Which brake should I use? By George Tranos Most motorcycles in use today have two sets of brakes that are operated independently. One of the nice things about riding a motorcycle is that you can decide which brake to use at any given time. A proficient rider utilizes the brakes in specific ways for different situations. Let’s discuss the why…
Read MoreFor the beginning rider or someone who wants a full refresher course, our MSF Basic RiderCourse. Includes 18 hours of training – 3 hour online learning component (eCourse), 5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours on the motorcycle. This class is given over 3 days. Successful completion of this class including passing both the written knowledge test and riding…
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Motorcycle review – BMW F750GS. By George Tranos I’ve always liked twin cylinder engines. My first new bike was a 1977 Suzuki GS400 with a parallel twin. Over the years, I’ve owned other unusual engine configurations including a 2005 Triumph Sprint ST with a three-cylinder, 1055cc motor and a 2003 BMW R1150R with its air/oil cooled “boxer” twin (the classic…
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$500 in Rider’s Apparel to MSF Basic RiderCourse Students! by BMW Motorrad USA. BMW Motorrad USA wishes to reward smart riders who took the time and invested in themselves to learn to ride motorcycles the proper way. That’s why riders who complete the MSF Basic RiderCourse℠ will receive $500 in BMW Rider’s Apparel with the purchase of a new BMW…
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What motorcyclists need to know to stay safe. By George Tranos “Car hits motorcycle, driver says she never saw the bike.” Does this sound familiar? It seems every spring brings an influx of motorcycle riders back out onto the street and this is the unfortunate reality that sometimes results. Why does this happen and what can you do about it…
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Good fit is only the beginning to easier long distance touring! By George Tranos One of the most common questions that I receive as a motorcycle instructor is, “What bike should I buy?” My normal reply is, “purchase a motorcycle that fits you properly and has the appropriate power and weight for your skill level.” While this is good advice,…
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Or what it takes to become a proficient motorcyclist! By George Tranos Do you want to become a motorcycle rider? Friends and family probably have tried to dissuade you. You’ve heard all the stories of the dangers of motorcycles and may have also been told of someone who crashed or got hurt riding. There are so many misconceptions and downright…
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The Ladies Coffee & Motorcycle Club (the “LCMC”) at Americade in Lake George, New York, Tuesday, July 21st at 7 AM in the Fort William Henry Conference Center is now available for registration! Join us for the Ladies Coffee Club moderated by well-known journalist, motorcyclist, and world-traveler Diane Ortiz. This informal and often funny, group of fellow women riders talk…
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What’s best for the beginning rider? By George Tranos Americans are obsessed by big things and normally equate bigger with better. Big cars, big houses, big boats, super-sized meals – are all more desirable. So it is with motorcycles. Most new bike buyers skip right over the smaller models without a thought and want the biggest sportbike or the largest…
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