Practice Sharp Turns on a Motorcycle
Sharp Turns:
Practice techniques needed to make sharp turns.
Practice Sweeping Motorcycle Turns
Normal Turns:
Focus on refining your approach to turns by practicing smooth throttle and brake control, helping you build confidence in making turns with precision.
Practicing Basic Motorcycle Turns
Basic Turns:
Build better turning technique by practicing smooth, controlled turns.
Practicing Weaves on a Motorcycle
Weaves:
Improve your bike control and stability as you weave through markers, focusing on handling at lower speeds (clutch control and friction zone use).
Practicing Motorcycle Stops
Stops:
Practice stopping smoothly and quickly at varying speeds, working on building better control with your braking technique.
Choosing A Place To Practice Motorcycle Skills
Choosing a Practice Area:
Find a safe and open space to practice, like a quiet parking lot free of hazards and traffic. Measure your area, use stable markers, and always get permission to use a practice area.
Prepare to Practice Your Motorcycle Skills
Prepare to Practice:
Practice essential drills to build your confidence and precision on the bike, from basic stops and turns to more advanced maneuvers like tight circles and zigzags. These exercises will help you sharpen your skills and prepare for real-world riding situations.
Travel by Motorcycle
A three-part series.
Paper map, phone app or GPS? Which is right for you?
This is a topic that can result in hours of conversation when discussing with seasoned motorcycle travelers. In the end, most riders find the method, or combination of methods that work best for them.
Travel by Motorcycle
A three-part series.
One element of motorcycle travel that can confuse those planning their first trip is the issue of luggage.
What is too much?
What is not enough?
To learn more, we once again asked our Motorcycle Safety Foundation Facebook followers for their advice on luggage and packing for a multi-day motorcycle ride.
Travel by Motorcycle
A three-part series.
Like learning to ride a motorcycle, taking a motorcycle trip can be daunting. But like taking a motorcycle course and building your riding skills, the effort is worth it. Recently, we asked our social media followers what advice they would give to riders new to multi-day moto travel. Here’s what they said.