It’s time to become an aggressive rider

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:21:57-05:00

It’s time to become an aggressive rider. Not on the street, of course, but, under controlled conditions. That means your favorite parking lot. With the downturn in the economy, finding a deserted parking lot is pretty easy. The exercise I’m about to lay out for you needs to be...

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ABS: Stop It, Now

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:23:02-05:00

At the present time, there is a new study being conducted on motorcycle crashes and their causes. The last time such a study was conducted was back in the late 70’s, early 80’s and is known as the Hurt Study; named after the recently departed Dr. Hurt. (Do a...

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Is Counter Steering Instinctual

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:23:42-05:00

Is Counter Steering Instinctual There’s only one aspect of riding a motorcycle properly where your instinct is actually correct.  Actually, semi-instinctual, that’s counter steering.  Before I go any further I’ll define what’s commonly known as counter steering. I actually prefer the term “push steering” since it’s a lot less confusing.  What...

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Traction

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:23:56-05:00

Traction, or the lack, there of. I was recently asked by a young lady if the exercises in my video could be practiced on grass. If you’re not familiar, my video consists of a series of tight turns that require the motorcycle to be leaned over near its limits. The...

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Modifying Your Motorcycle

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Ride Like A Pro2014-05-25T18:05:57-04:00

When and if you decide to modify your motorcycle, always keep Isaac Newton in mind. No, not the cookie inventor, that was Harvey Newton, a distant cousin of Isaac’s. Isaac Newton was the physicist who discovered that “for every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction”. What does...

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