I am not just a regular girl, I always used to say. So when my mom dressed me in pink and tried to make me be girly, I fought back. I wanted to jump my bike off the dirt hills, and swear, and climb trees with the boys. As I got older, it continued,
Continue ReadingIt’s been my goal to ride anything that has two wheels, scooters, dirt bikes, trials, sport bikes, cruisers, etc. I highly recommend everybody do the same. After all variety is the spice of life.
Continue ReadingAll experienced motorcycle riders were once beginners, we have all made mistakes and taken different steps to prevent them from happening again. Here are a few common mistakes of many first time riders:
Continue ReadingMotorcyclists 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 ReadingAt 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 ReadingWe 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 ReadingNo 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 Readingit is very important to ensure that you are running the correct tire pressure. Pressure being off as little as 5psi, low or high, can affect the handling of a motorcycle. Riding on tires with incorrect pressures can also cause the tires to wear out more quickly.
Continue ReadingFull 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 ReadingMany 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 ReadingLike 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 ReadingI 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
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