October, 2008

Being smart about protection and looking cool isn’t mutually exclusive. Gone are the days when the cool motorcyclist didn’t wear a helmet. Today there are many cool motorcycle helmets to choose from.

If you’re someone who takes serious care of their bike, you should also take serious care in picking out your helmet. If you’re looking for the newest and coolest in helmet design, a metallic helmet may be right for you.

If you’re more interested in racing and speed, a racing helmet may be right for you. Created from a racing design to be both stylish and protective, this is definitely a cool motorcycle helmet design.

If you’re into graphics a design, there are many great graphic print helmets for you to choose from. You can get one with flames a traditional choice, or branch out into the many different styles to choose from.

There are many different designs for cool motorcycle helmets. Many riders like to go with an open face helmet. These have many different configurations, but all let you feel the wind in your face.

You can also find many cool motorcycle helmets that cover your full face. These are great for longer rides at higher speeds. Many also have the option of detaching the faceplate if you would like to ride without it.

If you like to ride with your kids, there are also many different kid sized helmets. These will help your kids to stay safe. They can be customized, or you can get them to match yours so you can both be safe together.

You are sure to find exactly the cool motorcycle helmet that you’re looking for. Not only will these helmets protect you, but they’ll also help you to show off your individual style and to look your best while you’re riding.

Mortal Skulls Motorcycle Club a Run for Awareness

Do you remember the Story of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia ? Carlie was the Little girl from Long Island NY who while staying with her Mother Down in Florida was Kidnapped and Murdered on Super Bowl Sunday, 2004. Her abduction was captured on video in front of the car wash where she was Kidnapped by Joseph P. Smith,Who has since been found Guilty of first-degree murder, sexual battery and kidnapping.

The story was carried nationwide and was heartbreaking to all who heard it. Now there is an old saying that every dark cloud has a silver lining and if that is true then the silver lining here is Matt Barbis, Carlie’s Cousin who started the Rose Brucia Educational Foundation (http://rosebrucia.org) with the Mission of reducing child abductions.

Matt goes around to Schools and preforms Puppet Shows and teaches children how to react and what to do if someone ever tries to adduct them. As you can imagine Matt’s Mission does not come without its costs and the Foundation runs on Donations from Groups,Individuals and Businesses.

Matt who Rides a Motorcycle had seen the good that Bikers on Long Island do to Raise Money for those in need, He wanted to Start a Motorcycle Run to help raise Money for the Foundation. A Motorcycle Run is a lot of work and Matt was Referred to the Mortal Skulls Motorcycle Club (http://Mortalskulls.com) Who do a Run and/or Benefit every year.

When the Mortal Skulls Motorcycle Club heard Matt’s story and what his Mission was they quickly decided that this would be the run and benefit they would be doing for many years to come.What better cause can there be then keeping Children Safe? said one of the Members.

For the past 3 years now on the Third Sunday in June the Mortal Skulls Motorcycle Club have hosted the run and raised money for the foundation, The run starts every year at the Bellmore NY Train station on Sunrise Hwy,with sign up from 10:30 am till 12 Noon, and has ended at local Long Island Bars with live Music, food,Appearances by local NY Celebrities and so much more. The recommended Donation for the event is $10 per person and Run Shirts are available for an additional $10 with every penny of the Proceeds going to the Rose Brucia Educational Foundation. The Mortal Skulls Motorcycle Club Thank all who have come out to help and Support the event every year! This Fundraiser has quickly grown into a huge Long Island NY event, With the continued Support of the Long Island biker world and appearances by Celebrates it will continue to grow for many years to come!!!

I am Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com

Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle rally 2008

We all know that when the first settlers came to America they where following a dream! What most do not know is that many of those dreams where inspired by paintings of the Catskill Mountains. At the beginning of this country’s history artists where mesmerized by the beauty of these mountains and painted many pictures of them. These pictures where sent and sold all over the world and they had a huge part in creating what later became know as the American dream.

