Posted in summer-riding on Sep 2nd, 2011
If you’re a fan of GhostRider videos – well this video is probably the polar opposite of those… But the point is to plan for the unexpected – which in this case involves animals that baah – and that’s probably good advice for any kind of street riding… Especially when all of the tri-state’s [...]
Posted in summer-riding, time waster on Jul 7th, 2010
Unless you’re riding a scooter in shorts and flip flops (which we don’t recommend unless you’re just going to the beach across the street in Aruba), it’s too hot to ride. Yes, you heard me right. It’s just too darn hot to ride…out on the street. But on the track, under a [...]
Posted in how-to, summer-riding on Aug 5th, 2009
Soft tires are great for cornering, braking, and acceleration. Unfortunately they’re also great at picking up nails and getting embedded with glass. Most of the year it’s not a huge problem because tires often don’t get up to full operating temperature…when they’re cold they’re harder and more resistant to punctures. But in the summer your [...]
Posted in motorcycle safety, summer-riding on Aug 4th, 2009
People talk about warming up the tires…but for much of the year (in the north east) the tires never really get fully warmed up in City riding (you’re just not going fast enough to keep the tire temp up). It’s different in the summer though. Not only do your tires get up to speed after [...]
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