We are starting to hear the term MIPS in the motorcycle world a lot! What is it and what should it matter to riders? To start MIPS= Multi-directional Impact Protection System In a motorcycle helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System, the shell and the liner are separated by a low-friction...Continue Reading
Motorcyclists now have the choice to lane filter. This new law has caused some confusion and misconceptions among motorcyclists and car drivers. The reasoning for this law taking effect was not to give motorcyclists the right of way or to let them cut in line. It was passed as an Continue Reading
At Utah Rider Ed we have convenient options for the 650+ endorsement, allowing you to ride any size motorcycle after licensing. Wondering what the 650cc thing is all about? Asking yourself if you NEED the 650+ motorcycle endorsement? We are here to help! What is tiered licensing? In 2008 Utah Continue Reading
All the bikers, even the oldest, have once been beginners. If we are not all in the same boat, there are certain milestones that we all go through one day. First addressed to a group of bikers crossed on the road, first forgotten crutch, first chills in a tunnel … Continue Reading
Safety Tips for Riding Your Motorcycle In town or on the road: how to drive safely? On a motorcycle or scooter, no bodywork to absorb shocks, no seat belts, no airbags either. Therefore, the essential rule for driving safely can be summed up in one word: plan! With the return … Continue Reading
Full Face helmets offer many advantages for most riders. The built-in face shield offers protection from bugs, rocks, rain, and wind. Additionally, many newer models come with an optional flip down/up tinted visor inside, like seen on fighter pilot helmets. Many full-face helmets are now equipped with built in speakers Continue Reading
There is an old saying among riders, “keep the rubber side down”. Although there are many factors that help us do that, tires are a critical component of a motorcycle. Manufacturers spend a lot of time and science figuring out which tires to put on each of their models. Although Continue Reading
I love my modular helmet! After I purchased my first one in 2013 I will never go back to a regular full face. Granted, there are some positives and negatives to this type of helmet: Positives: 1: Provides the same protection from elements as a full-face while giving the convenience Continue Reading
No one likes to talk about fatalities. Nowadays it feels as though everyone you talk to has been, or knows someone who has been, affected by a motorcycle fatality. Our mission here at Utah Rider Education is to help reduce fatalities and crashes with education, however, with numbers that seem Continue Reading
Like most folks, when I thought of a Scooter I imagined the flip-flop beach-bum with the classic baby blue Vespa and the cute rounded headlight riding around with no helmet, salty hair, and not one care in the world. I used to see this image and figure there was obviously Continue Reading
Many of us live where riding year-round is not feasible. Snow, ice, and below freezing temperatures is not fun or safe on a motorcycle. So, if your bike will be stored for a couple of months there are some things you should do to make next spring “riding time” instead Continue Reading