Fast forward a couple Hundred years to September 10th through the 14th 2008 and now what draws hundreds of American Bikers every year to the Catskill Mountains is the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham and the Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally. This event which is a weekend get away for some and a week long party for others has just about everything a biker dreams of. Even though the Blackthorne Resorts grounds are large, they do fill up fast and Bikers reserve there Cabins, RV sites or Camp sites up to a year in advance just to make sure there is room for them on the grounds. (There are plenty of other resorts in the area who welcome the Biker overflow from the Blackthorne) Me and my Brother Mopar Tom arrived on Thursday Night and the first thing We did was to check out what seemed like a million vendors, Who where selling every thing from Motorcycle pins to fully Custom Motorcycles.Then of course it was time to grab some cold beverages. First drink was at the Tikki Bar by the large in-ground pool. The Second was at the Blackthorne’s on premise full service bar. Not wanting to over do it on my first night there (I would save that for my second night) I called it an early night at around 2am and was off to get some shut eye.

On Friday the fuse was lit and the weekend festivities got into full swing. I spent the entire day wandering around the Blackthorne checking out everything, drinking and partying with Hundreds of brand new and old friends. As the sun set and the Night began things just got even better! I watched Bikers take their Motorcycles up in the air and do Ariel Burn outs as I listened to the Music of Molly Hatchet LIVE !

The Nights at Blackthorne Run late and the Mornings come early! Some Choose to start their days off riding around the incredible Catskill Mountains, either in a group on a guided tour or by themselves with no destination at all. The roads in the Catskills go on forever and even after many years of riding them each trip still offers something new ! My favorite spot to ride to has been for many years Nicks Waterfall House in Gilboa, In my opinion no ride threw the Catskills is Complete with out a big burger and a beer at Nicks!

Others who don’t wake till the afternoon can spend their day’s at the Blackthorne checking out the vendors buying new Biker gear, Watching Rhett Rotten and his amazing vintage Wall of Death Motorcycle stunt show, Looking at the art work of Ron Finch, Placing their votes for their favorites in the Bike show, participating in the Bike games or enjoying a list of many other wickedly fun Biker activities. Saturday Night again offered Bikers more then they could handle plus Hot Female Spaghetti Wrestling, Live Ultimate Fighting bouts, Lots more live music and plenty of late night partying. On Sunday some Bikers headed home while others hung around for another day of fun including a pig roast!

I have been a biker all my life and to this day the bond of Brotherhood that is shared by bikers still amazes me. I’m not sure if the fact that the Blackthorne is a family resort every other week of the year has anything to do with it, But I found the feeling of Brotherhood and Family to be very strong at this event. When I can hangout and party with Bikers I have just met and feel like I have known them for Twenty years, It strongly reinforces all the reasons I love being a Biker!

I have left out many great things about the Blackthorne and its Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally, The reason for this is because if you missed this event you do not deserve to know all its secrets until you have attended it for yourself !!! Check out CatskillMountainThunder.com and reserve your spot for next years party today!

I’ll see you there! Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com

Motorcycle camping is a freeing and reaffirming way twist on traditional camping. And the camping accessory industry have tapped into that fact with the development and selling of pop-up campers that are small enough to be toted behind a motorcycle. These pop-up campers now come in different sizes, room for two or room for six, etc., making so that the motorcycle enthusiast can enjoy her/his trips through the countryside to a camping sites.

The Sturgis Festival in South Dakota is a showing of how prevalent motorcycle camping is. When hotels are booked so quickly for such an event takes place, motorcycle camping takes the worry out of finding a place to stay. Motorcycle campers can hitch anything from pop-up campers to homemade campers to the back of their ride because manufacturers are constructing these lodging materials with the motorcycle camper in mind. And motorcycle camping allows for people to socialize over their camping experiences as well as the bikes.

Bike camping grounds are located throughout most of the southern United States like Alabama and Georgia, but California has some as well. And this is not an exhaustive list. Some states, such as North Carolina, having organizations like the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground in actively seek out motorcycle enthusiasts. It is important that part of the plan to take a motorcycling excursion includes booking reservations in advance to make sure that a space will be free and available.

It is necessary on a motorcycle trip to bring along a sleeping bag, a tent, cookware and your plenty layers of clothes, among other things. Bring a camping trailer along to carry your gear but if you cannot afford one, then pack as lightly as possible. Motorcycle camping is not like regular camping in that you will not be able to bring along too large items. A tent and blankets are enough to roll up on the back of the bike. .And during a motorcycle camping trip, to cut down on so much carry-on items, bring enough clothes for a week and use laundromats in the nearby area of wherever you are to wash clothes. This is both economical and practical for such an excursion.

Once out in the open country and wild, a motorcycle gives its rider the freedom to go anywhere and set up camp easily. And the speed with which you can pack up and move on to the next campsite on a motorcycle is rivaled by no other camp related transportations.

