Short Riders and Commuters Rejoice – 2015 Yamaha FZ-09 20,000 Mile Long-Term Review I bought my 2015 FZ-09 in March 2016 and it had about 10 miles on it. I ride about 450 miles a week – mostly commuting – …
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Riding motorcycles is something only motorcyclists understand. This holds true to even Roger. Roger is a homeless man I met at Culvers at I-17 and Peoria. I met Roger because I saw a very unique trailer
They are at the intersection often. Homeless folks, holding signs indicating their needs. It’s challenging to know if those folks are really in need and one wonders if given money, will they use it for drugs or alcohol or something …
Road hazards and motorcycles do not mix. And when it’s a magic road debris it’s even a bigger challenge. Here some road debris seems to appear out of nowhere, but fortunately the rider has a safe following distance and was …
Motorcycle Melee wants all riders to avoid motorcycle crashes and live to ride as long as possible. In this episode of Motorcycle Melee’s Collision Avoidance Tips to Live By we talk about stopping at stop signs, what to look for …
You’ve been there. Riding down a multi-lane road and a vehicle suddenly swerves into your lane. Their response is often, “Sorry, I didn’t see you.” Today’s Proactive Collision Avoidance Top of the Day is to use your situational awareness to …
For people who ride to and from work, the 2015 Yamaha FZ-09 may be a good option. I bought my FZ-09 in March 2016 and in just 4 months have logged over 7,000 miles. The main drawback for commuters on …
Riding a motorcycle incurs significantly increased risk. One way to mitigate those risks is riding a safe motorcycle. Here’s a 45-second pre-ride safety check that may increase your confidence in your bike’s condition by helping you understand some key elements …
“What’chya doing dad?” Watching motorcycle crash videos. “That’s morbid!” This was a brief conversation I had with my adult daughter while she was visiting us from Maine a few weeks ago. I was sitting on the couch on a lazy …
Finding the right motorcycle gear or services is usually challenging. How do you know what your getting will meet your needs? The folks at BikeMinds.com offer a solution for this search–they call it “Ratings and Reviews.” Here’s more information about …