Andy Wallace - Safe Motorcycle Touring

Riding away from a rumble.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:10:47 -0500

A friend got caught up on the rumble strip as he was exiting the highway, even with the safe riding classes offered by Harley Davidson, he could not hold the bike as the wheels slipped on the rumble strips sending him into the guard rail.

My friend is recovering and much better but this is an example of the scenarios that can lead to trouble.

What could have been different, he doesn't know as it happened too fast.

So, avoid the rumble strips on your bike and think of...

Destiny Rides Again, often starting with a chance meeting or handshake, to my friend Walter R. Potter, USMC Semper Fi!

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:37:14 -0400

Yesterday, I found out that my friend, Walter R. Potter, passed on July 19, 2010. Each year riding in Rolling Thunder, I dedicated the ride to those of my era and those who served...

We can see you coming, how is the going checking out?

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:29:37 -0400

Just a brief note on observations regarding headlights and running lights. After observation of bikes heading to bike week, in my opinion...

Wow! I am lov'n those lights.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:59 -0400

Last night there was a Harley in front of me that really got my attention. 6 running lights in the rear and drivers were keeping...

Endorsement for Motorcycle Safety from Russian Prime Minister Putin

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:59:33 -0400

Yes, you gotta been seen riding a motorcycle.

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:32:24 -0400

I have spent the last couple of months taking note of riders and still there is a problem due to dark clothing, no reflective tape, lack of additional lighting, and improper clothing...

Motorcycle touring means slow down and smell the flowers!

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:12:39 -0400

One way to become invisible is to open the throttle, lay down, and then wait for results!

Speed Kills, so why take the risk.

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:39:53 -0400

I have be observing motorcycle riders at night, hey guys, I still can't see you so I guess you're trying to hide? Some additional rear lighting and reflective tape would really...

Motorcycle Riding: 90% Being seen and the other half is experience.

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:58:58 -0400

To paraphrase Yogi Berra, to be a safe motorcycle rider you must be seen. A column at the edge of a car or truck windshield can completely block the view the driver.

New Motorcycle Line?

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:58:13 -0400

Rumor has it that a new line of touring bikes will be introduced to address the sinistral market and that finally the engineering exists that makes it possible to produce a line of...