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Answer questions on motorcycle safety in the areas of rider education, risk management and motorcycle awareness. I am not a gearhead, I don't even change my own oil.
I am certified as a Ridercoach by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and certified as a Licensing Instructor by The State Of Tennessee. Initiated and implemented a Motorists Awareness program in the Driver Education program of Tennessee's largest school district; Memphis City Schools.
AMA, SMSA
Go to my website at http://www.smartmotorcycling.info
MSF IP Graduate, Annual Professional Development Workshops
2005 "Instructor of the Year" - Cycle Safety Program LLC, 2006 "RiderCoach of the Year" - Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program, 2006 "Outstanding RiderCoach" - Motorcycle Safety Foundation
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| Leon | 03/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kirk | 10/24/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Thomas | 07/13/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I am the grandpa of the child ..... |
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If a motorcycle does not have a functioning brake light it is not street legal. Not only is a brake light a requirement, it is a necessity for safe motorcycle operation. Periods of reduced visibility (overcast
Colin, if you are just getting into biking, taking the MSF BRC is a good first step. The course will give you more insight into riding and choosing a bike. Taking the RiderCourse will give you a pretty
Ricky, your question addresses the most important considerations for making your bike selection. First, NEW RIDER - level of training and experience, level of confidence in riding ability. Second,AGE -
Parker, I also ride an EXTREMELY quiet bike and I am hardly ever cut off, even in heavy traffic. The solution to your problem may not be a louder exhaust system. Riders with the loudest of exhaust systems
If turn signals are a requirement to legally operate a motorcycle on the street you would definitely be in violation of the law in states that require them, not to mention the added risk you are exposing
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