Author: George Tranos

$175 Gift Certificate (Experienced Rider Skills Practice BRC2SP)

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse 2 Skills Practice (BRC2uSP), formerly known as the Experienced RiderCourse, is a one-day course for riders with basic skills, this class provides more in-depth riding techniques and procedures than practiced in the BRC. The course consists of activities that emphasize personal risk management and self-assessment strategies, and on-cycle exercises with emphasis in cornering,…

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AMA message about SUV driver and motorcycle riders

From the American Motorcyclist Association: As a responsible motorcyclist and a concerned citizen, I am writing about the incident that occurred in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 29, involving an SUV driver and some motorcyclists. I am troubled by the serious injuries caused by the SUV driver and by the actions of some motorcyclists who apparently decided to take…

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Criminal gangs don’t represent all motorcyclists

We were disheartened to hear of the gang attack on a father driving an SUV in Manhattan this past week. While it is unclear whether the SUV driver was participating in road rage behavior himself, what is clear is that vigilante justice is never justified. Smashing in the SUV driver’s car and then beating him in front of his wife…

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Summertime

It’s the middle of August and while the hot weather is still here, now is the time to start planning those end of season trips. The riding season will be over before we know it, but great riding can be had now through October. It’s really the best time of year! So get out there and ride! These are the…

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Where are all the active riders?

More than 100 of them were at a recent meeting of the Long Island Harley Riders, held at the VFW Hall in Huntington Station last Sunday.  I was the guest speaker and had a chance to tell a few “stories” from my “Tips, Tricks and Techniques” columns in Full Throttle magazine. The president of the group, Bill Vultaggio, gave me a warm…

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Minimal Competency

Diane from the Big Apple Motorcycle School on the track

Competent or proficient? By George Tranos Most beginners at any sport are “minimally competent”. They’ve just learned the skills and need more experience and training to get better. Practicing the correct techniques creates good habits.  Ask any golfer or skiier how long it takes to become proficient … it doesn’t happen overnight! Additional training and coaching can help.  Riders can also develop…

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Experienced RiderCourse Skills Practice (BRC2uSP)

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Experienced RiderCourse Skills Practice (BRC2uSP) This course does NOT provides the road test waiver! Experienced RiderCourse Skills Practice (BRC2uSP) schedule at Heckscher State Park. NOTE: Registration is open!This course is designed for experienced riders! Riders must provide their own street-legal and safe motorcycle (no open pipes or loud exhaust) and be experienced riders holding a motorcycle…

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