By Steve Smith The inspiration for this column came when I observed a student rider in a CONREP class make an error during a cornering exercise that caused a close encounter of the asphalt kind. The student was wearing protective gear and was fine. After righting the motorcycle, coaching was …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com As a rider who takes precautions, I half-seriously considered tossing a step-ladder in the bed of my pickup and putting some tissues in my pocket before pulling out of the driveway. I was headed cross-state on four wheels to Hebron to see Dave Rosen, who …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Those after-market parts sold online and through dealers – such as frames, lights, signals, carbs, exhausts and even mirrors – may be unsafe and dangerous to riders. That’s the conclusion of an investigation by “The Washington Post,” which reports that many parts violate federal safety …