Entries in the ‘Motorcycle Pro Joe’ Category:

When Should You Stop Riding?

In my Red Light Sensor article , I made mention that the worst thing about motorcycling is the fact that, eventually, you have to stop. Of course, I was being somewhat facetious because I was talking about traffic lights

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How to Best Move or Trailer Your Burgman

A friend of mine has a very funny sticker on the back of his motorcycle. It says, “If this bike is on a trailer, call the police! It means it is being stolen!” Funny stuff and something many of us aspire to. However, despite the fact that I really want to be a hardcore rider all the time, reality dictates that sometimes you may have to trailer your machine.

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Motorcycle Pro Joe on Motorcycle & Scooter Travel

Part of the nice thing about teaching motorcycle and scooter safety is when I get the chance to speak with other riders and swap stories and answer questions. There is something quite satisfying about spending some time laughing, listening and, of course, learning.

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Motorcycle Pro Joe on Red Lights

One of the unfortunate aspects of riding is that eventually, you have to stop. Of course, if you ride in a major city like I do, you realize that stopping happens a lot more than most people are willing to tolerate! Chances are, in most circumstances, you are stopping because of the dreaded red traffic light. Regardless that I was a long-time rider, several years ago I was made aware of something I didn’t know

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Motorcycle Pro Joe on Lane Splitting

You all have seen this happen… You are driving/riding on the highway and traffic begins to slow and stop. While waiting dutifully in your lane for traffic to start moving again, someone on a motorcycle or scooter comes zooming by, in between the lanes, leaving a wave of frustration and envy in their wake.

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Motorcycle Pro Joe on Motorcycle and Scooter Helmets

This is the first in what I hope is an ongoing series of motorcycle and scooter safety articles from Joe Aiello who is the State Administrator of the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program.

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