Motorcycle Riding & Maintenance Tips
We all get a little absent-minded and forgetful at times, even whilst riding a motorcycle.
Riding a motorcycle proficiently requires accuracy and continuous concentration. Over time, we can allow bad habits to creep in, potentially making the rider more vulnerable to an accident.
Not only do we need to ride for ourselves, but for others too and to ride defensively taking their actions into account.
Contained in this section are tips and advice for qualified motorcycle riders, who may either be newly qualified or perhaps in need of refreshing their skills.
Below are tutorials for novice riders such as dealing with the rain and wet roads may also prove beneficial, plus advice for taking a pillion passenger for the first time, night riding and the essential strategy of defensive riding. Covered also is advice on how to control a motorcycle skid.
![]() | How to Choose the Best Motorcycle Tyre As a new rider, sooner or later you'll need to change your tyres. This guide explains how to check your tyres for wear and damage, the different types of tyres available and what the motorcycle tyre markings mean. |
![]() | Riding a motorcycle in the rain is a daunting prospect to some. An extension of the skills you already gained are needed to stay safe. This guide offers tips and advice for safe riding in the rain. |
![]() | Dealing with the rain is a hazard in itself, but with the rain does of course come wet roads. This guide offer plenty of tips for motorcycle riding on wet and slippery roads, what should be done and what should be avoided for keeping safe. |
![]() | Taking a pillion passenger for the first time requires an altered riding technique and can be daunting for both the rider and passenger. This guide covers the legal aspects of taking a pillion, advice to give the passenger and ride tips to accommodate the extra weight. |