All About Safety

It’s no secret Bakersfield and the surrounding area is growing by leaps and bounds. There seems to be no way to avoid passing through areas where there is some level of residential or commercial construction.  While building activity may be a good thing for many, it creates hazardous conditions for motorcyclists, especially as the wave […]

In folklore, the devil lives at the crossroads. According to legend, blues guitarist Robert Johnson went down to the crossroads and made a pact with Satan to trade his soul for extraordinary musical talents. Of course, the devil didn’t allow Johnson time to enjoy his success. In motorcycling, a crossroads (or intersection) holds different dangers.

Severe crosswinds are a fact of life in this area.  It’s important to understand that a motorcycle will handle most crosswinds without extraordinary effort from the rider. It is vital that you not use a “death grip” on your handlebars. Holding on too tight tends to lock your elbows, which transfers front-end instability to the

After the dinner ride to Porterville, CeCe and I prepared to leave the parking lot of ?The Rustlers? restaurant. I had been sick the previous week and wasn?t feeling 100%. My light-riding jacket had a zipper problem and the others in our group were lit off and waiting. The parking lot was dark and unfamiliar.

If you ride your bike at all, I guarantee that one day you will find yourself standing beside it, looking down as it lays helpless on the ground wondering – “How did that happen?” and “What do I do now?” Hopefully this will happen somewhere where there are a bunch of other riders who will be