Riding a motorcycle is all about precision, control, and safety—especially when it comes to cornering. One of the most misunderstood techniques in motorcycling is trail braking. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should close the throttle or keep it steady while using the front brake before a turn, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down. The Evolution of Riding Techniques ...

A Guide to Safer and More Confident Riding Leaning on a motorcycle—just the thought of it can make some riders nervous. It’s not uncommon to see that untouched strip of rubber on the edges of a tire, commonly referred to as chicken strips. In France, they call them les bandages de la peur—“the bandages of fear.” But are they truly ...

If you’re trying to integrate trail braking into your riding but keep hitting a frustrating snag—finding yourself over-slowing into corners and losing your flow—you’re not alone. Many riders encounter this issue, where they go to the brakes out of nervousness, slow too much, and then have to get back on the throttle just to maintain momentum. The good news? There’s ...

If you’ve never driven a car with a stick shift, the idea of managing a clutch can seem intimidating. You might have heard snarky comments like, “If you can’t figure out a clutch, you shouldn’t ride a motorcycle.” Let’s ignore the gatekeepers for a moment and get to the heart of the matter: understanding the clutch. Whether you’re new to ...

Game Changer or Gimmick? Until recently, the motorcycle transmission has remained, effectively the same.  For sure there were a few outliers along the way, like the Hondamatic.    The traditional, sequential, constant mesh, manual motorcycle transmission has been around forever probably because they are proven and simple.  Squeezing the clutch, pulls on a cable, which pulls this little arm, which rotates a rod ...

It’s the best day in any rider’s life—New Bike Day! Whether it’s your first motorcycle or your third, the thrill of bringing a new machine home never gets old. Today, I’m sharing the top three things I do with every new motorcycle the moment it arrives. These steps are essential to protecting your investment, customizing it to your needs, and ...