Riding Tips

Millennials are growing up and their hipster culture is going mainstream, affecting everything from fashion to, yes, even motorcycle culture. The outlaw motorcycle rider still represents freedom, but new riders are bucking the recent trends of fat tires and raked handlebars. Instead, they’re making what is old new again with throwback trends and vintage stylings like cafe racer builds and sidecar rigs.

All motorcycle owners should be familiar with their bike parts. Motorcycle parts knowledge entails the functions of the parts, selection of the right parts based on bike model and riding habits as well as the maintenance of parts. Proper maintenance of your bike is not only crucial to your safety but it can also save you money by extending the life of certain parts. A helmet and jacket can help protect you in a fall but properly maintained, quality parts can be the difference between life and death. All it takes is one malfunction to cause a fatal accident.

In Florida, everyone who rides a motorcycle under the age of 21 must wear a helmet that meets the DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements. If you are over the age of 21, wearing a helmet is optional as long as your insurance policy covers $10,000 or more in medical benefits as a result of a motorcycle accident.