Thousands of cars are seized by customs, police and the government yearly. Seized cars are often auctioned at a steal price. You can patronize auctions to get a cheaply prices used car.

If you are looking for a used car, you can start by asking friends or colleagues if they want to sell their cars. You will be surprised how many will say they want to sell theirs. After all, if you don’t ask, you can’t know.

Sometimes, used car auctions feature higher priced cars because of bidding competitions. To avoid bidders competition in a used car auction, know what you want and set a particular amount that you can afford to spend on the car that you want. If you aren’t a strong willed person, you may find yourself in debt after attending a used care auction and bidding for a car you can’t afford.

Are you looking to sell your car? You can put up the ad for it in your local newspaper. A fantastic place to get information about used car sales is in the classified section of newspapers. Keeping in constant touch with your local car dealer can also help to get you the right used car.

Do not go for off lease cars when you are thinking about purchasing a used car or else you will risk spending your hard earned cash on extra repairs. A survey conducted by an oil company five years ago showed that about fifty percent of off lease cars had their odometers tampered with.

You can be sure that any used car you are purchasing which has been certified is one that is of the highest quality. A certified used car will have a label on the window which states that the car has passed the most rigorous examination and has been guaranteed by the manufacturers themselves. Certified used cars are the safest used cars to invest your money in because they are certified.

When buying your used car on eBay, it’s important for you to be very careful. As reputable as eBay is, there are often criminals who are there with only one purpose – defraud as many people as possible.

It is Important that you buy a second hand car for yourself so that you can check it out by yourself. Never send someone else to buy a second hand car for you or you may be sorry when the person brings a tow truck along with the car he or she picked up for you.

GUARDIANS OF EVIL (LJ James Biker Movie Idea)

I have been writing for years I have a few Biker book, Movie and even Biker Cartoon ideas. Because I have to be careful about posting them on-line so they do not get stolen I haven’t posted any. This is a very small part and just the beginning of a story I have been working on. It takes place in a world where our Government and the Police have become completely Corrupt. All the Motorcycle Clubs had been framed and blamed by the police for all the Crime and problems to cover and shift everyone’s attention from what our Government had been up to. When everything had fallen apart and America had fallen into the hands of the corrupt and Criminals where now running everything, There was no one left to turn to. The Bikers the world had been told to fear, Who had been shown as the ones who where evil, Decided it was time to turn the tables and they started the Motorcycle Club GUARDIANS OF EVIL in order to start to bring Justice back to the world. The idea of the character of Kyle is something along the lines of a mix of Dartanian in the three Musketeers and Bruce Wayne from Batman . He will become one of them, But first he must learn, And the Adventure Begins!!!

GUARDIANS OF EVIL

Scene 1

The Sky was dark and cloudy and a slight mist of rain started to fall on Kyle Star Jr’s face mixing with the tears that fell freely from his dark brown eyes, How appropriate though Kyle as he looked over the freshly dug hole that his fathers casket had been lowered into just hours before. With no raincoat or umbrella He was soon soaked and his shoulder length brown hair clung to his face. Everyone else had left long ago, his and his fathers, Friends Family and Fans had Hugged him and said things to Kyle to comfort him but they where like ghosts to him an he felt and heard nothing of what they said. Kyle looked around the cemetery and saw there where still three News vans there waiting. He knew they would want to talk to him, After all he was the son of the worlds greatest Motorcycle racer and at 6′ 160 lbs he was the spitting image of his now late Father. He knew now that his Father was gone all everyone wanted to know was if He would be taking his Fathers place on the Race Track! Let them wait though Kyle, as he could not bear to leave his Fathers graveside yet. He knew that when he left the graveside the life he had once known would be gone forever. His father had been everything to him. His best Friend, his Mentor and his Hero. Kyle had never known his Mother and now at just 18 years old he found himself alone and on his own. The whole World had seen his Father die on the racetrack that day as he raced that one last time. He was far ahead in the lead and no others in the race where even close to him when He suddenly “lost control” of his motorcycle Crashing into the wall at close to 200 Miles an hour. Kyle had ran to help his Father but there was nothing he or anyone could do, A legend was gone, Kyle Star Sr had died instantly!

