by Ken Christensen | Sep 11, 2013 | Safety Articles, Training/Education
As the season changes, more motorcyclists are looking to get those final rides in before the weather forces us into snow boots and parkas. Motorcyclists understand that the riding season is far too short, however; as the weather changes there are a few things we all...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 21, 2012 | Safety Articles, Training/Education
A new initiative is being implemented in 30 cities around the country in the hopes of reducing motorcycle accidents at road intersections. The campaign is called “Once is never enough (ONE)” and involves posting signs that say “Watch for Motorcycles” in the cities...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 9, 2011 | Safety Articles
A motorcycle accident occurred at the American Fork 500 East interchange in the I-15 Core construction zone. Motorcyclist, Kris Messersmith, never meant to ride on the old on-ramp that was under construction, but he says that the space was not clearly blocked. He rode...
by Ken Christensen | Jan 7, 2011 | Safety Articles
Researchers from universities in Italy, Germany, France, and the UK gave a broad overview regarding safety devices and fuel-efficiency of motorcycles. One safety recommendation shared by Steffen Peldschus, a physicist at Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany, is to...
by Ken Christensen | Nov 22, 2010 | Safety Articles
What car drivers need to know about motorcycles Many motorcycle riders in Utah become frustrated on the road because it does not seem as though car drivers are looking out for them. Unfortunately, in many cases they are right. Car drivers often only look out for other...
by Ken Christensen | May 28, 2010 | Safety Articles
In our fourth and final blog for motorcycle awareness month, we will discuss some general safety tips for riding with passenger. The added weight of passengers adds a different feel and control of the bike, making navigation a bit more difficult. The following tips...
