Motorcycle Safety Foundation

ANSWER IN COMMENTS BELOW... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Ray’s Q & A Do you know the right answer? ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Q. The way to keep footrests from touching the pavement in a curve, besides slowing down, is to: A. Lean out B. Lean in C. Put more foot pressure on the inside footrest D. Put more foot pressure on the outside footrest Post your choice below. We'll see you back here tomorrow when Dr. Ray posts the correct answer.

ANSWER IN COMMENTS BELOW... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Ray's Q & A -- Do you know the correct answer? ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The apex of a curve refers to: A. The sharpest point in a curve based on highway engineering design B. The sharpest point in a curve that is chosen by a rider C. The highest point in a curve at the top of a hill D. The opposite of flattening the curve Post your choice below. We'll see you back here tomorrow when Dr. Ray posts the correct answer.

Demand for rider training remains strong, despite pandemic precautions and earlier statewide lockdowns. Now, months into the coronavirus crisis, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is seeing strong demand for rider education across the U.S. Read more here, in the MIC RideReport: https://buff.ly/3lrEVga

Tires age and eventually have to be replaced, even if they have plenty of tread left. For more information, see the Motorcycle Industry Council Tire Guide: msf-usa.org/downloads/Tire_Guide.pdf Photo: timburkephoto #motorcycle #motorbike #motorcycletires #msf

Congratulations to Tom Yager, a longtime veteran with the MSF, who has just retired! "Tom has been involved in all aspects of skills training, and he has developed countless trainers throughout the world," said Erik Pritchard, SVIA, ROHVA, and MSF president and CEO. "Tom made us all laugh with his wry observations, and he will be missed." Read more here: https://buff.ly/3n20rto

A motorcycle’s mechanical components are exposed to the elements to a greater degree than those of a car or truck. Have you lubricated your motorcycle’s controls lately? Check the owner’s manual for recommendations. Keep our T-CLOCS checklist handy: https://msf-usa.org/downlo/T-CLOCS_Inspection_Checklist.pdf #TCLOCS #motorcyclemaintenance #zenmotorcyclemaintenance #bemindful #lubeup #MSF #recreationaldistancing Photo: soloride_zx

Ride your own ride. This means to honestly self-assess and ride within your limits, unaffected by what others may think. #BeYou #SelfAware #NoPeerPressure #ridesafe #ridesmart #atgatt #gearup #knowyourlimits #rideyourride #bikesmart #motorcyclesmart #gettrained #getlicensed #goride #MSF

Looking for 6-feet of distancing? We can do better than that. #RecreationalDistancing. Visit FindYourRide.org.

Today & Tomorrow: Join the Powersports Social Takeover! Visit https://mic.org/#/ridershipToolkit and download images you can use to create your own posts. Let's encourage new riders and returning riders to Get Trained and Go Ride! #recreationaldistrancing

Let's inspire new riders together! Join the MIC in this industry-wide social take over tomorrow and Friday as we inspire people to find #RecreationalDistrancing on dirt bikes, ATVs, and side by sides. Everything you need is here: https://mic.org/#/ridershipToolkit

Don’t over-ride your headlight beam. This happens when your total stopping distance exceeds the distance revealed by your light beam. Photo: im_rollins_ #ridesafe #motorcycles #bikelife #goforaride #moto #motorbike #msf

Knowledge is power. Have you read your owner’s manual lately? A good review will help you pick up info you might have missed. #ownersmanual #motorcycles #powersports #bikelife #goforaride #fortheride #moto #motorcycle #motorbike #staystong #togetherwecan #powersportsdealer #MSF #ridesafe