For many new riders, the fundamental concepts of riding a motorcycle feel counterintuitive -- and sometimes downright scary. One that gave me trouble early on was speed equals stability. Even though I understood the logic, it didn’t quite click. …
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First Start: Coming to the End of the RIDEWELL Rebuild
For months now, my XL250 project has been “done” enough to try starting it. But I didn’t. I used every excuse I had to put it off. First it was the home-buying process, and then it was moving, and then it was simply that I needed time to relax. …
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Knox Armor Urbane Pro Armored Shirt Review
If you've read any of my gear reviews, or if you've met me on the road, you probably know how much I love armored shirts. These days, I wear one under my jacket almost every time I get on a motorcycle. But that wasn't always the case. Three years …
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The 80% Rule of Attention and Engagement
When I talk to nervous new motorcyclists, I often encourage them to find "appropriate challenges." It's an idea inspired by one of my favorite psychologists, Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi. In his research on engagement and enjoyment, Csikszentmihalyi …
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Why I Leveled up to “Real” Motorcycle Boots
In our interview last year, Revzilla fit consultant and blogger Joanne Donn told me that she didn't think much about her motorcycle gear until she started taking longer rides. As you ride more you start to identify needs, and then you start to …
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