Tips & Techniques

1	Highside Dynamics - A detailed discussion of what happens and how to prevent it
2	Straight Line Highside Graphic
3	What They Didn't Teach During The MSF Class - Shared experienced rider hints
4	Pre-ride Briefing For Your New Passenger - (S)he is the BOSS but you set the rules
5	Shock Absorbers Aren't - A detailed discussion of what they really do
6	Teaching The Newbie To Lean - Actually, helpful hints for all
7	Dumping A Bike Is No Sin - But ending up under it is
8	Excessive Front Tire Wear - A list of causes
9	Tire Pressure - More temperature sensitive than you might think
10	Tire Plugs - Apparently little known facts that are important
11	One Rule That Will Keep You Alive On City Streets - Intersection common sense
12	Motorcycle Officers Are Not The Best Examples - They have different realities than we do
13	The Buddy System - When your stator fails you can still ride it home
14	CB Help Channel - Certainly not 9, probably not 1
15	Planning That Poker Run - Suggestions from one who's been there
16	Riding Drag Is Anything But - For your most skilled/most experienced/best equipped
17	Closing The Door - Example of good lead/drag bike practice
18	Sunblock Can Kill You - Honest! Trust me!
19	Cooling Down In Very Hot Weather - Evaporation is everything
20	Cold Weather Starting - Because you have a wet clutch you need to know this
21	Protecting Those Numb Fingers - A surprising find in your first-aid kit
22	Leathers REALLY Are Worth The Price - 20+ times more effective than your jeans
23	Crash Bars - Believe it or not, they may be MORE dangerous than helpful
24	Peer Pressure Is Easy - You Aren't - Most of us can deal with it - but we don't argue with ourselves enough
25	Controlling Your Lane - Two wheels are enough to own a lane
26	Coffee - If You Need It, STOP - Drugs are no substitute for rest when you need it
27	Maintenance - Long Before Your Tour - Even the best 'wrench' makes mistakes
28	Helmets - Lethal or Life saving? - A 'Cause' or 'extremism'?
29	Braking Method - Depends On Speed
30	Taper Braking - Excellent article
31	*You Only Hit That Car If You Don't Quite* Stop In Time** - Why braking skills are important
32	Stopping Distance And Time - The Math Is Simple
33	Riding With 'Colors' On The Street - Nonsense
34	Precautions While Traveling In An Armed Land - Starts and ends with courtesy
35	Hydroplaning Issues - What is it? What to do about it? Are they making new tires less safe?
36	Tips For Little Riders Of Big Bikes
37	Higher-Octane Gasoline Is Cheaper Than A Top-End Engine Job - Only fractional pennies per mile
38	Doing 1,000 Miles in 24 hours - A self-correcting problem?
39	Handling Curves - A better line
40	Parking Skills And Considerations - Another fun and informative article
41	*Do You Really* Know What's Dangerous About Riding In Fog?** - Who'da thunk such a thing?
42	Synthetic Oils - Almost always better than petroleum based
43	Using Teflon® Additives - Not very smart
44	Trailer Hitch Fundamentals - Use those chains properly
45	What If You Drag A Peg? - If you act instinctively, you probably won't recover
46	Overnight Parking - Sidestand or centerstand? Cover it or not?
47	Electrical Systems - Common sense advice
48	Counter-steering - Not the least bit as simple as it feels
49	First Things First - A life DOES depend on it
50	To Ride Or Not To Ride? - A crisis of confidence moment
51	Three Wheeled Vehicles - A few sobering realities
52	Side stands - What could possibly be said about these?
53	Some People Probably Should Not Be Riding Motorcycles - A curmudgeon's point of view
54	Providing Motorcycle Support/Escort Services - Liabilities, liabilities, liabilities
55	How To Handle A fall - Assuming it's inevitable
56	*Most Fatal Accidents Are NOT "He Didn't See Me"* Problems** - Despite what you may believe
57	Group Riding - Our way
58	How To Ride Over That Thing In The Road - And survive the encounter
59	18-Wheelers - Often make good 'riding buddies'
60	'Under-steering' - Not The Same As 'Slow Steering'
61	Gassing Up? - Get OFF!
62	Group Riding - Rubber Band Effect
63	Accident Management - Help your fellow riders by thinking ahead, being prepared
64	Brakes - Their real job is NOT to STOP the bike - it is to SLOW the bike
65	Decreasing Radius Turns - May not have a decreasing radius
66	Steering - Your REAR wheel does it more often than not
67	Delta V - Affects all motorcycles, not just 'crotch rockets'
68	Doggone it! - How to handle charging animals
69	Target fixation - Rather than let it lead you into trouble, use it
70	Elbows - Your biological shock absorbers
71	Lower Back - A couple of ways to protect it
72	Joining A Group - Never while it is moving
73	Batteries - More than you ever wanted to know
74	Weight Transfer - Exhaustive look at what it is, why it happens, and why you should care
75	Picking Up A Big Bike - by yourself!
76	Slip Angles - Beyond counter-steering
77	128 Ways To Drop Your Bike - Confessions from those that have done it
78	The Prime Directive - Never Hit The Bike In Front Of You
79	Key Rings - Keep them short!
80	Swing Arms - Your anti-squat linkage
81	Brake Lever - Check it before you need it
82	Integrated Braking - A marginal benefit that could save your life
83	Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) - Are NOT designed to help you stop faster!
