Our video page exposes you to some interesting featured videos we have on our site from time to time.
These are sourced through sites such as www.youtube.com and provide a commentary of the video with our opinions.
Strathclyde Police Motorcycle Training
This video shows motorcyclists how to read the road ahead. If you think their approach is over the top, think again.
I was once flying with a test pilot who used the same technique, rather than vocalising where to turn he used it to say” if we have an engine failure, we will …”You’ll find some great tips from this video.This video was put together by Strathclyde Police in the United kingdom.
Counter-steering 101
Ian Johnstone has put together a brief overview of counter-steering and how it is used in riding.
This simple video shows you how counter-steering works. Ian has written a page on his website for counter-steering to go with this video.
How to pick up a dropped motorcycle
If you drop a motorcycle for whatever reason, you’ll have to get it upright again. In some instances you may be on your own. Now, to do this there is a technique that ensures you wont hurt yourself.
This video shows you how to do it safely. Note! If you can do it with a Goldwing, you can do it with anything. I can personally attest to using this technique when my ST1100 was found lying down in the driveway at home! This video was put together by Ohio Motorcycle.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course Highlights
The Motorcycle Safety Foundations Mission is to: To make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by ensuring access to lifelong quality education and training for current and prospective riders, and by advocating a safer riding environment.
They provide a number of courses in the United States for training riders. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation website has details of their courses.
