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How do we learn to ride?

How do we learn to ride?

Posted by Ben Baker on Aug 2nd 2017

Want to blow a mathematician's mind? Ask him how a human learns to balance on two wheels or even one wheel.If you are going to ride a motorcycle (excluding trikes from this discussion) you've got to learn how to balance on two wheels. Nearly all of us learned on a bicycle and moved up as we got older.Someone is going to point to the new BMW self balancing ride. Great, as long as the bike is charge …
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Beating saddle sores

Beating saddle sores

Posted by Ben Baker on Jul 3rd 2017

When it comes to the things we don't like about riding, saddle sores are not something that usually tops the list. Until experienced that is. Saddle sores are created by pressure or chafing from sitting in one place too long. It's the same thing as bed sores. These days it's more common for bicycle riders, because of the configuration of that tiny seat, but it can hi …
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Financing a motorcycle

Financing a motorcycle

Posted by Ben Baker on Jan 12th 2017

Most of us are going to finance a ride when we get one. New or used, coming up with that kind of cash on the spot is so close to impossible you can see it on a foggy morning. If you are looking at financing a ride, here are a few things you need to know and some things you should do. NEGOTIATE THE PRICE Hard to believe, but some people will pay the aski …
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Keep your bike safe

Keep your bike safe

Posted by Ben Baker on Dec 22nd 2016

How easy is it to steal a motorcycle, is a sobering reminder that stealing a bike is almost too easy. Here are some tips to prevent theft and a few ideas on how to get your bike back if it is taken. STOP THEFT Esurance has some limited ideas on how to stop bike theft in this article. …
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