How to Prepare Your Motorcycle for Riding Season
After spending the winter season in storage, your motorcycle requires maintenance to be ready for the road. To avoid breaking down a few miles into your trip, understand how to get your bike ready for spring. Inspect for Damage Check the frame for cracks and make sure no animals have crawled inside the exhaust or…
6 Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips for Summer
How much more dangerous is it to ride a motorcycle than to drive a car? While both vehicles see their fair share of accidents, motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die in a crash. Older riders are also three times more likely to be hospitalized after an accident than young riders. So, with more…
Survey Shows Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Motorcycle Insurance Rates
So, you decide to purchase a motorcycle, but soon find out that getting coverage isn’t as simple as adding a bike to your car insurance policy. A rider may satisfy your needs in some instances, but those planning to use their motorcycle more frequently often end up purchasing a separate policy. How much should you be…
Motorcycle Insurance as an Auto Endorsement: When Do You Need It?
When taking out long-term motorcycle coverage, you essentially have two options: Take out a separate policy independent of your car insurance or add a motorcycle endorsement to your auto policy. In either case, your bike gets the basic protection it needs so you can hit the road. Each type has its pros and cons. Realize…
Motorcycles Are Fun; Be Smart and Keep the Fun Rolling
I own a 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Love it! Safety on the road is an everytime, every minute need. I’ve had people accidentally pull out in front of me and I’ve been caught in some nasty and unexpected weather more than once while on the open road. To all my friends and fellow riders I…
