A rider who hit the back of a car that cut in front of him without looking has posted the crash...
Motorcycle manufacturers are extending service intervals in a bid to woo customers looking for cheaper maintenance, but should you change...
Your motorcycle horn is there for a reason, but are you using it enough, too much, is it loud enough or too loud? How often do you use your motorcycle horn? Do you even remember the last time you used it? Standard motorcycle horns are usually puny and tinny sounding,...
In a near half century of riding, Bill Davidson, great grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson, has had only...
To all car drivers, Lane filtering is legal almost right across Australia, allowing riders to slip through stationary and slow-moving...
Loud motorcycle exhausts are not causing as much noise pollution as tyre noise from large volumes of traffic. That’s according to a World Health Organisation report that found traffic-related noise pollution accounts for over one million “healthy years” lost annually to ill health, disability or early death in Europe. The report...
One of the many reasons people choose a motorcycle for their daily commute is its inherent fuel economy. A modern 250cc...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes...
They say there is no replacement for displacement, but a recent ride on a couple of bigger Harley-Davidson models made me think otherwise. Like most motorcycle manufacturers, Harley updates their bikes by making bigger and more powerful engines. The latest update is the Milwaukee Eight 107-cube (1753cc) up from the...
Australian and European helmet standards allow tinted visors that filter only half the available light, yet car windows can be...
Just about every dog loves to dangle its tongue in the wind and Tex the Toowoomba trike-riding dog is no...
A young rider has successfully defended a fine for standing on the footpegs after NSW police deemed it unsafe. Over the past couple of years, all Australians states have changed the road rules to allow motorcycle riders to stand on the footpegs, with the caveat “when it is safe to do so”, or...
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more...
Short riders have always been disadvantaged by the fact that bikes are designed for tall riders, although that has changed...
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the signs,” sang Five Man Electric Band in 1971. More than 45 years later, there are still signs blocking the scenery and breaking our minds. Let’s just hope they don’t break our...
Lane filtering laws now extend to four states and one territory in Australia and lane splitting in California in the...
A lawyer might be a necessary evil after a motorcycle crash, especially if it is your first crash, it wasn’t...
Just because your bike won’t start doesn’t mean the battery is flat and trying to jump, bump or push-start the bike can actually damage it and cause you injury. RACQ tech boss and Suzuki Bandit tragic Steve Spalding warns against jumping straight into jump starting your bike. Checks before jump...
Lane filtering extends to South Australia from April 15, 2017, when the state joins Queensland, NSW, Victoria and the ACT in allowing the...
Any machinery that uses hydraulics must have an oil filter to sieve and get rid of contaminants (dirt mostly) that...
If police are fining riders for wearing helmet cameras, how can police wear them without breaking the road rules? The question has been asked by Australian Motorcycle Council representative Guy Stanford who says SOME police are misinterpreting the helmet standards and applying them to riders to harass them. “They don’t...
The most dangerous place to ride a motorcycle is in traffic, according to statistics, but it can still be fun...
If you use a mobile phone while riding, or even if you pull over to make a call, you could...
Governments are continuing to push ethanol fuel on the market, despite the fact that it can damage some motorcycle engines. In Australia, Queensland and NSW force service stations to supply a certain percentage of E10 (10% ethanol blend) fuel. In the US, there are moves to push that blend from...
What would you do if your child asked if they could buy a motorcycle? Would you do cartwheels or would...
Double demerit points apply in certain holidays in NSW, the ACT and WA, but do they apply to the licences...
One of the great joys and advantages of riding a motorcycle is being able to quickly, efficiently and safely overtake slower vehicles. However, there are right and wrong ways to do it. It would seem like a fairly simple task, but many riders get it wrong from both safety and...
Selecting your first bike is important as a good experience will lead to a lifetime of joy, while a bad...