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    Motorcycle Riding Tips for Women

    Recreational Vehicles May 10, 2019

    More women are hitting the streets on two wheels. There are nearly 7 million of them, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, making up more than one-quarter of overall riders. And they also account for 10 percent of all motorcycle owners. To encourage more women to ride, Nationwide Insurance and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame...

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    The Hottest Gear for Riding Your Motorcycle in the Cold

    Motorcycles January 2, 2015

    When temperatures skid to below freezing, you don’t need to garage your motorcycle until spring. You just need gear and gadgets designed for cold-weather riding. Like these: Gear Rather than pile on the layers, get better layers. Motorcycle gear with innovative materials, used by the likes of BMW and Rukka, adapt to the weather to...

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    How to Get Your Motorcycle License

    Motorcycles September 28, 2022

    You’ve officially decided you want a motorcycle, but where do you begin? It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the costs, different state requirements, safety courses, permits, exams and more. We can help you navigate the road from permits and practice to riding gear and choosing a bike. The cost of a motorcycle license After passing...

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    How to Change a Motorcycle Tire

    Motorcycles February 19, 2021

    You’ve planned a motorcycle road trip for weeks, but when you open the garage door, you see it. Your motorcycle has a flat. For an experienced rider who knows how to change a motorcycle tire, this might be a simple fix. If you’re not sure, it helps to learn what to do to replace your...

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    How to Ride a Motorcycle in 11 Steps

    Motorcycles September 8, 2020

    Riding a motorcycle can be a freeing and fun experience. But before you cruise off into the sunset, you need to learn to ride a motorcycle first. There’s a lot to keep in mind, so follow our 11 steps on how to ride a motorcycle to get a grasp on some of the fundamentals.  1....

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    How to Jump-Start a Motorcycle

    Family & Life June 4, 2020

    Fewer things are more disappointing than getting ready for a casual ride or just trying to head home from work — only to find out your motorcycle won’t start. There’s a wide range of reasons this can happen, but the likely cause is a drained or dead battery. Knowing how to test your battery and...

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    Motorcycle Road Trip Planning Checklist

    Motorcycles May 4, 2020

    There’s no denying motorcycle road trips can be a fun-filled adventure. But for motorcyclists, road tripping is not as simple as gassing up the car and heading off to your destination. There’s also a big difference between motorcycling along a local highway on a Sunday afternoon and traversing hundreds of miles on a cross-state journey....

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    How to Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Spring

    Motorcycles March 9, 2020

    As winter snow starts to melt and icy roadways clear up under sunny spring skies, navigating streets and highways is a much more pleasurable and safer experience. It’s also the time when motorcycle owners begin to plan their first ride of the season. But before putting on your helmet and zipping off for an exhilarating ride,...

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    Motorcycle vs Scooter: Which Is Right for You? [Slideshow]

    Motorcycles March 3, 2020

    There’s nothing quite like cruising the open road. But when it comes to your mode of transportation, do you see yourself on a motorcycle or a scooter? The two-wheeled vehicle that’s best for you depends on a lot of factors. What’s the difference between scooters and motorcycles? When it comes to scooters vs motorcycles, motorcycles...

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    10 Innovations in Protective Motorcycle Gear and Safety Features

    Motorcycles February 8, 2019

    There’s nothing quite like riding on a motorcycle. But as freeing as the open road can be, it’s important to be as protected as possible. To help make bikes safer, manufacturers have changed many features riders use in addition to making modifications to the motorcycles themselves. The intersection of new technology and a greater awareness...

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    Motorcycling 101: Different Types of Motorcycles

    Motorcycles January 12, 2019

    You’ve reached the final phase of your motorcycle preparation journey: Buying your bike. An exciting step, but with so many types of motorcycles to choose from, a confusing one, too. Review this motorcycle-buying guide to become a confident, informed shopper and rider. Find out what motorcycle type is right for you and what to consider...

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    See and Be Seen: Motorcycle Safety Tips

    Motorcycles January 10, 2019

    According to a number of studies, nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers of other vehicles violating the motorcycle’s right-of-way. In fact, the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles is the predominant cause of motorcycle accidents. It’s difficult to spot motorcyclists As vigilant as drivers try to be, there’s an actual...

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    New Motorcycle Helmets Rely on the Latest Technology to Enhance Safety

    Motorcycles April 5, 2017

    Motorcycle helmets have long been designed to protect riders’ heads, but today’s helmets are offering all sorts of new technology that can help increase riders’ awareness of their surroundings while protecting them better in a crash. Safety and comfort can go hand in hand, and you can find both in today’s helmets. Here’s a look...

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    Moped vs. Scooter: What Is the Difference?

    Motorcycles October 20, 2022

    Want to know the key differences between mopeds and scooters? Here's a comparison.

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    Jet Ski Safety Tips: How to Safely Ride a Jet Ski

    Recreational Vehicles May 4, 2020

    There’s no denying personal watercraft (Jet Skis) are an exhilarating ride and a fun way to spend an afternoon on a local lake or reservoir. Think of it as a snowmobile for the water. With horsepower similar to large outboard boat engines and acceleration equivalent to motorcycles, Jet Skis are much more than mere toys....

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