The cost of a motorcycle course is no small amount of money. It’ll hurt when you commit but it is a short term pain for a long term gain. You’ve committed to us so we commit to you. Here’s how. We’ll teach you the things that save your life. Your life is priceless so the skills and techniques you’ll learn … Read More
You’ve learned to ride! Now what?
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Know your motorcycle stats to stay safe, what a Trauma Surgeon sees with motorcycles, and a request to paramedics.
We all understand riding comes with risks. We also have no shortage of people telling us how risky motorcycle riding is. Here are the latest stats to keep in mind. We can’t eliminate all the risks, but we can reduce our exposure to them. That can be as simple as wearing proper gear, avoiding intersections as much as you can, … Read More
Need to know details for your motorcycle course
You’re learning to ride! Let the fun begin. Here is what you need for the course. 1. Your motorcycle learners license (LDL, 6L, 8L). It must be with you at all times. 2. Comfortable clothes for the classroom. 3. Jeans (or another tougher fabric) with ankle covering shoes/boots for the training lot. 4. This is optional but riding a bicycle for … Read More
Riding a motorcycle vs. Riding a bus. The pros and cons including costs.
Everyone knows that riding the bus, or taking the (sky)train, or taking any form of public transit is the most cost effective way to get around. Or is it? Motorcycling can be a cost-effective way to get you where you need to go in record time. There are a long list of pros and cons on taking transit and riding … Read More
Getting your BC motorcycle license. How much does it cost and what does it take?
Quick Facts on this Article -You must get a ICBC motorcycle learners license to take a motorcycle course -There are lots of choices for motorcycle schools. All of them good. -Motorcycle courses include motorcycles and gear (most do) -The MST test is included in most courses. Saves you a trip to ICBC -Taking a course, buying the gear, and motorcycle … Read More
Your first Track Day. How to show up like a regular.
Written by Lee Heaver with contributions by the Track Heads Group; Mike, Brandon Knutson, Kim Gill, Dean Drolet. Any motorcycle and rider is welcome to a track day. You do not need to be a ‘great rider’ to go to a track day. Great riders are made at track days. If the cost is off putting, think of it as … Read More
Shipping your motorcycle via sea transport. What you need to know.
By Jason Mueller of A1 Auto Transport (Motorcycle Shipping) Most motorcycle owners choose to ship their bike by ship as it is cost-effective as well as safe for international transport. In order to prepare to have your bike shipped overseas, you need to contact a professional motorcycle mover at least one month prior to the date service will be needed. This … Read More
Your options on preventing your motorcycle from getting stolen
Written by Lionel G. Few feelings are worse than returning to where you are certain you left your motorcycle only to find that it is no longer there. You futilely look up and down the street hoping that you might have mistakenly parked it on an adjacent block, knowing full well that you hadn’t. I count myself as one of … Read More
KTM RC 390 – The first 500kms. Initial experience.
Two weeks ago I managed to get my hands on a KTM RC 390. It came in to replace the Yamaha R3. I was really excited about this motorcycle as I love small cc sport bikes. It is a sector that all the big brands are growing into. They are well under $10,000 and some below $5,000. The KTM RC390 … Read More