A Close Call, a Hard Truth, and Why Skill Alone Isn’t Enough Or maybe the title should be Learn and Live, but I digress. From instructors and books alike, one of the habits drilled into me over the years is the shoulder check. In the UK, they call it a lifesaver—and with good reason. I […]
Musings for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month What we’re taught to do—and what we actually do—don’t always match up. We forget. We get stubborn. (I’ve always done it this way, and nothing has ever happened.) We get lazy. Or we pick up some of the erroneous riding lore that is best ignored, even when it comes […]
Getting back to a life on two wheels Sorry folks, but if you live somewhere warm enough to ride year-round—where winter is just a word, not a season—you probably haven’t felt that mix of thrill and mild panic we northerners get when we throw a leg over the saddle for the first ride of the […]
How to Avoid Costly Salt Corrosion Today, it hit forty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (nine degrees Celsius), and the sky was cloudless, blue, and sunny. It took everything in me not to hop on my motorcycle. I know what you’re thinking: ‘Why didn’t you? I would have.’ The answer is simple—salt. After months of winter storage, I’m […]
What kind of rider are you? I see it. Riders wearing jeans and Ts with no protective gear. I’ve even seen them with their skull-cap helmet dangling off the back of their head. No worries. Motorcycling is about freedom, independence, and our right to make our own choices. No judgment here. But, if you’re more […]
We will be at the Motorcycle Shows again this year! Come see us at the Motorcycle and Powersport Shows this year for all of your safety lighting needs with some exclusive discounts! You can save up to 25% when you buy a complete safety lighting package at the show. We are also offering a chance […]
Midwinter Motorcycle Shows offer a bittersweet opportunity Midwinter motorcycle shows are revving up, offering riders the chance to browse new gear, perhaps even snagging a new helmet at a great price. But, as exciting as the deals at these events can be, they can be a bittersweet minefield for the unprepared—especially new and returning riders. […]
For the Motorcycle Enthusiast on Your Shopping List If you’ve got a motorcycle enthusiast on your list, the quest for the perfect gift can be tricky—especially if you’re doing some last-minute shopping. After all, bikers are a unique breed who treasure both practicality and style. Don’t stress; we’re here to make your holiday shopping easier! […]
The history of lighting If there’s one thing that gets me feeling festive during the holidays, it’s the twinkling displays of lights that remind me of my seasonal traditions and the joy I’ve shared with family and friends. Homes get all dolled up, trees adorned with ornaments glow with colour, and there’s a palpable sense […]
But it’s not a reason to stop riding After a long break from motorcycling, I found myself back in the saddle in a church parking lot in Saanich, B.C. My ride: a borrowed 2006 BMW GS. My instructor: Larry, a straight-talking no-nonsense police motorcycle officer. For hours, he had me starting, stopping, turning, and swerving […]