84	There Is More To Traction Than Friction - Stick and Grip
85	60,000 Mile Motorcycle Tires - Would you buy them?
86	First Aid Kits - Does yours need a check-up?
87	Dry Rot - How to avoid it
88	'2-Second Rule' - Determined by road conditions
89	Hydroplaning Avoidance - Tire pressure
90	Attention Limits - Your radio can be one distraction too many
91	Locked Brakes - Sometimes this is the fastest way to stop.
92	The Greatest Oxymoron Of All - "I dumped my bike to avoid a crash"
93	In Case It Isn't Obvious - Dumping a bike to 'avoid an accident' MAXIMIZES PAIN
94	Reading Gear Ratios - Determining speed potential
95	All Roads Are Not Alike - Tourers take note
96	Windscreens - Bigger may not be better at all
97	After The Accident - Just because they're standing doesn't mean they aren't hurt
98	Electrical Storms - Riding out from under them could be a big mistake
99	Group Riding Is NOT Playing 'Follow The Leader' - Some examples
100	Sliding Rear Wheel - Brake Locked - Highside Likely
101	Sliding Rear Wheel - Brake NOT Locked - Highside NOT Likely
102	Loading A Trailer - Height of your Center Of Gravity is just as important as load distribution
103	The Shadow Knows - What evil lurks in the ...
104	Jump Starting Your Motorcycle - You can't kill a dead battery
105	A Bomb In Your Luggage - The odds are higher than you think
106	Center Of Gravity - How to calculate where it is - MODEL ADDED
107	How To Handle A Motorcycling Crisis
108	Wheel Traps - Grooves, curbs, gutters, edges, repaving differences
109	Road Construction - The pavement ends
110	Practice, Practice, Practice - 'Skill' is often no more than CONFIDENCE
111	Drowsy Drivers - Are less risky in city traffic than on country roads
112	New Tires - NEED to GROW before you stress them
113	Learning To Ride - Squeezing both levers gets you out of trouble
114	Right and Left Turns - Different risks, different realities
115	Covering Those Control Levers - A function of speed, not style
116	Motorcycle Goes Where You're Looking - Magic? Undiscovered Law Of Physics? Does It Really Work?
117	Before You Dismount - Six things to do
118	Panic Situations - Talking to yourself can keep you alive
119	Road Racing - Testing too many limits
120	Headaches and Other Pain - Getting rid of them could prove fatal!
121	Tire Additives - Miracle products or trouble waiting to happen?
122	Spokes may look good, but ... - (Tubeless vs. Tube-type tires)
123	The Odd Duck In The Group - is still part of the family
124	Fewer Daylight Hours? - Don't go down with the sun
125	Heavier Bikes vs. Stopping Distance - You should know this before driving down a mountain
126	Highway Boards (Pegs) - Should be standard equipment
127	Gas Tank Locks - Subtle safety feature
128	Braking In A Curve - Of course you can
129	Dress For The Fall, Not The Ride - (Comfort is just as important)
130	Demo Rides - Can you admit your limits?
131	Your Bike Is Down - Stay with it
132	Support Your Wrist - To protect your thumb (and clutch)
133	Becoming An MSF Instructor - Is NOT a status thing
134	Yellow Is Red Or Green - (I'd rather be red than dead)
135	Passing Without Lane Change - (10 MPH can kill you)
136	Failing The MSF Class - Could save your life
137	Cigarette Lighter - An accessory that makes sense for all
138	Add $2 When You Change A Tire - and do it right
139	An Ugly Fact To Have To Deal With - Eyes Pop Out
140	Crosswinds - How to deal with them
141	Parents and Significant Others - The great intimidators
142	Standing On The Pegs - Does NOT Lower The Center Of Gravity
143	Truck-Related Tips for Highway Riding - Overtaking and Trucker-Tailgating - Elaine Anthony
144	Selecting That Helmet - Full-face Fit and Usage
145	Collaborative Group Riding - Ride Your Own Ride AND Respect The Others
146	Where Do Those Toes Belong? - Above The Levers
147	Surface Street Strategy - (Ticket Avoidance)
148	Stuck Signal Lights - Sensible Approaches
149	Gasoline Can Be Trouble - Depending on when you buy it
150	Hearing Loss - Your helmet is inadequate defense
151	Speed - Does NOT Provide Stability
152	Reality Check - Let your helmet save your 'face'
153	Running Late - Take the car
154	Taking That Jacket Off - Unless the odds are worse
155	Off-Road Experience - Good or Bad? - Some thoughts
156	Animal Hazards - Swerve or Panic Stop?
157	Groin Injuries - By design?
158	Form vs. Function - Going through the motions
159	'Caution-Warning-Danger' Signal - Proposed International Standard
160	Your First Passenger - Not your Lady - or Child