Kyle Jr Heard a voice whisper his name bringing him out of his dream like state. He looked up to see the Reporters face; he had seen her many times before on TV. She was not just any reporter but some well known big shot. She had interviewed Kyle’s Father more then once over the many years of his racing career, but at this moment she was just another Ghost to Kyle. “What do you want?” he asked her Kyle I’m sorry to bother you at this very sad time She said. But the world wants to know what you are going to do next after your father’s accident, Will you take his place? Will you race? Kyle’s faced turned red his eyes grew wide with tears, he looked different even his voice seemed to change as he looked at her and said. The crash was NO Accident My Father was Murdered and I Know who is responsible! As Kyle looked straight into the Camera he spoke words that he would live to regret, “I will be coming for you!” Turning and looking at the reporter Kyle shouted “How’s that for an exclusive” Then he turned and walked away as the sky opened up and the rain started to come down hard!

Scene 2

A Taxi Pulled up in front of the bar and Kyle Jr threw a handful of cash at the driver not even Bothering to count it. It had been 6 Months since his fathers Funeral and the man who stepped out of the Cab looked very little like the Man who had cried for hours by his Fathers graveside. Kyle now looked mean and rough a short beard on his face and his uncombed hair was covered by a Black dew-rag. The suit he had worn at his fathers funeral was now replaced with a t-shirt, leather vest, Blue jeans and work Boots. Kyle looked at the run down looking bar on the corner called “The Hoggs Penn” A clever play on The old Harley Nic Name, He though to himself. He saw about 20 Bikes parked out front, Most of them where Harley’s But he could see a few other Brands mixed in with the pack. This is it he though my fathers Killer is inside and soon one of us will be dead. He could hear the song Welcome to the Jungle By Guns an Roses blasting from the Juke box inside as he walked up to the door, opened it an walked inside. There was a large dirty looking Biker working the door in a cut off T-shirt with some Bike shops name on it. The Guys arms where Huge and covered in Tattoos. You got some ID there boy? He asked Kyle. How’s this? Kyle asked as he Placed a one Hundred dollar Bill on the table next to the Man. Looks good to me he said with a Smile as he put the cash in his pocket. Have fun JR he laughed as Kyle looked around the loud Smokey bar. The walls where covered in Biker posters and Hundreds of different stickers from Bike Shops, other Bars and Club Support stickers. The place was packed with many large Bikers; some had patches on their back showing they belonged to one club or another. There where five really great looking girls in very tight skimpy outfits Dancing on the Bar, on a different night in a different time I might have really enjoyed this place he though, as the first smile in a long time crossed his face. The smile only lasted a second as some drunk walked into him growling “watch where I’m walking boy” as he went past walking to the back of the bar heading towards the bathroom.

Kyle started thinking maybe I’m in over my head here as he saw most of these Bikers where much larger then him. One large Biker standing by the corner of the bar really stood out to Kyle, The guy had to be at least 6′ft 10in tall and over 300 lbs all of it muscle, he was wearing a long Black leather trench coat that went to about an inch from the floor, He had long golden blond hair that made him standout even more in a dark bar. Kyle felt as if this man was trying to warn him with his eyes. Kyle suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder and was spun around, he felt the wind get knocked out of him as he was punched in the gut harder then he had thought possible. Four large Bikers grabbed him and pulled him towards two large doors in the back of the Bar. One of the Men kicked open the doors that lead to an alley out back. They dragged Kyle threw the doors and then tossed him to the ground. As he looked up he saw a large muscular Bald Black man about 6ft 2inches tall, wearing a black leather vest way to small for him. He had no shirt on underneath showing the world just how many muscles he had, lighting a cigar. He smiled at Kyle and then kicked him hard in his gut knocking the wind out of him once more. Boy you are about to learn a very valuable life lesson, unfortunately you isn’t going to live long enough for it to do you no good! Boy you never tell your enemy you are coming for him! An you go an do it on National TV. What was you thinking? Yeah said Kyle while trying to catch his breath. I realized that was probably not a good idea about two seconds after I did it. Kyle got a very serious look on his face as he said; I’m here to kill you Bob! You know that Right? Kyle stood up and pulled out a gun with the speed of an old west gun fighter. Badass Bob huh? How bad you feel right now with a Gun pointed at your head? Actually Boy I feel just fine! A split second later before Kyle could pull the trigger he found himself back on the ground with a large throbbing bump on the back of his head, one of Bob’s men had hit him hard with a crowbar. Kyle felt himself slowly passing out and the world going black around him, He could see Bob and his men standing over him smiling, they all had Guns in their hands. This is it Kyle though to himself now I die and my Fathers killer goes free! Just don’t seem right, where is the Justice in this world? Just Before the world went completely black and Kyle passed out, He could have sworn he saw a streak of Gold pass overhead and heard the sounds of someone fighting!

