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Steven E. Staples

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

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.

Organizations

AMA, SMSA

Publications

Go to my website at http://www.smartmotorcycling.info

Education/Credentials

MSF IP Graduate, Annual Professional Development Workshops

Awards and Honors

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

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ricky	06/03/09	10	9	10	10
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 .....
alex	06/30/08	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Steven E. Staples

2009-09-04 Brakelight requirement:

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

2009-06-03 First Bike HD Sportster 883 or other:

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

2009-05-28 how to choose the right size motorcycle for me:

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 -

2009-04-05 Honda Shadow Exhaust:

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

2009-03-27 Motorcycycle laws:

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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