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Guides for motorcyclists
Practical articles about riding and the culture around it. Written by riders, for riders.
- Culture
The biker wave: meaning, gestures and unwritten rules
Why do motorcyclists wave at each other? Where the biker wave comes from, what the left hand and two fingers down mean, and when it is better not to wave.
- Riding together
How to find riding buddies for your motorcycle rides
Where to find other motorcyclists to ride with, how to pick the right group and the rules for a safe group ride: meeting point, briefing, staggered formation and pace.
- Riding skills
Motorcycle lean angle: what it is and how far you really lean
What lean angle is, what it depends on, how far riders really lean on the road and on track, and how to measure it with a phone. With the formula and examples.
- Safety
Motorcycle breakdown: what to do when your bike stops
What to do when your motorcycle stops: how to get safe, the most common breakdowns (flat tyre, dead battery, empty tank), what to carry under the seat and who to call.
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