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Why You Should Take an Advanced Motorcycle Class

July 14, 2018 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Why You Should Take an Advanced Motorcycle Class

Two years ago, I believed I was a competent rider. I was living in Dallas, and I rode The Little Rat all over the city, even occasionally leading rides. I didn’t take unnecessary risks, I rode within my limits, and I felt under control and …

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A New Adventure: Offroading with the FZ-07

April 29, 2018 / Filed Under: My Story

A New Adventure: Offroading with the FZ-07

Gravel. Since I first started riding, I’ve avoided it at all costs. Which wasn’t really a problem at first: in the Dallas metroplex, there just wasn’t that much of it. But moving to Oregon has shown me that there’s much more to riding than …

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How to Learn to Ride a Motorcycle (Even if You’re Nervous)

January 13, 2018 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

How to Learn to Ride a Motorcycle (Even if You’re Nervous)

Photo from my day at the Northwest Motorcycle Clinic Some people are great at building muscle memory. I am not one of those people. Although I knew I wanted to ride a motorcycle from the moment I first let off a clutch, I got overwhelmed …

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Why This Vintage Enthusiast Got a Modern Motorcycle

December 20, 2017 / Filed Under: My Story

Why This Vintage Enthusiast Got a Modern Motorcycle

About a month ago, I bought a 2016 Yamaha FZ-07. It's the first motorcycle I've bought from a dealership, the second I've bought this year, the third in my garage, and the fourth I've owned. People always say that after you get one motorcycle, …

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A Day at the Northwest Motorcycle School

August 10, 2017 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

A Day at the Northwest Motorcycle School

I firmly believe that riding skills are an important pillar of motorcycle safety. The better your riding skills, the better you'll be able to avoid or escape bad situations on the road. But, I have a confession: Not once have I done any real …

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