Thousands of adults in Connecticut have motorcycles either as their primary form of transportation or as a secondary vehicle. Whether you ride your motorcycle to work every day when the weather is good or only take it out for a weekend cruise, safety should always be...
Riding a motorcycle comes with obvious risks. You don't have the protection of an enclosed space and restraints the way that those in four-wheeled vehicles do. If a crash occurs while you are out for a ride, you could suffer severe injuries. Motorcyclists are at...
With around 80% of all motorcycle collisions leading to injuries or death, it’s important to do all you can to be safe when you ride. Wearing the right gear, brightening up your attire and using light can all help you avoid a crash. One common method riders use to...
As an avid motorcyclist, you want to take all the possible precautions you can to protect yourself against a collision. One of the things that you’ve been looking into is finding the right set of tires for your motorcycle. It is true that the tires you use can have an...
Motorcycle crashes happen for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, the biker doesn't notice something in front of them, forcing them to put their bike down to avoid a crash. Other times, it is clearly someone else at fault for the wreck. One of the most frequent reasons...
As a motorcyclist, you’re probably familiar with road rash. You might get it if you fall off your motorcycle while learning to ride. In that case, it will likely be minor. However, road rash can be serious. The abrasions that are caused by scraping against the road...
Most motorcyclists understand that their hobby comes with some inherent risks. After all, motorcycles lack the protective enclosure of a passenger vehicle and are much less visible to other drivers due to their size. In 2017 alone, the number of deaths on motorcycles...
Motorcycles may not represent as much of the flow of traffic as enclosed motor vehicles do, but they're still a common sight on any road or highway. Drivers learn from their first days in driver education class to watch for motorcycles, bicyclists and pedestrians that...
Motorcycling may be an exhilarating and fuel-efficient pastime for riders, but there’s no denying that riding a bike is far more dangerous than driving a car. According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than car occupants...
As it gets closer to winter and snow season, you may want to head out for your last ride before storing your bike. Join your friends for a few more group runs. Although getting out on the blacktop is second nature, do you really know the safety measures for riding in...