Scene 3

As Kyle woke he could feel a throbbing in his head,He could feel a large bump with his hand on the back of his head where he had been hit. He was laying on a couch in a room that was very bright. As he rolled over to look around the room he spoke the words “Where am I”. He was Surprised when he got the answer, Your still in the land of the living, So I would not worry about anything else right now! As Kyle looked to see who had spoken the words, he could see it was the large Golden haired man he had thought was warning him at the Bar. As Kyle looked around the room he could see there where other people in the room with them, They all looked like hardcore Bikers and on one of the walls he could see a banner hanging, on it where the words GUARDIANS OF EVIL MC ..

L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com

This is just the beginning I hope, I’m looking to see if there is any Studio’s, Publishers excreta…. looking to fund this project!!!

The horrendous rise in gas prices is causing quite a stir among car users, not only in the United States, but all over the world. Gas prices have risen from less than two dollars to a whopping three to four dollars a gallon. Its quite easy to see why car users are very particular about saving gas when you look at the exorbitant prices of gas these days. The good news however is that it’s now possible to save on gas, if you know how to.

A ten percent loss of gas can be registered by car drivers who drive at 65mph than car drivers who drive at 57mph. If you want to improve the fuel economy of your car, drive at the right speed. Driving too fast increases your car’s tendency to jackrabbit and therefore increases the rate at which you lose gas.

Gas credit cards consist mainly of those that cover only the purchase of gas products and those that cover the purchase of both gas and non gas products. Brand gas credit cards often come with better rebate rates than non branded credit cards and are therefore ideal for the purpose of saving gas costs.

You can save gas by adding a good fitting gas cap for your gas tank. More gas is lost to ill fitting gas caps than it is to evaporation. If the cap of your gas tank fits it too loosely, get one that does fit in order to save gas.

Comparing gas prices around will help you determine which one is the cheapest and nearest to you. GasBuddy.com enables you to check up gas prices within and outside your vicinity. Ensure that you patronize only cheap gas stations within your area as you will be wasting unnecessary gas driving miles away from your home in search of cheap gas.

When you want to park your car, don’t park under the sun or you will lose some of your gas to evaporation. Look for a cool shade to park in anytime you want to park your car so as to avoid gas evaporation. When you purchase gas in cooler atmospheres, you will find that it becomes denser and lasts longer.

Take your car for regular mechanic check-ups and you will definitely enjoy gas savings. Also, when you are driving, wind up your windows so that your car won’t have to consume more gas trying to combat drag wind.

Gas prices are going to continue rising whether we like it or not. If you want to combat gas prices effectively, you should strive to use your car less by walking, riding or taking the bus once in a while. The neighborhood carpool can also help you save extra costs on gas.

Even when you are purchasing a used car online, you have to be careful so that you don’t get ripped off. Do not purchase a used car that you have never laid your eyes on. Always try out a used car to see how you can relate with it before you purchase it.

Buying a used car at an auction is often a way to get a used car cheaper. You can get a used car at a police organized auction or a government organized auction. Not all used car auctions are organized by trustworthy people; so a lot of caution is imperative here.

You don’t need to have a mechanic tag along with you to the venue of a used car sale because you can inspect a car for yourself. you should be able to determine the state or quality of a used car by looking at factors such as the paint job, the body work and the tyres. More often than not, the odometer of a used car can determine its quality.

Using the internet to search for the car that you want requires some form of precision and order. If you have not made a decision about the kind of car that you want to purchase, searching the internet will only serve to confuse you the more. Once you know the used car you want to buy, you can easily type in the particulars online and come up with a matching list of cars.

According to car specialists, a car depreciates by twenty percent the instant it is bought and driven out of the car park. Each year, cars depreciate by twenty percent hence the reason why most cars are sold at half their original price when they are being resold. As a car owner seeking to sell your car, you should know that you won’t make much profit on it because of the nature of cars to lose their value fast.

You can be sure that any used car you are purchasing which has been certified is one that is of the highest quality. A certified used car will have a label on the window which states that the car has passed the most rigorous examination and has been guaranteed by the manufacturers themselves. Certified used cars are the safest used cars to invest your money in because they are certified.

