Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Happy New Year!

An open letter to the industry. Read more: https://buff.ly/3DVAjri

New on-highway motorcycle sales are up in Q3!

Don't miss today's free powersports industry update brought to you by the Motorcycle Industry Council. In just 2 hours from now... 10am Pacific. Quick registration and you're in: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mic-symposium-series-episode-1

Pineapple Payments' MIC Bankcard Program just made a big investment into the MIC's market expansion initiative to get more riders, riding more! Read more here: https://bit.ly/micbnkcrd

Dr. Ray's answer to yesterday's multiple-choice question (great job, everyone!):

Dr. Ray's Multiple Choice Question: Brake fade refers to: A. Easing off the brakes when nearing the apex of a curve.... B. Pumping the brakes. C. Brakes become overheated and affect efficiency. D. Early operation of the brake controls when entering a curve. Post your answer below, and check back tomorrow for Dr. Ray's answer and explanation. Good luck!

Motorcycle Safety Foundation selected to continue administration of Colorado's Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3G5Kj3s

Off-Road Safety Week starts tomorrow! And, autumn is a great time to get outside and go off-roading. Off-Road Safety Week is the perfect time to inspect your gear and upgrade as needed. Make sure you wear a safe, proper-fitting helmet and eye protection, gloves, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and over-the-ankle boots on every ride. https://www.msf-usa.org/News.aspx#/details/3285 #offroadsafety #ohvsafety #gearup #getoutandride #gettraining #traillife #MSF

Dr. Ray's answer to yesterday's question (well done, everyone!):

Dr. Ray's Multiple Choice Question: A good entry speed when negotiating a curve without trail braking is a speed that: A. Uses up all traction.... B. Requires braking in the curve. C. Allows roll-on in a curve if desired. D. Extends all the way to a curve's apex. Post your answer below, and check back tomorrow for Dr. Ray's answer. Good luck!

MIC's Ride With Us Moto Intros are travelling all over the country, introducing people to motorcycling for the first time, with the help of MSF RiderCoaches. They were in Carlisle, PA for the IMS Outdoors show this weekend. If you were there, you've now had a taste of two wheels and likely want to jump in with both feet. That's great! Your next step is to take the MSF Basic RiderCourse. Click the link to find one near you. https://buff.ly/3C085ev #BestFirstRide #GetTrainedGoRide https://buff.ly/3hpGLhM

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - and a great time to focus on safety gear: Do you ATGATT? (Wear all the gear, all the time?) How long do helmets last? More here: https://buff.ly/33RG8GT

We're getting the word out there! Please #SeeMotorcycles and drive safe! Riders, remember to look over your bikes before you head out and gear up every ride. Let's look out for one another!

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month! #SeeMotorcycles https://vimeo.com/544626532/020075c670

Happy International Female Ride Day, ladies! And a special thanks to all our women RiderCoaches and Coaches! #IFRD2021 #gearupeveryride

Play the what if game. Seek out potential problems that other vehicles could cause, and practice identifying your potential escape paths.

MSF selected by Lime as rider education and safety consultants for electric moped rentals. Check out the news release: https://msf-usa.org/News.aspx#/details/3211 #RideSafe #ATGATT #GearUp #TwoWheelFun #Micromobility

Will April bring showers? Prepare by picking up a good rain suit. You will be more comfortable and alert when dry and warm. And it can provide added conspicuity, too. Extra credit: Add waterproof gloves and boot covers. They can add to your comfort and protection.

We love this tip: Create a space cushion all around. Maintain a safe following distance and change lanes and your position within a lane to best deal with other motorists and roadway surfaces. Maintain 360 awareness, always. Ride Safe... https://msf-usa.org/do/If_you_ride_a_motorcycle_v201603.pdf

Have some downtime? Increase your knowledge. MSF's eCourse is a key component of the full hands-on Basic RiderCourse, but can also be completed as a stand-alone program without enrolling in a hands-on course. https://msf-usa.org/students.aspx

Tonight on Shark Tank, the Sharks will hear a pitch for a motorcycle helmet light. It will be great to see motorcycle safety featured in prime time! 8PM on ABC, for highlights and more info: https://www.wdtvpress.com/a/shows/shark-tank/episodes/1125/

Planning to join a group ride? Make sure you're prepared. Check out MSF's Guide to Group Riding: https://msf-usa.org/downloads/Group_Ride.pdf

This booklet is free. (We don't even ask for your email!). This is 81 pages of motorcycling tips, including info on protective gear, licensing requirements, motorcycle controls, pre-ride inspection, the SEE system, ways to increase your visibility, navigating intersections, passing strategies, riding at night, emergency braking, dealing with weather, group riding, carrying passengers, plus an entire collection of exercises you can set up to sharpen your riding skills. Enjoy! https://msf-usa.org/downloads/Street_Motorcycle_Tips.pdf

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.

We'll have more Q&A with Dr. Ray Multiple Choice questions soon, but in the meantime, why not ride along with Dr. Ray? Take a ride with Ray, watch what he does, hear what he's thinking while he rides, see what he sees. https://msf-usa.org/RideAlong.aspx

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