Motorcycle theft prevention: 10 things you should consider
Posted: December 20, 2021
Motorcycle theft is often a crime of opportunity. If you make your motorcycle more difficult to steal, you'll reduce your theft risk and better protect your prized possession. We have some key information and practical tips that may help you minimize the danger. 1. Familiarize yourself with motorcycle theft statistics To adequately protect your bike, you first need to recognize the risks. Not surprisingly, thefts...
The basics of lane splitting on your motorcycle
Posted: December 20, 2021
Is lane splitting legal? While the practice is common in other countries, here in the U.S., lane splitting is either explicitly or implicitly illegal in most states. These decisions fall under individual state legislatures’ jurisdictions. Where lane splitting is legal, the guidelines are likely developed in conjunction with the highway patrol or state police, along with the state motor vehicle division. Here’s a look at...
Take a motorcycle ride out of the city and into nature at the Ozark National Forest
Posted: December 2, 2021
The Ozark National Forest is located in the northwestern corner of Arkansas, about a two-hour ride northwest from Little Rock. It’s also about the same distance from Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Dallas, and Oklahoma City. That makes this an accessible weekend getaway for motorcycle riders in six major cities in six states. Outdoor activities abound Spread across 1.2 million acres in the rugged Ozark...
Motorcycle trip idea: Tackle the Loneliest Road in America
Posted: November 30, 2021
How does a road get such a moniker? The same way motorcycle riders earned the outlaw image—a story in Life Magazine. The July 1986, issue of Life Magazine was adorned with a picture of the Statue of Liberty and the headline “America the Wondrous.” Inside was the story that gave U.S. Route 50 in Nevada the nickname, The Loneliest Road in America. Once the Lincoln...
A motorcycle ride in upstate New York to picture-perfect lakes and some history
Posted: November 28, 2021
New York State Route 9N (NY9N) is an alternate road for U.S. Route 9 (US9) in upstate New York. It runs north from Saratoga Springs to Keeseville, covering about 143 miles. The section of NY9N that’s most enjoyable for motorcycle riding begins at the northern end of the little town of Lake George and heads northward for 63 miles. If Lake George sounds familiar, it’s...