Always seek the opinion of a car expert before you purchase a used car. Used car experts help you to find the best used car deal for you. Without knowledge about used cars, you may be unable to find the best one for yourself.

On a general note, most people prefer used cars because they are cheaper. I don’t blame them because one should save money anytime possible, especially on purchases such as cars.

A simple plan consisting of what to use your car for and what not to use it for can help you save gas. It’s not everyone who calls you that you should visit. It’s not every public function that you should visit. And it’s not every latest restaurant or shopping mart that you should drive to. Learn to drive less and save more gas.

A ten percent loss of gas can be registered by car drivers who drive at 65mph than car drivers who drive at 57mph. If you want to improve the fuel economy of your car, drive at the right speed. Driving too fast increases your car’s tendency to jackrabbit and therefore increases the rate at which you lose gas.

One common way the gas is lost is through wound down windows, while driving. When you leave your windows down in the course of driving, you create drag wind which pulls back your car and causes extra gas to be lost in the process. To save gas, wind up your windows while driving.

The best place to search for cheap gas price is on the internet. With websites such as Gasbuddy.com you can find cheap gas prices within your vicinity. When you search for cheap gas prices on the internet you save both time and money.

Thanks to the Internet and the possibility of making money working from home on the Internet, you can now save a lot on gas. If this is something worth considering, I want to assure you that it’s not only possible to make money working from home on the Internet, but it’s also a great way to make a fortune. Go online right away and find out how to make money on the Internet. Lots of opportunities abound that you should consider.

If you leave your air conditioner on when you are driving, you are bound to place an extra demand on your car which it will meet by burning extra gas. To save gas therefore, turn the air conditioner in your car on only when the windows are wound up so as to avoid any extra demand to consume gas.

According to the department of energy, each time you drive over 60mph, you lose 25 cents per gallon of gas on every five miles. As surprising as it seems, sticking to the legal driving limit enables you to save gas. When it comes to road rules, obedience can help you save gas and increase your car’s mileage.

The normal driving limit for car drivers that want to save gas is 55mph. You can save up to ten percent on your car’s fuel economy by staying within driving limits. The driving limits of a car determines how fast it will consume gas.

Though car drivers may balk, there are some real benefits to motorcycling. First off, the driver remains connected to his environment. The continuous need to stay composed requires a motorcyclist be alert at all times. His or her margin for error is very narrow and there is a life-and-death need to be present. This is often portrayed as a kind of meditative state at 60 miles an hour.

This harmonious state would be far more attractive if there were no one else on the road. Cars, trucks, pedestrians, and even other motorcycles, have to be taken into consideration. Most traffic fatalities involve motorcyclists. The factors behind these deaths can be attributed to two main factors. The first is the visibility of the motorcyclist. Often they are not noticed and suffer from blind lane changes. The second is a loss of balance, which principally occurs during turns.

There are some steps motorcyclists can take to minimize their chances of injury or accidents. Since visibility is a main concern, motorcycles must be visible to other motorists. This can be as simple as keeping the headlight on at all times or even flying an iridescent flag or streamer. Thwarting injuries boils down to having a full set of personal protective equipment. First and foremost, among the assortment of pieces of equipment, is a helmet. Its benefits are self-evident. Leather or Kevlar-reinforced gloves, jackets, and pants are all critical for preventing injury. It is usually not the fall from the motorcycle that causes injury, rather it is the asphalt itself. Additionally, a pair of sturdy boots will help prevent damage to the feet and ankles.

Other than equipment and enhanced visibility, it is recommended that all motorcyclists take a driving course with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Understanding the concept of counter steering is vital to preventing a loss of control. The main culprit in turning accidents is a lack of understanding of basic physics. Essentially, the concept of counter steering requires leaning the motorcycle away from the turn direct to shift the pivot point out from under the center of the cycle’s mass. This requires turning away from the direction you want to turn in. Without proper instruction, this can be very counter-intuitive to new riders.

These safety measures are calculated to help you stay safe and enjoy your ride. If speed is a key part to your enjoyment, be sure to have your motorcycle regularly inspected. It is possible many components could loosen over time and principally at high rates of speed. Proper servicing should be a constant concern. Moreover, make sure your motorcycle license is up-to-date. Protect yourself physically and legally from any unforeseen motorcycle accident.