Parts falling off – BAD / Safety wire – GOOD
Some of you may have read how careless and poluting I was on my last ride. Parts were falling off as I was traveling along highways and byways. Well, I took a few steps to secure the parts so I don't destroy our countryside. Of course, I had to get a replacement pin for my…
Does your bike wobble at high speeds?
My K1100LT was wobbling from side-to-side, both before and after I put on new tires. BMW Ventura was not able to get me in for an appointment in enough time for our club trip the Beemer Bash in Quincy, so they offered these trouble shooting tips: 1) Check for a bent rim2) Check for warn…
Lane-Splitting Safety
When you think it may be time to lane-split take a quick look in your mirror. Because there are so few of us riders on the roads we can sometimes forget, ourselves, that there are other riders out there. You don.t want to be involved in a collision if you pull into the area between…
Tips on tire pressure
I got this one from Uncle Jim Rowley at the 2005 Beemer Bash in Qunicy,CA. Jim says that you should fill your tires a few pounds above the recommended tire pressure. Here is a test to see if your tire pressure is correct. 1) Measure your tire pressure when the bike is cold. 2) Ride…
Most accidents happen at right angles
Keep in mind that most accidents happen at right angles. Rider should at least slow, keep some fingers on the front brake and be prepared for "Mister Tune". Interesting fact that just a simple decrease of 10 mph in speed can make all the difference in stopping distance and extant of injury (if the accident…
The Super Absorbent Towel Trick
This time of year there seems to always be a nice layer of dew on my seat if I leave my bike out at all past dark. To combat this annoying natural phenomenon I cut a nice sized square off of a super absorbent towel that I bought at the County Fair a while back,…
Proper Hydration is Key to Peak Performance
Reprinted from May 2006 issue of SBBMW Riders Newsletter This month's Tip comes to us from Lisa Welch. Lisa is a local Santa Barbara endurance athlete, and potential new club member. She has a Tip to give us on how to maintain proper hydration while on a long ride.Proper hydration is key to peak performance,…
Infographic on Motorcycle Safety
8/15/2016 Infographic privided by Injury Solicitors
Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs)
Article authored by SBBMW Rider Newsletter Editor, Diane Krohn We all have cell phones that we take with us on our motorcycles, but for reach beyond a modern cell signal, communication is trickier. There are devices that can provide digital, textbased communication, or devices that allow for voice transmission (for example, satellite phones). SPOT Inc. One of the most-well…
